I just happened upon this place because my mother in law has moved down to Dingley Village. We…read morewere looking for a place to have a nice cup of coffee and some lunch. I have to admit I loved the corner shop with the cute little outdoor seating although I didn't appreciate how small the place is. If you have a pram, you'd definitely have to sit outside and on a cold day, that's definitely not a bonus. The coffee was okay, not the best by far that I've had. I did end up going back and having an iced coffee and that was perfect. It probably was the ice cream in it that made it even better though. If it had been an iced coffee without ice cream I doubt I would have enjoyed it as much. I had a chicken schnitzel sandwich which was exceptionally good on a delicious bread roll. The mayo that was on the sandwich was absolutely to die for! The staff don't seem overly friendly though which is definitely a hinderance on a coffee shop. I prefer to walk in and get warmly greeted and I didn't feel that from this shop. I can definitely recommend them for their lovely range of breads (which obviously it is a bakehouse so they should have) and the sausage rolls!

I love this cafe it is a nice place to go and have a meat pie or sausage roll and sit with your…read morefriends and family the waiters were amazing and friendly the milkshakes there are the best and I will definitely being going back their again

Excellent 5 Senses coffee can be found in this cafe by Anstey Station…read more Nice and spacey, not too loud and free wifi on offer makes it a great place to pull up a chair and grab a coffee. Food wise, if it's huge portions you're craving then your hunger will be satisfied here. From giant slabs of toast to overloaded bagels and burgers, they don't skimp. Unfortunately they are also pretty heavy handed on the salad dressing, and they put a side salad alongside every dish whether you order it or not (even simple toast orders). This leaves all bread items pretty soggy. Worth seeking out for the coffee or if you have a large appetite that needs to be filled with bread!

Strap yourself in and cycle on down to this creative little cafe. By far the most accommodating and…read morerelaxing cafe in the area. Set alongside the Anstey train station it's easy to cycle on by. Don't. Get off your Lycra clad butt, put down the protein bar and take 5mins to enjoy 5Senses coffee. The space is open, bright and oozes a sophisticated steam punk decor. Lots of raw materials and quirky feature pieces. The staff here are anything but hipster. Polite, efficient and listening to some relaxing tunes. Topped off with free wifi and no judgement if you byo work related device. A fairly typical Brunswick menu offers something for everyone. Stay a minute, stay an hour or all day. You'll soon feel at home here.

This new kid on the block hasn't been open long, but fills a gap in a neighbourhood that was crying…read moreout for a good local cafe off the main shopping strip. On the Victoria St side of Bridge Road, it's a smallish cafe with a lovely but simple fit out. Staff are super friendly, even if you are just in for a takeaway coffee. They use Industry Beans and their brews are pretty good! I've only been once for food and had the beans fish and it was delish with just the right amount of spice and chilli. The husband also enjoying his pancakes that came with figs, maple and walnuts - yum! Prices are on the pricier side of cafe fare, but if it's good quality, I think it's justifiable. The salads and sandwiches and sweets in the cabinet look very tempting also. I'll be back to try more!

Nice looking place, though the location is slightly unexpected…read more Parking is not the easiest, with one side of the street as permit parking only. Service was friendly but a bit aloof - the waiter couldn't remember who ordered what dish, and one of the orders were taken incorrectly. The coffee was good, chai latte average. I got the smashed avocado with harissa which was a very generous amount of the avo, slightly disproportionate to the amount of toast, though it allowed me to share some with my friend who didn't receive her avocado on the side. Flavour profile slightly off, needs a bit of acidity to balance the avo mix. The mushroom dish with the runny eggy hole brioche looked lovely, as did the homemade baked beans. The special of the day Nutella hot cake with cookie dough and ice cream (my teeth ached from reading the menu!) was shared between 5 of us - which ended up being the right amount. Some interesting interpretations of brekky staples here.

We wandered into Thangs Cafe, situated at the top end of Lygon St where there is not much on offer,…read morefor a late lunch and were greeted by the friendly staff as we headed to the counter. The menu was full of mostly sandwiches and burgers, which suited us just fine. I ordered the Roo Burger and my wife the Open Vegie Melt. We were excitedly told about what was in each meal before being told to not worry about paying yet and to grab a seat. I also ordered a strawberry milkshake, which was unfortunately a little disappointing and essentially just a Big M in a glass. I did have it topped up for free while I was half way finished though. We were the only ones in the cafe, but the wait for our food was still quite a bit, but once it did come out I was more than happy. The Open Vegie Melt was big and cheesy and the Roo Burger was absolutely delicious, not too big, but the perfect size to fill me up. The breakfast menu looked to be quite good too, containing all of your standard cafe brekkie items. We were in the area looking for a new house, so I hope that I'll be able to head back soon to try out more of what's on offer!

Have been here twice now. Once for lunch and today for a coffee. The man that works there is…read moreabsolutely delightful. Very helpful and super friendly. The menu is not huge but pretty offers a good range of burgers and sandwiches. I had the open veggie grill, which was delicious. Serving sizes are pretty good as well. Nice spot to just have a coffee and sit back and relax. We sat at the window today, so nice to people watch and watch the world go by.

