My partner and I have been here previously and had a nice time. Today was an entirely different story. My partner and I came with our two friends at around 2:30, which is an in between/slow time for lunch and dinner. It took a considerably long time to receive any of our drinks and were never offered any water. 3 of us got the exact same drink, and one of us got a glass of wine. We were offered Parmesan on our meatballs and accepted, and then we were left waiting with no Parmesan ever coming to the table. Fine. We put in our food order and it took well over 30 minutes to receive anything. We then got 3/4 of our food, with one person missing their lamb ribs for an additional 15 minutes after everyone else had gotten their food. Before his food came out, the waitress came and asked us how everything was tasting (pretty good). No census taken on the lamb yet to come. The lamb was mushy and drowned in BBQ sauce resulting in an unsavory texture and flavor. The bones were being pulled out of the pile of meat. (There is a huge difference between meat that is tender enough to fall off of the bone and the bone just completely sliding out). He left over half of his food because it did not taste good at all. We let the waitress know, and she apologized and told us we would not have to pay for the meal. She came back a few minutes later and told us the lamb always comes that way (concerning), and we actually would only receive a 50% discount on the lamb. When we attempted to contest, the individual in charge was lying to our faces about how the lamb plate was completely finished and no one ever said that we would get a full comp on the lamb. They also lied about the fact that the waitress had come to ask how his food was and he said it was good. Lying to our face about something that happened to us is objectively crazy, and ruined The Quarter for us. Disgraceful, rude, and terrible service (during a time in which 2 tables are in the restaurant). Spend your money somewhere else that values their customers' experiences. read more

I had the vegetarian pizza with pesto and it was delicious EXCEPT for the excessive olives! The entire pizza tasted like olives (which I hate). Olives were not noted on the menu as being an ingredient. I wasn't able to finish my pizza due to this. I brought the leftovers to my husband, who likes olives, and he couldn't eat it either - too strong of an olive taste that dominated it. The seating here is awesome, though you ar in tight quarters with other patrons. Service was good and the atmosphere was relaxed. I would recommend, but ask about the olives! read more

This was a fantastic little lane cafe. I consider it a quintessential Melbourne dining experience. The staff were very friendly. I sat outside and the patio heaters definitely took the edge off the cool of the Sunday morning breeze. I had a 'magic' which is a Melbourne twist on a cappuccino with a double ristretto shot. The 'big brekkie' was beautifully presented. Two perfectly cooked poached eggs, on sour dough toast, grilled halloumi, has browns with basil pesto, smokey bacon and Cypriot gourmet sausage. It was outstanding. I couldn't see any ethical statement about the sourcing of the food but the very friendly and enthusiastic manager assured me that the produce was locally sourced. Allergies seemed to be well catered for. If I were to liken this cafe to a movie it would be the great gatsby it's full of style, class and you leave with a smile on your face. read more

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In A Nutshell: -The Quarter has a decent selection of wines. -The Hugo Rosé was very, very good so I'd recommend that for a nice cool drink. -The service was very friendly. -I can imagine that seating would be tough during high-tourist season, especially sitting outside. Overall, I really liked this restaurant, it's a good place to have a couple drinks & people watch. read more

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Excellent food and service. Had the grilled calamari..yum. Just one of those quintessential Melbourne cafe eatery must do's. Highly recommended. You won't be disappointed. Good food, good service, reasonably priced, lovely atmosphere. read more

I've actually been here twice, the second time because I completely forgot that I have been here previously to write a review on it. Okay, it I like a place I probably should go more than once, but in reality I don't have the time, or the money, to do so, so instead I just yelp about it. Anyway, it was okay, but not one of the best breakfest places that I have visited. It to me seemed to be one of those places that is somewhat old fashioned, which basically means that you aren't going to get anything all that special. It was nice, but one one of the greatest. read more

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I came here craving a rich pasta dish, and that's exactly what I got! I ordered the duck confit ravioli in a rose sauce with toasted cashews. The duck was tender, the ravioli al dente, the sauce had a spicy kick, the cashews added a soft, buttery crunch, and the portion was perfect. I sat solo in the window on a chilly evening and people watched while I drank a glass of prosecco, not feeling awkward or rushed. Yum, yum, and yum! read more

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I took my dad here for brunch today and we were both glad I did. I ordered the ricotta hotcakes topped w/ caramelised banana, candied walnuts and Canadian maple syrup, he had the 'Quarter Big Breaky' and we both had a flat white. First off our waitress was super friendly, personable and really upbeat - 5/5 for customer service. My ricotta hotcakes were delicious! Flavours are all there, pillowy soft hotcakes and yummy maple syrup with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. The coffee was your typical great Melbourne coffee so no complaints there and my dad really enjoyed his breaky! If I had to fault anything it would be the portion size. Whilst this size was 'just' right for me if it had been any smaller or I had been any hungrier then I would of hoped for a larger size. All in all it's a great little place if you can get a table and sit amongst the hustle and bustle of Degraves St and tourist spot. read more

