This is the downstairs section of Chin Chins, and is sort of a bar, but in another sense it does…read moreprovide extra seating. Basically the menu is exactly the same as it is upstairs, but in a way it is little different from Chin Chins. Still, it is a pretty cool place to visit either while you are waiting for a table to become free, or a looking for a couple of drinks after the meal. The staff are pretty cool, and it doesn't get too crowded. However, it is basically just an extension of Chin Chins.

Great cocktails and share plates! If you like chilli the popcorn and roti bread with peanut sauce…read morepacks a punch! We put our name down for chin chin so decided to go get drinks down at Gogo and wait. That was bout 6.50, bout 9pm after we had nibbles we still didn't receive a call for chin chin!

Has to be the best restaurant in Patto!…read more Food is divine, great service and cool ambience. Menu tapas faves are pork belly, truffle infused ham and cheese sandwiches, pate and potatoes with chorizo and beans - you'll just want to try everything on the menu! Finished off with the gazpacho which was clean and fresh - no room for dessert this time. Will return to try the semifreddo I had my eye on!

Lacks consistency…read more I've eaten in this high class tapas establishment five times since this place opened a few years ago. First impressions were amazing. The philosophy from talking to senior staff is "CBD-calibre fine dining in Patterson Lakes." However, although my first two experiences were amazing, on all subsequent experiences the food was nowhere near as good. Food tasted bland and overcooked. Which at this price is not acceptable.

Will never go back 2 days in a row they couldn't pay out my winnings…read more Under $1000 and they didn't have enough $. They are rude and the service is poor. Only go there as a last option!

The Powell hotel corner of Ballarat Rd and Gordonnst Footscray st great friendly staff best tap…read morebeer in Footscray $7.50 schooners great toasted sandwiches $5 a pop make sure you try their new Chicken Parma absolutely scrumptious absolutely massive.... 82 tram stops out front and 223,406 and 410 buses to Footscray station 6 mins away so leave car at home .... Best pub in Footscray... say Adrian sent you .... Pokies Tab and 7 huge TVs playing your favourite sport

Well lucky me... looks what opened a short stumble from home!!…read more Milton is based in a cosy little shop. The first thing you see is the large communal table surrounded by walls covered in all sorts of delicious looking bottles. There's a couple of window seats and clever little tables along the side. But, walk past the main bar and there's a small little room that can host a couple of small groups with an open fire. Keep walking down the hall and there's a lovely outdoor area, which is going to be excellent in summer. Milton is already warmer than my apartment and has access to delicious wine so I may as well just move in. Find me here a lot.

YES YES YES, About…read morebloody time I hear you say.... Malvern now has its very own Cheeky, cosy wine bar. Milton is awesome. Its only a short skip from home and is quickly becoming my go to place. The decor is fantastic and the wine selection is just as good (even though my knowledge of wine only goes as far as red or white) but the guys there can help suggest the perfect drop for your occasion. Its always busy in this cosy little establishment so finding a table can often be hard, but never fear as the atmosphere is a fun one to be in. Well done guys, I love coming here!

One of the great things about Melbourne is that there is always a new bar to discover, and this bar…read moreis certainly one of them. I only discovered it relatively recently, and when I paid it a visit I was suitably impressed. In a way it is a rooftop bar, but it is a little more than that as well since they have some down stairs areas as well. It can be a little difficult to find, namely because it is a single door, but when you get onto the roof, it is pretty cool. Oh, and they have some decent beers as well.

Great cozy venue with funky music and good drinks. They close at 1 so its a great get the night…read morestarted venue. Been during the week and its perfect for getting a little alone time with someone next to the fireplace or have a few drinks with friends on the rooftop. Cocktail suggestion: The John Wayne, a delicious bourbon cocktail with citrous hints and garnished with a orange peel and burnt cloves. Friday is definitely the night to make it out here.

I've passed this place a number of times in the evening when I was on the tram heading up to a…read morefriend's house and I had been meaning to check it out for a while. Being a cafe that generally means that it opens early, and closes early, which meant that I had to get up early so I could come here for breakfast before work. Well, the menu isn't all that huge, but has a reasonable selection - I had the omlette and I must admit that it was pretty nice. The coffee was also pretty decent - actually the coffee was really good. The cafe itself is in an old back, which means that they have a room in one of the old vaults, which is also pretty cool. Oh, the staff were all right as well.

Great service. Delicious food. Beautiful building. Two:bob's got it going on…read more Came in after an appointment nearby and devoured a more then generous serving of bacon and eggs with Avo. While my friend got the best ricotta hotcakes I've tried in a long time. I'm so happy she was in the sharing mood!! Some meals came with a half or full serve option which was nice and now I know for next time half will probably be more then enough. The furniture is very sleek and clean feeling... Ikeaish!? But comfortable enough, if only the tables were slightly bigger to accommodate their great portions! Service was quick and friendly. And the treats they have at the counter are close to irresistible!! I'll probably be back every time I'm in the area just to get some more ricotta hotcakes in my belly!

