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This is a busy little place inside and out that gives you that rustic kind of feel once you enter. When you sit down and order and receive your breakfast or brunch, it's obvious as to why it is the busy little cafe it is. I ordered the 5 & dime salmon bagel whilst my girlfriend ordered the acai bowl. The bagel was delicious although to eat it I had to deconstruct it so it wouldn't fall apart from my hands, too good to waste, the acai bowl although a little different to the traditional acai bowl we'd had in Hawaii, was still a good choice too. To top these off we had a salted caramel instashake. Boy was this a little glass mug of goodness, topped off with some fairy floss/cotton candy (depending on where you're from). All in all, a good little find and worth the visit if you're in the area!
This is what a cafe should be. I'm so in love with this spot I even got out of bed on a Sunday morning, left the dogs at home and came down for brunch. The owners here are cafe genius. You'll most likely remember them and their distinct style from Mama Bears in Flemington (which was sold in 2013). The cafe space is open, full of soft light and quirky bits and pieces. There's always something to catch the eye. Once again these boys have slammed out a bootylicous menu. Short and sweet with something to appeal to everyone. As well as the Naughtyboy bakery items. This session we had slow cooked pork belly in scrambled eggs and ricotta hot cakes. I'm sure that an angel made the hot cakes. Light and fluffy and thick of waistline. Topped with lemon curd and blackberries. To really put the cherry on top of the happiness cake they are serving up some amazing AllPress coffee. Such a solid house blend to have on offer. My only suggestion is to get down here now before the hipsters, MAMILs and yummy mummies with prams discover it.
Another great Melbourne breakfast joint. Liked the location along Lygon street and that it wasn't in a high foot traffic area. Amazing menu with so much choice, great for those who have a sweet tooth! My friend and I both had the Hash Benny, so delicious very rich version on the classic eggs Benedict. Great coffee, speedy service and love that they cater to dogs 'their favourite customers' :). They highly advertise their 'instashake' (instagram worthy freak shakes) and was very tempted to try their Guest Flavour blackforest cake but was too full. Will definitely make the effort to return and try a instashake soon.
A new fav of mine. First and foremost the coffee was superb. It was the right temp (I am so over those who serve it 'warm'), strength and flavour. The food was excellent too. We ordered from the special board, mine: leek and potato soup, his: Moroccan eggs. Both were excellent options, the smokey flavour of the baba ganoush was lovely and the soup was thick and tasty. The staff were friendly and the place looked great. I'd recommend it anyone.
I visited once so far but I'm already planning on when to go back and who I can take there and Hang with. It's a great cafe with great vibes. Service was fast and overall great, and there was space to comfortably chat without being elbow to elbow with Others. Pricing was also fair, and nothing crazy. I went for those instashakes/ monster shakes and it was great!! For $12 I had the choc & Nutella fudge brownie, the actual milkshake itself isn't unique or brilliant but it also wasn't bad, the toppings were what made the milkshake amazing with great textures and flavors. This place has a reputation for turning out really fresh and unique and great tasting dishes which was true for the buddha bowl I had which was great! Definitely worth a try at least once
Hmm. Unfortunately I wasn't too impressed with Naughty Boy Cafe. I was greeted by a friendly staff member, before I met up with my friends who were already seated up the back. Due to the popularity of the place, our seating arrangement was at a large table shared with another group of people. Now here is where everything wasn't that stellar. My friends didn't get their coffees 20-30 minutes after they had ordered it until they followed up on it. As I'm not a big coffee drinker or enthusiast (I simply appreciate the caffeine effect), I'm not sure how much weight can be put behind my opinion. I found the coffee to be a bit too bitter for my liking, even after I spooned in a couple of sugars. The menu items certainly did look and sound delicious, but it took about an hour for us to get our food from the time we sat down. And again, we didn't get our ordered food until we asked a waitstaff about it. Between the three of us we had ordered the corn and zucchini fritters, the eggs benedict and eve's garden. The plates were visually appealing and we couldn't wait to tuck in! Unfortunately, my friend who had been here before commented that her eggs benedict weren't as good as her last experience. My eve's garden, which was a smorgasbord of vegetable purees, Japanese pumpkin pieces, decent slices of avocado and two poached eggs, was nice. I wouldn't say that I'd rave about it, but it was nice. A criticism though is that one oe of my poached eggs was hard, whilst the other was runny. The fritters seemed to have been the best dish out of them all. One thing which I appreciated from this cafe, which others don't tend to do, is that they split bills. There is a 1% surcharge if using the EFTPOS machine however. Overall, I had a very average experience at this cafe and I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. Sorry Naughty Boy, you were just a bit too naughty for my liking.
