Two Birds One Stone

13 years ago

Two Birds One Stone - Pulled pork roll. Yum. - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

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11 years ago

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Grace M.

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I had a night with a friend in Melbourne whilst traveling on my way back to Auckland from Perth. Fortunately this little gem of a cafe was her local for breakfast. We were pushed for time but the service was prompt and staff served with a smile. I ordered the mushroom and they combined all the good things into a taste sensation. Even though due to slight jet lag I was up early and my stomach not so hungry I had no problem devouring this delectable feast. Shall not hesitate on a stopover through Melbourne in the future so I can be a repeats offender. read more

Two Birds One Stone - The best mushrooms :) - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

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Sus W.

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10 years ago

What a place! You can't go wrong with this little beauty. The staff were all exceptional, the food was outstanding and the atmosphere was alive and inviting. We went early in the week and had their breakfast menu. There was everything you could hope for and the meals that were delivered to the table were large servings and the bacon was the best I've tasted in a long time and cooked to perfection. Certainly a place I'll be visiting again. Can't suggest this cafe enough. A must try in my books. read more

Two Birds One Stone - An early morning breakfast shot from inside the cafe. - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

Two Birds One Stone - Some of the seating options. There is also outside eating. - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

Two Birds One Stone - And look at this little gem! Smashed avocado, with a side of poached eggs and bacon. Absolutely delish. - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

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Chantee F.

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Yay! Another great place near me that serves brunch. I am a lucky lady. Coming here before 11am on a weekend ensured we got seated right away, although the food took awhile to arrive. I was a bit worried seeing other tables get theirs sooner but when it arrived, oh my... First the coffee. My favourite mocha in Melbourne! Sweet and smooth, it's worth the $4 price tag. So good in fact I came back the next day for take away! Then came the food. My friend had the avo on toast. It looked healthy yet tasty having cherry tomatoes and a poached egg added to the dish. I went with asparagus, smoked salmon and poached eggs with a side of hash browns. It was more like a rectangle of hash browns, very interesting and tasty. A filling meal but not overly indulgent so I could still walk home easily! The atmosphere is modern yet comfortable. There are daily specials and be prepared to share the community table if you have a small party. It's definitely a place I'll be returning to soon. read more

Two Birds One Stone - Asparagus with smoked salmon, hash brown, and poached eggs - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

Two Birds One Stone - Smashed avo on toast with tomatoes and a poached egg - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

Two Birds One Stone - Best mocha in South Yarra! - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

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Angela Y.

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12 years ago

Overcast cold windy rainy Melbourne day. Quintessential Melbourne weather did not stop us from making the trek out to this brunch spot. The menu is amazing!!!! I had such a difficult time choosing but narrowed it down to Soba noodle salad and hashbrown fritters with a poached egg and salmon. Lucky for me my friend ordered the fritters so I was able to swap halfway with her to enjoy the best of both a fusion asian lunch and traditional western breakfast. The soba noodles were served cold and whilst it didn't look like the tastiest dish I'd ever seen it sure did taste awesome. The egg was poached to perfection. I do enjoy a nicely poached runny egg. My other friend opted for the very pretty house made bircher with poached pears, pistachios & cranberries. This was nice too and oh so pretty but just a word of warning, unless you have a sweet tooth of a morning it's probably not advisable to get this dish on its on. She struggled to finish it because it just was too much in the end so we had to help her out. #foodwinning! read more

Two Birds One Stone - house made bircher with poached pears, pistachios & cranberries - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

Two Birds One Stone - hashbrown fritters with a poached egg and salmon - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

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Sheenal S.

