Great spot for breakfast. All meals are quite generous. Staff are very efficient and helpful…read more Renovations look great. If you go i recommend the patotoe wedges or the big breakfast . Absolutely mouth watering. The first place we head to when we are in rosebud. 5 stars.

Visiting our friends with a summer cottage in Somers, we spied this new restaurant while grocery…read moreshopping across the street at Balnarring Shopping Village. What a pleasant surprise of an open restaurant, bar, take-away specialty food and desserts venue in a sleepy beach town. We decided to try it out and made dinner reservations for 6 on a Saturday night. The eclectic menu choices pleased everyone of all ages. Our octopus and calamari starters were refreshingly spiced and tender. We enjoyed a juicy Paddock burger, chicken & king prawn laksa, steamed mussels (white wine garlic and Thai green broth) and King George whiting and tuna tartar with a side of caramelized carrots. We shared a bottle of their house Pinot Grigio and some beers on tap. Foregoing the dessert menu, we gazed at the take away sweets but instead, opted for a marshmallow on-a-stick that one can self-coat from a chocolate fountain -- donations for breast cancer were tossed into a tip jar.

Well thought out breakfast menu which included Porridge, pancakes and various Egg things. I had the…read morehome made beans with poached eggs on top and they were very tasty. Coffee was good without being great. Service fast and friendly. View.....amazing!!

Beautiful view, great friendly service and excellent tasting food!…read moreLocal beers are nice too :-)

Pre-Review Disclaimer! I came here at 9:30am (Opening Time) for breakfast OFF SEASON, but noticed…read moretheir lunch menu looked far more promising. !! If you're coming here in the 'on' season, you might be treated to a simplistic buffet breakfast of Scrambled eggs & a few sides. !! Went on a lovely long walk early in the morning and wound up at Sorrento's beautiful little back beach, right as the All Smiles was opening shop. We chose to sit in the enclosed balcony, because we were the only customers they had - and MAN, the views were ASTONISHINGLY beautiful. We were so excited for breakfast by the beach, it was gonna be a wonderful start to the morning. Except All Smiles doesn't serve breakfast, not really. Not unless you'd count Mousse or Apple Crumble as breakfast, or a Chicken Avocado Focaccia. The menu was very restrictive, and felt like it was aimed at your 76 year old local nanna who likes scones and tea for breakfast - a real juxtaposition to the general atmosphere of the cafe, which is modern and spacious. The scones were in the process of being made when we arrived, which was both exciting (fresh, hot scones! Hells yeah!) and disappointing, because of the 40 minute wait. All Smiles really was not expecting customers so early, it seemed. That said, the staff (or the few that were there) were attentive and friendly, apologising for the wait for several of their menu options (no chicken until the afternoon, so no focaccia, scones aren't done, please wait, yada yada) - but since I'm a reasonably patient person who likes to stare off into the distance with a vague, sleepy expression on their face, I was pretty happy just watching the surf and sipping my latte (it was a good latte.) When the food DID get to the table, I was so glad we ordered the scones, wait or no. They were piping hot, the cream was thick and sweet, and the raspberry jam was tart and delicious. The Egg&Bacon Turkish focaccia looked great, and the Apple crumble was impressive. My only qualm? It's not breakfast food! If you're not gonna offer at least an egg on toast, I don't REALLY see the point of offering desserts as a replacement. Maybe I'm weird, though. To repeat what I said first though, this was just the "breakfast" menu. I did snatch a peek at the lunch menu, which looked much more promising, with curries and soups on it. All Smiles just doesn't really do the breakfast thing - but if you're like Marie Antoinette, and think cake makes a suitable meal, this is the brunch spot for you.

My husband and I had our wedding reception here as a cocktail-style event. They offered a winter…read morespecial for discounted drinks. It was a big risk for us to host an event at the beach during a Melbourne winter but we got super lucky and we had clear blue skies in the afternoon and a gorgeous night sky by the end. The venue size was just right for our approximately 100 people. We had a live band in one side (note that it was a bit too loud with the concrete flooring!), along with a large projection screen and projector set up (which we brought ourselves because their only equipment were a speaker and a microphone). The inside was quite warm with a roaring fireplace, which balanced the temperature of the open patio with the chill night air. My husband and I arrived half an hour before our guests and that was enough time to set up the cake and entertainment equipment. We were greeted by Cat, who took great care of us throughout the evening. She showed us our private room which had a large mirror, some seating, and complementary champagne and chocolate! Food was served throughout the evening, in addition to some grapes, cheese, and crackers displayed around the room. The open bar was a sure hit. Overall, we thought it was a great selection and people felt well-fed by the end. The staff gave extra care to those who were vegetarian, being sure to point out which items were suitable. The only thing we would do differently if we were to host another cocktail-style reception is ask the staff to bring out food more quickly in the beginning and taper off near the end, rather than spread it out throughout the 5 hours we were there. That way, people who had to leave early wouldn't go hungry. The staff were diligent in keeping the place clean throughout the night, since there was no noticeable rubbish bin. By the end, even though they worked all day cooking and night serving, they were still kind and helpful as we left. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone else who might want to have a beachside reception!

3.8 Pleasant cafe on…read morethe highway just across from the beach. The space is fitted out well and has nice high ceilings at the front. I was nicely greeted on arrival. My long black was a good one and was served not just with the cold milk on the side I ordered but also with extra hot water just in case I needed it. A few Melbourne places could learn from that type of thoughtful service. The coffee was substantive and well made. It had excellent length. I didn't eat here but I liked the look of the menu which had some very interesting items, including the Hung Roll which is available as a combo with a Bloody Mary. Well designed wine list here too. Interesting place. I'll be back for sure.