I've been to Naughty Boy Cafe twice now, and both experiences have been pleasant. The first time I brought my dog along with me, and the staff were courteous enough to offer him some water, and I believe everyone at some point came out to give him a pat on the head. The pavlova milkshake I shared was gorgeous to look at, and not overbearing with fake syrups, and a sense of heaviness that other shakes can leave you with - especially being lactose intolerant. (I know, I know, I shouldn't) I chose "I Just Want Some Eggs" for brekkie because I was in that very mood and ordered it with a side of bacon (for the pup to behave) and mushrooms (for me) The second time I ordered the Naughty Boy which was to die for. The packed eggs were perfectly cooked, the bacon thick and cooked well, and I could have eaten a dozen of their mushrooms. The friend I visited Naughty Boy with this time decided on elaborate pancakes with a Fanta sorbet, burnt meringue, popping candy, syrup, and berries, but felt it was too sweet. As I took her there for an added birthday treat, I felt bad and traded with her, and would have to agree. It was definitely too much in terms of sweetness. There was nothing really to balance it out which was a bit of a let down considering what I started with. I've rated the cafe with four stars which may seem slightly surprising due to the pancakes, but the staff here are fabulous, and the food is good, hearty food that is well thought out (besides the tiny mishap) and I'll be back!
There are plenty of ways to be naughty at the naughty boy cafe. Here are a few ways: 1. Reserve a table in advance for brunch. Yes they accommodate groups as large as 30 2. take advantage of their free wi fi to post pictures on yelp 3. Indulge in one of their monster shakes I was part of a big group of 30 people for brunch on a Saturday morning. Despite the size of the group, service was quick and coffees and food arrived quickly. It got quite noisy but that was due to the sheer number of people. I forgive them for not making my mocha extra hot which I gulped down as soon as it arrived as it was delish. I forgive them for not bringing us share plates. My friend and I ordered the smoked salmon dish which came with potato croquettes, smoked salmon, asparagus, poached eggs and cheese. Some toast with it would have made it filling. The croquettes were crisp outside, soft on the inside, a delicious flavour of potato (not mushy). So perfect. And the salmon and beetrot relish went so well with it. I ordered the chicken pide which was quite disappointing. First of all - not a pide. It was a foccacia sandwich with dry rubbery chicken in it, melted cheese, tomato slices, shredded spinach, and some smashed avocado. Quite bland. And the chicken was awful. Didn't taste smoked. Neither did the crusty mozzarella. Aioli was nowhere to be found. The pancakes looked nice. Points for presentation. Waaay too many options on the menu.
Great lunch, however, the service was not up to par. We sat for about an hour until we received our main meal. It was nice to be served a delicious salted caramel milkshake while we waited. It was not the typical American milkshake with ice cream, thick and frozen, but instead a cold milk based. For lunch I had the garden goddess which was delicious with different types of hummus, quinoa, and vegetables. There were two pieces of bread on the bottom that were so amazing and flavorful. The only downfall were my overcooked poached eggs, which typically add creamy and runny yolk. My friends ordered the polenta special as well as the poached chicken salad, both good, but not as flavorful as other dishes i've had in the past.
