Jaliscos is a newish Mexican place at the Windsor end of Chapel Street. They have a few tables on…read morethe footpath, a front section with enough room for about 20 people, a second section accessed via a brick archway with seating for a dozen more, and a sizeable beer garden/courtyard out back. The menu is pretty much what you'd expect; tacos, burritos, quesadilla and a reasonable selection of tequilas. I ordered the Tequila-Lime tiger prawn fajitas which came with a plate of rocket, guacamole, Mexican rice and four flour tortillas. They were advertising litres of frozen watermelon margarita for $20 on the chalk board outside and as it was stinking hot that sounded like a good idea too :) The prawns arrived on a sizzling hot plate with slices of capsicum and onion - a very generous serve which was enough to fill me up without the need for an entree. There were the obligatory hot sauces on the table - four different varieties in fact - so I tried a different one on each tortilla. All good, but the Jalapeño was my favourite. Jaliscos is good and the service is fast and friendly. The total bill was $55 which included a shot of very tasty Patron Silver, so not bad value for the money.

Very average at best... We came here because Fonda down the road had a 50min wait. The service was…read morebright, cheerful and attentive. We got a jug of frozen Margherita which was tasteless frozen cordial that had little IF any tequila in it, you'd get more drunk sucking the alcohol out of a deodorant stick!! The food was a very poor representation of Mexican, they used very cheap ingredients and it was sadly obvious that this place is either run by a tight ass or has never actually eaten Mexican food before.. The corn was ok, he nachos tasted like stale Doritos with home brand cheese that had been microwaved and the tacos were flavourless on stale flakey.. Over all we were very disappointed and at a cost of $90.00 for 2 where grossly ripped off!!

Traumatised by the ominous yellow glow emitting from Veg Out's Bain-marie, I had avoided this venue…read moreuntil a few weeks ago, often opting for the consistent burritos next door or the occasional heart stopping burger on the other side. I'm glad I overcame my terror and ordered one of their wonderful made-to-order tofu and vegetable dishes with brown rice. The cashew tofu dish has loads of vegetables, the brown rice tasted fresh, and I feel energised and light after having this four times now (on different days).

Veg out time is a favourite fast meal of mine. It's a Bain-Marie style front with a full menu of…read morefresh cooked meals to choose from on the board also. I'm a big fan of their curries with brown rice. Portion sizes are so large I generally manage to get tomorrow's lunch out of it as well. They will gladly give you a take away container with a bag and extra rice if you ask. The staff are always extremely friendly. My favourite meals are the fresh roti with satay sauce (made to order) and the yellow curry with ginger veggies from the Bain-Marie. All their curries are packed full of flavour with big chunks of veggies or tofu. There's a sister store in st kilda also, however they have a different name. From what I can gather though it's the exact same recipes. All meals are either vegan or vegetarian (marked on the board and window) and many are gluten free.

Incredibly tasty food and friendly service. The African eggs are a must.read more

Great place where you can eat a great combination of vegetarian and african food which is tasty,…read moredelicious and yummy. I have discovered this place by pure coincidence and were amazed of how good it is.

If this type of "Pay As You Feel" dining exists in America, can someone please share the love and…read morelet me know? :) +/- Food = Japanese pancakes were yummy while the pumpkin curry was bland. But it's made with love from volunteers. And it's all veg! + Donation Based = Restaurant works on an honor code and it works! For donating, there will be a wooden chest on the counter for that. + Community Dining = I came by myself, was seated outside, and ended up being joined by three others. Conversation flowed easily. Makes me wonder who came in alone vs who came with friend(s)! If you're in the area, I highly recommend checking out Lentils! Other locations include Abbotsford, Preston, Footscray (Melbourne), and Newtown (Sydney).

I have nothing but praises to sing for Lentil As Anything and its mission. A short walk from the St…read moreKilda Pier, Lentil As Anything is a quaint, unassuming little restaurant that operates from donations on a "pay as you feel" basis - diners pay what they can afford, or pay what they believe the experience is worth. The okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) was a delightful surprise! I'm normally indifferent towards the dish, but I was hankering for some as I was reminiscing about the okonomiyaki from my most recent trip to Hiroshima and Tokyo. It's definitely not what I'm used to in terms of the toppings thrown into it, but the flavors from the sauces were there. The chai latte was rather bland, but it was nicely presented. Maybe my taste buds aren't quite developed to understand it, but I only recognized the taste of steamed milk and a very, very slight hint of spices. The menu is quite limited, but their dishes are vegetarian/vegan unless otherwise noted!

Awesome olde world bar with a great feel. Dark and woody, very atmospheric, old 1940s music…read moreplaying when we entered. Very nice polite bartender on duty. We ordered a Negroni, a Japanese whiskey (I was talking so much, I missed the name) and a cocktail called Dorian Gray. The Dorian Gray is described as "born from the grandfather of martinis, this is a smooth gin martini has a subtle English twist". Tanqueray, vermouth Rosso, tea, maraschino and bitters. The Negroni was absolutely superb. As good as I've had anywhere on the planet. The Japanese whiskey was well received as well. The Dorian Gray wasn't great though. A bit overdone with too much sweet cherry taste. Fantastic bar overall though. I'd come back anytime.

Wind back your clocks 70 years and step on in to The Woods Of Windsor for dinner or drinks at the…read morebar, under the watchful gaze of a the mythical stuffed Jackalope on the wall. This place is delightful - from the beautiful monogramed menus, the classic tunes, crystal glasses - down to the resplendent bathrooms that are fitted out with trinkets, photos and a box of toiletries if you need to touch up your hair or make yourself smell pretty. I only had time to sample drinks - a Negroni and Southside that were finely made but head plenty of time to take in the scenery and appreciate the effort that has gone in to make this an experience of a bygone era at every level. Next time I will be back for the eats as the cheeses landing on the tables behind me looked incredible.

