I like this place for it's consistency......and I mean it: Yes consitency. So if you had a bad dish…read moredon't haev it again in case it improves and if you enjoyed somethong - yay, have it again. My favourite - morning specials with a free coffee thrown it. But my all time favourite - fiery eggs! It's scrambled eggs with a zing (chillies)......yummm yummm!

That Krifi is the nicest spot in the Vic Gardens shopping centre for a bite isn't really saying a…read morelot. It's great there's a place under the cinemas for a pre or post-movie drink, but I could take or leave the food really. We've tried a few dishes there over a few visits and nothing had blown us away. It's all just fairly standard stuff. The pizza will fill a hole in your belly and the toppings were nice but the dough is pretty average and threatens to ruin it completely. Salmon was fine, just not up to the level we're used to for that dish. We've had an interesting salad from the specials board a while ago that I recall really liking, but you don't really want to hang your culinary hat on a salad I wouldn't think. Will be back for drinks and hot chips kind of snacks next time I think.

Trotters has recently doubled in size. They took over the shop next door and knocked down the…read moredividing wall - it's kind of bizarre! But despite the bigger premises, Trotters remains fairly cozy and still has the wine crate decorations that I love. If anything, the larger space has made for slightly quicker service - it's not like it could have gotten any slower, I suppose. The menu is unchanged and as basic but reliable as ever - the chorizo gnocchi or any of the breakfast items are always good. I guess there is nothing outstanding about Trotters, but it still beats most of the other cafes on Lygon Street that are often overpriced, touristy and completely lacking in style and flavour.

I've been to Trotters a few times now for breakfast. On each occasion it has been after a big night…read moreout and largely the result of the fact that we are hungover and Trotters is round the corner from my friends place (and possibly there aren't too many breakfast places that end of Lygon street). The food overall is good but nothing to write home about. The overarching memory on each occasion has been the extremely long wait for food and the service being somewhat lacking. They appear to employ a large number of backpackers/ people with limited waiting experience. Things go wrong and you end up finishing up and walking out of there with an enormous sense of MEH, two stars. This is of course only based on their breakfast because that's all I've had. The atmosphere of Trotters is pretty nice and the menu has some good options. But be warned about the service. And don't go there if you are in a rush.

The service was great and the place just opened too, so it's all fresh and clean!…read more My friend and I ordered the Chicken Parma and it was delicious! Really decent sized chips too. Google maps kindly took me in the wrong direction for ages and I rocked up for my reservation 30 minutes late and the hostess was so lovely and kind and understanding and she seated us straight way. To (unintentionally) add insult to injury, we were also the last to leave and the wait staff were so polite and didn't try to usher us out before we were ready. So professional! The restaurant is directly on top of an underground car park so parking is convenient and plentiful! From personal experience and from what I've heard from friends, The Groove Train has a pretty good name for itself and this restaurant is definitely part of that good name.

Lovely food, great staff, good location and vibe had a nice lunch there. Would go againread more

Stopped for a glass of wine here prior to going out. We had a big lunch and thought we would just…read moreget a small item to share. Turns out the share platter was quite big and we couldn't finish it. A nice little cafe in one of Melbournes famous lane way cafes. The place was packed and the food others were eating looked good. They have a bid selection of pasta dishes, pizza, starters and desserts. We said after leaving that it's will be on our list to return here for a nice pasta meal on one of our next trips to Melbourne. I would recommend it for sure.

My husband and I had dinner here. The service was mediocre (took us ten minutes to get someone's…read moreattention for the check), but it was nice to have long periods of being able to talk without interruption. They have two outdoor tables that are more private, indoor seating, and the general seating under the umbrellas in the street, but that is quite tight. I had a salad and a pesto pizza. The pizza crust was very thin, but had very little sauce and it was unevenly distributed. The flavor on the pizza was bland and I added a lot of salt and parmesan to try to get it to have some flavor. The ambiance of the place was nice, especially the outdoor seating.

This place has what I have deemed to be the best pizza in the world! It is big and light and has…read morethe perfect toppings. Myself and two others at the table ordered the margarita pizza. Paper thin crust, a delicious amount of home made tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil cooked in their wood fire pizza oven to perfection. Always consistent always fantastic. Lunch time on a Friday is BUSY! Always book. They turn over tables quite quickly as well. As soon as we had taken our last bite plates started disappearing. To the point we had to ask for one back because there was still a slice of pizza left. It felt a little rushed which isn't good if you want a Cruisey Friday work lunch but the food is definitely worth it. Another noteworthy dish is the gnocchi. It uses the same tomato sauce that is on the pizza but with the most pillowy soft gnocchi you could imagine.

This is actually my 2nd visit. I suggested this place as we were going to an Adele's concert and…read morethought this is appropriate venue. My recall from my 1st visit, was this place was nice, quiet, great service, great food. My 2nd visit unfortunately didnt quite live up to my memory. The place was crowded, hot (I dont think the a/c was on), service was slow, food was below average.

This restaurant, cafe and bar may be the highlight of the Ormond Rd strip. With a really great open…read moresetting with a nice bar and friendly vibe, it is a fantastic place to go for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's cheap, where happy hour (between 3pm-6pm daily) means $2 pots, $3 wines and $4.50 basic spirits, so any afternoon on a nice day is made even better with a cheap knock off! Food wise, it's mostly pizza and pasta where most of the menu is around $10 so is not expensive at all. Is it good? Hell yeah! Even the breakfast menu is cheap but high quality where you can have the cheeky French toast with toffee and pears and its still all under $10. Makes me really happy to find a place that serves up really great food, has a full bar and doesn't charge ridiculous amounts. Probably the best place on the strip!

We came here for lunch. Good prices…read more The Parma was a good piece of chicken but, clearly not of the homemade variety. The salad though, with pickled cucumbers was a treat considering I don't eat cucumbers normally. The calamari salad was nice but the chips were very bland. Decent portions for the price. The waiter was friendly.

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.

This is a restaurant that has recieved many accolades for its wine list and wonderful fine dining…read moreexperience. My own personal experience here has only extended to dessert and coffee,but that experience alone left me very impressed with both the service and the decadent dessert that literally melted in my mouth. I sat in the outdoor dining area, and even though I was not there for the full dining experience, the wait staff were professional, attentive, and had a thorough knowledge of the menu and wine pairings- including for dessert. Based off that experience alone I will definitely come back for dinner some time soon. The menu looked great!

Amazing veg food and chocolate mousse. Did not expect to find so good vegetarian food. Overall…read moregreat experience