Ringwood - Brace yourselves! Nick & Jac together with their…read moreamazing team have opened up their 1st business venture. Located in the heart of Ringwood with free 1--2hr street parking on their doorstep, this place will definitely be a regular coffee haunt! Exposed brick, copper piping and cheery staff welcome you as you take a seat. Axil coffee is on point as is their Quinoa & Chicken salad. If you are looking for a place to catch up with friends, chill out and read a book or to brunch/lunch at.. Come check them out!

HOLY CRAP this place is good. Been hearing much about this…read moreplace and had to try it out. Went with the wife and kids last night and what a treat. The food was so clean and fresh I felt like I was at a Michelin star restaurant. The staff was so friendly and helpful with the little ones, I am definitely coming back here. Five well earned stars.

Have been here a number of times and obviously happy. Until yesterday, when I saw a funny yet…read moredisgusting act. Whilst waiting for our lunch I was watching the two cooks in the kitchen when I noticed one of them put something under his arm. Intrigued, I continued to watch to see what he held there whilst he cooked. He then took it out from under his arm and sliced it - it was a bread roll!! I told the Assist Manager who said that cook was new. She told the other cook and they had a good laugh about it. We ate, paid the bill (no discount) and left - never to return again.

My family had a really nice lunch here yesterday. The menu was remarkable with a lot of interesting…read moremeals, we had four of them and even shared because they looked so nice. All of them were delicious :)

Great service and amazing food! Is worth the money, not many nice restaurants in the area with food…read moreat this quality! Has a great take away menu as well with gluten free pasta which is great!!

Reasonable food, but definitely overpriced with most mains over $30. I had the crumbed veal filled…read morewith camembert, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic fried gnocchi, roasted pepper glazed baby beets & buttered broccoli. The fried gnocchi was deep-fried in batter, the veal was reasonably tender but not especially so and the accompanying vegetables unremarkable. There was no sign at all of beets, glazed or otherwise. The plate was far too rich as a whole with no acid to cut through it. The lasagne was pleasant, but just a reasonable lasagne, the price again simply not reflecting the quality of the food. The profiterole dessert was the saving grace. They were delicious and completely worth their $12 price tag. The wait staff were pleasant and courteous, and the restaurant interior was inviting. In all, a reasonable but unremarkable restaurant that could do with a little perspective when it comes to price.

Situated in an old fire station, The Firehouse is one of the most upscale dining experiences East…read moreof the city. As the Urban sprawl envelopes the area, it's only logical that the demand for places like The Firehouse would pop up, and from what I've seen, the place is in high demand. Every time I have been here it has been fully booked up, and deservedly so. The food is fantastic, the service is quite good, and the menu boasts dishes you won't find anywhere else in Ringwood. For an experience such as this however, there is a cost. The Firehouse is also one of the most expensive places to eat in the area, with a lunch consisting of one meal, one drink and a coffee chalking up an easy $40. I was there last week, and had the omelette for lunch, with a beer and a coffee. The omelette was sensational, full of Italian cheese and sautéed mushrooms. Not oily or overly salty, it was a good lunch size and left room for me to check out the superb dessert menu. With a group of 8 of us, I must note that the service was great until the desserts came out, and we were given another tables order. This left a couple of us with no dessert, and the staff were forced to come and apologize, then leave those without dessert waiting until well after the rest of us were finished until they received theirs. We were compensated with free coffee though, which was nice.

Heading out of Ringwood to the east and after the major shopping centre business gets pretty sparse…read morein terms of cafes and eateries. The last of the restaurants is the Firehouse, a rather posh looking establishment with vines on the walls and big glass windows to look out to the road. While not the most appealing of sights, it does fill the space with amazing light. I'd recommend this as the special occasion eatery rather than simply a spot to grab a bite. The meals are pricey, so if you're after something small head to the shopping centre. The ambiance and service of the place, however, is amazing, along with after dinner drinks in a lounge area found upstairs. The staff are wonderful and good at recommending dishes and prompt delivery of fabulous feasts.

Fabulous cafe in the outer east of Melbourne…read more The food was amazing, and definitely the major draw card here. A variety of offerings from various cultures all cooked and presented beautifully. The staff were very friendly, accommodating and cheerful. Their dedication to the cafe was obvious. The coffee was good - they buy from a local roaster. Not as spectacular as some coffee places closer to the city, but still drinkable. The cafe had a good atmosphere with expressive art on the walls and different seating options. The prices were extremely reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food that we received. This is definitely a cafe to visit if you're in the area.

Great service and great food. Probably one of the best…read moreplaces in the general area to have brunch at

A Restaurant with very welcoming staff and Suzi the Chef is a delight. Food is excellent, great…read morevariety, beautifully presented and very tasty. Seating quite spacious and not too noisy. We highly recommend this Restaurant and attend regularly. Well located with excellent parking available. Well worth a visit or more. !! Happy New Year to you all ! Roslyn & Jeffrey. xx

This is a most unusual find. Tucked away in a suburban shopping strip, Tokyo Sake is a bit of a…read moregem. Wonderfully clean, running water feature in the entrance, I love the sound out running water, and my wife loved the food. Good Japanese is always a delight and this was pretty good food. I found it all a bit too sweet for my taste but still left me feeling satisfied and not over the top or full. Very nice. Wonderful friendly service and reasonable prices. The sushi was fresh and tasty. All dishes are beautifully presented and really nice platters and bowls. What a meal should be. Good food, great company, clean restaurant, reasonable prices...sounds like a Yelpers dream!!

A hidden gem for coffee lovers! The baristas are skilled, and the espresso is rich and aromatic…read more The food menu is diverse, with delicious options for both breakfast and lunch. Highly recommend their smashed avo or eggs benedict.

For a while there, you could find me stopping by Yarra Blue every single Wednesday around lunchtime…read morefor my take away coffee fix. These guys do the best coffee in Ringwood, hands down. The staff are always lovely, and the food looks amazing, although it's been a while since I ate here, due to the fact that my stop ins were never long enough to stay. From large meals of home made lasagna, served with salad, to simple bowls of chips or cakes and desserts, the food is nicely priced for the portion you get, and a main can easily be shared between two. With rotating specials on the board and a great range of small chocolates to go with your cuppa, Yarra Blue also has a large seating area upstairs that is perfect for a function.

Coffee is great. But takes ages to make take away or have in. They don't take phone orders and have…read morenothing like beattheq or smart coffee in place. Old school.

Great Thai food in a small but very friendly atmosphere. My favourite local Thai food restaurant…read morewith added benefit of being located in Croydon.

I stopped in for take away for my first experience at this restaurant and was extremely impressed…read morewith the service! Was even offered a glass of water while I waited for my order. I had a Thai Beef Salad and it was incredible! Surprisingly spicy, but best in the area by a mile. Will definitely return!