This was one of those cafes that not only did I regularly see from the train (namely because the train passes over a bridge nearby) but I would also walk past it to go and visit the awesome pub that happens to be next door. Well, I decided to go and check it out one morning, and I certainly was not disappointed. Yep, it was basically everything you could want from an inner city cafe, right down to the rather interesting menu options. Oh, and the florist that is connected to this shop certainly gives it a pretty nice vibe as well. read more

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I've been to mixed business a few times now and can safely say that it has been a very enjoyable time on each occasion. The setting is really cool with a light and airy décor. The courtyard area is great when it is sunny complete with a beautiful lemon tree. The staff are always really friendly, attentive and genuinely seem really happy with their jobs. Their coffee is as good as you'd expect in Melbourne from a leading brunch spot. They have some pretty cool fruit based drinks with a berry and apple smoothie, lemon and mint soda, and a number of fresh juices. Their main kind of eggs is poached (which can be annoying) but they do cook them to perfection and have a number of interesting choices that differ greatly from the run of the mill Benedict and Florentine. The potato rosti, avocado and tomato relish with poached eggs is a personal favourite. read more

Mixed Business - Restaurants Near Me - Clifton Hill, VIC

This cafe is so good they don't even bother having a sign with their name on out the front of the building. In fact the only reason I know it is called mixed business is because that is what people have told me it's called. What I do know about this place is that the food is good, the coffee is good and the service is good. They have a nice side garden and are definitely worth checking it out if you are in the area and can find it. It is situated next to a florist and a Thirsty Camel FYI. read more

Mixed Business - Restaurants Near Me - Clifton Hill, VIC

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This is one of those cafes that you feel slightly embarrassed telling your mates you went to because it's got a rep of being a proper foodie type cafe. In fact, I ran into a buddy at a Tote (one place that is not embarrassing to admit you've been to) afternoon gig and he was so apprehensive about revealing his food-loving tendencies that I had to pry the information from him with a fork. Mixed Business do serious cafe food and really, really fucking good coffee. I've had this amazing white beans and sausage breakfast here that will go down as one of the most inventive and yummiest cafe breakfasts I've ever had. The trouble is, I keep running into my foodie mates here and I'm worried about my reputation. I try to play it all tough and blase like y'know, I don't give a shit about food and stuff. But really, this place is dragging me out of the closet... So to speak. read more

Mixed Business - Restaurants Near Me - Clifton Hill, VIC

Great coffee and chai!! very pet friendly outdoor and a surprise courtyard in this busy street. cute 2 seating tables and a couple of 6 seaters. Gorgeous! Tried to the poached egg with avocado and potato rosti, it was pretty good but not one I would order again. I will try another dish next time as I do like the venue. read more

This cafe is so pretty. I fell in love with it's ambience, simple but delicate food and the exceptionally attentive staff members. Very busy by 10am on a Sunday, but Mixed Business seem to have perfected the exact number of staff for a weekend. We sat outside in the courtyard with the perfect amount of shade and garden. I ordered my standard poached eggs, but really wanted a side on another option which when I mentioned the staff very generously offered with my order (which when I got the bill we noticed for no extra cost! Amazing!). This brunch was melt in your mouth scrumptious. Even though I was full I kept going to finish it all. The coffee was lovely. After brunch the staff offered more coffee (I love this customer service!) and were still very attentive - no eating and running here. Perfect for lazy Sunday chats. There never seems to be too much of a queue either - I don't know how! I've been popping in for a takeaway coffee for a few weeks now, and recently re-attended for brunch. Though a fructose-free loopy, I just couldn't go past their Maple Apple waffles; and the suffering was worth it 100%. Sitting inside, the space is generous between tables and feels really light and open. Again, the staff are perfect at their roles. I love this place. LOVE. I would live here if I could. Oooh, also make sure you check the flower shop next door - can't help myself! read more

This place was pumping at 10am on a Sunday morning. Good coffee, prompt service and avocado and feta on toast - maketh a happy Yelper indeed. read more

Mixed Business - Field mushrooms with feta on sourdough toast #swoon - Restaurants Near Me - Clifton Hill, VIC

Fantastic Menu great food good atmosphere with a very friendly service pet friendly too. read more

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The best word to describe this cafe is quaint. The whole cafe has a certain kind of charm to it, from the books stacked on the shelf to the piles of blankets ready in case you're feeling a little cold. The service is quick and attentive to your needs. The menu looked impressive but this morning I stuck to just the coffee. If the food is anywhere near as good as the coffee, I might just have to add an extra star! This morning was my first time at Mixed Buisness and I'm already looking forward to my return. I've just started a placement around the corner from this cafe so I'm glad to have already spotted such a great little spot to visit. Next time I'm in the area, I've already decided to have a late brunch here in the garden courtyard. read more

Easily the best cafe in Clifton Hill. The kitchen serves until 4pm, which really suits my late appetite. The staff are friendly, efficient and very polite. They have several interesting things on the menu, my favourite is the Greek Beans which have a lot of flavour and come with poached eggs. The gingerbread waffles are also delightful, served with an amazing vanilla bean ice-cream. The coffee is always consistent - I'm yet to be disappointed. read more

I really love Mixed Business, especially the Ploughman's Breakfast (which always makes me feel sad for the ploughman). Their coffees aren't great, with the match between the bean blend and milk sometimes ending up a bit sour. Their espresso is better, and I am told that the chai soy latte is particularly special. Staff are friendly, and very attentive, and the general atmosphere is perfect for an early morning breakfast before heading off to work. read more