St Cloud had a nice ambience as soon as I walked in, it was modern with exquisite styling. The…read moreservice was very good, served immediately as soon as we walked in. Attended us very often to clear plates and refill water. Only one minor hiccup was when the lady reached across the table to serve the beer rather than coming around but this was very minor. The food soon came after ordering and the salads came first. The young papaya salad came first. The flavour was fresh, probably because it was opening day but lacking interesting and exciting Vietnamese flavours although the chilli added a nice spice. Unfortunately a bit boring 4/10. Next came the Vietnamese slaw which came with Grilled Organic Chicken. Both were $8, the chicken only came with 5 pieces which is not worth what we paid for. The slaw was all cabbage and didn't have any fish sauce or lime which are classic vietnamese flavours. The beef and the fish came next although nicely cooked very miniscule. Worried that they might've ordered too less ingredients on the day. The was no pho available, very disappointed. Didn't think the restaurant was ready to open. Also most of the staff was well trained but some seemed clueless and had no idea where they were going. One of the good points was the curry of the moment which had classic vietnamese/malaysian flavours: was very delicious 9/10 and also ample supply of drinks, might've mistaken this for a bar rather than restaurant. Vietnamese coffee also was tasty. All in all this restaurant had spent a lot of money on renovating this shop but to be perfectly honest was very busy and was not prepared to open today with limited supply of ingredients and seriously to run out of pho by lunch time is ridiculous!!! Very disappointed and will not go back in a hurry

East meets, well, the East at Hawthorn's newest all-day dining destination. St Cloud prides itself…read moreon its honest, healthy, fresh and home-style Vietnamese food. St Cloud's design is sleek. The white painted brick exterior carrying through to the interior with its contrasting white ceiling, black concrete floor and black tiled bar and counter areas. The furnishings also follow a white/black mix. Hanging light bulbs and large folding windows fill the space with light, though just enough light to keep the lower level intimate. The restaurant is split across two levels; the downstairs dining space with small tables and benches and the main bar, and the upstairs dining space with larger group tables, a second bar and an outside deck with more small tables and a long bench. Hanging and potted plants are scattered throughout to add a splash of colour and the upstairs deck's long bench doubles as a lush planter box. The food menu is split into two halves, lunch and dinner, with each half further divided into various sections. Lunch dishes include street food, such as banh mi, spring rolls and chicken ribs, rice paper rolls, pho, salad and noodle bowls and desserts. The dinner menu follows the typical Asian fusion-style of small dishes and large dishes. Rice paper rolls and salads are also on offer. Small dishes include banh knot pancakes and BBQ scallops. The large dishes are the highlight with giant sharing portions of pork belly, lemongrass beef short ribs and claypot curry. There is a banquet menu option with a random selection of dishes for those that cannot decide what to choose. Dessert options change weekly are not printed on the menu. This visit featured the beef short ribs which were incredibly tender and flavoursome. Carrots, potatoes and herbs are tossed into the large tray that the dish is served in. A selection of small dishes were also ordered and included the prawn and pork spring rolls, chicken wings, banh knot and chicken peanut rice paper rolls. The dishes were all of a good quality with a mix of flavours, however many of the small dishes included the same sides of beanshoots, lettuce leaves and dipping sauce, which felt a bit over-repeated. Dessert on this visit was a little spectacular; lime and coconut panna cotta with lychee, plum and meringue. A wonderful dish with tropical, citrus and sweet mix of flavours combined with contrasting creamy and crunchy textures. The drinks menu is plentiful with a range of beers, wines, cocktails, slushies and juices. Coffee is from St Ali, hot chocolate from Elixir and tea from Larsen and Thompson and Matcha Maiden. Service was great during the Saturday night dinner period, which was surprisingly busy at 6pm. Hawthorn has had quite a few quality openings recently and St Cloud is a welcomed and already popular addition to the neighbourhood.

We wandered into Thangs Cafe, situated at the top end of Lygon St where there is not much on offer,…read morefor a late lunch and were greeted by the friendly staff as we headed to the counter. The menu was full of mostly sandwiches and burgers, which suited us just fine. I ordered the Roo Burger and my wife the Open Vegie Melt. We were excitedly told about what was in each meal before being told to not worry about paying yet and to grab a seat. I also ordered a strawberry milkshake, which was unfortunately a little disappointing and essentially just a Big M in a glass. I did have it topped up for free while I was half way finished though. We were the only ones in the cafe, but the wait for our food was still quite a bit, but once it did come out I was more than happy. The Open Vegie Melt was big and cheesy and the Roo Burger was absolutely delicious, not too big, but the perfect size to fill me up. The breakfast menu looked to be quite good too, containing all of your standard cafe brekkie items. We were in the area looking for a new house, so I hope that I'll be able to head back soon to try out more of what's on offer!

Have been here twice now. Once for lunch and today for a coffee. The man that works there is…read moreabsolutely delightful. Very helpful and super friendly. The menu is not huge but pretty offers a good range of burgers and sandwiches. I had the open veggie grill, which was delicious. Serving sizes are pretty good as well. Nice spot to just have a coffee and sit back and relax. We sat at the window today, so nice to people watch and watch the world go by.