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10 years ago

Went here on a Sunday at around 12.30 having studied their menu beforehand and had a hankering for crab. We were seated within minutes but basically seated at the counter. So the coffee machine was sort of going off in our faces as we tried to make conversation. We were seated down to menus, glasses of water and a bottle of water. How efficient. However I ordered an extra hot coffee and my friend ordered a flat white and we got it 15 minutes after being seated. And believe me I saw the action at the coffee machine and the barista did not look uber busy. We ordered our meals when we ordered the coffee. The coffee was warm and though I'm sure it would have tasted amazing if it was hot, that is not what I got. I ordered the crab spanner omelette which came with a salad and chilli jam for $19.50. I thought the price was pretty steep for just eggs and carb but I guess crab is expensive. It would be nice to get some toast or something else on the side. My friend ordered the smoked salmon with asparagus poached eggs hash brown and brioche crumbs. Our meals arrived 25 minutes later. Literally the slowest service I have ever experienced My chilli crab omelette was covered in this sticky sweet syrup which resembled maple syrup or honey and was sickly sweet. I could barely mask the sweetness with salt pepper and Tabasco. I got up to tell the waitress that I needed some chilli and another staff member came up and offered to replace the meal. How nice because I don't think I could have had that omelette. I also got the smoked salmon dish. The smoked salmon was nice. The hash brown was substantial and nice. But there was way too much asparagus and I didn't think the poached eggs complemented anything on the plate. There was some sort of mint green sauce on the plate which only covered the asparagus. And though nice, eating lots of asparagus was boring. My friend described his meal as repetitive and I felt that too. No outstanding flavours. Just the same mouthful over and over again. Until you are just eating the meal because you are hungry but not really savouring it. Pros The staff was really nice. The coffee would have been nice if it was hot Seating was provided quickly Cons Wait for both coffee and food is too long. My friend got his second coffee before the food Crab omelette with chilli does not have a kick to it but is sweet. Get the smoked salmon dish with an extra ie toast or guacamole read more

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Two Birds One Stone - My view from where i was seated - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

Two Birds One Stone - Other seating - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

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Two Birds One Stone - Crab omelette - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

Two Birds One Stone - Smoked salmon, asparagus, poached eggs, brioche crumbs - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

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David P.

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9 years ago

Awesome food and coffee in South Yarra worth visiting. Stopped in for brunch and ordered the ham eggs benedict and the mascarpone pancakes. The ham eggs benedict was awesome. The meat itself was like a shredded ham that was re-constructed to be a single piece. The beet puree was the perfect sauce to tie everything together while adding some sweetness. The mascarpone pancakes were dreamy! They were perfectly fluffy and stacked 3 high. It was served with fresh fruits, pistachios, and whipped cream. The latte and cappuccino we got was also great. Would definitely stop by if we're every in Melbourne again. read more

Two Birds One Stone - Cappuccino and latte - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

Two Birds One Stone - Perfectly poached eggs in the flavor packed Benedict. - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

Two Birds One Stone - Ricotta pancakes with decadent mascarpone - Cafes Near Me - South Yarra, VIC

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Matt J.

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13 years ago

Another great find. Stumbled across here one sunday morning hungover and I ate the most amazing toast, I wish I could remember its name. It was so sweet and delicious we considered buying it again. The Decor is so chill and rustic. Another Classic Melbourne Cafe. read more

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Elly L.

4 years ago

Came with my husband for the first time at around 10:20am. There were plenty of empty tables inside, however we couldn't be seated there because there were bookings made in the next 30 minutes. Instead we were seated at a bar table and stools next to where the coffee was being made. Worst seats. Very disappointing and we didn't want to book online, when they require a credit card. Food was good, not sensational and I wouldn't say it is value for money. Will not support this business again. read more

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Céline R.

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10 years ago

What a cool place! Even the name gives its coolness away. Very hipster, very Melbourne, very impressionable on a German who lacks hipster and good coffee in one sentence - in one place. We came here based on the Yelp reviews and because we were staying a stone's throw away from here. And let me say, it did not disappoint. I really loved the decor of the place, because it gave space to everyone in every form. From round booths to sit in, to a huge table people can sit at together, to the counter that presents all its yummy coffee and sweets, that make your mouth water. The staff is equally cool and hipster. I had a flat white and a cold drip, both were very yummy. Their breakfast menu is also typical ozzy with smashed avo or eggs benedict being on their menu. I opted for the smashed avo with feta on glutenfree bread, which was not only healthy, but also super yum. Would definitely recommend it to everyone who is in the South Yarra area. read more

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Boris C.

