Daniel Son is close to the train station and has big open windows and a casual feel…read more Few things I like: Very reasonable price Good pot of mild chai latte No minimum numbers for bookings Courtyard for a nice summer day Will be going back as there is plenty of parking around and the food and drinks were worth the price I paid. The only thing I would pick on is that a few staff members rushed us a bit but being the weekend everyone needs their coffee so I understand.

THEY MAKE THEIR OWN CAKES!!…read more And... They have sous vide (coddled) eggs. AND they are happy to PayPass one coffee! Hooray. Looking forward to them getting seating out front so we can sit in the sunshine and drink their yum coffee. Friendly & happy staff make the experience *that* much better. Pete, the happy barista will make you a delicious brew. X

Cafe with outdoor and indoor seating and ample street parking. Arrived here on a Sunday noon and it…read morewas almost empty inside but lots of people on the outdoor tables. Free wifi. A small selection of baked goods on counter. Menu consists of wraps, burgers and a handful of brekkie items. Despite being a small menu it caters to all tastes. My friend got the small victories sandwich which is bacon fried egg tomato in slices of bread. He inhaled it and liked the freshness from the tomato. I had the lamb wrap with pulled succulent lamb, refreshing pieces of cucumber and tomato, delicious undertones of the sauce and complementary sourness and crumbly texture from the feta. The wrap itself was a thin white wrap. I devoured mine too and the hot crinkly cut chips were a bonus Our coffees were robust yet creamy. Great value for money. Good friendly service.

Around the corner of my house Small Victories has taken my preference for a sit down breakfast. I…read morelike the brightness of the place as for a breakfast dimmed lights don't make sense. It is the meal that starts your day, it should awaken you like a beautiful sunrise when you just had a 9 hour sleep. Food wise always up to scratch, I have had soup, sandwiches and the small victories breakkie. Sucker for black pudding and love the way it is served. New age fun with a vintage feel. The space feels great, always feel welcome and most importantly they tolerate me just talking shit about everything and nothing. Recommended by me. But then again. Who the fff hell am I?

I stopped by here after class to treat myself to a nice meal. I always see people sitting outside,…read moreso I figured that it was a great place. From the outside, it looks VERY run-down and old, but I guess it contributes to the style. It's old-looking, but very clean and trendy. Food: They have an alright variety of things on their menu (which is displayed outside on chalkboard) - mainly paninis and a few breakfast choices all at reasonable prices. I'm not a huge panini fan, so I went with the Smoked Salmon Breakfast which consisted of Smoked Salmon, Egg, Capers, Rocket Salad, and a side of buttered bread. It was pretty good, but still had room for improvement. The Salmon was a bit rough in texture and took quite a while to arrive. The bread was wayy overcooked, dark, and too roasted for my tastes. Judging by the food quality alone, this place would probably get 3 stars. However, 1 star off because there really was no satisfaction. The portion was small, and not that filling so I spent over 12 dollars and still felt really hungry. Ways they can improve: ~ Larger portions, or at least more filling meals so it could be worth the value. Overall, this is a nice hip place, but judging by the food quality I probably wouldn't be returning.

Animal Orchestra is a bit of a student hangout. Located just across the road from the main…read moreMelbourne University buildings in the ground floor of a nice Carlton terrace house, this cafe has been dishing up affordable and tasty brunch and lunch for years. Coffee is decent (nowhere in Carlton survives this long with bad coffee) and the meals are usually on the healthy and filling side. Think lots of sandwiches, things with eggs etc. There is always a nice array of cakes too which makes me happy. On warm days you can sit out front and people watch, there are some snug corners inside to hide away in too. Nice place to catchup with friends, do a little bit of work or read a book.

I had a porterhouse steak with potatoes and mushrooms. It was amazing. Well, there's the shortest…read morereview ever. The place is nice, located in a crowded alley, and the service is great as well.

