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I sought out some new breakfast venues when I was in Melbourne recently and given I was staying in South Yarra I had bookmarked a few along Commercial Road. Sunday morning feeling fairly fragile from my Grand Final celebrations on Saturday I ventured along the leafy streets of Toorak in search of something great for breakfast. I had decided on Tall Timber but wasn't sure if I may have to wait given the amount of reviews on here. After a very short wait seating was on a communal table but there was plenty of room and the space in the front area is large and airy, there is also back courtyard seating and street seating avaliable. The breakfast/brunch menu is extensive and it was really hard to decide what to have. It is made more difficult by the constant stream of Timber Benedict dishes (a take on eggs benedict with slow cooked shoulder pork and apple hollandaise sauce which looked amazing) passing by. Eventually I settled for the Roast Pumpkin Bruschetta and a Soy Latte. I could not fault the breakfast I had here, it was outstanding - my eggs were poached perfectly and the pumpkin, dukkah and hummus that accompanied the eggs completely complimented each other - the flavours of this dish were outstanding. My only regret is that I couldn't pack this cafe into my suitcase and take it back to Perth! My breakfast/brunch highlight on my recent trip to Melbourne and I will definitely return on my next trip to Melbourne.
Finally made it to Tall Timber, the long lines have always been a bit of a deterrent. Service was a bit slow but the staff were lovely, I could tell they were slammed. The food was good and generous, coffee wasn't really to my liking as I felt it was a bit weak. The smoothies seem to be a hit though as some of the other customers were really happy with theirs.
It was the Queen's birthday holiday and what better way to celebrate with an authentic Melbourne cafe with modern Australian fare. It's an interesting space filled with minimal, but substantive character. The service was friendly and pretty fast given how popular it was. So many good looking items on the menu. We went for beef brisket tacos. Not your mamasita's tacos, but very tasty and three were plenty for me with no room leftover. Okay for kids, but mainly for adults. Ours found good stuff to eat with a fizzy, fruit drink - how can you complain? Scratch that. Kids will complain about anything. Coffee is Duke's and does Mel proud. I'd like to get back to try a few of the other dishes.
Food - 5 stars Service - 3 stars Coffee - 3 stars The food here is phenomenal, and everything we ordered was perfectly crafted. We were seated quickly but then ignored for quite a long time, and we couldn't even manage to get a water refill during the hour that we were there. The staff were friendly, but the cafe was not busy and they were not very attentive at all. As mentioned in other reviews, the coffee is okay for Melbourne standards. My latte was fine, but my boyfriend's short black was extracted poorly, and it wasn't very good. The barista was much busier than the rest of the staff on the floor, but the steam wand and some pitchers were dirty and covered with caked-on milk. (Common sight at many cafes, but not ones serving "specialty" food and coffee.)
Our order was a smashed avocado on quinoa loaf and the oat porridge. For drinks, we ordered a hot chocolate and a freshly squeezed orange juice. The porridge was topped with pistachio nuts, edible flower petals, rhubarb and blueberries. It was light, hearty, nice and warming on a cold, rainy, winter's day. It was delicious. No qualms about it. The hot chocolate arrived a bit cold. Nothin special. The smashed avocado was a lovely mixture of flavours with the goat cheese, beetroot hummus, and a sort of dukkah. It was a great combination of flavours and a very filling dish. The quinoa loaf was a lovely touch. Quite nice. Not too grainy. It was just right. The orange juice was light and naturally sweet. Just the right amount of pulp. Just lovely. Overall, a very nice meal. Worth the price. I hear their coffees are good, though we didn't try any.