Mixed Business - I do have some sympathy for the Ploughman. - Restaurants Near Me - Clifton Hill, VIC

Maybe we're just not cool enough to really "get" Mixed Business. Or maybe we struck a bad day. Whatever it was, I walked out wondering if I'd just been to the same place other Yelpers seem to rte so highly. We had to wait for a table, which is no big deal. We wondered why tables were so spaced out in the room when there's a queue, but figured that was part of the ambience, and better than being squashed. My tea, L's smoothie and C's coffee came at three different times; odd, but OK. We ordered ... and waited. And waited. We estimate it took 45mins+ from being seated to getting food. Even at a busy Sunday brunch service, that's not great. And the food? It was good. The eggs were poached well, my Greek-style beans were nice enough, and both L and C enjoyed their choices. I finished my pot of tea before the meals arrived ... and no-one offered me another drink. C had to wave her arms around to get a second coffee. And that's why there are only two stars clicked for this review. Three star food, two star service, and there's no half-star option. read more

Best eggs of 2011 go to Mixed business, I've been going for 2 years and never had a bad meal. Coffee can be hit and miss depending on who's making it - wish they used Bonsoy... read more

Over the weekend Mixed Business is hectic. Getting a table for breakfast is near impossible so I prefer to visit this adorable establishment in the afternoon or during the week. Mixed Business offers a tasty breakfast and lunch menu as well as service with a smile. The wait staff are attentive and usually handle the breakfast rush well. I prefer to sit in the lane way of a courtyard out the back which offers relief from other customers and the noise of Queens Parade. The coffee is always good and there is an abundance of fresh flowers dotted around the building from neighbouring Fowlers Flowers. Its a great spot for coffee or a post shag breakfast. read more

Mixed Business - Restaurants Near Me - Clifton Hill, VIC

An erstwhile furniture shop on Clifton Hill's High Street, Mixed Business is one of those popular Melbourne cafes that is ever so slightly derelict from the outside, artfully decorated inside and, as Gabriel P. has rightfully observed, doesn't appear to have so much as a name. Serving its loyal clientele a mixture of good - if not amazing - coffee and light breakfasts and lunches - its sandwiches are ok - Mixed Business has a sweet little courtyard outside complete with quaint lemon trees and herb gardens, while its interior is all bleached out concrete flooring, white walls and nostalgically pendulous light fittings. Good if not the best, Mixed Business is a great spot for a bit of lunch in the sunshine or a quick coffee while dreaming of having an equally lovely lemon tree at home. A perfectly pleasant Melbourne cafe. read more

The last time I was here my girlfriend and I met up with her family down from Sydney, that space during the uni semester break, threatening rain and a little cold. She, being the magical person that she is, got away with the idea of ordering soup for breakfast. Granted it was a late breakfast, but there is something about the availability of Lamb Shank and Lentil soup being available at that hour. But each to their own, the lovely one did enjoy it, as all of us did overall. The place is very hard to fault. The coffee and food is great. Poached Eggs on toast with Salmon is said to be a winner, as are their chicken schnitzel rolls with seeded mustard. The waiters are lovely. Only strange bit is tables don't get a bottle of water to share, instead the waiters are constantly hovering and filling water glasses like an American Diner. The décor with its old street signs and vintage bits is wonderful. Even waiting for a table outside in the possibly not warm is ok. People seem to come and go rather quickly, and if you do end up finding yourself eating outside, on colder days the waiters provide you with warm blankets. read more

Awesome food, lovely service BUT the coffee tastes like added cleaning detergent. Would come again for food but get my coffee fix elsewhere read more

Much respect for what these guys do. It can be crowded and yes it's pretty much hipster central, but it's still my favourite place for breakfast in Melbourne. Get to know Lauren and you will be rewarded with one of her beaming smiles. read more

Mixed Business is the sort of place that renders me misty eyed and ever so glad to be a Melbournian. The place is nicely laid out and welcoming, the food is innovative and oh so tasty, the staff and service are wonderful and the cost is relatively modest. There's not much more you could ever want from a breakfast place. As is evident, my experience here was immensely satisfying this morning. I liked the modest exterior of the establishment. We were welcomed pleasantly and seated immediately in a nice spot near the kitchen. I had the eggs with pancetta with a side of greens. It was superb. The eggs were beautifully cooked. The pancetta was excellent and so was the sourdough toast and accompanying grape tomatoes. Just a great breakfast dish. The coffee is outstanding here too. Close to as good as I've ever had. A special mention is needed of the service too. I may be deluded but the vibe among the staff felt special here. Lots of smiles with customers and between wait staff. Our needs were met quickly and with admirable efficiency and affability. To sum up, this is a mighty place. It met my expectations and more. I'd rate it above its nearby competitor Barry. The space is lighter, airier and more welcoming. The staff are happier and pleasanter at Mixed Business. That's my view anyway. read more

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Quaint little spot offering poached eggs in just about every way. If poached eggs are your thing - they looked pretty amazing. Alas, it's not mine...but their porridge was also spot on and my dining buddy looked pretty satisfied with theirs too. read more

I can't remember much about the food because the cute courtyard area out the back took all my attention! They even had adorable crochet blankets to warm you up or to sit on - I'm in love read more