This is somewhere I pass by many times, yet never stopped in. I finally tried it recently, and…read morefound it to be nice and enjoyable, but would I rush back? Read on ... The premises themselves are nice and modern. Everything is clean and sleek, and each table has a cute vase of flowers on them. However when the menus came out, they were just A4 sheets of paper. Nothing flash, and some quite dog eared and a bit dirty. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and it came on a potato rosti. I was very disappointed in the rosti; it was congealed and gluggy and had an oily taste, but the eggs were cooked well, the salmon fresh and the hollandaise quite tasty. Everyone else at my table liked what they ordered too. Everything came out in reasonable time, and items were well priced. The staff were friendly and attentive as well. The one thing that bugged me, but to a degree is somewhat out of the hands of the owners, is that the fresh flowers seemed to attract unwanted attention from fruit flies and little bug thingies. One even flew into my hollandaise and died there. I know they can't help little flying bug things, but it was the flowers and subsequently the food they were after and it is annoying eating while shooing away pests. Having said that, this quaint little spot is definitely worth a try at least once. I'd go back again if a friend in the area wanted to meet, but otherwise would maybe look to choose somewhere else.

Located on Waverley Road in Malvern East, Little Oak Eatery is a friendly neighbourhood café that…read morehas been around for about a year now. But last month, a new management has taken over and has bought about quite a few changes to make it the perfect neighbourhood and family friendly café in the area. We walked into Little Oak Eatery rather late for lunch, around 3pm. As we entered, one of the staff informed us that they would be able to serve us only coffee as the kitchen has closed for the day. We were a bit disappointed as the timings of the café said they were open till 4pm. She apologized and said that coffee, pastries and similar accompaniments were available but since we hadn't had lunch, we stepped out saying that we will return at another time. Within seconds, the owner of the café came out and invited us back inside saying that he can serve us lunch. He said that the kitchen was just beginning to close and since they hadn't put anything away, they can still accommodate our orders. And so we were back inside and seated for lunch. Loved the customer service, the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to go that extra mile and serve us with a smile. The café has a very inviting ambience; large windows ensure that the area is well lit. With plenty of space inside and outside, it is the perfect place to relax and stretch out your legs. A great space for families and also to catch up with friends over coffee. Soon the drinks and lunch menu was bought out. Normally, I would try out the coffee but this time I was in the mood for something lighter and refreshing so ordered the Lemongrass and Ginger tea. And I was glad for it because it was a good quality tea brewed to perfection. Little Oak Eatery has an all day breakfast menu that is served till 3pm daily and also a lunch menu. There are also daily specials depending on the fresh and seasonal produce available. They also have a small kids menu which has all the familiar comforting classics that you wish to see in your neighbourhood café. So the little fellow ordered Egg Soldiers; nothing gets him more excited on a weekend than runny eggs. The dish arrived in style; two perfectly done eggs placed on an egg carton and a few pieces of good quality toasted sour dough bread, the whole thing placed on a rustic wooden board. Apart from it tasting delicious, I loved the fact that an everyday breakfast dish was presented in such a beautiful manner that even a child would appreciate it. My choice was the potato rosti with smoked salmon and pickled mustard served with two poached eggs. Loved everything about this dish. Clean flavours and good quality ingredients; a fine example of not much cooking required when you have good produce. The rosti was crispy outside and soft inside and paired deliciously with the heat from the mustard and the smoky saltiness of the salmon. And perfectly poached eggs to elevate it to a hearty meal. And the hubby chose to have the crispy grilled salmon with assorted veggies and salsa verde. The salmon was cooked beautifully; crispy skin with soft flaky flesh (would have preferred a slightly bigger portion though). Really fresh veggies cooked to perfection and the tangy, herby salsa verde to tie it all together. Overall, it was a delicious and highly satisfying meal. The owner mentioned that he was still adding more dishes to the menu to cater to a wider audience. He also said that he was planning on getting a liquor licence so that the café could operate on weekend nights too (that would be really great). If you are taking a look at their menu on the website, it reads rather limited but the in house menu has much more to offer. We would definitely go back, especially on days when we just want to relax and indulge in simple yet delicious comfort food.

This place was actually pretty good, and it does sort of reflect its name, though that no doubt has…read moresomething to do with its location. The thing is that the staff were actually pretty good, and they made some absolutely delicious pancakes, and well as a pretty decent pot of tea as well. In a way it was fortuitous that I found this place since I was wandering around looking for something to eat, and the welcome that I received was pretty good as well. It's not the most convenient of places, being in the suburbs and all that, but I guess that is why it had some charm.

