Its good in a great location, the food the set up the staff all a very positive dining experience plenty of options and vegan options. Had a jack and coke and a vegan burger was fantastic read more

La Roche Cafe - Vegan burger, Pasta - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Walking along Acland St. after a morning in the water and stopped in at La Roche for lunch. So glad we did. Comfy inside seating but we chose to eat outside in the shade. Everything looked great so my wife and I decided to share a couple dishes. The calamari was some of the best we've ever had, so tender and delicious. The fish tacos were extremely tasty and the street corn had a great sauce. My wife had a sangria and I had a beer which paired perfectly with our lunch. Highly recommend.!!! read more

La Roche Cafe - Calamari, fish tacos and Street Corn - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Cost environment, huge meal servings, great daily specials. Family friendly. Booths. read more

La Roche Cafe - BBQ Parma - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

My friends and I were cold, hungry, and looking for a place to eat near St Kilda that wasn't absolutely crowded (*cough* Vineyard). Luckily enough, we stumbled upon La Roche and what a great decision to come here it was. Ambiance: It was still crowded at around midnight, which makes a lot of sense because when things start closing and people don't want to go home, they flock to whatever's open. I'm pretty sure you'll still be able to find a table though because our party of 4 was seated immediately without a problem. Unfortunately, it did get a bit too loud with everyone struggling to talk over each other. Customer Service: I'm only mentioning this because it was pointed out to me by the two lecherous fiends I was with (hi Michael M. and Tom R.), but for the men of Yelp I think you'd really like the attractive waitressing staff. Especially their uniform of really small shorts. But besides that, it was actually alright - everyone was decently polite and food came out fast. Could be a bit friendlier though. Food: We ordered Fish & Chips ($22) and Potato Wedges ($9). The Fish & Chips came with a small salad and tartare sauce and the potato wedges came with sweet chili and sour cream. Both of the meals were fantastic and I definitely do rate their Fish & Chips. The prices were a bit steep, but they made up for it with the quality. My recommendation? The Fish & Chips, probably going to be one of the best Fish & Chips you'll have down Acland Street. The Fish was tender with batter crunchy on the outside, but not overdone. The chips were thick and soft - yum! --- I'd definitely come here again. Quick service, great food, and dependable opening hours for those late night tummy grumbles in St Kilda! read more

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La Roche is a nice place to go for lunch but I have a few issues with it. One: It has always intimidated me a bit with all of the people sitting on stools eating as you walk past. They're pretty much head height and I'd rather not look at people eating that close as I walk past. Two: The service there has always bothered me due to it being a little slow and I've felt like I'm not being taken care of. Three: It's decent but there no excitement or something in particular that draws me to it. The menu is predictable and just...OK. The thing about La Roche is that it is a fine place to go but I'm a little picky and I don't walk away from there going "I can't wait to go back and try something else". I just felt like there wasn't a spark that enticed me enough to go back. read more

La Roche Cafe - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

During my time in Melbourne, I stayed in St Kilda. This place was recommended to me by my host, saying that it was one of his favourite restaurants because of the deals they have. I came to this place on a Thursday evening, and they had a $15 special where they were offering a Porterhouse Steak, doused in a mushroom sauce, with salad and chips (chips as in French fries). Oh, it also comes with either a soft drink, a glass of wine, or a glass of beer. I chose the beer. One major disadvantage about that deal is that you have NO say on what beer you want in this deal. I couldn't remember the beer they gave me but it tasted almost like the cheap beer that a lot of really young Americans drink from heaps of barrels not too far from university campuses. However, that steak was so good. I ordered it cooked medium, and the flavour was pretty good. The mushroom sauce was nice, and the texture of the mushrooms was not bad. The salad was a great balance to the meat. The chips were also good and portions were very generous. One dish should be enough to fill the stomach of a grown man. I walked back to my host's flat very full and sleepy. The service that night was not great, so you may have to get a little loud to get someone's attention. This place is at a great location, on a major street in St Kilda, not too far from the beach and Luna Park. There's also some outdoor seating, and it's great for a group of people who want to get some drinks. Expect a loud environment during the evenings. Seating is fairly comfortable. Overall, if you are chasing for some deals in St Kilda and you want to get a small flavour of the nightlife in this part of Melbourne, this place might not be a bad choice. I have not found a bar back home that can offer a deal that competitive with food that actually tasted good so I feel like I can give this place a pretty good rating. read more

La Roche Cafe - Porterhouse steak - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

La Roche caters for people who want food and don't want to pay much for it. You don't need to care so much what you are eating as long as you are full by the end of the plate. Every day they do have an amazingly cheap special which does make you consider the quality/cost trade-off. It is always very busy as it is in an amazing location down the end of Acland St and the staff (backpackers) are always friendly, most likely because they are on holidays. I would prefer to eat somewhere else but happy to come back here for the beer and the atmosphere. read more

