We had such a wonderful experience at Higher Ground! The food was absolutely delicious and the…read morequality was excellent everything we ordered was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. We genuinely enjoyed every part of our meal. A special thank you to Merion and Slami, our servers, who were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They made the whole experience even more enjoyable and made us feel so well taken care of. Amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, and fantastic service. We enjoyed it so much and would definitely come back! Highly recommend!

This cafe was recommended to me because it is housed in an old power station or something to that…read moreeffect. Space had a lot of natural light but the service was terrible. We interacted with three different servers and all were obnoxious. Skip it; lots of other cute coffee shops with better service. Food was blah!

There is a lot to love about Feast of Merit. A quick scan of the menu instantly shows that this…read moreplace cares about quality ingredients and healthy food offerings without a gouging ticket price. In addition to taking care of your insides, Feast of Merit is also a YGAP initiative, which means all profits are put back into youth and leadership projects locally and in third world communities. It's feel-good food with a feel-good outcome. The space is large and airy, the perfect place to unwind over breakfast, lunch or dinner. I came for breakfast, but it appears they've got a few beers on tap and a bar so I am keen to check out their evening offerings. For breakfast I was torn between their 'Yeusli' (Organic puffed quinoa, chia seeds, activated buckwheat, figs, goji berries, pomegranate seeds, coconut flakes, almonds, currents, raw cinnamon, your choice of milk on the side) and one of their incredible looking smoothies. I opted for the Yeusli and had no regrets. Delicious, super-charged with raw food goodness and a reasonably-sized, filling portion. No overload of oats and yoghurt like most cafe muesli offerings. Normally I don't give 5 stars if the coffee isn't amazing, but I loved the different food offering and concept enough to bump it back up. Coffee is totally fine but the black coffee is not amazing. If you're a latte drinker you probably won't notice at all and there's the bonus of being able to choose different milks if you're not into soy or lactose. The staff were friendly and accommodating, all menu items were well priced and can feed you for $15 or less. Winner.

walked in around 12 on a Sunday and was seated straightaway. With a view of Coles there is not much…read morein terms of ambience. As I waited for my friends I perused their menu of non pronounceable dishes. I got the zucchini haloumi fritter with hazelnut and warercress salad. My skim cappucino was great but the food was not. My fritter was raw mushy and tasteless. And I only got one. No cheese was found. My friends beetroot salad just tasted like bottled beetroot. No flavours. My other friend ordered a burger and didn't like the burger bun Quite disappointing They are no longer affiliated with ygap. There was no feast and their food was not of merit

This coffee shop was okay, but it really wasn't one of the best that I've been to. Then again, it…read morereally does come across as one of those places that is more focused on takeaway than on anything else. However, the coffee wasn't all that bad, and for takeaway it certainly does it's job. However, the place does feel rather cramped, particularly when you want to sit inside and drink it.

Mmmmm, lunch! 7…read moreGrams sure knows how to hit the spot. I used to venture here quite regularly for lunch when I worked down the road on Church Street. And I ventured back again the other day when I was in the area and hunger struck. And boy am I glad I did. They have lots of options: sandwiches, wraps, focaccia & a selection of hot food. None of which I have tried because of the incredible range of super tasty salads on offer. And these aren't your boring green tasteless salads. Think falafel, brown rice, roasted sweet potato, Greek, tuna, quinoa, freekah, potato, tabouli, beetroot and more! Choose your size (small or large), to have in (for an extra $1) or take away and then pick which ones you want. They load them into your container and away you go. I've tried many different ones, this last time included 4 types: roast sweet potato, freekah, tabouli & falafel salad - a bit of a middle eastern slant, totally delicious and healthy to boot, getting in a good couple of serves of veggies for lunch! I couldn't finish the whole thing (large takeaway container) so I ate half and saved the rest for alongside dinner that evening. Delish! I've also heard great things about the coffee, but haven't tried it myself. They are only open Monday to Friday, but they open super early (pre 6am) for your pre work coffee. There are a few outdoor tables that are good for a sunny day, but no room inside to sit and eat so you might need to takeaway if the weather ain't great. Friendly & efficient service tops it all off. Highly recommend you check it out if you work in the area or are passing through!

My meal was stacked! Prosciutto wrapped mozzarella with fried polenta sticks in a beautiful and…read morerich tomato and basil sauce. Coupled with a lovely cappuccino, I couldn't have asked for a better way to start the day. I really enjoyed breaking off a piece of the prosciutto and mozzarella and using a bit of polenta to soak up all the lovely juices. My one and only had a tough time choosing her brunch but eventually settled on the sweet corn fritters with bacon and egg. The egg was poached wonderfully and ran all over the corn fritter, creating a dish that was very pleasing to eat. Loved everything about this place and will come back again soon

Lovely coffee and delicious meals with the option of sitting out the front people watching on…read moreBrunswick St. Wait staff are personal able & lovely vibe

Great roaster in an airport with really great coffee. Sandwiches pastries and more tooread more

It's a little hidden gem of the Melbourne coffee scene, you won't find it on a main street, but…read moretucked in right near the Carlton and United Brewery in Abbotsford. This is really a destination cafe because if you aren't into Vic Street shopping, then there is very little reason to venture down these streets, but oh my it's totally worth it. I came across the team here at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in May 2012 and since I come every couple of weeks to pick up a fresh bag of their delicious beans, which are roasted next door. The team does an amazing job delivering the final product, in an industrial setting. They know their product and are passionate about it. Craig Simon, their roaster was a competitor in the 2012 Barista Cup - so they've got excellent pedigree. They've just added food so you can have snacks / lunch with a decent hit. So there you go - I've just spilled my secrets and shared my favourite place in Melbourne for coffee. #yourewelcome.