Well well well, no wonder there's a queue on the weekends. Service is fantastically friendly and helpful. You can either get a naughty naught shake or a healthy naughty shake. The chef must have been a scientist in a past life coz they've got the combinations of flavours perfectly worked out to make your dish bursting with exquisite flavours but not over board. A must visit, come hungry as the dishes are generous.
Milkshakes and Poke, only in Melbourne! I made sure I dropped by Naughty Boy during my trip down under, and boy was it naughty (and SO worth it!!) Tried the Berry Cheesecake Instashake, and their Poke Bowl. The shake kinda scared me at first sight, and I wasn't sure I would be able to finish it, but it was love at first sip! The cheesecake on top was light but delicious. The poke was visually appealing but a little too salty for my taste. The shake evened it out though. Ambience: very minimalistic and millennial Location: easily accessible by public transportation (which I took). Didn't see much parking though. Customer Service: Delightful. read more
Naughty Boy, doesn't it sounds like a convincing place to have your breakfast? Located on the quiet end of Lygon Street, away from the more bustling cafe scenes of Melbourne CBD, you will find humble nook that shook Instagram feed. The interior inside the cafe is rather spacious but felt a little more budget, industrial and rustic thanks to the major applications of " ripped" wall and exposed bricks. Their menu is quite impressive, listing typical big Australian brunch menu (e.g: brekkie roll, fancy toast and hotcakes) as well as their "not-so naughty" menu (e.g: oatmeals, acai bowl, etc.). No matter what you ordered here, you can always count on the pretty presentation! For my first visit, I ordered: * Pavlova Instashake: They have about 3 "Freakshakes" flavors to choose from (the other two options are Chocolate Nutella fudge and Salted Caramel). The presentation was just as naughty as I had hoped - kiwis, berries, meringue and fairy floss on top of coconut and almond milk. Taste-wise, I was expecting it to be a jar load of sugar, basically a diabetes in a jar... as an art form, but it actually was very subtle and tasted healthy! I was almost disappointed that it doesn't taste as sweet as it looks, lol. * Red Velvet hotcakes: The presentation was orgasmic to the eye; brightly red color, decorated with vanilla mascarpone, berries and sprinkle with popping candy. Almost crazy, but yet still delicious, with the hot cake being mildly sweet and fluffy and the popping candy adds an interesting sensation with each bite. I must say, Naughty boy is as naughty as the name suggest. The food is utterly gorgeous and whimsical. The prices were a little steep with the Instashake costing $12 and the hotcakes $18 but I guess it was worth every dime just to be on the naughty side... once in a while :) read more
7 years ago
This is a super cute cafe right off the tram stop. I came to visit Melbourne on a holiday but needed to find a place where I could eat, get work done, and focus. This little place was perfect for all of the above! Ordered the Wagyu Burger (highly recommend) and thick cut chips (delicious). If you're looking for a place that has free WiFi, delicious food and a chill atmosphere this is it. read more
Such an adorable little place. Loved the set up and design. Their food options are great though they were a little slow. Had the Smashed Avo and it was delicious! Their Rocky Road milkshake was also very good (so sweet)! read more
10 years ago
This is a busy little place inside and out that gives you that rustic kind of feel once you enter. When you sit down and order and receive your breakfast or brunch, it's obvious as to why it is the busy little cafe it is. I ordered the 5 & dime salmon bagel whilst my girlfriend ordered the acai bowl. The bagel was delicious although to eat it I had to deconstruct it so it wouldn't fall apart from my hands, too good to waste, the acai bowl although a little different to the traditional acai bowl we'd had in Hawaii, was still a good choice too. To top these off we had a salted caramel instashake. Boy was this a little glass mug of goodness, topped off with some fairy floss/cotton candy (depending on where you're from). All in all, a good little find and worth the visit if you're in the area! read more