La Roche Cafe - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Cheap beer, cheap food, by the beach. I am a fan of La Roche, if you are after a fine dining experience then perhaps not your best option, but if you are wanting a casual and comfortable place to catch up with friends and have a cheap meal then La Roche is perfect. They have food and drink specials every single day of the week where you can get yourself a tasty parma, fish and chips, burger and fries etc. The servings are always huge, more than I can ever finish on my own and the food quality is decent. La Roche also offers happy hour so you can enjoy yourself a few pints of perhaps a glass of wine with your meal instead. I have always found the service at La Roche to be efficient and attentive, they do have a large turn over of customers especially on weekends, so there is an element of get you in get you out. That being said the staff are never rude and always willing to accommodate. read more

La Roche Cafe - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

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La Roche - Its cheap food in big portions and a great place to pass your time in St Kilda. I love the outdoor high top tables. They are great for people watching, and really just taking in the atmosphere that Acland st provides. It can be hard to grab a table out here though, so you have to be quick! ( Yes, that means I am one of those annoying people who hover over tables, eyeballing the diners in the hopes to make them uncomfortable enough to finish quickly and give me their table) The food is not the best food I have ever tasted in my life, but as far as burgers snack foods and easy eats go, its as good as any! Service depends on which backpackers they have employed lately, so its abit touch and go -but this isnt the type of place I go to expecting amazing service anyway, so its not a big deal. Come for the ambiance and the cheap eats read more

La Roche Cafe - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Love this place! It's in the heart of Acland Street and always busy. So long as you don't mind the loudness, this place is great! A must is the southern fried chicken. Prob one of the best in Melbourne. There are food and drink specials each day. Worth a stop! read more

La Roche Cafe - Southern fried chicken! - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

If you want a bacon & eggs $8 breakfast this is the place to go. It was a pretty average breakfast but then again for $8 you can't really complain. The gluten free bread was just okay. I was hoping to do some work here but they didn't offer wifi either. Overall just an average experience BUT if you're looking for cheap deals then it's a go to place. read more

La Roche Cafe - $8 bacon & eggs - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Food was ok but the attitude stinks. Sat outside and placed order. Was then told I had to prepay. That's the policy for everyone sitting outside in the evenings in case we do a runner I was told. I refused and was then told I could hand over ID and a credit card. I refused. Was then told my order would be cancelled if I did not so had no choice. I asked why they treated customers with such disrespect and was told this is a normal process in Melbourne (a lie ... no one else does this). Will never return to this place. Completely insulting. read more

If your after some cheap drinks then La Roche is the place to start. We weren't there for a meal, but did grab some chips and a pizza. I would have to say both options were not the most satisfying I've ever had. But the place was packed and most people seemed to be enjoying their eats. Great place to start a night out read more

La Roche have jumped on the milkshake craze and are doing it well! I went down with a few mates and sampled all 4 and can definately say they are worth a shot. Great vibe, great view (when sitting outside) and great service. read more

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Backpackers and a friendly vibe is La Roche. 99 Review's and a problem ain't one! This place is usually teeming with people at most times of the day and throughout it. It usually has quite a friendly vibe, so you always feel at home here. but it's also has a "in your own secluded world" feel to it as well. When it's busy one doesn't really get to talk to the other tales as there some divide between them. It's a sit down joint, no a meet and mingle exactly, but you'll still have fun. The further in you go in, the more it's like a bat cave; in fact quite far in, it's very dark. It nevertheless retains a good atmosphere and energy. So hanging about is easy. But it isn't the classiest joint either. The food here is your favourite grub standard winners. Good pizza's and all manner of other dishes/menu offerings. Drink and beer specials are usually on offer, and hence it can become a bit of a drinking scene. But not to the point of ashamedly drunk. La Roche is right at the end of Acland street, and is almost a last stop for your busy bars/night spots. While it's not really a bar nor a pub, but more so a cheap and cheerful restaurant/place to eat. Yet, it doesn't need to over complicate itself with the fancy-schmancy game either. Plenty of punters are happy here. Leroy Coffee and an awesome bottle shop (acland cellars) are nearby too. Almost attached even. These are some good spots. It's a friendly place but it's packed nature does not make for convivial meeting of others, most times at least nor conducive for doing so. But its good for simple no fuss drinks and foodwhere you can get some reasonable priced food. read more