8 years ago

Great place for breakfast. Quality food and service. Slightly pricy, but worth it. Menu has a great selection of adventurous healthy dishes that will excite your taste buds. Super friendly staff, great location. read more

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Asuka N.

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We weren't quite sure if we wanted to make the trek out from CBD to Two Birds One Stone for brunch, but we decided to go for it after giving the reviews one more glance. We showed up a little on the later side, relatively speaking - around 9:30 in the morning or so - and we got lucky and were able to snag a couple of seats at the coffee bar off to the side. The space is airy, and even though there's not much floor space, there are booths, tables, and a good utilization of every available countertop to make sure as many folks can get seated. There are also a few spots outside, from what I could tell, but given it had just stopped raining and was a bit overcast, I was glad we made it inside. We had our orders taken promptly, and the food came out relatively quickly as well, so no complaints there. I ended up going with an orange juice, and although it was fresh-squeezed, I was a bit puzzled as to why it was served with ice - I have usually only encountered that with bottled juice from concentrate in Europe previously. That said, it mainly meant that I had to drink it quicker before it diluted the flavor. The food itself, to no surprise, was absolutely fantastic here. The famed ricotta pancakes are some of the best I've had, largely because despite the ricotta, the pancakes are fluffy (as evidenced by their height) and not as dense as other iterations I have had. They did reduce the number of pancakes to two from three, but, to be honest, their reasoning (and my experience here now) made sense - no one would likely finish the third pancake as it is quite filling. All of the fruit it is served with is delicious, but the topper (literally and figuratively) is the mascarpone, which adds a nice creaminess and soaks into the spongelike pancakes. My wife went with the pork belly, which was incredibly delicious and had the perfect balance of crispness and succulence. I really enjoyed the cauliflower purée as well; that added a nice earthiness to contrast against the richness of the pork. We also ordered an unnecessary side of bacon, and to be honest, that was nothing to write home about - it was a little undercooked and definitely the weakest part of the entire meal. There's no doubt that whenever I make it back, I'd love to eat breakfast or brunch here again. Both mains we had were phenomenal, and there were so many other items listed (such as the twice-cooked French toast) that made me wish I had another day to come back. Even if it's not in the heart of downtown Melbourne, it is worth the trip out to eat here. read more

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Cameron P.

5 years ago

On a day trip from Sydney to look at property. I stepped off the plane and followed the reviews here. It was a wonderful way to start the day. Great New York style little place, with great service. I had a fresh orange juice and the chili-scrambled eggs. It was superb. Amazingly presented and absolutely delicious. I decided on the spot to move to South Yarra. I'll be a regular. read more

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Chloe R.

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14 years ago

Am I cool enough for this place? Hell no! But do I care? No. The coffee here is the bomb and that is all that needs to be said. I am no coffee snob, I have no idea of the difference between "black" and "white" coffee or why this place only has these 2 things listed on their blackboard of drinks menu. However, once I figured out how to order (from the very helpful waitress) I managed to slam down one of the smoothest and full bodied coffees I have had in a while. The only loss of star is the confusion this little out of towner had about how to order a take away coffee. It's probably an "Adelaide thing," but it grates on me when people assume you should "just know" these things. These guys are killing three birds with one stone in my opinion... - Great venue with indoor hanging pot plants + good looking menu (yet to try) - Smashing coffee - Service was always friendly, super and efficient read more

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Jessie P.

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12 years ago

Two Birds One Stone is delightful. Tucked down Claremont St in South Yarra, it's less busy than Top Paddock or Three Bags Full (all connected) but a beautiful space. Think terrariums, hanging macramé plants, some lovely booths to relax in, window seating with natural light and a large communal table. As the name suggests, both breakfast and lunch are served all day thus killing two birds with one stone. My picks on the menu? Go for the house made bircher muesli with poached pear, pistachios and cranberries or try the toasted banana and coconut bread. It wouldn't be a café in Melbourne, if there wasn't a smashed avocado on toast included on the menu (this comes with feta, capers, chives and dill -yum!).The list goes on, it's a great menu. In addition, the coffee well and truly hits the mark. If you're very lucky and the strawberry crepes with lemon butter appear as a daily special - thank your lucky stars and order it. read more

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Mel P.

