Came here for breakfast one morning while staying with a friend in Mt Eliza during my trip. The…read moreplace was packed! We sat at the communal table across from the display counter. The menu is simple, packed with fresh, healthy options as well as more substantial. Most of us order eggs in some form or manner. My friend orders an avocado mash with bacon. Her husband orders scrambled eggs on toast, while I opted for poached. My son is the only one who chooses a short rib dish for breakfast. Coffees are a must and the ones here are stellar. Choose the single origin offerings. Our server was delightful. I wish I had gotten his name!

From the moment we stepped into The Winey Cow, we felt right at home. The atmosphere is the perfect…read morebalance of relaxed and vibrant - modern, welcoming, and full of charm. It's the kind of place where you can catch up with friends for a long brunch or treat yourself to a solo coffee and feel totally at ease. The food? Next level. Every dish is beautifully presented and packed with flavour. You can tell there's genuine thought and creativity behind the menu--there's something for everyone, whether you're after something nourishing, indulgent, or somewhere in between. Plus, their coffee game is strong! The staff truly make the experience. Friendly, attentive, and always up for a chat or a recommendation - they go above and beyond to make you feel special. It's that warm, personal touch that keeps you coming back. And can we talk about the Boozy Brunch? Absolute genius. Mimosas, good food, and great vibes - what more could you want? If you're in Mornington and haven't visited The Winey Cow yet, you're missing out. It's everything you want in a café and then some. We'll definitely be back (again and again)!

We decided to give breakfast a go and found that the owner was quite rude (inquiring about public…read moreholiday surcharge she insists I was calling her a liar. Proceeded to sit and order we had to ask for menus and had to retrieve my own water after asking for it. All this aside we still tried to have a pleasant meal. once I received my coffee I could not believe how bad it was ,like it was made with the rinse water.(could not drink) Sandwich was ok but not worth the price. I do not recommend this restaurant in any way.

If you're cycling around Mornington or shopping at the Peninsula Homemaker Centre this is a great…read moreplace to stop in. It's very popular with locals for good reason. Great hearty breakfast until 2pm and a wide selection of lunch items including savoury pastries and sweets. The coffee is a mild roast which won't necessarily suit the hard-nosed coffee drinkers, but goes well with the café menu. Kitchen is clean, service is pleasant and the place has a nice vibe. The toilets are also modern and clean. Given you don't have a lot of choice within walking distance of this place, it's a good thing they're not lazy here.

The beef Benny was so delicious and savory! Loved the sourdough! The magic coffee was nice and…read morecreamy and I loved how spacious the cafe was.

Vegan delicious!!! Had roasted cauliflower and Riot Pinot Grigio wine. Great staff so come armed…read morewith some coin for a tip. Definitely returning and it's wheelchair friendly

We managed to just scrape in here before it closed with some friends of mine when we were exploring…read moreMornington Coffee Shops one Saturday afternoon. Since it was closing we didn't get to go inside, and simply ended up sitting outside while waiting for out takeaway coffees. The coffees themselves were all that bad, and I guess that is what counts when it comes to a coffee shop though. It does have a reasonable atmosphere, and seems to fit well in the semi-rural seaside atmosphere that happens to be Mornington. It was a nice place, and it was a shame that we didn't get the opportunity to spend more time here.

Isolation breeds evolutionary specialization. It seems that Mornington's isolation has bred cafes…read morewith extraordinarily bad coffee. Mornington is a cold, desolate place devoid of any kind of pre-octogenarian life. To find a decent coffee in this god forsaken backwater of time is rarer than a finding a virgin with an arts degree. Walk down the main street and be awed at the strange chronological stagnation, the bizarre effects of entropy upon the human body. Due to the large amount of oldies enjoying themselves in this quaint village way down past Franganistan, the coffee trade has been somewhat skewed. Those of you whom have ever worked as a barista will be more than familiar with the baby-boomer-stay-at home-wife-class customer, who rarely ever stays at home. Instead, these listless, pithy females embrace their lack of responsibility once the kids have moved out and spend their time traipsing about cafes and speaking very loudly about private school tuition. Making a coffee for such an individual is rarely as simple as it sounds- it more so involves making several successive coffees as they are venomously returned to you over and over- "It's not *HOT* enough!". Having very little to worry about, and having their feelings abraded away long ago, about the only warmth they can still sense is horribly burnt coffee scalding its way down their leathery throats. The patronage of Mornington's coffee shops consists mainly of the above, and as such it's rather hard to find a coffee served at the right temperature by a capable barista. Coffee Traders, however, gives two fingers and a raspberry to these decrepit oldsters, and serves coffee with a cavalier smile. On offer is a myriad of house and foreign blends, single origin and daily highlights. The menu drily explains the consistent temperature of the coffee they serve and why it is not served any hotter. Coffee traders, it seems, houses the only decent beans in Mornington. The wait can be long, but worth it. Whilst there I tried a Kelaguar Heights ristretto- pleasantly sweet and nutty with an undertone of woody bitterness, very nice. Coffee Traders is a nexus of sanity in an ocean of terrible, awful coffee. House blends start from $10 for 250g beans. Enjoy the comfortable outside seating and admire the vine-strewn face of this characteristic coffee bar in the sun with some friends, just remember to bring a book.