Verdict: St. Kilda is pretty stocked on bars, all of which cater to virtually the same clientele. While La Roche dishes up some good grub and provides a great group atmosphere for either kicking back or watching a match, I wouldn't make it my first stop if I were simply looking for some drinks. Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere? Easily one of the larger bars in the area, La Roche somehow manages to dish up prompt service even when it's packed. While you shouldn't be looking for a server who asks your names and remembers your favorite colors, they'll get the job done without a doubt. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Calm down. Yes, those are mid to high double digit prices that you're looking it, especially if you're thinking food, but fear not, because when I say these portions are big, I mean it. Even the chicken Caesar salad is enough to feed two comfortably, and the same goes for virtually every dish on the menu. While this is great if you've got a large group, it's not as great if you're looking for a small bite to eat. Either way, you'll get what you pay for and then some. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? This really is a tale of two orders. On one hand, the food at La Roche really is excellent. On the other hand, drinks are weak, as in... REALLY weak. A buddy and I decided to split a full jug of Red Bull Vodka for $25, and that ended up providing us each with about 3.5 glasses of Red Bull Vodka. While I'm not particularly a lightweight, 3.5 Red Bull Vodka's in a period of about 30 minutes should be enough to at least get me a buzz of some sort. Not the case. While the food is excellent La Roche's drinks are weak. Stick with the beer. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? While the food is excellent, it really does cater specifically to larger groups, and you won't get nearly as much value if you're heading in here solo. In combination with weak drinks, you might only hit up La Roche if you're fitting to catch a match with a group of friends. No Star Granted. read more

It is okay but it fills you up. They took the best thing off the menu the mega sundaes I do love the southern fried chi corn but a iddy biddy it is better. read more

A really nice, low-key place to head to for lunch. An extensive menu of basics foods (ironic, I know) and I would go as far to say I've never had a meal here that I did not enjoy. They have multiple daily specials that'll save you a pretty penny or two. And, as a fussy eater and an individual who has no shame in changing the menu to suit her taste, they were always willing to oblige with a smile! Oh and the coffee was pretty good too. Good froth levels. Ps: it's generally a loud place, and by that i mean noise levels are quite high. The tables are quite close to one another, so if you're really big on personal space, this mightn't be the place for you read more

I am a regular diner at La Roche on Acland St, the heart and soul of my beloved Saint Kilda. Recently the staff have, excuse my poor use of wording, gone to the dogs. Rude, inconsiderate and inexperienced. I have been served on the last 2 outings by a rude American/Canadian girl and a rude British girl. Not only was my food late, it was also incorrect. I received a disgruntled apology and was expected to just accept the mediocre offering. The cherry on the cake came after out mains in the form of my partner asking for a 'long island ice tea' to be told 'sorry it's too late for teas and coffee'. Heavens above. read more

After passing oodles of cake shops on Acland Street, I decided to avoid cake I needed to stop an eat something reasonably healthy. I popped into La Roche for a healthy avo on toast option. The food was pretty decent and came out quickly. The toilets were grubby and had a weird smell that I figure were from the night before bar crowd. Staff were reasonably friendly but I did notice that when they talked to each othere there was a fair amount of f-bombs dropped. But I noticed this a fair bit in Melbourne? The service industry is definately losing some of it's shine in some areas. If it weren't for the f-bombs and the grubby toilets I would have gone for 3 stars. read more

I was trying to avoid crazy Aussie prices for dinner and found this spot with their $15 risottos. Amazingly their seafood risotto (normally $23) was included. It was a big portion and was super tasty with plenty of calamari, prawn, and mussels. It was loud in the joint but it added to the experience for me as I was dining solo. read more

Came here during St Kilda fest, luckily was able to get a table. But despite it being busy, had a really good experience. Ordered some beers, potato wedges and the souvlaki board (basically a gourmet chicken souvlaki but served on a platter in its separate bits - greek salad, chicken, tatziki, etc). It was all awesome and fresh and a lovely experience. It seemed a tad pricey at the end, but I'd return for sure read more