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14 years ago

When it was announced that the guys behind Three Bags Full (and previously Apte) were opening another cafe, it went immediately on the to-do list. The fit out is lovely and very different from TBF. Bright and neutral, it has a very clean but warm feel to the small space. Both breakfast and lunch menus are available all day - I love that! It does make choosing a dish more difficult though because there are plenty of very tempting options. I opted for the corn, halumi and zucchini fritters with guacamole and salmon. Highly recommended for fritter fans! My dining buddy got the lamb roll with mint and peas, which he described as "like the lamb roast I remember from childhood". I had a bite and immediately envied said childhood. My mum isn't much of a cook and I never had any roast taste like that! The coffee of course is on the mark too - wouldn't give a 5 star rating without it :) read more

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Simon K.

9 years ago

Two Birds One Stone is a bright, sophisticated cafe with a familiar sense of homely warmth. White panelled walls feature on one side of the 80-seater cafe; cosy booths and patchwork stained glass on the other. Prompted greeted and seated the moment we walked in, the overall service was efficient and friendly with no issues worth mentioning. To start we opted for the Yellowfin Tuna and and the Eggs Benedict, with a Passionfruit & Yoghurt Pannacotta to share. The Yellowfin Tuna had a firm but smooth texture which provided a satisfying bite. Alongside the crispy poached egg, the contrast between textures is what made the dish more enjoyable. Though on the downside, the vegetables tasted too plain. Eggs Benedict, was fairly average. It lacked the depth and flavour a good Egg's Benedict should have. The hollandaise / bearnaise sauce is the one of the major game changers in an egg's Benedict, and unfortunately it was thin and tasted bland which led to an "it's okay" remark. Passionfruit & Yoghurt Pannacotta was pleasing for both the eyes and as a dessert. The texture was smooth and creamy and tasted great. But it was left half-finished due to the fact that we were both already in a food coma from end of our first meal. To pair with our meal we both opted for the Iced Chocolate which had no issues. I felt like it could've had a bit more chocolate / sweetness to it as it tasted more towards the milkier side, but nonetheless it was enjoyable. For photos of my visit: http://thatfoodieblog.weebly.com/blog-feed/2-birds-1-stone read more

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Tara R.

12 years ago

I'm never really led astray when I trust the review of our Community Managers. When 3 of them each gave this place 5 stars, I had to get there STAT. Fortunately, I had a day off & was staying in South Yarra looking for breakfast. Coffee is superb. Menu makes you want to order the lot. Like ALL of the ITEMS. Busy with patrons, but able to get a table and quick service. My first visit I had the namesake breakfast plate, which featured all of my favourite breakfast items: sourdough, poachers, bacon, avocado, & haloumi. My second visit I had the pork belly lunch plate, which caught the attention of the diners seated next to us. Husband had the the twice cooked marmalade French toast. I can only give this place 5 stars. I would give it 12 if I could. They've nailed it in all they're doing here. LOVE IT. read more

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Megan L.

11 years ago

Whilst this place is ALWAYS busy on a weekend, it's consistently good so most certainly worth the wait if by chance you DO have to wait a little bit for a table (don't worry, it's totally worth it). The service is spot on and so is the food. Order whatever you want and you'll be happy as larry (that larry is always happy, sly dog). Great coffee and the food is always frickin' amazeballs. read more

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Mohd A.

6 years ago

We went there unplanned for a late breakfast and the food was great. The service was friendly and fast, plus the chef was very understanding since we requested well cooked platter for my pregnant wife. Prices are reasonable (approx. $50 for two including coffee). I'd def go there again if in the area. read more

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Hannah Q.

14 years ago

Not yet a yelp regular but an IRL regular through-and-through! I happily followed this team from Three Bags Full in Abbotsford to my home turf of South Yarra! They are a haven in the industrial Claremont Street and South Yarra's brunch salvation! Service is always friendly, welcoming and super efficient! Coffee is delicious and varied alongside a contemporary and creative menu with sexy special twists on old favourites: eggs benedict with house smoked ham hock and marmalade french toast with orange segments and vanilla mousse! With lunch and breakfast options available all day everyday this place welcomes new 'regulars' with open arms! read more

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K W.