Brown Sugar Cafe is a little gem in Melbourne's Block Arcade. I wanted somewhere quiet and warm to…read moreenjoy a late lunch on a recent Saturday afternoon. I wasn't interested in the tourist traps and Degrave Street was too full on for my mood at the time. Brown Sugar, whilst busy, had a nice little table at the back that welcomed me in with the warm hand of an old friend. Service was friendly and inviting. I felt like a glass of red, they recommended the Crowded House Pinot Noir (2010), a cracking little New Zealand pinot. The menu was probably a little too broad - at least from the perspective of it being hard to choose something, it all looked so good. I went the beans on cornbread. The beans were creamy and perfectly seasoned. The cornbread an interesting base - a little doughy, but balanced perfectly with the beans and some good bacon on the side. I enjoyed the Crowded House so much I went a second glass, so unfortunately didn't get to try the coffee. But I am sure it would have been good. 4/5

This is one of the best restaurants on EARTTHHHHHHHH!! The Sonido! Arepas are DIVINNNEEEEE and the…read moreWood & Co. coffee sold here is my favorite. I could rant and rave about this place, but I'd happily eat here every single day. I have never had a less-than-perfect dish here and it's one of the places in Melbourne that truly makes me happy to go out and eat! The atmosphere is not welcoming and, as an aside, is very pretentious hipster. Don't expect friendly wait staff or other patrons, but the food makes up for it.

This is my new local. great chill unpretentious atmosphere and great service. Love how they make…read moreall the fermented and pickled food inhouse and they will make my coffee in a jar or anything really if you forget your keep cup. Shout out to Matty from NZ, always on point with banter and nails my coffee.

This is one of my go to cafes when I am in the city on-the-go. Tucked in an alley of cafes off…read moreFlinders Lane (Centre Pl), the ladies behind the counter are always so chirpy and friendly. They seem to know all their regulars too. There is limited seating in the cafe (~three tables inside, and 2 small ones outside), though it's one of those places great for your grab-and-go. In the city where it costs a fair bit much (for me) to dine in a cafe on a daily basis, 3 Little Monkeys is pocket-friendly (affordable). They do breakfast deals ($5) and lunch deals ($8? $8.50?) - an item off the food cabinet (for breakfast, only the ones on the top row and sweet case) and a small coffee (get a size upgrade for 50cents). With a whole alley full of little cafes offering different food+coffee options and deals, it is tempting to try every one of them. Albeit, once I am hooked, I will always go back. And I have. Keep up the great work, ladies!

I stopped here for lunch and ordered the Spinach and feta pida. The pida was ok but I didn't think…read moreit had much flavor. The server at the counter wasn't very helpful and wasn't interested in answering questions about their menu and food items. The prices were reasonable.

I definitely liked the cafe, particularly since they made a great pot of tea, and also some…read morebeautifully creamy eggs, and some lovely bacon, along with some hash browns. Yeah, I sort of discovered it in my wanders, and since it was the first place where I jumped off the train, I decided to give it a go, and it was definitely worth it. Oh, and the service was great as well. Being close to the railway station also helps quite a lot too.

Nice restaurant and good food. Nice atmosphere and the customer service is great. There are no…read moremistakes and they try to make the customers feel appreciated with their services

The cappuccino and hot chocolate that I tried with my family weren't a big deal, but they worth the…read moreprice. Comfortable place to come and have a relaxing or study time. Nice decoration and lovely staff. :)

This is such a quirky little café with cute, unique decorations that kept me entertained the whole…read moretime. If you sit in the back room you'll see a cardboard moose head on the wall and cool giraffe knickknacks. There's even a tree planted right into the floorboards. The food is quite good. They offer a mix of Western and Asian cuisines, like veggie dumplings and soba noodles or pies and quiches. The desserts are really worth trying, and so are some of their more creative drinks. The downside is, the menu is quite small and so after a few visits you'll find that you've already tried everything on offer. The service is also fast and efficient, which makes for a very good overall experience.