Babajan has an interesting menu with lots of options but their exorbitant prices and elitism is a…read morebit much So my friends and arrive to a very busy crowded cafe. We are seated outside on little stools. It's a hit day. We feel like salads. Their counter salads look great but come with a catch. You can't order a salad as a main only as a side and you can't mix two. And it's a small side place of 13.50. Or you can get takeaway for two salads for 13.50 is a small sumo sized salad cup. Why because they're promoting something called responsible cafes so apparently cardboard takeaway containers and plastic spoons are responsible. Yes the waiter thought it was a bit much too but what can he do. 13.50 for a small salad takeaway is already overpriced. Yes I had the fish bulgur salad which was sensational and their eggplant tahini salad was to die for but I had takeaway walked 10 minutes to Edinburgh gardens with better seating less noisy and a nice atmosphere. Also their small sized coffee is 4 dollars and weak. Recommend getting takeaway only. You won't be saving the environment but you will definitely make less of a hole in your pocket. Menu is definitely to die for and staff are lovely despite the insanity that prevails.

Best breakfast I've had in a while! I kinda don't want to tell you all how amazing it was so I can…read morekeep this place to myself! We got greeted with smiley and friendly staff - always a good start to the day. Place is small but the turnaround was pretty fast! We got a table straight away. The cuisine is turkish-greek and the dishes are absolutely delicious and full of flavour. We tried a bit of the spanakopita to start, which was no less than my greek grandmother's homemade pita! We had the baked eggs and avocado ezme with a side of sesame koulouri and no joke we licked the plates clean! So much flavour and very generous portions. There are so many options for those who want a takeaway - a cabinet full of delicious pitas, salads, boreks and little bites! Oh coffee is from code black and perfect! Can't wait to try some more dishes!

This place has been open for about a week. I spotted it on a reason strut up Nicholson and…read moreearmarked it for a visit. We arrived at about 7pm on a Saturday night and it was empty. We were warmly welcome when perusing the menu outside and opted for a table indoors. The staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. The decor is tasteful with black tables and solid white chairs. Their drinks menu is reasonable and we opted for a Pinot Noir and a Cab Sav, both of which were lovely. The food was delicious. We started with a dip - warm bread and three dips. We were offered more bread if we finished it before the dips, which we thought was a nice touch. For a main course, we chose a Paella Valencia and a risotto. There were three risottos available (chicken, duck & garlic prawn) and I went for the prawn. Servings were generous and the food was delicious. We couldn't get through it all and took our remainders home in Tupperware containers, offered by the table server. This being their first week, we were also offered complimentary desert, and we chose a slice of chocolate cake and ice cream. Divine. Nik@nicholson is the best new place to eat on this side of town. They're open from 8am and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. We were really pleased with our night and it's earned a hearty recommendation.

Came here without much expectation for a lunch-time special and was shocked at how good it was…read more The food was great. The Calamari just melted in my mouth. The slow cooked lamb shoulder with beetroot relish was everything I hoped for and more when I ordered it. The dessert was great too. The decor felt clean and crisp without being over the top or too edgy. Just comfortable. I've paid three times as much as this place cost me and walked away half as happy. At $30 for a shared entree, two mains and two desserts it's almost foolhardy to want to be wowed but we were. I know it was a special, but the quality and value was astonishing, honestly. If I lived nearby, I'd be a regular regular, for sure. My partner and I came back a few weeks later to see if we just got lucky but they served up more of the same. Delicious Food. Reasonably priced. I paid an extra $5 to get rib-eye with my lunch-time special and I have to say it was the best steak I've had in a while. Perfectly cooked. The cook and the wait staff seem genuine and deserve to make a go of it. I have no idea how busy it is at dinner but at lunch it was great and it is on my repeat visit list for sure. It's not silver service, so don't be confused by the 5 star rating I gave it and expect linen table cloths etc, but this place is an absolute gem nonetheless.

Great food, super nice staff, cool vibes. Was walking around Collingwood and randomly popped in for…read morebreakfast. Glad I did.

One of the best brunch places I've ever been. The potato hash was delicious. Super friendly people…read moreworking there.

- some of the best coffee I ever tasted - Lattes were A+…read more- consistently one staff person, so the wait may be long

Brilliant welcome and staff made me feel at home. Menu was a extensive and after some deliberation…read morehad the calamari. A dish to die for. Succulent fat calamari that melt in the mouth. MMMMM yum My go to dish A glass of Clark Street coffee without doubts the best you can have. Perfect food and coffee. The new outdoor setting is brilliant and my congratulations to the staff for this lovely and colourful setting.

Really good food and good brisk, friendly service…read more Also good environment and good vibe. I'm not actually a fan of their coffee though! To me it has a green, sour taste. At different times of day it seems to get very crowded and also I wonder if it made it into a tourist or university guide because the last time I was there quite a few people were waiting for a table and a lot of people were taking selfies.

Coffee was good. The cinnamon scroll stole the show for me though! Amazing. They have an extensive…read morebrunch menu too. I'll be back for sure. Loved how spacious the interior is, feels like a big warehouse but nice.