I visited this cafe on 18/12/2017 with my granddaughter for lunch. As we entered the insect screen…read morecame crashing down on my head. Apologies given. But the lady running the shop would not agree that the screen was not secured. If it was it would not have come crashing down. I decided to go elsewhere with my granddaughter. As I was leaving the woman was screaming loudly, despite others in the cafe. Poor show and poor attitude. Could not recommend on any level.

Great customer service is back! This is a real delight -…read moreTucked away in Barkly St we found Footprints Café. Nothing is too much trouble for the lovely ladies( run by Eileen, Jodie & Lydia Morehu ), who always deliver exceptional service with a friendly smile. We sampled the breakfast menu; ( my wife enjoyed pikelets with her hot chocolate & I enjoyed fried eggs with hash browns & cappuccino ) Verdict : Delicious!!! The coffee is excellent & we will definitely be making steps to Footprints when we are next in Mornington

Awesome location to grab some grub near the Mt Martha Pillars…read more They feature long, Italian style baguettes and tasty salads. Nice little outdoor pocket to sit, read the paper and enjoy a coffee. Check them out

Excellent coffee and friendly service! This place is busy all day long, and there's a reason -…read moreconsistent, reliable service. Yum!

I absolutely love it! At first glance this is a small little cafe, but I STILL get the cravings…read more Customer Service: The staff is super friendly and amazing. My two friends and I were even given free coffees! Don't mind if I do! They really make conversation with you and care about whether or not you enjoyed your meal. That definitely is a rarity when it comes to businesses nowadays. This place probably has the best customer service I've seen anywhere! Food: They have delicious meals all at reasonable prices. My two friends both ordered Big Breakfasts, which is reported to be delicious. I personally ordered the Eggs Florentine with Smoked Salmon and it was honestly incredible. I even wanted to lick my plate clean. Filling, great value, absolutely delicious, you cannot go wrong. The only negative thing I have to mention is that there is a decently long wait time so don't go in if you're already starving and a bit impatient. The wait time is worth it in my opinion for the delicious and fresh food, but it's still something to be wary of.

Hidden gem! Great food & great coffeee. Breakfast is sorted…read more There is no shortage of lovely cafes and restaurants on Main St in Mornington - you are certainly spoiled for choice. We were told to go to Blackbird by a local shop owner and were so glad we took their advice! Blackbird Cafe is off the main drag down a laneway about halfway down Main St. We went for breakfast on a Sunday morning and though it was busyish they were happy to accommodate a table for 6 without a reservation. Breakfast menu had all the usual faves plus a couple of great vego options for us so yay - Vegan Breakfast and Baked Eggs. Our friends had The Big Breakfast, Eggs Florentine and Avocado Smash. Also each coffee comes out with a itty bitty piece of cake on the side - too cute! The Big Breakfast definitely lived up to its name - huge! The hollandaise on the eggs was raved about and my Baked Eggs were AH-mazing. Lesson learnt - listen to locals! Check out Blackbird if you're ever down that way.

Dropped in for a coffee ended up having a feed Just like…read morevisiting a nonna or uncle Not a big menu but fantastic food Would recommend in a heart beat Made to feel like you are a long time customer No a part of the family Gerry the owner is enthusiastic about you being as happy as possible with your meal A great little Italian restaurant A big thumbs up

From the owner: Onde Fine Food Licensed Café with owner's Annette Went & Gerry Acquaro created a distinctly unique…read more& quaint Tuscan style Mediterranean café. Located in the picturesque coastal village and quiet back street of Mornington Victoria. Onde manufactures & retails unique home-made gourmet products together with selected local & imported exquisite giftware. Onde has become a multi award winning café. It provides a tranquil, friendly and relaxed environment, causal dining with innovative traditional freshly cooked Italian homemade gourmet meals, delicious cakes for breakfast or lunch. Snuggle up with a hearty soup in winter, or relax in the summer sunshine while enjoying casual platters al fresco in their front and private rear Tuscan style courtyard.

I attended my aunty's wedding here. Nice scenery for the ceremony in the back and great food for…read morethe reception. We had an eight course meal with great entertainment and venue.

Benito's, in Mt Eliza, is a restaurant, reception venue, or just a great place to have dinner, a…read morecoffee or a drink. My husband and I had our wedding reception here, and we were happy with the overall service. There were a few small hitches, such as the guests not allowed in until half an hour after after they were supposed to, and the mains being slightly different to what we had in the tasting, but overall our experience was great. The owner is lovely, and he seems genuinely interested in making sure your night is perfect. I would recommend Benito's for a meal. If you are looking for decent traditional Italian food around Mt Eliza, then this is your place.