It's not uncommon to stroll down to Acland Street, St Kilda on a relatively early Sunday morning and find the usually bustling mecca of the seaside suburb eerily desolate - it seems the locals (and visitors alike) don't like rising earlier than 10am for their standard Sunday morning 'pick me up' feed. Therefore if you are one of the few that can manage to tear yourself away from the haven that is your warm, comfy bed, you'll be fortunate enough to secure an outside table at the popular La Roche Café, nestled at the Barkly Street end of Acland. With the warmth of the outdoor heaters providing a surprisingly cosy environment, the tall benches and stools that line the front of La Roche are always in high demand - especially for those that love a side of 'people watching' with their bacon and eggs. If you're not one, however, to drag your slightly hung-over self out of the house til midday, you may be relegated to an inside table where, although often crowded, still provides a snug, cosmopolitan ambience where the walls are lined with murals and the smell of coffee lingers. Weekends are especially popular for those who are either travelling (or have simply spent their last pineapple at the bar the previous night), as the meals are hearty yet affordable. The famous "Big Breakfast", which includes La Roche's exceptional pied bread, comes with bacon, eggs, baked beans, spinach, mushrooms, a hash brown and sausage, and comes in at a very reasonable $11. The Vegetarian breakfast is another favourite, which also includes the mouth-watering sautéed mushrooms. With a selection of omelettes, breakfast croissants (with cheese, bacon, egg and tomato) and traditional English feasts, choosing a savoury breakfast can become quite the challenge at this venue. For the sweet-tooths', the menu also consists of a selection of pancakes, fruit toasts, French toasts, yogurts, fruit or muesli, again all ranging in price from $4-$15. If lunch is more your thing, regular pizzas are served at the special weekend rate of $10, with the menu also consisting of sandwiches, burgers, pastas and steaks, not unlike what you would see on a standard pub blackboard. If all of this talk of food isn't appealing enough, La Roche's main drawcard would have to be the price of grog. A jug of popular Bulmer's cider stands at a regular rate of $10 while beer and spirits are also reasonably priced - easy to see how patrons often find themselves sipping beverages and socialising til sundown. Usually served by someone with an accent of some kind, the atmosphere at La Roche is casual yet friendly, making it common for neighbouring tables to strike up conversations and bond over a cider or two. read more

Great happy hour prices! Parma night was delicious and HUGE, good enough for 2 people to share. The pizzas looked and smelled delicious, staff was friendly and prompt. Downside, no wifi. Outdoor seating was awesome and has heat lamps when it's cooler outside. read more

La Roche Cafe - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Great food, plenty of daily specials, generous potions and friendly staff. Always stop in for a feed when I'm in town. read more

Cool place to hang out, I guess that's why it takes quite a time to get a table ;) happy hour rules, all tap beer $10-$12 a jug. A bit noisy, mostly the people :D fantastic service, all the waitress were nice. read more

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Im a massive fan of the $8 bacon and eggs. The meal is huge for such a little price! Always my hang over cure. They always have different specials on the menu and they advertise this on the wall to. Its a really nice, low key, not to busy place to go for breakfast, lunch or dinner on acland street. The staff are lovely, young and up for a giggle. The toilets are a little bit on the grubby side though so i tend not to pay them a visit. I eat at la roche atleast once a week and will continue to do so. read more

The food was amazing. I ordered the southern fried chicken with chips and it sure didn't disappoint. Best fried chicken I have ever eaten! Great pub atmosphere, large servings, definitely get what you pay for! One of my favourites on Ackland St read more

Well priced, above average pub food. Good for a drink and a snack. Good breakfast too!

Came here on a Monday. I Usually avoid it, as it's so busy. I'm glad I made an exception this time! All mains ( on monday )$15 porterhouse $16 ( from $32 ) I could not fault the place. Big serves, great service and a nice funky ambience. Not a place for a quiet meal though. :-) read more

My favourite joint in all of St Kilda, and maybe even Melbourne! Between the large servings, awesome specials and cheap pints, my partner and I pop by at least once a week. The staff are friendly and easy to talk too rounding the entire experience off to an easy 5 from me. read more

Great beachfront neighborhood went in for the special peri peri chicken. All good until I got into the thigh which was totally raw. Someone is going to get sick here. Breast and wing were fine. I sent it back, didn't want anything else. Waitress was nice, I didn't ask for a refund but did ask her to show it to the chef. This could make someone really sick. Other than this it was as nice but I did not get the feeling they understood the danger here. read more

Amazing service and food! Highly recommended. We took our two young daughters to La Roche tonight to celebrate a birthday. The food was absolutely delicious, plentiful and well-priced but it was the service that really impressed us. Very helpful, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. And those ice cream sundaes are to die for!!! Thank you for making us feel so welcomed and special - we had a fabulous night. PS. See you for your amazing breakfast tomorrow. read more

Excellent food I love the Mexican parma .....servings are huge ...not bad on the pricing sorry they don't take bookings very busy place music is grate too lol read more

arrogant and unhelpful 'manager' puts a blight on this place which would otherwise be a great local. we were misled by the "$17.50 Mains special", ordered a parma (a main meal in anyone's book) and were then charged full price. we were told that the special relates only to the main dishes on a page so headed, and our parma was on the next page. very uncool. though it was our misunderstanding, the restaurant had a role in it. the manager was so rude and unaccommodating. so stingy and so shortsighted not to give a customer the benefit of the doubt in this instance. read more

This place has nice food, good portion sizes and it's reasonably priced if you go for the daily specials. Atmosphere is also pretty cool, kinda like a pub crossed with quirky bar read more