10 years ago

Amazing food!! And an interesting menu with double layered French toast and baguettes that take you back to France..... Very polite service with a touch of quirky, a place like this would be right at home in the heart of Melbourne or Newtown Sydney. A must visit! read more

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Adam G.

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13 years ago

On the back of Yelp reviews I put myself out there and recommended this place to a group of ten new friends on a basketball tour for breakfast this morning. As I nervously led the group down the dead end street away from the Toorak Rd Cafe strip, I mentally reassured myself that this was Melbourne and going "off strip" was the only path to greatness. Great job Melbourne Yelpers. You rock! Not only did I have the best coffee I've had on this tour and a blinding Steak Sanger for breakfast... As we walked out with our taste buds rocked, aesthetic nerves satiated, and star spotting boxes checked (Buddy Franklin no less)... My new friends were quizzing me on how often I'd been to Melbourne, how did I know about that place... Sure it occurred to me to keep my secret and leave them guessing but the Yelper inside was screaming TELL THEM! Needless to say, we'll have some new friends on Yelp very soon. read more

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12 Claremont St
South Yarra Victoria 3141
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South Yarra
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What time does Two Birds One Stone open?

Two Birds One Stone opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Two Birds One Stone opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Two Birds One Stone close?

Two Birds One Stone closes at 3:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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Does Two Birds One Stone have catering options?

No, Two Birds One Stone does not have catering options.

Does Two Birds One Stone serve alcohol?

No, Two Birds One Stone does not serve alcohol.

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Does Two Birds One Stone have TVs?

Yes, Two Birds One Stone has TVs.

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Does Two Birds One Stone have outdoor seating?

Yes, Two Birds One Stone has outdoor seating options.

Does Two Birds One Stone have parking?

Yes, Two Birds One Stone has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Staple

5.0(2 reviews)

2.5 km•St Kilda

This cafe is a gem. Located on Fitzroy St. near St. Kilda Rd. I highly recommend it! It is charming…read moreand delightful inside. The food is exceptional and the staff are all very friendly. They make you feel very welcome which is so nice nowadays. I stopped in for breakfast, but I know they serve lunch as well. My food was prepared fresh and exactly as I ordered. Coffee was delicious too! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner who was very friendly and so sweet. This a must place to eat if you are in the area! Seating is inside and out so you can enjoy the weather and have a meal with your dog if you so choose. What are you waiting for? Stop on by! I guarantee you'll love it! And there are plenty of things to purchase and take away as well. Now check out my pics and get over there already!

LOVE staple. Great atmosphere, great coffee, really nice service. I went back multiple times when I…read morewas visiting Melbourne. The food is a bit pricey but the quality makes up for it!

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Miss Jackson

4.3(70 reviews)

2.9 km•St Kilda

Brunch is always better with a side of banter, and you can be guaranteed plenty when you visit Miss…read moreJackson. Steve and Matt (the faces you will see on most visits) are hilarious and encapsulate good service - they're friendly, accommodating, and take an interest in their regular customers. This alone is worth visiting Miss Jackson for, but throw in their great menu and you'd be crazy not to put this place on your list of regular brunch haunts. Breakfast covers a lot of the usual suspects - but the winner is the corn cakes with bacon, avo and chilli jam, accompanied by a strong Allpress coffee to wash it down. The corned beef sandwich with pickles makes for a sturdy lunch and the home made slices and muffins are a great afternoon pick me up. A rotating specials menu offers seasonal variety - recently; a panfried garfish with a panzanella salad got two out of two thumbs up. Sit outside if you fancy some sun, at the large communal tables if you want to read the papers, or in the back room if you're after discretion. Either way, you won't be sorry.

