One of the better Greek joints I've been for a while. Chargrilled octopus was darn good. We ordered…read morethe banquet for 2. By the time the meat platter came we were stuffed!! Literally! have to say though that post Hellenic Bite... lamb is never as gd!! WIR? Yeah definitely to try other dishes. Next time I'll b more selective, I ate so much that I wobbled out!! :)

Best seafood I have had in ages. This place is a gem in the eastern suburbs. We had a variety of…read moredishes. The dips were fresh and yummy and the grilled scallops were the best I have ever had. Staff were friendly and service good. A bit noisy but the crowd indicates it is a good place. We will be back. Highly recommended.

New restaurant near Aldi in the stand alone building. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The dish…read moreI had was a spicy pho, just the right heat level for me, I'm sure hot heads can request more heat. The bowl was plentiful with lots of noodles and meat, enough to be shared $13.50. I'll be back to try some of the other dishes.

Vietnamese in Doncaster East? Yes Please! So good to have an option finally and this is not your…read morerun of the mill place you find in Box Hill but shows much more modern appeal. I tried the Red Rice and Beef which is a favourite of mine at Vietnamese places, the Red Rice unfortunately lacked flavour while the beef was cooked perfectly. The Red Rice is a really important part of the dish, and needs to be bettered. I am looking forward to trying it out again and some new dishes as this place shows a lot of promise.

A cafe that has a range of delicious food options for all, including any vegan / vegetarian folk…read more There is great coffee on offer if you're in need of a caffeine fix, and milk alternatives, including (but not limited to) soy and oat mylks are also available. If you've not had the chance, go get your Little Woodpecker on, you won't regret it!

Driving around the residential streets of Blackburn North, you'd probably never guess that a gem…read morelike this was tucked away! Little Woodpecker is a cute little cafe that only the locals seem to know about - most of the customers appear to be on first name basis with the staff, and everybody is friendly & smiling. With a menu that caters to the major groups of customers (vegan, veggie, GF, etc) you can't really go wrong if you pick this place as a brunch destination! All day Breakfast & Lunch, great variety & yummy flavours (not to mention, totally Instagrammable presentation!), great coffee & smoothie options...what's not to love? Plus it changes with the seasons, so you know everything's fresh & delicious! I came with a friend and we got the shareplate (The Last Supper) which was an AMAZING tapas board with baked eggs, grain salad, falafel, dips, roasted mushrooms, fresh sourdough....man, it was quite the smorgasbord! The shareplate for 2 seemed enough for 3 people to split, because we couldn't eat it all (and we can really pack it in, folks. No namby-pamby nibblers here) Honestly, it seemed like the way to do it, because you got to try a little of everything! If you don't choose to go that way though, don't worry - the serves are all generous & every mouthful is bliss :) Also, before I forget - they also have a countertop CHOC-FULL of freshly baked sweets! I was eying off their orange poppyseed muffins & their Doughnuts/Cronuts/danishes/croissants/omg it all looked so good I can't even list it all So yeah! If you're around, get your butt to Little Woodpecker for an awesome meal!

Ringwood - Brace yourselves! Nick & Jac together with their…read moreamazing team have opened up their 1st business venture. Located in the heart of Ringwood with free 1--2hr street parking on their doorstep, this place will definitely be a regular coffee haunt! Exposed brick, copper piping and cheery staff welcome you as you take a seat. Axil coffee is on point as is their Quinoa & Chicken salad. If you are looking for a place to catch up with friends, chill out and read a book or to brunch/lunch at.. Come check them out!

HOLY CRAP this place is good. Been hearing much about this…read moreplace and had to try it out. Went with the wife and kids last night and what a treat. The food was so clean and fresh I felt like I was at a Michelin star restaurant. The staff was so friendly and helpful with the little ones, I am definitely coming back here. Five well earned stars.

Very unfriendly staff and not welcoming at all. We decided to leave based on our initial reception.read more

This place is nothing short of awesome. In fact, it is so good that I want to travel all the way…read moreback to Eltham just to visit it again, and Eltham is a pretty fair hike for me to travel to just to visit a bar. The thing was that when I came here we didn't have all that much time so I just grabbed a take-away tea and ran to catch the train, but looking around I really wanted to spend some more time here. Oh, and the staff were awesome, which is probably why I want to come back.

