Came for an early morning drive and a coffee. Had a fantastic breakfast - had the eggs Benny pork…read moreversion. It was just fantastic. The staff were helpful and friendly and didn't judge when we couldn't decide, the place is busy but not overcrowded on a Saturday morning. Highly recommend !

Brunch is always better with a side of banter, and you can be guaranteed plenty when you visit Miss…read moreJackson. Steve and Matt (the faces you will see on most visits) are hilarious and encapsulate good service - they're friendly, accommodating, and take an interest in their regular customers. This alone is worth visiting Miss Jackson for, but throw in their great menu and you'd be crazy not to put this place on your list of regular brunch haunts. Breakfast covers a lot of the usual suspects - but the winner is the corn cakes with bacon, avo and chilli jam, accompanied by a strong Allpress coffee to wash it down. The corned beef sandwich with pickles makes for a sturdy lunch and the home made slices and muffins are a great afternoon pick me up. A rotating specials menu offers seasonal variety - recently; a panfried garfish with a panzanella salad got two out of two thumbs up. Sit outside if you fancy some sun, at the large communal tables if you want to read the papers, or in the back room if you're after discretion. Either way, you won't be sorry.

Holy smokes The…read moremanager of the Ovolo South Yarra hotel sent us here Earl grey excellent, I'm a bit of a snob about my tea and this please knocks it out of the park. Super flat white Prompt service and outstanding food My husband ordered the pork belly and I ordered the eggs Benedict. Love the have GF options and the GF toast excellent We are here for class reunion and I can see us coming back to this place several times before we go home.

Came here with my family, 4 of us in total on a weekend for brunch and was able to be seated very…read morequickly. Everything was fantastic, staff was very pleasant and food was amazing!!! Description from restaurant: Two Birds One Stone is one of the best canteen cafes in South Yarra, VIC. It's where you can have a delicious vegan breakfast with your favorite items. Whether you want to just have a cup of coffee or enjoy a delicious brunch, this French café has everything you would need to enjoy your café time. Moi: Everything they said is accurate! I had the ricotta pancakes and it was soft, flavorful with fresh fruit. Also had the braised pork belly, bacon and a poached egg. The pork belly had the perfect mixture of crispy and fatty bits, delish!!! Definitely worth a try! -ODL Follow my IG: @AOEAT

An awesome little place in an awesome little neighborhood…read more St. Moritz is an inviting little restaurant with a distinct European flare. It has an open airy atmosphere, fun lighting and a fantastic all night happy hour on Mondays. For a couple of yanks not used to $12 dollar beers this was a welcome development. And the Monday $1 oysters didn't hurt either! We started the meal with the truffled polenta chips and truffled mushroom arancini. Pretty much anything with the word truffled will instantly be ordered when I look at a menu. Both of these were crispy and delicious with excellent aioli dipping sauces lacing the plates. Being a couple of Americans we could not resist the Kangaroo carpaccio. It was good as a novelty but did not blow me away. The scallops and oysters were also very good. Hands down the best item we ordered, however, was the Lamb mint pea risotto. This was a masterful risotto prepared to perfection. A symphony of subtle flavors topped with perfectly medium rare pieces of succulent lamb. This dish could not have been better!

Loved this place! Went here for breakfast/brunch and the food was delicious. The restaurant was…read morefestive and is found on a street full of shops and other food shops. Had the smoked fruit salad which was fresh and delicious and beautifully put together. Also tasted the pancakes which were also really good. If we are back in Melbourne we will definitely be back here.

This cafe is a gem. Located on Fitzroy St. near St. Kilda Rd. I highly recommend it! It is charming…read moreand delightful inside. The food is exceptional and the staff are all very friendly. They make you feel very welcome which is so nice nowadays. I stopped in for breakfast, but I know they serve lunch as well. My food was prepared fresh and exactly as I ordered. Coffee was delicious too! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner who was very friendly and so sweet. This a must place to eat if you are in the area! Seating is inside and out so you can enjoy the weather and have a meal with your dog if you so choose. What are you waiting for? Stop on by! I guarantee you'll love it! And there are plenty of things to purchase and take away as well. Now check out my pics and get over there already!

LOVE staple. Great atmosphere, great coffee, really nice service. I went back multiple times when I…read morewas visiting Melbourne. The food is a bit pricey but the quality makes up for it!

I used to be a regular here, stopping in for coffees, take away fruit toast on the way to work,…read morebigger breakfasts or a killer sandwich after a boozy night out. On those seedy mornings I'd find a spot inside, bury my head in a newspaper, sunglasses firmly planted on my face, and just give the staff that knowing look of "either kill me, or bring me coffee". Then, I moved and became less of a regular. I forgot how much I loved the friendly staff, the relaxed vibe and the extensive menu with plenty of options for those needing a healthy, filling and/or greasy brunch. They really cover all the bases here and now, guess what!? (You'll never guess) They're opening for dinners, offering a wide variety of pizzas and their own homemade cheeses! I have to admire them for going to the effort of bringing in their own cheesemakers and offering something a little different, though I think the menu could be a little shorter so that they could focus on nailing a smaller selection. My tip? Stick to the fresh cheeses - ricotta, scormoza and mozzerella. Oh, and don't you dare not have an Aperol Spritz.

