The vibe here is casual and staff are easy going with friendly and fast service. So glad to find a…read moreplace close to home and there are plenty of street parking options as well! The only downside was the music was a little bit loud but I did enjoy their music choices. Delicious breakfast with fast service and will be visiting again!

I do love it when a cafe opens in Oakleigh and there isn't a souvlaki in sight!…read more This little cafe would be more at home in Fitzroy, but I am SO glad it's opened its doors in this meat heavy suburb. Menu is a great mix of brunch staples, a delicious variety of salads that keeps things interesting and some awesome looking sandwiches that are all reasonably priced and super fresh. They even cater for the kidlets with proper (non-processed) chicken nuggets. You can grab a lunch deal for $14 which changes regularly and includes a main and drink. Yesterday's chicken salad and freshly squeezed orange juice hit the spot perfectly. The coffee is bang on, as is the hot chocolate, and the staff are relaxed and friendly.I'm looking forward to working my way through the menu.

Located inside the chadstone mall, I didn't expect anything - as coffee shops inside malls in the…read moreUS are never the best places to eat... I was so impressed by the food here -- the crab cakes were cooked perfectly, the mushroom omelette flavorful, and the red velvet pancakes were out of this world! So beautifully presented, & well cooked! We need to up our breakfast game in the states!

As an upscale cafe chain, this place does deliver One major…read morecriticism would have to be the inconsistency of their takeaway coffee in that they mixed my order up twice in a short period of time That being said, they always pour a great coffee and the staff here are fantabulous :) The seated area is comfortable and allows a nice view of passing traffic. If you're in the need for a coffee when shopping at the fashion capital swing through; you won't be disappointed!

A very cute local cafe with a nice vibe. They can get pretty busy in the morning. Staffs are pretty…read morefriendly. Great plating of food, decent food and coffee. I love how they list out what's vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and contains nuts and seeds, etc. clearly. It's super easy for people who have dietary restrictions to make their decisions. Great place to grab a quick bite in the morning or hang out with friends.

One of my local cafés, Son of Tucci prides themselves on all homemade cooking…read more I had the "Tucci Burger" which is always juicy and homely for Wagu beef. Just the way I like it. We also got the Pork Belly sandwich. ALWAYS delicious but, a little bit fatty. Most of the staff are great to talk to and are always accommodating. I recommend this place and the coffee's great too.

Great food and friendly service. Lovely atmosphere too. Will go there again. They were able to…read morecater for my food allergies.

that bloke "amir" makes a dashing coffee and made me feel very welcome and taken care of…read more struck up some nice conversation with him as i was making my way through AUS and decided to stop at TS for a break. would definitely recommend. great service and atmosphere.

Our family use to frequent this Cafe every weekend and then we would go window shopping at…read moreChadstone. I think this place has gone downhill since then though. When we first found this cafe, the food was excellent, the coffee was amazing and the service was perfect. Now, everytime we go back, it seems the standards have gone lower and the prices have gone higher. The food has started to take on that bland taste that definitely isn't worth the price that has been put to it. I normally have the EBLT on Turkish Pide, but now it seems as though it's something very bland that I could honestly cook better at home with a few extra seasonings added to it. The scrambled eggs on sourdough have gotten a bit more watery as well. I'm not sure if they've just gotten a new chef or the ingredients have changed to make what is being made cheaper to produce but it's not very impressive. The one thing that I definitely think is worth the money, although I did notice that the recipe has changed, is their muffins. The Blueberry Yogurt Muffin is delicious. Their lunch menu is quite good as well. The service is hit and miss. Some days they have too much staff on and you are waited on quite quickly and sometimes even asked twice for your order (which you think they would have someone just ordering for certain sections but it doesn't seem so). Then again, some days, you tend to wait for a while and it does end up that you get a bit antsy because you can see the staff chatting away but not doing much to assist. It's really a shame as well because the head people there seem quite nice and they do tend to greet, recognise you, and remember your orders.