Love high society ! Such a great location & very easy to get to as it is right next to a tram stop…read moreand there is heaps of nearby parking ! So much delicious food & smoothie options to choose from but the power plate is definitely the way to go- chia pudding, avo on toast and an absolutely delicious bright pink smoothie! The lighting inside is great for taking foodie photos and the gorgeous outdoor seats make you feel like you could be anywhere in the world (but of course Melbourne is where you'd choose because it's the best haha)! Staff are friendly and service is very fast! a beautiful spot to visit with friends and then do a spot of shopping after!

Sunday brunch and there's nuthin like some smashed avo on potato rosti to get you goin' for the…read morerest of the day. Even better when there is smoked salmon involved. And what about a poached egg? Can't forget the poached egg! Lucky my meal had it all! Even mango, my favourite fruit in the whole wide world! Only problem was... the mango was over-ripe. I know, I'm being super anal, but it just crushed me that rather than bringing the elements together, it tore them apart. I should write a song. Cry me a river, you say. It was still a good brunch. I'd come back. Next time I will also know not to order chai latte (too milky, not enough spice), considering that Little Chloe's claim to fame is their coffee! Specialty coffee and roasters. Duh, it should have been a no brainer. One thing I MUST mention, is their super cute table reservation system. I'd think it would be a hoot if they placed a laminated photo of Liam Neeson on the table instead of the scrabble letters. But hey, love the scrabble as is!

Excellent service, great prices, food is delicious. They always have fresh muffins with such…read moreinteresting flavours.

A solid cafe in chaddy ! Nothing special nothing bad :)…read moreLove their cutlery and their takeaway cups though. A beautiful aesthetic overall; but like most of the food and drink in the centre it errs on the expensive side. Perfect place for a nice brunch though as it is very comfortable to dine in

Located In Chadstone mall, this place has some fusion and healthier foods that you don't typically…read morefind in a cafe. Clean eating and to an american some strong ass coffee. Good stuff

Great little Coffee shop. One of the best places I have been to in Melbourne. I specially liked the…read morecappuccino and the Long Black. They have a variety of tasty food options. Ideal for Brunch. You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic cafe across the road from McDonalds. Really good burgers & sensational chips. They should…read morehave a sign up saying better burgers here. A nice little find. Great coffee & friendly staff. Definitely recommend the corner kitchen!

I've been here twice so far. Once to grab a late lunch. I ordered the Buddha bowl, which was a…read moresimple bowl of greens and mashed sweet potato and avocado with some homemade tortilla chips. My sister ordered the zucchini fritters, which came with two poached eggs. They were really good, especially with their a thousand island sauce. The second time I came here was to grab a sandwich to go. I love their sourdough bread, and the sandwich had the multigrain bread. It was tomato based, so no cheese, and had grilled eggplant and mushrooms and spinach. It was very tasty, and even more so if you get it lightly toasted.

This is a hidden gem. The best bistro/cafe of its type in the southern suburbs on our experience…read moretoday. It's better here than at more fancied places including the famed Leftfield. We loved the space. It's bright and airy with plenty of room to spread out. A small thing, but I loved that there is seating with decent cushions instead of hard, flat immovable surfaces. Also, whoever chose the music playlist really knows their stuff. The music playing throughout was fabulous. We were advised that there is a new menu offered here now and that the chef has over 15 years experience overall and has been in Australia 6 years. The menu looked contemporary and very interesting: we quickly selected the corn fritters and the Tunisian baked eggs. We were knocked out by the sheer quality of both dishes. It's beautiful food. The corn fritters were with smoked salmon and poached eggs. They're lovely fluffy fritters with great flavour including a fascinating hint of spice. Ditto the gorgeous baked eggs. These are the best I've ever had. The previous best were those at Jerry Joy in Thornbury but these topped those to my astonishment. They are rich and substantive again with delicate hints of spice. And, whoever decided to add the slice of lemon is a visionary too. The acidity is just beautiful with the dish. We finished with coffee and red velvet cake. Both were wonderful again. The coffees were expertly made, a real Melbourne coffee. The cake was excellent too. Lovely, tasty and moist. The perfect finish. This was an unexpectedly great meal. We loved the place, the food and the service. The world's most stunning woman and I commented to each other that this was a pretty much the near perfect brunch. Put Servery and Spoon in the inner suburbs and they'd be fighting off customers and have lines around the block. It was that good. Finally, I'm conscious that I'm giving another 5. This is another case of not having the capacity to give a half mark. A 4.5 would have been optimal, but a 4 far too low. In those circumstances, there's no option but to choose the higher mark. (Our sincere thanks to Nitin and Ritika for the invitation to visit here. Put simply, we loved it. We wish them and their venture the good fortune that it and they deserve.)