Always busy with locals and employees from nearby businesses, once you discover this place, it will become your local too! Usually only have time to grab a takeaway baguette, pastry and hot drink, which have all been superb! The display cabinet on the counter boasts mouth watering treats, and protein balls for the slightly more health conscious. Today I managed to fit in a sit down brunch. Service was perfect; friendly and timely. The menu was so appetising it was difficult to narrow down to a single choice. I had the Tall Timber Benedict, which arrived as two slices of toast, a mound of extremely delicious pulled pork (crunchy and delicious in some spots and perfectly pulled softness in others), two poached to perfection eggs, covered in apple cider hollandaise with shreds of apple. My partner had the salmon breakfast, salmon, smashed peas, beetroot relish, and toast. He reported it as the biggest breakfast he had ever eaten and equally as delicious! If your the indecisive sort they offer a breakfast board of eggs on toast and muskie - this appeared to be a very popular choice! There is nothing that detracts from our experience. Indoor and outdoor seating available. We sat in a rear courtyard on a rectangular bench surrounding a garden bed, the best place to be on a sunny day! If you try it once I'm sure you would be back for more!
For months I have driven by this place, my nose squished against the window, watching the packed tables and queues and thinking I HAVE to try that place out. Well today I did. It was a freezing, winter morning but we opted to sit outside because an inside table was a 40minute minimum wait - and we were hungry! Let me just start by saying that this is not really a cafe for kids. There is nothing specifically on the menu for them and it's all a bit too 'fancy' for the average kid. Mine are seasoned cafe goers and ended up only having toast. (They did have the porridge but didn't like it. I thought it was a bit too creamy and yoghurt like too actually). However hubby and I had trouble deciding what we would have for completely different reasons - there were so many interesting choices! I ended up having the pumpkin bruschetta which was delicious and filling and my husband had a kale and asparagus dish which also looked delicious. He wolved it down so quick I was only able to sneak a small bite! The coffee was also excellent, very smooth. Price - $22 for meal and coffee. Will definitely be back, but maybe when it's hotter, with no kids and not on a weekend!
8 years ago
This place takes bookings Went here at a lunchtime on a Thursday Was fairly empty Ordered the shakshuka. Sizeable portion very filling but I can make it better hence was not impressed There's a massive surcharge if you pay by card. Wish I had known Friends had the cauliflower quinoa salad the smashed ago and the salmon salad and loved their meals Lots of options Split billing allowed Friendly staff read more
A friend from home who lived in MEL said this was her favorite cafe in the city and mmmm was it delicious! Just missed the big brunch rush (got there around 2) for a perfect late lunch. The Timber folded eggs were delicious, light and fluffy and quite filling! With a very healthy heap of goat cheese on top! Added the smoked salmon and it was just as delicious, and a good portion size. The service was very quick. Cool cafe and decor, very open and bright light! read more
It's always such a joy when I find another decent café to enjoy brunch at. I am proud to say that I can add Tall Timber to that list. We enjoyed breakfast here one gorgeous Autumn Wednesday morning. I had Cured salmon with poached eggs, smashed peas, beetroot relish, feta & house made baguette croutons and my friend enjoyed the Tall Timber Benedict with slow cooked pork shoulder, poached eggs & apple cider hollandaise. Both meals were super delicious. I liked how mine was fresh and full of flavour and you can never go wrong with good pulled pork! The only fault I have to share is that the coffee wasn't up to my 'Melbourne snobbery' standard. I liked the space the venue is in and the great location too. read more
11 years ago
I sought out some new breakfast venues when I was in Melbourne recently and given I was staying in South Yarra I had bookmarked a few along Commercial Road. Sunday morning feeling fairly fragile from my Grand Final celebrations on Saturday I ventured along the leafy streets of Toorak in search of something great for breakfast. I had decided on Tall Timber but wasn't sure if I may have to wait given the amount of reviews on here. After a very short wait seating was on a communal table but there was plenty of room and the space in the front area is large and airy, there is also back courtyard seating and street seating avaliable. The breakfast/brunch menu is extensive and it was really hard to decide what to have. It is made more difficult by the constant stream of Timber Benedict dishes (a take on eggs benedict with slow cooked shoulder pork and apple hollandaise sauce which looked amazing) passing by. Eventually I settled for the Roast Pumpkin Bruschetta and a Soy Latte. I could not fault the breakfast I had here, it was outstanding - my eggs were poached perfectly and the pumpkin, dukkah and hummus that accompanied the eggs completely complimented each other - the flavours of this dish were outstanding. My only regret is that I couldn't pack this cafe into my suitcase and take it back to Perth! My breakfast/brunch highlight on my recent trip to Melbourne and I will definitely return on my next trip to Melbourne. read more