Being lactose intolerant and hating Soy milk is a bit of a pain but Bon Soy teamed with delicious…read morecoffee makes Miss Jackson a delicious go-to breakfast place! We ordered 4 meals and 6 coffees =$95. 2 Spanish eggs which had changed from the last time we came here, a serving of the pot set avocado and goat chèvre, pumpkin bread with cured salmon, and I had the lamb and quinoa salad + extra poached egg (the egg makes the meal a breakfast right?) which was a bit skimp with the lamb but still tasty. Definitely one of my fave places for a fab coffee in St Kilda!

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Fitzrovia

4.0(43 reviews)

2.7 km•St Kilda

Very friendly experience today. Good coffee and had a nice pomegranate salad. Great place for…read morewinter sunshine.

Fitzrovia is an all-day cafe-restaurant from chef Paul Jewson and his partner Marco Pugnaloni, a…read morewelcome new addition to the hit-and-miss strip that is Fitzroy Street in St Kilda. Their most recent collaboration was Outpost Cafe in South Yarra (reviewed here). The restaurant has installed itself in the neighbourhood of Golden Fields and Baker D. Chirico. Just having these couple of places open up along Fitzroy Street shows that the area is turning itself around from being a grungy backpacker hangout / tourist hotspot to an exciting home of new and upcoming restaurants. It is amazing what the team has been able to do with the space they have. As you enter and make you way through it seems like you arrive in the front garden, walk up the stairs to the balcony or front porch, move into the elevated dining room and from there you have a clear view of the very open kitchen. And by open I mean you could accidentally wander in, no fault of your own and start cooking yourself. I don't suggest doing this as they have everything pretty much down-pat as it is. The front room of Fitzrovia has all kinds of sweets, pastries and pretty much anything you need to accompany the coffee that is a prerequisite when visiting. On both occasions we visited there was a small throng of people gathered just inside the doorway, which you could initially interpret as a waiting line - but as this is still relatively secret spot you can usually find yourself seated in a jiffy. Fitzrovia's coffee offerings are single estate coffees handcrafted by those blokes down at St ALi in South Melbourne. Head barista Cian Evans is a master of the craft and every coffee that we and our friends have ordered has been consistent in its top quality. If you fancy yourself the home barista they have retail packs to takeaway as well. On our first visit we got there during the brunch/lunch crossover. I have slowly whittled down WordMonkey's aversion to pork by getting her to only try the best and tastiest morsels of pig flesh. And when she opts for the pulled-pork sandwich over any number of eggy choices, you know you have not just won the battle but also won the war. And to make matters worse, when discussing what is the best pork sandwich in Melbourne, she has no second place. So that first visit was simply a pigfest. The flavours were all on-song, the pork juicy and flavoursome, the tangy salad exhibiting just the right balance of Asian herbs and apple-fennel crunch. We returned last week as a precursor to one of the biggest race meets on Melbourne's calendar - the Cox Plate - in conjunction with WordMonkey's birthday celebrations. Her and our Bondi buddy got the fizz flowing and it was up to me to ensure the quality of the coffee was still up to scratch - which it was. Showing up much earlier than our previous visit we had less of a selection but this was a blessing in disguise and we were able to hit a few more dishes rather than reverting to the old pork favourite. WordMonkey decided on asparagus, poached eggs, Daylesford dry-cured bacon crumble and creamy goat's cheese, with a punchy fennel salad. While visiting friend had house-smoked Tasmanian ocean trout and toasted quinoa with poached eggs and salad. Rave reviews on all fronts - the only complaint being that the portions were a little small for the price and that we had to order toast to bulk up the brunch. It would have been nice to get toast included. In the end, the toast we did order didn't turn up until right at the end of the meal. But no dramas, removed from the bill, life goes on. I opted for the Istra Daylesford dry-cured bacon, smoked mozzarella and pear relish toasted doorstop sandwich. If anything in that last sentence is not deemed heaven on a plate then I don't want to know you. It is the equivalent pork belly sandwich served at St ALi - same dreamy bread and all. But the bomb was the addition of that gorgeous chewy cheese and the added element of the pear relish. Fitzrovia is a special little place in a part of the city most people only head to if the weather entices them. The hook that will have people returning to this neck of the woods is that Fitzrovia is also open for dinner. In addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner being catered for, the team has acknowledged that with spring here and summer around the corner you may not want to be cooped up inside. So taking advantage of the proximity of both St Kilda beach and Albert Park on their doorstep they are offering 'the ultimate picnic lunch...made fresh on the day using the finest in Victorian produce'. They will even arrange chilled wine or champagne to be waiting for you to pick up at Prince Wine Cellars just down the road.