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Bustling inner city laneway Degraves Street is home to a number of cafes interweaved with various boutiques and other stores. Regarded by locals as a tourist trap of sorts, it is almost the cafe equivalent of Hardware Lane. The Quarter is one of many in the narrow and sometimes quite crowded lane. Given its location, it is probably easy to write off as just another cafe but venture inside to its cosy interior and you may be surprised. Adorned with books, framed photographs, hanging birdcages and rustic light fixtures, it has a certain vintage feel. Setting itself apart from the neighbouring cafes is that it also offers dinner service. The food menu is an impressive and nearly overwhelming mix of breakfast, lunch and dinner options. There's the usual suspects like smashed avocado and ricotta hot cakes. There's burgers. There's grain salads. There's pizza. There's pasta. There's risotto. There's the classic chicken parma. There's a cocktail list. It's almost too much choice. Without multiple visits it is difficult to comment on the quality of each of these different classes of dishes, but passing glances at other dishes being served out look promising. There are daily specials from each of the categories and on this visit I had the burger special - marinated chicken breast, grilled bacon, Swiss cheese, spiced avocado, tomato relish, mixed lettuce and lime mayonnaise on a Turkish bun with a side of chips. The presentation was simple with the burger and neatly stacked chips sitting unassumingly on a plate. Places that serve packed burgers with skewer instantly get brownie points, no one like the contents spilling out into the plate. The flavours was intriguing with the sweetness of the relish combined with the rich cheese and avocado, a nice combination. Location aside, The Quarter is a nice inner city hangout spot, amongst the hustle and bustle with a wide range of food and drink choices. read more

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I enjoyed our visit here and there was a wide selection of options to choose from. Plenty of outside seating that is completely shaded and there are heaters in case it gets chilly (as you would expect in Melbourne). Service was friendly and dishes were well priced. The slow cooked lamb salad was great and I really enjoyed the squid as it was lovely and tender, not chewy at all! Worth a look of you find yourself on Degraves St. read more

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Degraves street was a favourite of mine to get breakfast over a morning meeting a few years ago. However I now realise that it has morphed into a tourist destination. My friends and I were a little disappointed with the breakfast the eggs benedict, hotcakes and the simple breakfast which were just ok. The portions were quite small in comparison to the plethora of other breakfast places in Melbourne. The coffee was great and out waiter was great and provided quick and efficient service. A great place for tourist but the food quality compared to other places in Melbourne was just not there. read more

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The Quarter is a great choice for dinner. We got a late start and didn't get to the restaurant until about 9:30, but the place was still bustling. We chose to eat inside because it was a bit cold out, but it was nice to sit near the window that was opened up to the seating outside. The waiter was knowledgeable and well-versed on the specials. I chose the duck ravioli, and it was delicious! I would have ordered it again if I weren't so worried about looking gluttonous! :) read more

The Quarter - Restaurants Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

This is my second visit to The Quarter and I loved it as much as I did the first time. Tucked away on the famed Degraves Street, Melbourne, The Quarter is a little slice of Europe just a stones throw from Flinders Street Station. I devoured French Toast with Berry Compote with a side of crispy bacon. The meal did not dissappoint. The coffee was spot on and my request for a mix of guava and cranberry juice was delivered without a problem. The staff were friendly and food service swift. Worth seeking out on your next trip to Melbourne... I know I will be back. read more

The Quarter - Restaurants Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

When you visit Degraves Street and decide to have a bite to eat, generally speaking, you are not really there to take in the food. You are likely to be there to take in the hustle and bustle of a busy laneway complete with all the characters that are there for your perusal. Having said that, The Quarter does do food pretty well with a range of pizza and pasta dishes that are pretty darn tasty. They also have a decent range of drinks that aren't too expensive despite its location. You could definitely find far superior places to eat at instead of The Quarter, but could you experience them at a location as fun and vibrant as the tourist trap that is Degraves Street? I think the answer is yes, but The Quarter is a pretty cool place to eat and get a taste of Melbourne all the same. read more

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I kind of hoped with a name like the quarter, the menu would take its direction from the French Quarter in New Orleans....maybe thats just my love for Jambalaya and gumbo, but nevertheless, thats not what they offer here. Its another Italian/Australian restaurant.Actually, its better described as European, with an array of food that any cafe would or should serve, like foccacias, pizzas and pastas. The food is good, nothing to write home about, but will satisfy anyone with hunger pangs. Suprisingly, its not too expensive here, despite its attraction for tourists visiting Melbourne's laneways. Because of this locals are drawn here too, for their decently priced food and drinks, and of course the atmosphere of Degraves st. And thats really what a visit to this restaurant is all about. read more