Speaking of ambience, Café Sapore is bang in the middle of the shopping centre so the only…read moreatmosphere that you get is of busy shoppers and of course, a lot of window shopping from your seat. The café is pretty much full throughout the day but you are likely to find a place soon enough with the constant streaming in and out of people. Both the times, we were promptly approached by the staff and seated comfortably. The menu was bought over immediately which included both the meals and drinks. Look out for the specials board as it changes every day. There is also an in house bartender but he is only available at certain times of the day so check with the staff and then order the cocktails. But otherwise the drinks menu covers all the basics. There is a kids menu too with the standard fare but I am always happy to see one as it means spending less money and also lesser portions. There is a also a selection of sandwiches, pastries, cookies and baked good at the counter for light bites. Now since we went twice, I am going to break down the review as Day 1 and Day 2. Day 1: For drinks, it was the Peroni for my hubby and the Pinot Grigio La Maschera (Limestone Coast, SA) for myself. A refreshing white, not too strong and went well with the seafood dish I ordered. And that seafood dish was the risotto with an assortment of seafood, white wine, garlic, cherry tomatoes, chilli and extra virgin olive oil. I was really happy with the risotto; it had a real good flavour, not gluggy or starchy at all and that hint of chilli totally lifted the dish for me. My husband got the Open style souvlaki with both grilled lamb and chicken served with a Greek salad, lemon, tzatziki and pita bread. It was average; the chicken was cooked well but the lamb fell short of expectations. Good portions but just average. And from the kids menu, we ordered a plate of chicken nuggets and fries. A classic which can't go wrong with children; it was polished off in no time. Day 2: This time, the hubby ordered a chicken parma with fries and garden fresh salad. It was a really good parma, cooked well and lots of flavour from the tomato sauce and cheese. And good portions too. I ordered the special of the day - grilled snapper with a radish, green apple, witlof salad. I loved the salad; fresh, vibrant and zingy which went so beautifully with the fish. The snapper was cooked well but I would have preferred a bit more flavour to the fish. And we finished off the meal with a Nutella cupcake served with chocolate drizzle and fresh cream. Yumm! That's all a nutella cupcake needs. Overall, it was a good experience on both days. I would definitely step back in for a quick meal or coffee while I am there.

Stocksville is a welcome addition to Ashwood's sparse hospitality offering - providing a distinct…read moreMelbourne flavour to the mid to outer suburbs. Having not tried the sit in food, I will be reviewing based on the staple coffee offering and small takeaway meals. The takeaway rolls are nice and quick without too much of a wait time. The pastries are good, however, recently they seem to be quite stale, requiring them to reheat to provide some softness. It annoys me to say, however, the coffee is consistently average to poor. The milk is often too abundant for the amount of coffee in milk coffees such as flat whites. It is denatured and far too hot - the milk leaves a bad taste in your mouth and your stomach. Overall, Stocksville has potential but some actions will need to be taken. Perhaps a retraining of baristas.

From the owner: Trendy cafe serving great five senses coffee, breakfast and lunch menus from the classic Benny, to…read moreregularly changing creative brunch options.

No obvious signs or bright lights…read more Sitting near the corner of Waverley and Warrigul Road, boy am I glad to have stumbled upon this place. With both indoor and outdoor seating, this small restaurant welcomes people of all sorts and has Japanese beer on tap! Wooden chairs and tables with menus on wooden boards, Cafe Carpenter combines Japanese and Korean flavours and does it well! I have found a quiet hideaway near home!

Oh..where to begin. Korean, Japanese and everything in between, the sheer variety is a bit…read moreoverwhelming at first. If I could order everything I just might. Normally I am a bit skeptical about places with too many choices, but at this place they do not disappoint. If you are looking for a friendly neighborhood restaurant and drinking place (Like an Asian Fushion Cheers?), but maybe are unsure of what you want, but just know that you want good food, then Cafe Carpenter is the place for you. It is not easy to find a place with a classically trained chef from Japan and someone who also actually lived and breathed the Korean street food scene. Food wise, from the LA Ribs, to the Donkatsu, and Takoyaki everything is excellent and authentic. Wide selection of alcoholic drinks, coffee, as well as desserts. The pricing is also very reasonable for comparable quality. While the quality, variety and service were all excellent, the one thing that stood out most for me was the friendliness and warmth of the owners and staff. I highly recommend.