I've been a regular here for many years and I'm glad to see it still here amongst the trendy…read moregeneric cafes that invaded Fitzroy. The place is as funky as its always been with its mismatched old furniture and good music, often spun by a DJ later in the evening. There have some simple but nice things too eat. The coffee is good too. Add to that they have beer and other alcoholic drinks. Last but not least there's a nice outdoor space.

Ah Melbourne your weather is crappy today - cold and windy! Walking along Brunswick St looking for…read morea cafe and spotted this place on the corner, walked and realised it was a bar with the most loungiest (don't think that is even a word) old skool sofas but people were also drinking coffee... Sold! Bar tender/ barista chick is very nice and makes deliciouso latte and a cappachino :) Cool place to come load up on caffeine or alcohol (whatever takes your fancy) in order to tackle the long walk that is I think similar to King St, Newtown in Sydney! Ok I'm going to enjoy this coffee and sweet tunes now. Cherrio!

Had a meeting in Richmond dropped in staff are friendly we had coffee and cake coffee was…read more fantastic. The environment was relaxed and had time for a second coffee. Keep up the good work

Traveling to Australia was a learning experience. I learned that drop bears aren't real, avocados…read moreare unbelievably expensive, and that United Airlines won't get you home on time. But the one of the biggest lessons I learned was that Australia's coffee game is on a whole. 'nother. level. Regardless of where I went to eat or just chill, the establishment would have a ~$6000 espresso machine ready to go. Aunty Peg's, however, was the only place that I saw espresso machines without steam wands. My cousin, Jeremy, told me that they specialize in coffee in it's purest form, and thus, would never need steam wands (since they're never steaming milk). Jeremy and I are both fond of filter coffee, so we both decided to get a flight of V60s. This was a terrible idea. We didn't realized that that meant we would both have to drink ~800 mL of coffee each. Caffeine doesn't really do anything to me, but Jeremy was starting to get jittery by the end of the flight. If you're coming here with someone else, share the flight. However, if you're getting a flight of espresso, then yeah, it would make perfect sense to have your own. The flight included three different types of coffee each processed a different way. We tried a single origin, a honey processed single origin, and the gesha. I wish they offered the honey processed coffee for purchase, because that one was my favorite. It was so smooth and tasted like mangoes. The gesha reminded me of an Earl Grey tea, which was a weird since it's, you know, coffee. Regardless, all three of the coffees were delicious. The staff at Aunty Peg's was great too. The barista was laser focused while making the drinks. Once he finished making our flight, he was super chill and fun to talk to. I had a great time here. Everything about Aunty Peg's is what I want to see more of in Oklahoma city. I'm especially glad that I bought some coffee to take home. Try the Humbler, it tastes fantastic!

The Proud Mary family keeps on delivering, with Aunty Peg's the latest in the Melbourne speciality…read morecoffee scene. Many months in the making, the rumour mill has been rife with what was going on at their Collingwood site. Finally it is open, presenting itself in the form of a roastery, cafe, shop, warehouse and training centre. From the moment of walking in the front door the warehouse nature of the venue is apparent with large open spaces. Located directly in front of the door is the front counter with a delicious selection of pastries and cakes, freshly baked upstairs. Next to the counter are the large, ornate, dresser-style shop shelves with a vast array of brewing equipment, beans, merchandise and books for sale. The coffee bar is the centrepiece with a sweeping array of custom single group heads, grinders, filter brewing equipment and what appear to be beer taps. But they're not beer taps in the sense that they pour beer. Pioneering a new technique of cold brew coffee, a local Geelong-based brewery has been enlisted to brew coffee in cold water which is then kegged and poured on tap with the help of some nitrogen. Served in a beer glass to complete the experience, it almost similar to Guinness in body. A delicious apple and raspberry tea cake matched surprisingly well. It should also be noted that this is a black coffee-only cafe, there is no milk available. This has been done to better highlight the qualities of the many coffee beans on offer. Next to the bar are a number of benches with demo brewing equipment for prospective customers to try out with an endless supply of beans. The stars of the show, the roasting machines, are visible further back in the warehouse. It is clear that Aunty Peg's is all about bringing quality coffee and its origins and various brewing techniques closer to the general public. A must visit for anyone interested more in coffee or just to taste some good coffee and tasty cakes and pastries. But above all else, visit for the cold brew.

Fantastic brunch place and true to its reputation. Had the Potato Hash which looked deceptively…read moresimple at first glance but was one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. Paired it with an iced matcha which was top tier as well. Excellent service and great vibes with all the wide windows, exposed brick and lush plants.

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

My regular breakfast/brunch haunt when I'm in Melbourne…read more I love the coffee, the service is friendly and the food is delicious and the portions are generous and they do all day breakfast!!! Today I had toasted sourdough layered with slices of bacon, topped with a salsa made with tomatoes, Spanish onion, avocado and basil, and two poached eggs. All drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. OMG! Amazeballs!

Every Saturday I enjoy a lunch here the service is friendly and coffee is hot and yum !…read more There is free wifi and inside and outside for sun lovers or smokers is garden out back is peaceful. The menu has lots to chide and is yummy hope you get time to drop in they are open 7 days. Regards Lex