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We came here on a recommendation and it didn't disappoint. Everything we ordered was better than we could've imagined. Appetizer: crispy pork belly, Lunch: spinach gnocchi and tagliatelle ragu. Check it out! read more

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3.7. Quick pre drinks catch up drink. This is a nice place off busling Degraves St. Pure Melbourne. Good space inside. Feels good. I was quickly and politely attended to, a welcome drink brought before me in a thrice. Only issue I could see was that the spirits options were a tad limited. Didn't try any food but on what I could spy on other tables I'd like to try some at some point. A place to return to. read more

Good food at a very nice place. The restaurant is based on a narrow street and the environment makes it fun and cozy. Great place to hang out after work and chill for a cold beer and good food. If ever visiting Melbourne, stop by and spend an hour there relaxing before the next tour. read more

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The risotto was really tasty. Service was attentive. Place is as but cramped, but you'd expect that for this part of town read more

The Quarter - Restaurants Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Coffee on Degraves for a thoroughly Melbourne morning. There are a heap of choices but I elected for The Quarter based on their high backed booths. They almost sat me at a regular table but were accommodating on request. That's where the good stuff ends. Harsh I know. The service was all over the place. No dedicated staff for our area it seemed, and totally inattentive wait staff who dump menus then never come back! But we got our drinks, finally. Easy. Then it came time to pay. Two drinks under $5 each. We put down 2 x $10 notes and asked them to pay for one drink per tenner. After a good amount of time we were brought back about $2 in change. "Um...excuse me" I called after her. We gave you $20. One drink out of each note please. She collects it up and off she scuttled. Returned again a while later. This time maybe $5 in random coins. This time I don't even understand how the error came to be. "Ah....this is still not right." So we went to the counter where the manager and the waiter were trying to work it out. I repeated again the request AND the change required for each. They were stressed. It was then I noticed a little sign that said 'No Split Bills today'. I can only assume it is because they lack the simple arithmetic skills to work it out!! Finally we got the right change and just as we went to move off a tip tray was literally shoved under my nose. YOU MUST BE JOKING! So yeah. Maybe not. In a laneway that has another option within spitting distance, nobody ain't got time for this brand of service. read more

I was served promptly, on a Friday night no less. I ordered the Chicken Breast. The food took 10-20 minutes, I forgot to time it, and it was not crowded. I feel the two portions of chicken could have stood to be larger, or a third of the same size served. The ricotta and sun dried tomatoes were good. There was a more than ample serve of rice with baby spinach. The Caramel milkshake was good and the temptation to drink it all during the long wait was hard to resist. The staff were prompt with the ground pepper and to refill water glasses, however it was room temperature not iced. The trip hop/acid jazz was nice but the bass could have been turned down a tad. Overall it was alright but not exactly worth the prices. read more

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If there were a way to say how much I enjoyed my dinner it would be that I ordered a second one right? That's what I did, we had the pork belly and the pasta special, and then because it was so good we ordered a pizza. Yes it was too much, no I don't have any regrets. So that sums up the food. Beyond good. The service was great, as a typical Melbourne foodie joint there are career waitstaff, doing what they know how to do. They were attentive and funny, knew the menu and were able to handle the crowd that they had. The manager and his team were doing well to accommodate the multiple table turnover. Location wise you have tables outside as well as nice and cosy tables inside. There is also the threshold where you can sit and look out from the bench tables onto the busy street. All in all this is a great place to come and get a good selection of tap beer as well as a really diverse menu. Great job team, we will be back. read more

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There was nothing particularly wrong about this place, and I think if it were anywhere else but Degraves St it would be totally fine. But given the sheer number and variety of cafes in Degraves St/Centre Pl, I really want things to be pretty awesome. The place was busy, but being a Sunday morning that's pretty unavoidable regardless of where you go, so totally forgivable. However, it felt a little like they were trying to squash too many people in. Where we were seated, there was a kind of bar-style bench next to us that was almost impossible to access when people were in it, and it all felt a bit claustrophobic. The food itself, although the portion was a little small, sadly. I ordered a side of hash browns and without that I would have still been hungry. All up, nothing particularly to complain about, really... just hoped for better. read more

Great location but charging $2.50 for sauce when you have all ready spent $50 on breakfast is abit ridicules

Wow. Food, atmosphere and friendly staff. A trifecta. We really enjoyed the risotto, the chicken salad and the carrot cake.