This is what a cafe should be. I'm so in love with this spot I even got out of bed on a Sunday morning, left the dogs at home and came down for brunch. The owners here are cafe genius. You'll most likely remember them and their distinct style from Mama Bears in Flemington (which was sold in 2013). The cafe space is open, full of soft light and quirky bits and pieces. There's always something to catch the eye. Once again these boys have slammed out a bootylicous menu. Short and sweet with something to appeal to everyone. As well as the Naughtyboy bakery items. This session we had slow cooked pork belly in scrambled eggs and ricotta hot cakes. I'm sure that an angel made the hot cakes. Light and fluffy and thick of waistline. Topped with lemon curd and blackberries. To really put the cherry on top of the happiness cake they are serving up some amazing AllPress coffee. Such a solid house blend to have on offer. My only suggestion is to get down here now before the hipsters, MAMILs and yummy mummies with prams discover it. read more
9 years ago
Another great Melbourne breakfast joint. Liked the location along Lygon street and that it wasn't in a high foot traffic area. Amazing menu with so much choice, great for those who have a sweet tooth! My friend and I both had the Hash Benny, so delicious very rich version on the classic eggs Benedict. Great coffee, speedy service and love that they cater to dogs 'their favourite customers' :). They highly advertise their 'instashake' (instagram worthy freak shakes) and was very tempted to try their Guest Flavour blackforest cake but was too full. Will definitely make the effort to return and try a instashake soon. read more
A new fav of mine. First and foremost the coffee was superb. It was the right temp (I am so over those who serve it 'warm'), strength and flavour. The food was excellent too. We ordered from the special board, mine: leek and potato soup, his: Moroccan eggs. Both were excellent options, the smokey flavour of the baba ganoush was lovely and the soup was thick and tasty. The staff were friendly and the place looked great. I'd recommend it anyone. read more
10 years ago
I visited once so far but I'm already planning on when to go back and who I can take there and Hang with. It's a great cafe with great vibes. Service was fast and overall great, and there was space to comfortably chat without being elbow to elbow with Others. Pricing was also fair, and nothing crazy. I went for those instashakes/ monster shakes and it was great!! For $12 I had the choc & Nutella fudge brownie, the actual milkshake itself isn't unique or brilliant but it also wasn't bad, the toppings were what made the milkshake amazing with great textures and flavors. This place has a reputation for turning out really fresh and unique and great tasting dishes which was true for the buddha bowl I had which was great! Definitely worth a try at least once read more
10 years ago
Hmm. Unfortunately I wasn't too impressed with Naughty Boy Cafe. I was greeted by a friendly staff member, before I met up with my friends who were already seated up the back. Due to the popularity of the place, our seating arrangement was at a large table shared with another group of people. Now here is where everything wasn't that stellar. My friends didn't get their coffees 20-30 minutes after they had ordered it until they followed up on it. As I'm not a big coffee drinker or enthusiast (I simply appreciate the caffeine effect), I'm not sure how much weight can be put behind my opinion. I found the coffee to be a bit too bitter for my liking, even after I spooned in a couple of sugars. The menu items certainly did look and sound delicious, but it took about an hour for us to get our food from the time we sat down. And again, we didn't get our ordered food until we asked a waitstaff about it. Between the three of us we had ordered the corn and zucchini fritters, the eggs benedict and eve's garden. The plates were visually appealing and we couldn't wait to tuck in! Unfortunately, my friend who had been here before commented that her eggs benedict weren't as good as her last experience. My eve's garden, which was a smorgasbord of vegetable purees, Japanese pumpkin pieces, decent slices of avocado and two poached eggs, was nice. I wouldn't say that I'd rave about it, but it was nice. A criticism though is that one oe of my poached eggs was hard, whilst the other was runny. The fritters seemed to have been the best dish out of them all. One thing which I appreciated from this cafe, which others don't tend to do, is that they split bills. There is a 1% surcharge if using the EFTPOS machine however. Overall, I had a very average experience at this cafe and I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. Sorry Naughty Boy, you were just a bit too naughty for my liking. read more
10 years ago