Adjacent to one of the most fantastic playgrounds in Melbourne is a gorgeous little cafe/canteen…read more For all its suburban location it has Northern Melbourne charm and quirkiness. Whilst the kids pretend to be pirates, princesses or aliens running amok on the giant castle-esque playground, mums and dads can sip their lattes, eat their gourmet toasted foccacias, and when it comes to it, buy their children an icypole to cool them down. The staff are friendly, and one feels a little like they've been welcomed into a neighbours kitchen for a drink. The cafe plays host to a lot of childrens' parties, and, whilst I have only ever seen the cafe set up for one (having, unfortunately, never been invited to dress up as a fairy and rub glitter into my dress) it looks like this is their speciality. If I could play pass-the-parcel and eat jelly and icecream, I'd want to do it in a picturesque place like this.

I took my daughter here today & was quiet impressed with the concept they have put together with a…read moreplayground for the children & an cafe area for people to have coffee I will defiantly bring my daughter bak next time I'm at Chadstone & she is with me.

Picture this, you are a parent of a very active child up to the age of 5 and anytime you attempt to…read morehave a coffee at a cafe, it is ruined by a spilled coffee, bored chlid or even a tantrum in the middle of the cafe. You dream about a place where you can go and sit and enjoy a coffee quietly or have a chat with a friend and your child is entertained. You're in luck! This place is the place to go (there's also a location in South Melbourne) if you're in the situation similar to mine. The quote from the website states,"CheekyChinos is a sanctuary for parents providing fresh, healthy food and exceptional coffee in an environment designed specifically for young families. An Australian first, CheekyChinos offers a supervised play area with equipment designed by a Psychologist to be developmentally beneficial for children up to 5 years." I have to admit, it was a sanctuary for me today. I was able to place my lovely, overactive 2 year old in the supervised play for 30 minutes at the very low price of $10 (seeming low because some days I'd pay $100 just to get a nice quiet cup of coffee) and was also able to enjoy a nice warm latte with a lovely brownie. In all honesty though, the coffee is about average coffee, nothing special, but the thrill of being able to sit quietly and enjoy it makes up for the quality. The brownie however hit the spot and was even better because I didn't have grubby little hands trying to take it from me! One of the stipulations of play for the children is that you are not allowed to leave the cafe. So unfortunately, you cannot just stroll off and go shopping but they do send you an SMS letting you know when your childs playtime is almost up and then when you need to retrieve your child. The staff in the supervised area is amazing and you can tell they definitely enjoy their jobs playing with children all day. I can see many future trips in my future to this place.

Situated on prime Oakleigh real estate - on the pedestrian mall - 5FIVE has the best coffee on the…read morestrip by a long shot. There's a bakery tucked down the back of the cafe and all their cakes, pastries and breads are made fresh on site. Do yourself a favor and get a croissant with your coffee. The menu offers some pretty standard cafe breakfast and lunch options, I come here for the coffee and the friendly banter with the barista. If you find yourself in Oakleigh looking for somewhere to eat or grab a coffee and don't feel like charcoal meat or sitting in a huge impersonal cafe, pop into 5FIVE.

Where to go for breakfast in Oakleigh?…read more Where indeed. Well, how about the recently opened, extremely modern, amazing decorations and staff members who can only be some of the best. I came here the other day having high expectations and it also being a new place and also some of my favourite and cool yelpers favourites, I just could not resist. The staff are so professional and courteous of your needs i.e. Asking if I need any of the days paper, filling your glass, do I need any salt or paper, do you want me to get you anything else. I have to say their customer service just made my whole day a lot brighter. Just when the customer service was not enough, the food that I ordered came in almost instantly, I had the poached eggs which was perfectly cooked without it being too stuffed with an extreme amount of vinegar or any other sauces, also the coffee was amazing. The prices are of your average cafe, the space is so large, the decoration is amazing, they also have a large amount of cookies, breads, sandwiches and pies on display. This guys are among some of the best cafés in the whole of Melbourne not just Oakleigh.