French/Italian cafe/restaurant, competing with many others in buzzy Degraves St. We sat outside, though the inside here looks nicer than many others on this strip. The servers are patient and pleasant, despite being run around pretty briskly by a steady churn of customers. I needed some stodge and got it in the form of wonderful spinach gnocchi in gorgonzola sauce. My wife had a really good salad of spinach, potatoes, and prosciutto. It was meant to have beans, too, but they came out and told her and asked if she'd like it if they used asparagus instead? She did, and it worked really well. They had a decent glass of rose on, much needed on a hot afternoon. read more

Having been visting The quarter aka Doc Martins for over 15 years, great to see it is still a great venue for a pre dinner drink, or morning coffee. Service is great, wine list adequate and the atmosphere is reflective of its 'Paris End' of Collins Street. A must see if visiting the city, tram stop at the door to explore our city and you never leave this place without a smile. read more

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I had the kangaroo, sweet potatoes, with a honey glaze. Everything about it was quite tasty. I will definitely be coming here again. read more

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Stopped for a quick bite and glass of wine. Service was friendly and Bruschetta arrived swiftly. Nice location to watch the world go by read more

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We have friends in Melbourne so when we were visiting they made sure we stopped by Degraves for coffee. The Quarter was a great place to stop for a late dinner and some people watching. We got a seat outside in the lane and excellent service. The husband had the burger which was really great and I had the veg pizza which was impressive with the haloumi cheese as I was having some really subpar pizza on this trip. It's crowded, noisy and perfect for people watching. Had the sticky date pudding for dessert and it was just okay (I have high standards) but we still managed to inhale it. read more

My first time here is in 2016 September and so glad to visit again in 2017 April. Do enjoy the atmosphere as well as the breakfast here. read more

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French/Italian cafe/restaurant, competing with many others in buzzy Degraves St. We sat outside, though the inside here looks nicer than many others on this strip. The servers are patient and pleasant, despite being run around pretty briskly by a steady churn of customers. I needed some stodge and got it in the form of wonderful spinach gnocchi in gorgonzola sauce. My wife had a really good salad of spinach, potatoes, and prosciutto. It was meant to have beans, too, but they came out and told her and asked if she'd like it if they used asparagus instead? She did, and it worked really well. They had a decent glass of rose on, much needed on a hot afternoon. read more

It's always a good thing when you can get a table for a Degraves St brunch. We were pretty happy when we managed to secure a booth/table. I had the French toast while my companions had egg based dishes. I was impressed with the quality of my brioche, but was surprised by the consistency of the smashed avocado that came with the egg dishes on our table- almost looking like a dip/mayonnaise. The dishes were also smaller than we expected, but that isn't so much of a bad thing. Coffees were good, they came out a bit haphazardly to the table around us but it happens. What was disappointing was to have the bill delivered to us after having ordered more coffees which hadn't yet arrived. There's something very false about being told there isn't a rush for you to leave, when you've been instructed how to pay on your way out the door. We asked for our coffees to go and hovered until we got them. read more

My husband and I visited The Quater for dinner and drinks last night. We really like outdoor spots where you can people watch and feel the city, so his location was great. The food was good, we had a chorizo risotto and chicken pita special, but the service really made this place memorable to us. We talked to the waiter about our trip to Australia and how we were celebrating our honeymoon and Melbourne was the last stop. To our surprise they brought us two glasses of sparkling wine and a desert on the house and made us feel special. Would definitely come back here on the next trip! read more

Yummy food in a warm inviting atmosphere. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. You may need to wait for a table during peek times read more

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Great Happy hour 4-6. Loved the GF vegetarian pizza!!! Great house wine tried them all. Go! Great ambiance.

Went for breakfast- atmosphere was lovely. Food was average although maybe that was just an order fail on My part? read more

Met a friend from Perth here yesterday for brunch. Wrong choice. She had the smash which was supposedly one of the signature breakfast dishes. It looked like a 12 year old made it. The avocado looked like runny dip that had been scooped out of a Coles container, 2 smallest pieces of toast I'd ever seen and the chef needs to go back and learn how to poach eggs! - runny, watery and gross! After seeing this, and other small portion sizes around me, i decided to get a muffin, i mean you cabr go wrong with a cafe muffin right? WRONG. After asking 3 staff what muffins there were, i asked for one and it tasted like a cake mix muffin that i would make when I was in grade 7. Not happy at all and do jot get me started on the toilet. In a place such as Degraves Street with such an amazing space, i was really let down. Will not be returning. read more

Was walking by looking for a place for dinner. I thought the lamb special sounded good so decided to try it out. Man am I glad I did. Phenomenal food and it looked like everyone else was enjoying their meal too. With outdoor seating and good draft beers also, this place has it all. read more

Their muffins are simply delicious. If you go there for a meal, don't forget to try the Saganaki Prawns. The rich Napoli sauce is just great. The Greek feta cheese makes the dish unique with its aroma and flavour. The interior is ok, the restaurant is too noisy sometimes. Still, if you want to have a pleasant dining experience- don't hesitate to go there. read more