When I get up in the morning, the first thing I need is a coffee. But a bad coffee can ruin your…read moreday even more-so than no coffee. And in a city with many coffee shops, it can be very difficult to find a great one. Luckily for me, Platform 3 is here. Even though I need to walk for 5 minutes and past another 5 coffee places, knowing that its always good coffee makes it a no-brain-er. Not only do they have a fantastic brew (none of that fancy stuff ....they just work on the coffee taste) but you can also get a homemade vegetable and meat sausage roll to really kick start your morning. You may think, wow this is a really great way to start the day, but it gets even better. They also cater for lunch and after work drinks. After a hard days work and feeling exhausted, its great to know that a fully licensed bar, couches to lounge on and a kitchen to indulge your appetite, are just steps away for you to relax before you need to take that journey home. And being open until 10pm on Thursday and Fridays makes it a great place to chill out before moving on into the city.

The layout of this cafè is rather inconvenient and impractical…read more Especially if it were busy, I don't know anything more potentially awkward than sitting next to two strangers whilst you're sitting opposite the person you're with. Not ideal, but would probably be better if you had a larger group. But the food was lovely! Love the complimentary salad I got with my wrap when eating in. And the waitress needs to smile more :)

Hands down best breakfast we've had in Melbourne. We had the brioche and the crispy eggs with ham,…read moreboth came with lovely sides such as a crumb to give it great texture. The serving size was so generous we couldn't quite finish it between two of us (and we have huge appetites). I used to live in this neighbourhood so it's so lovely to know there's such a fantastic cafe. Finally the service was so friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back.

This place is home to the best breakfast in Melbourne ladies and gents…read more That's really all I need to write if you value my option, but some people might need a bit more persuasion. The crispy eggs at Mr H actually made my eyes roll back in my head. I called people on the phone after I finished eating to discuss it.... so ya, it's that good. The sweet potato purée is the perfect nest for the crispy fried poached eggs. The fresh cos lettuce salad with homemade ranch cuts through the luscious ham hock perfectly and the sliced sourdough toast is an excellent tool to tie it all in. I'm drooling just typing about it. I went back a second time, but made sure to but take my husband because I wanted to share the love. While he ate, I snapped a photo of him that is cringeworthy, but you can see the expression on his face while shovelling the remnants of a crispy egg that he is indeed in food heaven nirvana. I decided to get the brocolinni salad my second visit which was outstanding as well, really high caliber food and so healthy and fresh. My only, only complaint would be smoking outside on the patio. In 2016, and that is a huge turnoff while enjoying a coffee or a splendid meal. Love ya Mr Hendrix. Mrs Hendrix is a lucky lady

Selene's Chocolate Bar is located just outside of the Box Hill Station, it's a nice place to get…read moreyour morning coffee or an after work delights. the chocolate was rich with highest quality

Met my aunty here for a catch up and we both enjoyed the chocolate fondue (which was plenty to…read moreshare). I got the hot chocolate mocha and it was delightful! The hazelnut pralines were divine. Not much atmosphere but bear in mind it is situated in a busy Box Hill shopping centre. Service was friendly.

We got a Iced Chai Latte and it was absolutely beautiful. Spiced just right. Making this a regular…read morespot for those days where you don't mind a trip out of town.

Nice and simple. Enjoyed the coffee. Small selection of pre made focaccias, but found filling…read moreingredients to be good quality. Would return. Quick and friendly service. Great spot for a quick lunch.

I haven't eaten here but I have had coffee several times and it was good. Not…read moreBEST-COFFEE-I'VE-EVER-HAD good, but the establishment itself is lovely. They've done a great job at branding and the colours & furniture are really stylish which makes your visit there comfortable. And with the cool music playing as well as super lovely staff, they've got their place happening. As far as food, this isn't something I can comment on. It appears very "fancy" on the menu, and pricey. Because of it's location, it's excellent for all-day patronage but it's not somewhere people will travel to for dinner so they should probably adjust their menu a little to suit a coffee-shop/lunch menu and the prices to match. Overall, definitely worth a visit for the coffee and ambience.

Service and food is excellent. Coffee is amazing! Even at a peak time staff were attentive and…read moreefficient. With every table full order to food delivery time was only 15 minutes. I had the whipped avocado and a side of smoked bacon. My guest has the Ruben with onion rings. Prices are what you would expect to find in the city, a little high for the suburbs but the service and quality if the food made up the difderence in pricing.

Beautiful little cafe with comfortable seating and lovely cosy interior. Beautiful coffee and…read morepersonable service. Absolute must for unpassable value deals (at least now) on sweet/savoury plus coffee. All sourced in-house or from very reputable bakeries. Already went twice today for a coffee... and then a coffee and walnut brownie deal! Banger! Hoping standard is kept high :)

Maybe I have been suffering a bit of brunch fatigue of late but not much has really stood out for…read moreme. Everything in Melbourne is just a bit samey and call me grumpy, but why has everyone accepted the fact it can take up to an hour to even get a table at most places for the same old avo on sourdough? My weekend visit to The Maling Room was such a refreshing change that i walked away feeling happy, full and wondering when I can pop by again. We were greeted by friendly staff who were quick to bring out a pretty fabulous tasting latte while I looked through the menu. The variety was great and although i ended up going for the special of warm grain salad with lamb (amazing!), the brunch offerings looked delicious. The vibe was friendly, relaxed and efficient. Definitely worth a trip to the 'burbs.

Perfect coffee, atmosphere and staff - you can't want for anything else! The light and airy post…read moreoffice-come-cafe is a reliable haven for those times you just need a no-nonsense perfectly-crafted latte close enough to the city to be convenient, yet far enough away in leafy Canterbury to feel like you've just slipped away to your favourite cafe at your weekend home in some yet-to-be-discovered nook of heaven! Friendly, knowledgeable, personable staff, sunshine teeming from every crevice - you won't be able to tear yourself away from the place until you have the coffee-jitters from too much Costa Rica cuatro mujeres or the staff slowly coax you out the door and turned the "closed" sign in the process. If you're contemplating it, just go experience it already - you're missing out!

Sylvia's such a lovely lady! Warm and friendly she operates the cafe an larder named after her all…read morethe food looks so yummy. There's a huge selection of frozen take home food ranging from braised meats, curries to pasta sauces and stews, soups, lasagna and pies and much much more. It all looks homemade and there's vegetarian and gluten free options as well. There's a promo on at the moment where you get a coffee with your take home meal. Now folks, it's take home frozen meal, and not a take away meal. Sylvia's also stocks some items from Phillipas. There's also a lunch menu with hot food on it. All the food is made using free-range poultry, meat and eggs. The sweet options look tempting as well. I'd definitely return if I'm in the area. Lots of locals and the cafe just has a lovely buzz and atmosphere.

Great dumplings. Love the dumplings in chilli soup and pan fried dumplings. Great service and…read moreambience.

Normally I have to venture into the CBD to get good dumplings but last week a friend mentioned 'an…read moreamazing dumpling house in Box Hill' - I set out to investigate. I visited Luyang on Wednesday and returned only three days later. Yes it is that good. While it may not be up to the Shanghai village or Hu Tong standards, the dumplings here are still good and are very cheap. I came here with my partner and we ordered a serving of the fried pork dumplings ($8 for 15 dumplings) and the steamed dumpling combination (around $12), which included a selection of different types of dumplings. The service is charming and the girls who wait on the tables are so friendly and efficient that you just have to sit back and relax. Luyang may not be luxurious or trendy but there is free tea on your tables, and some sweet dumplings are heading your way, so sit back and relax.