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2.8 km•St Kilda

Amazing coffee and super accommodating with menu. Great breakfast range. Ordered Hash Brown stack,…read morewaffles and Brekky Burger - so good!

My first experience at GB Espresso was a two thumbs up morning. We took a table outside since we…read morehad our 4 legged fur baby with us. The waitress was very quick to come out and bring us menus and water, and take our coffee order. Moments later she returned with our 2 extra hot mochas and took our food order. I had the Potato, parsnip & chive cakes with melted Heide Raclette cheese, roasted bacon & poached eggs with house tomato relish. It was delicious. The potato cakes were cooked perfect, light and fluffy. The Raclette was the perfect compliment to the cakes and the poached egg made it all come together in perfect harmony. Looking forward to our next visit.

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Il Fornaio

4.3(16 reviews)

3.2 km•St Kilda

I used to be a regular here, stopping in for coffees, take away fruit toast on the way to work,…read morebigger breakfasts or a killer sandwich after a boozy night out. On those seedy mornings I'd find a spot inside, bury my head in a newspaper, sunglasses firmly planted on my face, and just give the staff that knowing look of "either kill me, or bring me coffee". Then, I moved and became less of a regular. I forgot how much I loved the friendly staff, the relaxed vibe and the extensive menu with plenty of options for those needing a healthy, filling and/or greasy brunch. They really cover all the bases here and now, guess what!? (You'll never guess) They're opening for dinners, offering a wide variety of pizzas and their own homemade cheeses! I have to admire them for going to the effort of bringing in their own cheesemakers and offering something a little different, though I think the menu could be a little shorter so that they could focus on nailing a smaller selection. My tip? Stick to the fresh cheeses - ricotta, scormoza and mozzerella. Oh, and don't you dare not have an Aperol Spritz.

The olive bread at Il Fornaio is known as being one of the best in town, therefore I had to try it…read more I don't like olives. Whenever I say that to myself it makes me really upset because I know that I am missing out on something that so many people around the world love. I really want to know what I am missing out on! This is why if something has olives in it and I'm told that "you have to try it", I'll try it. I still don't like olives. Nice try Il Fornaio, nice try. The over powering flavour of olives still runs strong. I had an irresistible Affogato to wash away the flavour. That was great on a beautiful spring day near the beach.

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Milk the Cow

4.4(35 reviews)

2.6 km•St Kilda

Nice cheeseboard with wine pairing. Not sure it deserves an entire chain of restaurants for the…read moreconcept. I've had similar boards as one of a number of appetizer or dessert offerings at other restaurants. The cheeses were quite good and the wines and champagnes were fine. The pours felt stingy since we ordered the "large" pours. Points off for not having some labeling system to know which wines and cheeses you are eating.

Everything comes with cheese, and that's great. Even the cocktails! Definitely worth a visit.read more

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Turning Point

4.7(3 reviews)

4.3 km

Finally made it to Turning Point and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's bright and spacious inside with a…read morebeautiful yet simple interior. We were shown to our table quickly and given time to look over their delicious sounding menu. They offer breakfast for most of the day, and lunch from late morning, so there's a lot to choose from, but I decided to go with the Two Cheese Beef Burger, but just asked them to hold the brie. The mix of pickled onions and English mustard, gave it a nice punch and a distinctive difference to other burgers out there. The fries with it were spot on; perfectly cooked and tasty. I will say, however, that another reviewer (or two) were right when they said the brioche buns were dry and crumbly. I really wish restaurants and cafes would give you the option of a bun. I don't like brioche buns (mainly because I don't like sweet and savoury together), because they CAN be dry, and this is the part where the meal let us down just slightly. With that all said, I really recommend Turning Point for either breakfast, lunch or brunch. Parking CAN be brutal (it's right outside a train station), though yesterday there were cars pulling in and out of spaces, so you can be lucky. It's worth it though, because the food is good and I cannot wait to come back and try other items they have on offer (which can also extend to their cabinet of treats near the cash register where they sell items to go, if you wish ...).

