What a place! Well worth the drive and what a picturesque drive it is. The first thing you notice…read moreis the magnificent looking silos. On a wet summers day the mist was rolling in so it made it all the more pretty. Everything about the cafe is thought thru, from the bakery to finishing touches of the decor. Our waiter was efficient and had a great sense of humour. He certainly made it all the more memorable. The drinks came quickly followed by our delicious meals. We were there for breakfast but there is everything from buying a loaf of bread and toasting it yourself, pastries to the purchase of three different sized picnic baskets. And if the salads on display are anything to go by I'll certainly be back to order one and stroll through their gardens. They are currently expanding the gardens. But there is plenty to do! From lawn bowls, children's play areas, picnic area and meet bubble and squeak the residents of the pig sty. I couldn't recommend the Piggery Cafe enough. I will certainly be back. I could imagine that it will get busy on the weekends if during the week was anything to go by - so be prepared. Happy eating.

Really enjoyed it. We had the cheeseburger, a whole grilled trout with a side of rosemary fries,…read moreand a smoked sausage hot and pink from the smoker, a little spicy and served with pickled cucumber and carrot. One of the few places in Melbourne that cooks burgers to order, but unfortunately we ordered medium rare and it arrived well done. Still tasty though! The trout, however, was genuinely AMAZING. Succulent and cooked to perfection on a hot grill. Chips were golden and crispy with a rosemary salt, really good. The sausage and pickles were delicious. There's no phone signal (for us anyway) so it's a rare chance to fully focus without the temptation of peeking at the phone. The meals took a fair stint to arrive, but we weren't there for fast food and the location is incredibly beautiful so it was a nice chance to stop and breathe. Speaking of breathing - we were seated outside, and every time the wind gusted our way there was a waft of .... I don't know what. Sewage? Pigs? Something on the septic side of the scent spectrum (I know, pure poetry). It wasn't pleasant so I removed a star for that.

A favourite amongst both locals and neighboring suburbs, The Basin Bakery has achieved pride of…read moreplace in the hearts and stomachs of all who visit. Operating 7 days of the week, and making a great variety of bread, pies and sweets, its best to get in early if you're after your choice of pie or pasty. With most hot food snapped up by early afternoon, its sometimes wise to purchase your pie cold and have it on hand at home, rather than risk missing out. Growing up, "The Basin Bread' was a term that became a household benchmark to compare all breads. Maybe I like bread more than the next guy, but hey, all you have to do it try it yourself and you'll know what I mean. Great service by local staff, and a home-style feel to the cooking rates The Basin Bakery as my favourite Bakery. I challenge any other Bakery to try and sway me. Send pies to my home address...

From the owner: The Basin Bakery is a family run business which specialises in Freshly baked bread, cakes and pies…read more We do Birthday Cakes and speciality bread as well as sausage rolls and pastries. Also available for wholesale and supply cafes, schools, sporting clubs and restaurants

Best wholemeal rolls ever and the cheese & cauliflower rolls (like sausage rolls, but for…read morevegetarians and other people with taste) are great. If you get there early enough you might even be able to get a small beesting cake - big enough to serve 2 and has a great creamy/custardy filling. They also do a lot of sandwich-making to order on weekdays.

Best bakery ever - really great pies, especially their Lemon one and chicken curry. Quick service,…read morebaked fresh daily. Lots of seating inside and outside. Close near the Dandenong outdoor excursions.

Great bakery. I love there white bread and they make a meanest pie. My favorite is the curry pie. I…read morehave eaten hundreds of them over the years. They make some nice sweets aswell.

Went to purchase muffins and biscuits but there was no room on the counter to place our items. Paid…read morefor the items and asked the girl behind the counter to place items in a bag. Arrived home only to find we were missing packet of biscuits that we purchased!!!!! Very disappointed! Clean up the counter space where you pay...very unorganised and give customers a receipt!!

Great presentation of the café shop front & food. The shop front outside needs a bit of work to fit…read morein with the inside asethetic. The food was pretty good, but the coffee was far too strong and burnt.

Kallista Tea Room has been on my to-visit list for a while and when we decided to drop in, at lunch…read moreon a weekday, I was very pleasantly surprised. Let's talk food: AMAZING. I had the chilli eggs and would heartily recommend: just the right amount of kick and full of flavour. Hubby had the brioche french toast, slightly elevated from your typical fare by the delicious addition of pear compote and coconut custard. A must have for all the sweet tooths out there. The prices were maybe a touch on the dearer side (think tourist pricing) though I personally think reasonable enough for the quality. As far as atmosphere think ecclectic-bush-hole-in-the-wall; a big tick in my book. With a laid-back, chill vibe it's perfect for a long, gossipy cuppa or just a quick bite to eat. Of note and one of the HUGE highlights for me was the picturesque native cockatoo viewing: free with lunch. The interior of the cafe has a section with this glorious picture window showing the local winged residents chilling, pruning and putting on a free show. It was as unexpected as it was delightful. I'll definitely be back: the high tea is calling my name.

Food was very nice, good atmosphere and enjoyed watching the birds…read moreantics................................