I've been to Naughty Boy Cafe twice now, and both experiences have been pleasant. The first time I brought my dog along with me, and the staff were courteous enough to offer him some water, and I believe everyone at some point came out to give him a pat on the head. The pavlova milkshake I shared was gorgeous to look at, and not overbearing with fake syrups, and a sense of heaviness that other shakes can leave you with - especially being lactose intolerant. (I know, I know, I shouldn't) I chose "I Just Want Some Eggs" for brekkie because I was in that very mood and ordered it with a side of bacon (for the pup to behave) and mushrooms (for me) The second time I ordered the Naughty Boy which was to die for. The packed eggs were perfectly cooked, the bacon thick and cooked well, and I could have eaten a dozen of their mushrooms. The friend I visited Naughty Boy with this time decided on elaborate pancakes with a Fanta sorbet, burnt meringue, popping candy, syrup, and berries, but felt it was too sweet. As I took her there for an added birthday treat, I felt bad and traded with her, and would have to agree. It was definitely too much in terms of sweetness. There was nothing really to balance it out which was a bit of a let down considering what I started with. I've rated the cafe with four stars which may seem slightly surprising due to the pancakes, but the staff here are fabulous, and the food is good, hearty food that is well thought out (besides the tiny mishap) and I'll be back! read more
9 years ago
10 years ago
There are plenty of ways to be naughty at the naughty boy cafe. Here are a few ways: 1. Reserve a table in advance for brunch. Yes they accommodate groups as large as 30 2. take advantage of their free wi fi to post pictures on yelp 3. Indulge in one of their monster shakes I was part of a big group of 30 people for brunch on a Saturday morning. Despite the size of the group, service was quick and coffees and food arrived quickly. It got quite noisy but that was due to the sheer number of people. I forgive them for not making my mocha extra hot which I gulped down as soon as it arrived as it was delish. I forgive them for not bringing us share plates. My friend and I ordered the smoked salmon dish which came with potato croquettes, smoked salmon, asparagus, poached eggs and cheese. Some toast with it would have made it filling. The croquettes were crisp outside, soft on the inside, a delicious flavour of potato (not mushy). So perfect. And the salmon and beetrot relish went so well with it. I ordered the chicken pide which was quite disappointing. First of all - not a pide. It was a foccacia sandwich with dry rubbery chicken in it, melted cheese, tomato slices, shredded spinach, and some smashed avocado. Quite bland. And the chicken was awful. Didn't taste smoked. Neither did the crusty mozzarella. Aioli was nowhere to be found. The pancakes looked nice. Points for presentation. Waaay too many options on the menu. read more
6 years ago
10 years ago
Great lunch, however, the service was not up to par. We sat for about an hour until we received our main meal. It was nice to be served a delicious salted caramel milkshake while we waited. It was not the typical American milkshake with ice cream, thick and frozen, but instead a cold milk based. For lunch I had the garden goddess which was delicious with different types of hummus, quinoa, and vegetables. There were two pieces of bread on the bottom that were so amazing and flavorful. The only downfall were my overcooked poached eggs, which typically add creamy and runny yolk. My friends ordered the polenta special as well as the poached chicken salad, both good, but not as flavorful as other dishes i've had in the past. read more
11 years ago
Well well well, no wonder there's a queue on the weekends. Service is fantastically friendly and helpful. You can either get a naughty naught shake or a healthy naughty shake. The chef must have been a scientist in a past life coz they've got the combinations of flavours perfectly worked out to make your dish bursting with exquisite flavours but not over board. A must visit, come hungry as the dishes are generous. read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Of course I have to come here for the mostly hyped instashake. Not really liking the pavlova shake but I think I will come back to try a different flavour shake instead. Had the scotched eggs and I love it! Overall, I love the ambience of the place and how the friendly the staffs were. read more
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The Instashakes here are a MUST order - came here with Yelp's Masterclass and learnt so much about how to make my own! read more
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499-501 Lygon St
Princes Hill Victoria 3054
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Carlton North
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