Finally made it to Tall Timber, the long lines have always been a bit of a deterrent. Service was a bit slow but the staff were lovely, I could tell they were slammed. The food was good and generous, coffee wasn't really to my liking as I felt it was a bit weak. The smoothies seem to be a hit though as some of the other customers were really happy with theirs. read more
11 years ago
It was the Queen's birthday holiday and what better way to celebrate with an authentic Melbourne cafe with modern Australian fare. It's an interesting space filled with minimal, but substantive character. The service was friendly and pretty fast given how popular it was. So many good looking items on the menu. We went for beef brisket tacos. Not your mamasita's tacos, but very tasty and three were plenty for me with no room leftover. Okay for kids, but mainly for adults. Ours found good stuff to eat with a fizzy, fruit drink - how can you complain? Scratch that. Kids will complain about anything. Coffee is Duke's and does Mel proud. I'd like to get back to try a few of the other dishes. read more
Food - 5 stars Service - 3 stars Coffee - 3 stars The food here is phenomenal, and everything we ordered was perfectly crafted. We were seated quickly but then ignored for quite a long time, and we couldn't even manage to get a water refill during the hour that we were there. The staff were friendly, but the cafe was not busy and they were not very attentive at all. As mentioned in other reviews, the coffee is okay for Melbourne standards. My latte was fine, but my boyfriend's short black was extracted poorly, and it wasn't very good. The barista was much busier than the rest of the staff on the floor, but the steam wand and some pitchers were dirty and covered with caked-on milk. (Common sight at many cafes, but not ones serving "specialty" food and coffee.) read more
9 years ago
Well shit! This place was a-mazimg! Good range of fare for the healthy eating low carb conscious person... I had sautéed cauliflower and it was brilliant. We're here for a week and I may just go back again it's that good. Coffee also good. Yes. read more
10 years ago
Our order was a smashed avocado on quinoa loaf and the oat porridge. For drinks, we ordered a hot chocolate and a freshly squeezed orange juice. The porridge was topped with pistachio nuts, edible flower petals, rhubarb and blueberries. It was light, hearty, nice and warming on a cold, rainy, winter's day. It was delicious. No qualms about it. The hot chocolate arrived a bit cold. Nothin special. The smashed avocado was a lovely mixture of flavours with the goat cheese, beetroot hummus, and a sort of dukkah. It was a great combination of flavours and a very filling dish. The quinoa loaf was a lovely touch. Quite nice. Not too grainy. It was just right. The orange juice was light and naturally sweet. Just the right amount of pulp. Just lovely. Overall, a very nice meal. Worth the price. I hear their coffees are good, though we didn't try any. read more
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Always busy with locals and employees from nearby businesses, once you discover this place, it will become your local too! Usually only have time to grab a takeaway baguette, pastry and hot drink, which have all been superb! The display cabinet on the counter boasts mouth watering treats, and protein balls for the slightly more health conscious. Today I managed to fit in a sit down brunch. Service was perfect; friendly and timely. The menu was so appetising it was difficult to narrow down to a single choice. I had the Tall Timber Benedict, which arrived as two slices of toast, a mound of extremely delicious pulled pork (crunchy and delicious in some spots and perfectly pulled softness in others), two poached to perfection eggs, covered in apple cider hollandaise with shreds of apple. My partner had the salmon breakfast, salmon, smashed peas, beetroot relish, and toast. He reported it as the biggest breakfast he had ever eaten and equally as delicious! If your the indecisive sort they offer a breakfast board of eggs on toast and muskie - this appeared to be a very popular choice! There is nothing that detracts from our experience. Indoor and outdoor seating available. We sat in a rear courtyard on a rectangular bench surrounding a garden bed, the best place to be on a sunny day! If you try it once I'm sure you would be back for more! read more