3.9 Turning Point is…read morea very popular place. It has a groovy new fitout. But it's stark concrete and wood needs some sound baffling. It's very, very noisy in here. The staff are fantastic, as is the coffee. We really liked the black cutlery - great touch. Twosheds and brunching companion ordered kale and zucchini fritters, with a side of chorizo, and scrambled eggs with bacon. The fritters were a tour de force, if a touch under seasoned before Twosheds took to them with the gourmet salt. Supremely light and fluffy, they were topped with fried kale and an exquisite purple yoghurt sauce. Accompanying chorizo was beautiful. Companion's scrambled eggs were beautiful too, but the bread came without butter - a bit annoying. Bloody Mary was super strong. Suggestion for the noise issue is felt tips on chair legs to reduce scraping on the concrete. Recommended. 3.9

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Baker D. Chirico

4.9(7 reviews)

2.7 km•St Kilda

I love this little shop! We don't have places like this in America. So charming and quaint. You…read morewalk in and you've been transported into a beautiful bakery. Everything is homemade and delicious. I would eat here every day if I lived here. A wonderful selection of breads, desserts, lunch items and much more! I would definitely rate this as a must stop if you are visiting or live here!

Think Fitzroy Street is nothing but bogans and backpackers? You've clearly never been to the…read moreamazing Bakery D. Chirico! Everything is made fresh in-house -- I should know because I lived upstairs and had to suffer the smells of heavenly pastry prep each night. Prepare for a long wait if you venture in on a weekend -- this local hot spot is always busy. Always. The inside seats all of about two patrons, but there are plenty of tables outdoors, rain or shine. The plain croissants are a perfect hangover cure, totally worth the crowd. Next time you're in the beach 'burb, you'll definitely want to stop by this incredible lil artisan bakery.

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Fitzroy Street Cafe

4.0(1 review)

3.3 km•St Kilda

Food here is excellent! They have a steak dinner deal for $20! I love the fried goat cheese balls…read moreand Turkish bread as well! Only down side is that they have a young German waitress who is terrible! She took my friends order and walked away without taking mine. She then tried to give us another tables food. Never came back to check on us. It was the worst service I can remember is quite some time!

Hide + Cheek

4.2(5 reviews)

3.1 km•St Kilda

Despite living right around the corner from Hide & Cheek, I have been procrastinating about going…read morethere. One reason for this is that I'm a little bit sad about the demise of Land of Siam, the Thai restaurant that used to be at this location, because it was a staple in my lazy Friday nights when all I want to do after work is collapse on my couch with some pad thai and a bottle of red. But then Derby Thai moved in down the road, so that helped the Thai issue (even though I really liked the Land of Siam in particular). The next reason for procrastinating about Hide & Cheek was their choice of font in their signage. No, really. Maybe I hang out with too many graphic designers or something, but this is a really naff font choice. Font matters because this made me think this was going to be a really naff place. While I would still love to give their signage and their menu layout/design a complete overhaul, this is actually a nice little local cafe. Inside it is quite light yet warm and cosy. There are some good choices on the menu. I had the Mermaid, which is an egg white ommelette with honey vodka cured salmon, spinach, toast and hollandaise on the side (my favourite little touch, as you can make it as healthy or unhealthy as you like). Next time I happen to wander down I intend to try the Speedy Gonzales, which was baked beans but with the genius touch of haloumi, which makes every breakfast a winner. The coffee was good, but I prefer mine a little hotter. They do, however, use Bonsoy, which is a big mark in their favour. So the food was good, the service was fast and friendly...but I still can't get over that font...

Delicious breakfast wrap, awesome coffee, and a cheeky nice group of people manning the desk…read more Actually, I believe the joint is owned and run by a couple women, and I hope they do great. It is a perfect little neighborhood place and I will be sure to pop by every time I'm in the 'hood. Oh - check out the TASTY looking pastries. Mmmm!