Ambiance: This place can get very crowded so watch out. I came in on a rainy day and I had to get…read moresquished in with another table awkwardly. Customer Service: I really actually loved the people here. They were incredibly friendly, greeted me immediately, and seemed really down-to-Earth. One of the waitresses complimented me on my tights which was my confidence boost for the day. Food: I ordered the Breakfast Wrap for a little over 12 dollars, 2 wraps with smoked salmon, egg, etc. toasted. It was actually pretty good and decently filling. The only downside is that it may have been a little bit bland - a bit more flavour would have been nice. --- Overall, I really like this tiny little cafe. They have a lovely charm, and a friendly service that makes you want them to succeed. There's definitely room for improvement but I'm willing to root them on.

Can you imagine the look on that fella's face when he went to get his regular cut-throat face shave…read moreat the Barber of Seville in Richmond, only to be asked, "would you like sugar with that" instead of "would you like to come back in an hour?" I prefer my men with coffee moustaches anyway. Since it opened in spring this year, the Old Barber Shop Café has filled an empty space on Church Street. Backed by Danny Klotz (owner of Torch on Swan Street), it's little wonder this is one of those cafés you are hesitant to share with your friends. You'll spot it easily: look for the sun umbrellas and wooden decking out the front - most probably swarming with regulars who come for the expertly prepared Genovese coffee. As you step inside the endearing Victorian building, a glass display cabinet stuffed with savoury goods battles for attention with the tantalising pastries, slices, cakes and cookies. Behind it, food is busily prepared in the tiny kitchen, which snuggles up to the cash register and extremely rare Wega concept coffee machine. If you like boobs with your breakfast you're in luck. A modern nude of an alluring blonde keeps watch over the front counter. Tables for couples sit beneath her but through the arched wall there's room for more. A rustic, blue communal table takes up the majority of the space alongside smaller seating arrangements and a wooden bench with bar seats. The Croque Madame was a knockout. It arrived, like all of the meals, on a wooden board with the addition of a mini terracotta bowl of dressed roquette... probably to try to lessen that guilt factor. It was humongous. The New York deli corned beef bagel maintained the standard. Accompanied by tangy mustard pickle and potato crisps, the sesame seed bagel was stuffed full of beef, onion and melted cheese. Simple but divine. Another basic but delicious dish was the tuna and mayonnaise toastie, served with a side of juicy cornichons. Also ordered was the crunchy house-made granola, topped with a blob of yoghurt and served with apple and rhubarb compote and a miniature glass milk bottle. We will be back in a hurry to try the rest of the menu and to make the most of the seats in the sun. Just like in Rossini's Barber of Seville, when it comes to the Old Barber Shop Café, it was love at first sight.

It's nice to be able to review a cafe whereby no bad incidents happened. Lord knows, that's rare…read moresometimes. It was quite by accident/chance that we came here. I saw something on Instagram from here that took my fancy, and wouldn't you know it, when we sat down to order, I couldn't find the picture again so didn't even order that (I know; screenshot it next time). Instead, I ordered the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon on a potato rosti, pickled red cabbage and poached eggs and Harissa hollandaise. It really was good. MAYBE if I were to be fussy, I'd say the potato rosti was just a fraction over done, but that's splitting hairs. The staff were friendly, the food came out fast, and it was really good. They do sell little cakes and muffins etc to either eat in or take out. I must say, not all looked appealing, but there was a great variety. Parking could be an issue at busy times. The council seem to think that by taking away parks, it "beautifies" the street. Uh, not so much. But if you go for breakfast early enough, it's a good spot. I highly recommend eating here. The breakfast is all day and there looks like a good lunch menu as well. Perhaps that's what I'll go for next time!

Great little local cafe with a high end feel. Clean and…read moreinviting interior, nothing too OTT from the outside. Our table had the crumpets with mango curd, the chia pudding and the eggs with sausages. All excellent, very timely and friendly service from the waitress. Would return happily!

Excellent cafe! Great food and coffee in a cozy setting filled with used books for sale. It's like…read morea combination book and coffee shop (one stop shopping?!). Definitely a great coffee for breakfast, a snack, or just a quick coffee to go!

5-Senses Coffee on a La Marzocco machine produces rich coffee with a smooth after palette…read more The cosy atmosphere is a great place to enjoy the smoky bacon (which is a must have) with eggs on the side. No porridge, which is a shame because it is an environment made for a bowl of rich oats. Second hand books and crocheted tea cosies finish the effect. I'm going to leave this review shorter than usual because I have my coffee to finish...

A very convenient place to pick up a coffee, cake or lunch. The food is amazing..... There is a…read morehuge selection of cakes and slices.... Very decadent and delicious. The lunch time food is also fresh and very yummy, although the selection can be a bit small. There is easy parking throughout the day, except for Saturday mornings when families are out for the weekend sports. The price is very reasonable. My favourite times to go are on the way to work in the morning for a tummy take away coffee or on the way home on days where I crave a treat :-)

Not my favourite place to go but I've heard better things from friends. The location is great as…read morethere is a lot of parking spaces and its also only about a 3 minute walk from Newport train station. Ive heard great things about the coffee but due to not being a coffee drinker myself I cannot back up the recommendations myself. Often I only walk past for a meat pie or a sausage roll on my way to the station but find that they are a little more expensive and not as great as other places. if I'm honest id prefer to walk down for a 7/11 sausage roll over the ones at Routleys