Tiny coffee shop at the corner which is close to Carnegie Woolies. Impressed by three Chinese…read morestaff. Like Latte.

The menu changed more than 4yrs ago they said, now just toasties & wraps…read morePleasant & friendly Basic tableware & surroundings Ambience

Daniel Son is close to the train station and has big open windows and a casual feel…read more Few things I like: Very reasonable price Good pot of mild chai latte No minimum numbers for bookings Courtyard for a nice summer day Will be going back as there is plenty of parking around and the food and drinks were worth the price I paid. The only thing I would pick on is that a few staff members rushed us a bit but being the weekend everyone needs their coffee so I understand.

THEY MAKE THEIR OWN CAKES!!…read more And... They have sous vide (coddled) eggs. AND they are happy to PayPass one coffee! Hooray. Looking forward to them getting seating out front so we can sit in the sunshine and drink their yum coffee. Friendly & happy staff make the experience *that* much better. Pete, the happy barista will make you a delicious brew. X

honestly, not impressed. we had a party of 6 for a 60th birthday party, spent close to $600 but…read morecould not sit at the "chefs round table" although it remained empty the whole time we were there. The eggs Benedict I ordered was fair. The scone it was served on was cold, the eggs were barely poached and there was a slight "sprinkling" of crab meat on the eggs. the French pressed coffee was very good and thankfully the group of friends that I came with was delightful. I would love to recommend this place to people I know because it's ambiance was very nice but unfortunately considering the price and the quality of food I would probably not put it on my list of places to revisit .

The bakers wife, you walk into a large industrially fitted room, with the open brick walls and…read morependant lights. It's a huge space with lots of table space and lots of different seating options from lounges to communal tables and the basics. The service is the only thing that stopped the bakers wife from getting 5 stars! For how big the space is they didn't have enough waiters/waitresses to cover the room meaning your wait for service at times was long! Unfortunately for a first impression as well when your friend gets the wrong dish delivered to him and he has to get up to talk to the waitress, it doesn't leave the best taste in your mouth. It's saving grace was it's quality of product! The coffee was great, a really nice latte that really did the coffee beans justice. I had the French toast with the additional bacon, it was served with cinnamon, maple syrup and berries. The contrast of flavours was heavenly and Devine, leaving me satisfied, hooked and content to leave on that note. Overall it's a winner and it's new, do maybe by the next trip to the bakers wife it will be perfected! By golly tho don't pass it up!

Another visit here and I am upping my review to 5 stars. Everyone was happy on this occasion…read more Wife had soup which was unique and tasty. Kids had the ham and cheese toasty and pancakes. I had the usual. Ham and cheddar with toast. I have to say, I love toast with great bread, butter and homemade jam. I really could just eat that for a meal. The coffee is really excellent here to, so you can't go wrong. The owner seems to vary the menu so there is always something new and fresh. Service was timely and courteous as usual. I learned this trip they do takeaway!

I had gotten coffee from here on several occasions (always got a thumbs up) so decided to try it…read morefor lunch with my partner. We were seated a while before I had to ask a waiter for some menus (so the service was pretty lacklustre from the start). Our drinks took around 15 minutes to arrive (my coffee was great but my partner's hot chocolate was weak and lukewarm) and nobody came to take our food order in the meantime. 30 minutes after ordering I asked the staff if our food would be much longer (I had a country train to catch), the waiter said he'd go check. A few minutes later I had to flag him down and ask again, he said it would be 5 minutes. Ten minutes after that my partner and I are still without food and getting kinda cranky so I went up to the counter and spoke to someone. They apologised and said there was a delay in the kitchen (I held back an eye roll....yes, it was a Sunday lunch but the cafe wasn't overly busy). Shortly after, our food (GLORIOUS FOOD!) arrived. The waiter apologised and said that one of the meals would be taken off the bill. So, the food. I ordered the big breakfast with my eggs scrambled and really enjoyed it (despite having to just about inhale it so as to make my train). My partner got the corn fritters and unfortunately was left underwhelmed. The fritters had potential but lost points on freshness (they had a sad, defrosted feel about them). As promised, we only paid for the two drinks and one of the meals. The staff apologised again and offered a treat from the display to take home (an afghan cookie which was pretty delish). If I was a more forgiving soul I'd give Our Kitchen Table another chance. Alas...