For months I have driven by this place, my nose squished against the window, watching the packed tables and queues and thinking I HAVE to try that place out. Well today I did. It was a freezing, winter morning but we opted to sit outside because an inside table was a 40minute minimum wait - and we were hungry! Let me just start by saying that this is not really a cafe for kids. There is nothing specifically on the menu for them and it's all a bit too 'fancy' for the average kid. Mine are seasoned cafe goers and ended up only having toast. (They did have the porridge but didn't like it. I thought it was a bit too creamy and yoghurt like too actually). However hubby and I had trouble deciding what we would have for completely different reasons - there were so many interesting choices! I ended up having the pumpkin bruschetta which was delicious and filling and my husband had a kale and asparagus dish which also looked delicious. He wolved it down so quick I was only able to sneak a small bite! The coffee was also excellent, very smooth. Price - $22 for meal and coffee. Will definitely be back, but maybe when it's hotter, with no kids and not on a weekend! read more
13 years ago
A good place in the neighborhood, adding a bit more variety to the lack of trendy restos on Commercial Road. Nice for Sunday brunch. Good coffee, varied selection of food, and a relaxed and laid back vibe. Nice mix of local diners. read more
10 years ago
The place looks amazing and had a very inviting decor. However I find the set up to pay very awkward and always seem to get into people's way. The coffee is solid but not outstanding. A great place to show off to your friends! read more
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Beautifully balanced breakfast highly recommend the breakyboard for a lil bit of everything, read more
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I went to have brunch at Tall Timber last Saturday - i had read about in on Broadsheet, and was really excited to try it out. I LOVE Coin Laundry in Armadale, and these guys own both (recently sold Coin Laundry) so I had to get there asap. It was their first weekend and they were really busy, we had to wait about 20 mins which was ok. There's quite a bit of seating, both indoor and outdoor. Overall it had a really nice feel, the staff were friendly, inside was cosy, outdoor courtyard is cute with a massive table and little herbs spotted around the place. A couple of things happened which weren't ideal, however I think you can put them down to teething issues; we waited maybe 45mins for our food to arrive, and the servings were pretty small. I was happy with the size of mine, I got the beans & pulled pork which I think was the best on the table. One of the boys had the big brekky which wasn't very big at all, and another had baked eggs (some sort of capsicum / tomatoey base) which looked incredible - he said the taste was all there but it was far too small. Juice was delicious, coffee delicious. I have rated it as A-OK only because of the serving sizes relative to the cost, if you're paying $17 for breakfast these days you expect it to be a biggie / worth it. However, I will come back, because I don't think you can judge something fully on their first weekend. They have had HUGE success in Coin Laundry so I have faith that they will have success with Tall Timber too! (p.s. when I walked out I saw the smashed avo on pumpkin bread which gave me food envy). read more
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I made good on my promise to check-out Tall Timber for a second time. I'm beginning to truly LOVE this place! The staff we've encountered have been, in a word, fantastic! Twice I've been here and have never had anything less than a friendly wait staff handling our orders. It's not a wonder why this place is always hoppin'! My partner ordered the Brekky Board (1 poached egg on pumpkin loaf w/smashed avocado, muesli w/natural yoghurt & fresh berries, and small, fresh-squeezed orange juice; A$14.50); I went with the Cured Salmon Gravlax (w/2 poached eggs, smashed peas, beetroot relish, feta, micro-greens, and house-made baguette crotons w/an herb/caper oil drizzle; A$16.50). The Brekky Board looked very healthy and attractive. My partner said it was great. My cured salmon dish was sensational! The cured salmon must've had a long curing process, because it had a fine salty kick, and didn't have any of that fishy smell or aftertaste. The smashed peas were super fresh and more like finely chopped, as opposed to mashed. (And I'm not really big on peas.) Even the beetroot relish -- I normally HATE beetroot! -- was a terrific complement to the entire course. If there was any downside, it would be that I wish I had more of that amazing herb/caper oil; however, I'm learning to temper my gluttony, so it was perfecto-mundo...! I can't wait for another morning to arrive, so that I can run over here for breakfast...! (The lunch menu looks fabulous, as well; so maybe that'll be next....) :D read more
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