Most definitely the best cafe in Ormond. It shows that the owner has great passion for good coffee…read more Get your coffee fix here on weekends, enjoy the light Jazz playing in the ground, and maybe also get a bag of freshly roasted on-site bean home. On the good side, the lack of substantial offerings shouldn't be a deterrent. What's famous is their bagels and they are good!

Great coffee after a hard game of netball - something to definitely look forward to! Lovely staff…read moreand great vibe. Thanks guys. Absolutely coming back here !!

Cute spot. Had a nice fresh squeezed juice and my very first vegemite toast! They brought it…read moreperfectly hot with heaps of butter which was great. Has outlets to charge a phone at and comfortable seating. Great location too.

Melbourne is known for good coffee and this place has great coffee!!…read more There seems to be a lot of love gone into creating this place and each cup of coffee has that same love.. which is the way it should be. Although it is right near the train station, it doesn't feel that way. The ambience is great, and the waiters and baristas are lovely both in person and to look at ;). Dog friendly with the tables out front. Definitely my go to place when I get back to Melbourne.

Breakfast, we are told, is the most important meal of the day, but unfortunately very few…read morerestaurants get it right. The Diplomat Cafe in Highett I'm pleased to announce is one of the few. This cafe is centrally located on the main strip across the road from the Highett train station. The cafe itself is really well designed with a small show kitchen pumping out meals to a rather large minimalistic dining room. It really has a great vibe. The first thing that I was impressed with was the staff. Upon arrival I was greeted warmly, and escorted to my table, offered water and a coffee to start with. This in itself seems to be a lost art in today's restaurant scene. I ordered a jasmine pearl tea to start, which, when arrived was presented on a wooden board, with a cup, an iron teapot and a box with three sandglass minute timers. The first one set at one minute, the second at three mins and the third at five minutes. Each timer representing the strength of the tea. A pretty cool concept. The menu looked awesome, but all I really wanted was poached eggs, bacon and mushrooms. So that's what I ordered. Now it's generally at this stage when I ask the waiter if I could have my bacon crispy, but in all honestly I forgot, so I was a bit concerned. My breakfast arrived in a reasonable timeframe, and my first impression was, that it looked pretty good. It wasn't good, not at all, it was awesome. Let's start with the eggs. Perfectly poached, soft and gooey yolks, and perfectly poached whites. As much as the eggs impressed me it was the bacon that wowed me. Crispy but still juicy and full of flavour, just the way I like it. I have to say this was one of the best bacon and eggs I've ever had. The food that was coming out of that kitchen was amazing. So if you find yourself down Highett way check out The Diplomat, it truly was amazing.

WOW what a place! And what a find. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and nothing was too…read moremuch trouble. Both the breakfast and lunch menu options were varied. I had the smashed avocado and poached eggs and it was absolutely scrumptious. Couldn't recommend this establishment enough. The atmosphere was buzzing and filled with laughter and cheer. A must try if you ask me.

Cuppa cottage is considered by a few, the place to visit in Sandringham. This sugary sweet as a…read morebutton cafe and tea room took me back to my time in Scotland, where is love is shown through how much food they can forced feed you. I enjoyed a strong brew of T2 Earl Grey and of course a necessary cakie - caramel slice. They are famous for their freshly baked, big scones on display in the front ($6 with condiments). They have sweet- plain, raspberry, date or savoury- cheese and spinach. Prices are quite reasonable with sweet bakes ranging between $3-5. There is also an all day breakfast/brunch and savoury bakes such a tarts and quiche options. The service can be a little hit and miss, but you're always served with a warm smile. The decor is eclectic with new and old knick knacks and cooking books and childrens toes. If you can't afford a trip back to the Motherland, than enjoy a strong brew and a little sweet treat here instead and use your imagination. Maybe even adopt a strong British accent?

What a great place for breakfast! The atmosphere is wonderful, the coffee is great, and Sandy &…read moreAndy are always friendly. Personal favorites are the smashed avo with poached eggs, the creamed chicken crepe, and the Euro big brekky pan (huge!). They have recently opened a rear courtyard which is great for those sunny days! Highly recommended.

What a beautiful hidden gem for the foodies. Welcoming to all and even specific dietary…read morerequirements. Really nice and tentative staff, I lovely variety of foods that alters little with the seasons so that all the dishes made with fresh vibrant Quality produce. The place has a lovely atmosphere for families, couples, just going by yourself with the book, ect... This cafe is also quite accessible for people with disabilities although you wouldn't be able to get a scooter in then there is a small step that separates inside the cafe so there are two levels first is accessible second one would be excessive unless you are in a electric on motorised wheelchair however they are considering a small portable ramp and it is easy to park and find. The staff and management very proud of their food and so they should be it is absolutely delicious fresh vibrant and easy on the eyes. They really care about presentation just as much as making your taste buds smile. I had the French toast which was absolute amazing. You can also get takeaway if you like but sitting down for coffee for a bit is a lovely experience this is definitely a must see and experience place.

Great for breakfast and coffee. Friendly staff always make you welcome. Also try the deli two…read moreshops down.

Service with a smile, great food selection. I tried the Pulled Pork Benedict, a great twist on the…read moretraditional Eggs Benedict

Great brunch spot after cycling. Friendly, warm service and delicious food, coffee and fresh juice…read more I had lime avocado, poached egg and crispy bacon on sourdough with rocket and feta. Great flavours and extra crispy bacon! All washed down with a lovely latte and fresh apple, orange and beetroot juice. I'll be back.

This is my lunch break coffee shop :) I have closer ones but I walk further just for this place…read more Their coffee is AMAZING! All their sandwiches and rolls are made fresh in front of you with your choice of bread as they bake it themselves. One downside is they don't have any gluten free bread. However all sandwich fillings are fresh and tasty. The inside of the cafe is small with limited table space, however outside is bigger and is undercover with clear "walls" to protect from the wind. They also have heaters in the outdoor section, thus perfect for any and all weather :) very reasonable priced, check it out for yourself!

Very attentive staff, good food and fabulous Aperol Spritzs'. The interior of the converted church…read morewas light, bright and comfortable and we could enjoy without feeling rushed.

Excellent all around. Accidentally ended up here when we parked in front intending to go somewhere…read moreelse. The outdoor area looked inviting so we chose to breakfast here. So glad we did. Everything was excellent: the coffee, the fruit bowls, the avocado on toast, the burger (the fries!!). Aesthetically plated. And good value. 5 meals and coffees for $120.