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.

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.

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.

A lovely & relaxed place, quiet, comfortable, with pleasant & attentive wait staff. Several…read moredifferent enviros for seating allows a nice progression from indoor, semi outdoor to outdoor seating. Nice food & coffee, a really great setting for an lazy breakfast. Will definitely return.

Martin St Cafe is the hit of this strip, which is hidden next to the Nepean Hwy in Brighton. This…read morelittle are doesn't get noticed much where this cafe makes it worth having a little look. The menu has some great dishes such as the baked eggs with chorizo or the egg white zucchini fritter. The setting is beautiful on a sunny day with there being a sunny courtyard to sit in or a half outdoor area that looks like a balcony of a boat shed. Unfortunately, the day I went we had a Melbourne storm come through so it was a tiny bit cramped and noisy inside. However, the coffee is good and the staff are friendly where perhaps the only downfall is the fact that everything is a few dollars more expensive than usual. Still, a really nice place to go for breakfast!

This is a super cute place on Bay Street in Brighton. Loads of outdoor seating and big communal…read moretables gives it a very homey comfy feel. I popped in for a great coffee and couldn't resist a brownie - which had a great hard choc top. I even got a takeaway chicken baguette which I enjoyed later for lunch!

Bossy Boots is one of the locals favourite in Brighton area. Just recently renovated to a fresher…read moreand much modern look has once again became the popular cafe on the area. They have 5 chefs with various background working on their breakfast, lunch and take away menu. Love their lasagna.

I don't know why it took me so long to ever try a meal here. It's always busy, with lines out the…read moredoor at times, and people lining up for take away coffees. Tried it today for the first time ever, and I was glad I did. The breakfast and brunch menu have some different items than the rest of the cafes in Melbourne (who all have pretty much the same menus). While I only chose the Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon, the others in the group had different items, and we all enjoyed what we had. The service is friendly, the decor is lovely, the food is tasty. IF I had to be picky over anything, it would be the pricing. I do think some items were really high, especially for things you can easily make at home. Also, no effort whatsoever to attempt any substitutions with things in a dish. With that said, I'd definitely come back again. It was also a really nice touch that they gave me a complimentary cupcake with sparkler for my birthday. It just made the whole experience that little nicer still.

Such a good breakfast place. The food was fresh and the atmosphere was very laid back and chill…read more The service was incredible and there was no wait to get seated. Scrambled eggs are perfect.

We stayed in a VRBO in the neighborhood and were really pleased to find this terrific coffee shop…read moreless than a block away. The staff was friendly and remembered both our names and our drinks by the second day. Pastries are surprisingly good and seating was available inside or outside. There are plenty of options close by but this one is the best! Be sure to read the back-story in the menu.

YES! Favourite cafe. Ever…read more The staff and owner are wonderful, knowledgable, friendly and funny people who will answer all of your questions and make your day. The atmosphere is modern and industrial while being warm, inviting, cozy and flowing. The tables on rails are cool. The back patio is cute, too. Even the bathrooms will have you reading the story of Omar. Everything here just works perfectly. We brought the whole family along, and everyone was blown away. The breakfasts and brekkie sangas are priced really well for Melbourne, and are BETTER than most of those other fancy pants places anyway. The pastries at the till are yummy, too. They aren't big on wanky latte art either, just great tasting and best of the best high-quality coffee with no cheap gimmicks. Come here for some of the best coffee of your life - filter, espresso or capp. You will not be disappointed. I've also purchased the best coffee beans for home here. They source and roast to perfection. All-around winning, here.

An excellent addition to the sometimes bland end of Elwood Village…read more A nice, open space with a wide variety of clean eating options (including breakfast salads) and a wide variety of drinks including the increasingly hip almond matcha latte. I alternate between the pancakes with bacon (delicious!) and a breakfast salad if I have been going too hard. Always the almond matcha latte. They also have a range of tasty treats for take away like spurilina balls and sugar-free slices. Well worth a visit.

In a town where breakfast is everywhere, this place has a clean atmosphere, great service,…read morefantastic coffee and one of the best breakfasts going. Very relaxed on a Saturday morning

After a 15 hour trip across the Pacific Ocean you need to reward yourself with two of the (many)…read morethings that Aussies do best (in my opinion) coffee and brunch and Fifth Chapter delivers on these two things brilliantly! We arrived around 1pm on Sunday and the place was packed but were still seated quickly without much of a wait. Our party of six was busy admiring the plates of nearby diners when our coffees promptly arrived and a friendly server took our brunch order. Coffee was delicious and our food arrived quickly. Servings are extremely generous, my avocado smash came with two very large pieces of artisan multigrain bread spread on both sides with a deliciously tart red capsicum and feta spread, topped with a lavish amount of creamy avocado/edamame smash and two perfectly cooked poached eggs! Other winners at the table included the sautéed mushroom breakfast, the Thai Chicken Salad and the Breakfast Bruschetta. Meals ran around $16-$18 which seems pretty reasonable (especially considering the portion sizes) and there is plenty of free parking on the street behind the cafe. Fantastic food, great coffee, will definitely be back!

We love this cafe and probably frequent it almost every weekend, even if just for coffee. The…read moreservice is fantastic and there is a really good selection of breakfast and brunch options. Kid friendly too.

Nice new addition to Bay Street - the cafe has a very nice fit out with outside tables. Our…read morebreakfast/brunch items were tasty and well prepared and presented; coffee was excellent. On the downside prices seemed a bit inflated relative to Melbourne brunch standards and the staff seemed a bit lost at times.