These guys give great friendly service 7 days a week. The food is good whether there for a gourmet…read morebreakfast or as I experienced for the first time tonight, a takeaway dinner. Across from the beach. Heaps of street parking. Great cocktail list. Amazing specials like $5 Taco's this evening. (My favorite was the prawn and chorizo). I also noticed a chimchurri Wednesday steak night, and a $5 pot and bbq pork rib during AFL games. Will definitely return.

I'll be honest, I'm familiar with the owners of Maggie's cafe but I'm surely not biased when I say…read morethat the coffee is always good and the food handmade with care.. what else do you need really when you want to have a nice meal in Rye? The juices are always made to order - perfect and healthy for a hot summer's day. Last time I had a toasted sandwich which was yummy. When the weather is nice the outdoor seating with big shady umbrellas makes a great place to enjoy the view of the beach and pier.

Maggie's Cafe is the kind of place I would expect in a smaller, touristy town. It has a decent…read moreselection of food to dine in or for take away. You can select from the breakfast or lunch menu all day. Our food was good but not great. Everyone was hungry thus it was a welcome sight. Fish and chips were average. The chunky chips were bright yellow and I enjoyed the small side salad. My friend enjoyed her toastie which they serve a couple variations that can be customised. The extra star goes to the service. One of the ladies took time to chat when she heard our American accent. They were receptive to questions about the two types of fish served and extra sauce requests. It was nice to feel welcomed in a place like this.

My first visit to Light Years was for breakfast; a delicious and unforgettable meal it was…read more The location was off the beaten path, it took me about 15-20 minutes walk from the nearest metro. I was wondering why such a popular spot would be so isolated? But all is well worth the effort to get here. The venue is brimming with natural lighting, classic charm and warmth. For my breakfast, I ordered the Pixelated avocado (on a sourdough toast) because it just looked so darn intriguing. I didn't expect anything else to be honest, and turned out this was GOOD!! Every single element in this dish has complex flavors that compliments each other. The chili dried air kale, diced pixelated avocado and the soft shell crab was especially stunning. The dish certainly performs to its Instagram ability. For my drink, I ordered their matcha latte; it was strong tasting yet smooth. I could drink this all day! The Light Years is certainly not disappointing in any way, from the beautiful venue to the outstanding food, supported with service and ambiance for days. Easily, my favorite brunch spot in town at the moment and much to recommend you :).

Went to Light Years for Sunday brunch and was relieved to find that, although very busy, the wait…read moretime was only a few minutes. Recently opened at the bottom of a new apartment block just along from the Camberwell tram depot, it should not be confused with Lights in the Attic cafe which is a bit further down Camberwell Road. The fit out is the now common scandi/minimalist affair with a smattering of potted greenery. Coffee is from Dukes, but the star of the show here is the food. All the dishes I saw coming out looked great and were good sized portions. I had the bircher and it was a generous serve, looked pretty and tasted even better. Overall a good value and tasty option for brunch/lunch in the leafy inner east.

This was actually a rather lovely little cafe that I wondered past, though I had already planned to…read morego and grab a coffee from here anyway, but ended up staying for some breakfast. I guess you could describe it as one of those country cafes, though many of them have started to take upon the style of the inner city cafes - or is it the other way around - it is difficult to tell at times. Anyway, the coffee turned out to be pretty good, and the service was quite pleasant as well. Yeah, it was certainly a nice place to grab a coffee.

Oh what a find! The place is rustic, charmg and cozy. The…read morestaff were warm and friendly. We enjoyed everything we got - scones, latte, mix vegetable curry with apple chutney and yogurt, trout stack, and the apple orange pineapple juice. Lunch is served at 1130.

2.3 for lunch. Service was painfully, agonizingly slow…read more Cheap is such a relative word!! After scanning the Urbanspoon reviews of this breakfasty/brunch/sandwichy joint right across the street from the beach, I would have expected cheap prices as well. But $16 USD for a lunch bubble and squeak (tasted fine, but not traditional at all), or a burger and fries for over what I would have expected to pay, a few smoothies, and cresting well over $30 for lunch. The sun was strong in this resort time, when we hit it up on a weekday... less people, more private feel. Easy drive down from the St Kilda area. We sat outside, and there are about 3 tables available (most taken, surprisingly!). The quality of the food overall was fair, portions were about average. Price was still little surprising. But easy to find, along the few eating establishments to choose from along the same strip (did not want souvlaki, or charcoal chicken here). Not too terribly much to look at it except cars passing by the highway lane.. It's a dinko seaside town, after all. Can't quite see Port Philip Bay across the way, and that was a crying shame.

The coolest looking cafe with trendy staff on Rye's main strip is nothing to write home about…read more.. But I guess I will...??... Sunday brunching there was an interesting experience, by far the best choice on the strip and the only venue with more than one table occupied. We think many of those there had at one point been dissapointed by the Conti (in nearby Sorrento) the night before. I guess for the fact that they seem chilled out, my major beef (pardon the pun) was the statement "No alterations for when we are busy" also $3 for extras is a bit rich. I had the breakfast burger which was good yet messy and tried some of my friend's Hollandaise Sauce. Super average and named after some random person. ... Probably won't be back! Would rather travel to Sorrento or Mornington

A very nice, small Italian Restaurant along the Main Street of Rye, in the Mornington Peninsula…read more Very popular on the weekends, booking is essential. The service and food are both very good. We had the octopus & clam salad. Both the Sardine and Scallop dishes were excellent. Another favourite was the zucchini flower with ricotta,

I highly recommend this place. From entry to end, service straight away was amazing along with the…read morefood. My wife had agnolotti which was beautiful and I had the pan seared spatchcock and all I can say is wow that was truly amazing. We will definitely come back here.