Holy smokes The…read moremanager of the Ovolo South Yarra hotel sent us here Earl grey excellent, I'm a bit of a snob about my tea and this please knocks it out of the park. Super flat white Prompt service and outstanding food My husband ordered the pork belly and I ordered the eggs Benedict. Love the have GF options and the GF toast excellent We are here for class reunion and I can see us coming back to this place several times before we go home.

Came here with my family, 4 of us in total on a weekend for brunch and was able to be seated very…read morequickly. Everything was fantastic, staff was very pleasant and food was amazing!!! Description from restaurant: Two Birds One Stone is one of the best canteen cafes in South Yarra, VIC. It's where you can have a delicious vegan breakfast with your favorite items. Whether you want to just have a cup of coffee or enjoy a delicious brunch, this French café has everything you would need to enjoy your café time. Moi: Everything they said is accurate! I had the ricotta pancakes and it was soft, flavorful with fresh fruit. Also had the braised pork belly, bacon and a poached egg. The pork belly had the perfect mixture of crispy and fatty bits, delish!!! Definitely worth a try! -ODL Follow my IG: @AOEAT

Our latest visit to Sister of Soul did not disappoint. As we slowly emerge from Covid restrictions,…read moreto be able to sit in and eat delicious food and drink perfect coffee was a real treat. Friendly staff are the icing on the cake. Wonderful food for everyone, but for vegan folk living in /visiting Melbourne, this is another gem to check out. Enjoy!!

Before coming here the hype of this place was crazyyy! For my entree I ordered the burrito which…read morewas tasty and refreshing! As my main I ordered the Rawsagna to try something different. Being raw, the dish was cold layered with zucchini and it had some veryy interesting flavours and sauces - think it was a cashew tomato sauce. I am a foodie and have tried so many exotic cuisines, but this was still a very acquired taste for me and I wasn't too fond of it! My friend ordered the nutrition bowl - very raw and veryyy strange, pungent flavours - had raw seaweed, saueerkraut, slippery textured mushrooms and a whole range of other very bizzarre ingredients! I also tried the various stir fries and they were soo good! I'd say I was just unlucky with choice. Overall, not overly impressed and wouldn't rave on about it.

Being an American in Melbourne, I'm naturally attracted to restaurants with "America" in the name…read moreas I'm always looking for a taste of home. I visited Smokey's with not much time to spare before heading to work. There were only about 3 other tables seated in the restaurant. Ordered the BBQ pulled pork sliders and a soft drink at the counter and waited an average amount of time for them to come out, 10-12 minutes. Three sliders came in the order. They were fairly small, would have benefitted from a side of chips, but I didn't want to spend over $15 so opted to skip the side. The pork was tender but the ratio of pork to slaw was pretty even, wound up scraping off some slaw. The sauce was a bit on the runny side, was slightly sweet, mostly smoky, with a bit of a spicy kick, but nothing noteworthy. The only thing truly American about this place is the license plates and logos on the wall. The portion sizes, taste and ambiance are nothing to write home about. Don't be fooled by the 3 stars in my review, this is as 2.5 star average as it gets. Curious to try something else on the menu, but certainly not rushing back.

Smokey's All American BBQ is good option for BBQ in Prahran. A solid 3 to 3.5 stars. Kudos to the…read moreowners as they did nice job with the decor, it really does feel like an American bbq shack, complete with collegiate flags on the walls. I spied a Kansas Jayhawk banner...not something you see everyday in Melbourne. However, to be a true American joint, they need to broadcast American games on TV. Portions are large as are the equally high prices. I ordered the Carolina which came with 3 pulled pork sliders and a side of shoestring fries. While not exactly the same BBQ you'd find in the southern parts of the US, I thought it was rather tasty. The pork was slow cooked and smokey. I wish they had lunch specials as I couldn't justify spending over $30 for ribs at lunch, so I opted for the sliders. I'll go back....they certainly tempt you with buckets of coors light on offer. There is also a location in Port Melbourne.

Hmm, this isn't the pub that I remembered that it was. In fact they seem to have had somewhat of a…read morechange of heart. Normally I wouldn't have come back, but the good beer week sort of enticed me somewhat so I decided that I would give it a shot and well, it was much better than I remember. The staff were so much more friendly, and not surprisingly they had some pretty nice craft beers on tap. Okay, I probably wouldn't go back in a hurry, but it was much better now.

Awesome pub. It's able to combine the nice-ness of Prahran hotel while maintaining a more low key,…read moreoff the radar feel (even though it's right on Punt road). Has an excellent range of beers on tap, great food (although huge portions), and cool, friendly staff. There's also a variety on places to sit/eat/drink in, all of which are nice in their own way. As a pub lover who lives in the area, I really look forward to coming back here.

A hidden gem amongst all the brunch places in Melbourne. I find nonvegans and vegans going there,…read morebut mostly nonvegans. They have an amazing selection of brunch/breakfast plates and sandwiches. I got the big vegan breakfast plate which had tofu scramble, sourdough toast, bakon, avocado, vegan sausage, mushrooms, air fried potatoes, and sautéed kale. Honestly so filling and clean but very tasty. I didn't feel too full afterwards and they didn't use any oil so it didn't feel greasy when I ate it. The breakfast tacos were also very good. Similar ingredients like tofu scramble, avocado, bakon. But there was some salsa on there too. Very delicious. I heard the McMuffy, the vegan breakfast sandwich, is pretty popular too. They make everything from scratch. My sister even said it's the best vegan food she's ever had because it wasn't greasy but still have good flavor. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!

Super friendly people and amazing vegan food. The Ambience…read moreis lovely. Definitely should their 'Tasties'. Highly recommend.