Came here with the bf on our last day in Melbourne about a month ago. I had their avocado smash and…read morethe bf had their Sir Eggs-a-lot. I also got a flat white to go with my meal, of course. My meal was super fresh and tasty. The dukka and the fried cauliflower were interesting but nice additions to an otherwise very plain dish. Service was fine and courteous as well. I'll also mention that initially, I had wanted to come here to try out the Eton Mess Waffles, but our dishes were pretty large, so we had absolutely no space in our stomachs for anything else. The table next to us did get one, though, and it looked like a wondrous mess.

"Sir Charles Benedict... I want to cry, it's that good!"…read more So after my first experience at Sir Charles I knew I had to dine a second time to have a fuller review. So here goes... I have been here for breakfast and dinner, yes I know what you are thinking - "you still haven't experienced the Korean Fried Chicken Burger" yet my review is still 5 stars... Why? Layout and design of this fine establishment is minimalistic, not in your face... It's open and huge which means it's easy to have some space without feeling like you are sitting in someone else's lap. 5/5 Breakfast - yep, I had the Sir Charles Benedict (I'm a genius) and it was all sorts of amazing. Wifey had the Corn Fritters while that was good it wasn't no SCB. The breakfast was perfectly accompanied by tasty three quarter latte and a double shot latte 6/5 ( it's that good!!) Dinner - Pork Belly Boa in a Trio. Yep as good as it sounds. Immaculately served yet the photo is after I fiddled with it (hey! Don't judge I was hungry!) followed up by the lamb ribs. Not my favourite, a lil on the fatty side but amazing taste and once again served with style. I was given a steak knife - not needed as it falls off the bone. Honestly no need for cutlery... Just use your hands. :) 4/5 Fantastic establishment... Can't wait to come back for lunch :)

Excellent coffee Great potato rosti…read moreTasty avocado toast with hummus Good sourdough bread Pleasant relaxed atmosphere Prompt not Pushy service Recommended

So nice, we ate it twice!! The breakfast boards are such a perfect combination of brekky items. I…read morehad been looking for a traditional Australian Brekky on my trip and finally found it with this place! The venue itself was lovely. What really stood out to me was the chorizo, so good! Loved this place!

Fabulous little cafe / restaurant, a very welcome addition to the neighbourhood…read more All bases are covered - the coffee is brilliant (barista Dale is a superstar!), the food is good for snacks or something a little more substantial and after work happy hour is something to get you through the day. Insider tip - every item on the menu is available for take away, just ask the staff.

Not a bad place for a nice meal or the ability to take decent meals away. My partners so was in RCH…read moreand I went and got tea for u from here. We had salt and pepper squid, pork belly, chips and a little hottie pizza. For take away the food was just like eating in except for the plastic cutlery. The pizza wasn't bad nice and spicy with a thin crust. The squid was pleasant with some tartare and the pork belly was nice just could've had crispier skin to improve it it had an apple slaw also. All in all a nice meal for take away and not being able to eat in. Another time we had coffee and a garlic pizza which were both nice also. They serve only craft beers but there's a few to choose from.

Ever since the change, green park used to be Saint Ali North. It has been gutted, revamped and just…read moreincredibly put back together. When they first opened they had a pianist whom played during lunch but because it's a very busy time they have changed it so that a band plays on Sunday nights where it is calmer and the music can be more appreciated. The food is a great variety of people's favourites with a twist of awesome and then you have their more exotic plates where the chef gets to let loose allowing customers to have something different. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and now even dinner... Green park opens for dinner. Having only a small portion of the restaurant open in the evening along the bar, it's an intimate affair. Here the menu options are truly explored with a selection of beverages to match. As for staff, they know their stuff and if you take a second to get to know them they are really great people. As for the decor it is incredibly up to scratch... The seating area has been designed to have one end for individuals eating alone with booths for small groups and as you work your way toward the back the seating becomes more family friendly with seating outside for mothers with prams so that they can see their kids in play area right outside. The discrete soundproofing in the ceiling makes a great difference to dropping the noise level when it gets really full. I loved it before... I love it even more now!

Green Park is quite easily one of my favourite venues in Melbourne. I have been there for…read morebreakfast, lunch, dinner and just drinks and have never once been disappointed. Last night was my first time indulging in dinner and BOY did we indulge. We started with a charcuterie board, which if you have any interest in charcuterie you simply *must* try. It includes four different meats with the highlight being the lemon and salt cured pork belly. I drool just thinking about it. On the particularly evening we dined I had a serious hankering for steak, so naturally I went for the Wood-grilled Murray Grey sirloin and braised short rib. It was so incredibly tender and juicy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious that I would happily have it for dinner for the rest of my life. We finished up with an apple tart with cinnamon ice cream. Now I am not normally a tart kinda gal but for some reason it leapt out at me from the dessert menu. I am not even kidding, we licked the plate clean within three minutes of the tart arriving in front of us. THREE MINUTES. The staff were both shocked and impressed by our efforts. Green Park has the perfect mix of relaxation and sophistication. It simultaneously makes you feel like you're at a fancy venue for an expensive dinner while still remaining casual and affordable.