The olive bread at Il Fornaio is known as being one of the best in town, therefore I had to try it…read more I don't like olives. Whenever I say that to myself it makes me really upset because I know that I am missing out on something that so many people around the world love. I really want to know what I am missing out on! This is why if something has olives in it and I'm told that "you have to try it", I'll try it. I still don't like olives. Nice try Il Fornaio, nice try. The over powering flavour of olives still runs strong. I had an irresistible Affogato to wash away the flavour. That was great on a beautiful spring day near the beach.

A good find, great vibe good coffee and a selection of pastries. Love the ambience and service.read more

Oh Darling! Pushing the boundaries of cafe food cuisine, Darling Cafe dares to be different and…read morebrings the wok to brunch with modern charm. Hiding down its namesake side street in dense South Yarra, the cafe's simple black and gold signage opens up into an interior that is elegant and sleek down the smallest details. Marble counters and bench tops, floor-to-ceiling bifold windows around the outside, gold trim around the stained timber tables, a copper-framed cake fridge and a handful of full length mirrors leaning against one wall; it's all class. The styling follows through to the centred Synesso MVP Hydra espresso machine. Small cuttings of red lilies on each table add a touch of subtle colour. Seating is an array of small tables both inside and outside along the footpath. The menu. An eclectic mix of typical cafe fare with hints of Asian fusion. Divided into three sections, there's all of the usual breakfast suspects along with some creative additions. Dishes include smashed avocado with a twist of kale chips and chilli cherry tomato concasse, a chilli prawn omelette, sticky date pancakes and hazelnut fudge waffles. Lunch highlights include marinated lamb fillet, honey sesame chicken and zucchini and corn fritters. The third section will likely surprise and confuse many and takes the hints of Asian fusion seen throughout the menu to the next level, entitled The Wok. Peking duck stir fry, Pad Thai noodles, Nasi Goreng. At a cafe. Asian classics with cafe styling but still keeping the original street food charm. It works and works well, but still feels weird. Coffee is from Five Senses with a house blend and single origin options available as espresso or cold brew. There's also a range of teas, including matcha, cold press juices and smoothies. Since it's always 5 o'clock somewhere, wines with mulled wine in winter and cocktails are also on offer. Cakes, donuts, slices and pastries are a rotating selection from local bakers that include Butterbing, Sweet Doll, Nutrition Darling, Vickie Liu and Buttermafia. A local favourite,Darling Cafe has taken some bold choices with the uniting of the cafe world to Asian fusion and street food, but it pays off well.

Stopped in here for brunch one day with a group of 8 and we were sat within 30 minutes during peak…read morebrunch hours. They were busy but so accommodating even without a reservation! I got the pork belly Benedict that included a maple hollandaise, spinach and Granny Smith apples! Such a big portion and usual cost for a benny! My friends got several different items like scrambled eggs, nourish bowls and avocado toast! So delish! Deffo recommend if you're in the chapel st. area!

What can I say about Dukes that already hasn't been said. I…read moreregard this place as one of the best of the best. The baristas are experienced and you can tell they take their job seriously. I love sitting by the counter watching them do their work with love. So meticulous. Food, oh the food.. wonderful. Being so popular, Dukes is very busy and loud but it is a must visit on your list of 'Great Coffee Places to visit' Please go there and take a sneaky look at those baristas.

We got off to a mini rocky start by showing up a little earlier than they opened, as they haven't…read moreamended their trading hours on Google or their website (nor does their website work well - you can't look up the menu for example). But the benefit of waiting until right as they opened their doors, is that the place was quiet and there wasn't much waiting. I ordered the "Gone Fishing" which essentially is like a delicious eggs benedict but with a potato rosti instead of toast, and comes with kale and a stunning béarnaise sauce. It's not only beautifully presented, but really tasty and delish. It's quite filling, so at $19 it's pretty well priced. The staff were friendly, and parking wasn't too difficult, so that, combined with delicious food at reasonable prices, will definitely have me coming back here again.

Quick friendly service, fresh tasty juices, lots of breakfast choices, nice fresh meals, fun…read moreatmosphere. I liked it. Fun Fact: the toasted seeded bagel was a nice change from an English muffin on the Benedict!

Coffee here is great! Strong good aromatic. Got lured here by some posts and had to make a…read moredeliberate detour doing errands. A mate and i shared the Louise and mr alex burgers. My expectations were high and given the price point it was on very much the high side!!! Have to say am a fan! The Louise had a spiced mayo on a bed of slaw and the mix of crunch from the chicken was pretty darn good. The Alex burger.. I think is a great all rounder for taste.. w/bacon egg cheese u can't go too wrong here! Here's the kicker imho... both were all about the sauce! Nothing wrong with that. It makes a great burger. Depends if you prefer to taste more sauce condiments or beefy patty. Am a fan of both!! However... WIR? prob not. At this price point I'm expecting gourmet with pricier ingredients. it's a great burger but not at $19!

This place if just around the corner from mine yet it's the first time I've sat down to eat here…read more The meals were tasty and huge! Waiting staff we're friendly, I'll definitely be going back again!

Love this place, excellent food, friendly staff! Definitely worth a visit!…read more I have been frequenting this cafe for several years and the food is high quality which seems to be their focus!

Very friendly experience today. Good coffee and had a nice pomegranate salad. Great place for…read morewinter sunshine.