A tiny, poorly decorated, worn down Chinese restaurant with one thing in mind....GREAT food…read more This place really offers some amazing food. For starters, make sure you order their chicken wings/feet (no these aren't your deep fried standard), these are boiled (I think? Doesn't matter, it tastes good). Then there's the crab, oh the crab! Their specialty crab... Baked and served in foil, covered in some sort of strange flavor/spice that I can't really described. Its unlike any crab I've had before, and I don't think I'd be able to it find anywhere else that even attempts to replicate its taste in Melbourne. Keep in mind this isn't the typical crab flavor you get at a majority of Chinese restaurants-the noodles come in individual bowls, and the funnest part is sucking the spices off the shell. There lots of other tasty dishes, but I just had to mentions the above 2. It would be wise to book a seat here (for larger groups), as it is quite a small restaurant.

Don't come here expecting your normal restaurant etiquette. Come for the crab. Eat the crab, and…read morewhatever else they recommend. The restaurant is small, so nobody is allowed to come when my family is there...

In a last minute decision to go out for breakfast which turned into brunch, out of the nearby…read moreplaces, Three Monkeys stood out as somewhere to spend my Sunday morning at. It's right on the corner, with plenty of parking nearby. It's very quaint, painted brick, like it belongs outside, it's a small cozy cafe, but it was bustling for brunch time. We got seated in the back patio area, which was again, very cute and cozy. Ordered was the Beets and Thyme Salmon, a Sweet Monkey and a Vanilla Cronut. I had the lemon grass and ginger tea, which was very spot on with the salmon. It came out like a work of art and was so yummy, the flavor matched the presence. It was best getting a little bit of everything on one forkful, the salmon, the thyme, the egg and potato rosti. The Sweet Monkey delivered just as well, the roti was crunchy and soft, and all of the toppings went well with it, nothing over the top that masked the others, it just worked. The Vanilla Cronut was good; yes, I've had better ones, both for the purpose of having a cronut, it did it's job. I didn't catch our waitresses name, but every single person here was more than friendly. All of their menu items look creative and tasty. I eyed some of the burgers other tables ordered, they were good portioned and looked good. And skimming over the lunch menu, it definitely is a place to come back to. I think I read that breakfast is all day here, but don't quote me on that one.

Nice little cozy cafe with very nice food. We are well attended once we walked in although all…read morestaff seems busy at that moment. The Coffee is better than those big coffee chain but you cannot expect speciality coffee grade (proud Mary, 5 senses, st Ali, etc) - but it satisfy my caffeine dose for the day. Food (4 stars)- I've ordered Porky Pig, myself with an Asian background I am very picky with Pork smell and how they cook. Three monkey cooked this tender soft n caramelised with sweet tamarind. The salad at the side compliment it well. Jeng

After trying MANY different Thai places, across many suburbs, I have come to the conclusion that…read morenothing lives up to Khao Thip. It's a small place, decorated with beautiful traditional Thai artwork and this creates a warm atmosphere. The service is great and the waitresses are dressed in traditional dresses. There are many options to choose from depending on your mood. Choices like noodles, rice or soup, prawn, seafood, chicken or vegetarian. Whatever your preference in Thai, you'll find it here. They can cater for larger groups, however I would recommend making a booking. The entree plates are delicious and garnished nicely. I find myself here almost weekly, so good it'll have you coming back for more as well.

Khao Thip is hidden away behind most of Jackson Court shops right next to a big park. With plenty…read moreof choice for Thai in the area, Khao Thip is more of a last option for me if the others are closed. We went with the banquet option which was remarkably cheap for only $25, the chicken satay was average and the mains were ok. If I didn't Thai cuisine so much I would probably think Khao Thip was excellent, but with Som and Jintana nearby it is hard to really talk up the food here.

Damn. Missed out on a quick blow dry at the hugely funky hair salon next door so needed food and a…read morecocktail instead. Menu was closed but I had an awesome brownie and a cocktail. I loved the service, cool hip woman who understands that it's always the right time for a cocktail if I want one. Also the toilets are clean and close. Food Republic is Beside a busy road but it's sunny and quiet on a piazza/garden, mixture of guests including hot mums and cute fairy/elf children with attitude. The staff are really lovely with the mums and kid and it's a friendly chatty place. Perfect end to a sort of cerebral day discussing my thesis proposal.

Excellent food, very nice cocktails. A bit on the expensive…read moreside, but attracts a more mature audience. My favourite is Japanese omelette, the choice is pretty static. Great coffee and location / setup. You can take away and just sit a bit further, in the square in shade. Great for those cases when our ordinary choices get boring.