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    Yellow Bird Cafe

    3.9 (36 reviews)
    Open 12:00 am - 1:00 AM, 8:00 AM - 11:59 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Tresna L.

    Somewhere you can get a massive meal and a beer for $20? Yellow Bird will have you sorted. Tijuana Tuesday is a busy night to be here, but it's a fun atmosphere with people trying to scarf down huge plates of nachos and burritos stuffed with salsa. The beers are cheap, the Bloody Mary's may kill you (in a good way - honest!) and while the food isn't going to be the most exciting thing you eat all week (for me, the prawn tacos lacked seasoning and could have used a good dose of lime, chilli and coriander) but it's fun, casual and will mean you can buy an extra round of drinks and stick around to make eyes at the hot guys and girls sitting on the nearby tables.

    tallulah f.

    The first time I came to Yellow Bird was actually a little bit of an odd occasion, I stopped in for breakfast after quite a big night out. Feeling rather peckish after quite a few rounds of beers I ordered the Ave Amarilla; Corn fritters stacked with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, rocket and a poached egg. That definitely hit the spot, we also couldn't pass up ordering the cleverly named Green Eggs and Ham. Not knowing exactly what would be presented we were pleasantly surprised when presented with a huge plate of scrambled eggs with house-made pesto, ham and freshly shaved Grana Padano on sour dough. Heaven! Yellow Bird is also great for dinner and drinks, on Tuesday nights they have $5 Corona's for their Mexican themed night Tijuana Tuesday's. There is also a selection of corresponding Mexican dishes as well fruity Margaritas.

    Julia L.

    Tijuana Tuesdays is how I was introduced to Yellow Bird... Ordered the Mexican Super Bowl: A layered bowl of arroz, frijole beans, guacamole, house-made salsa, shredded lettuce and topped with sour cream and coriander with spicy mince beef $15 A-mazing. Would go back again just for that.

    Alexander R.

    Is it just another cafe down Chapel St that tries to be urban and hipster? Yes, it's nothing unusual but maybe, with the competition that surrounds, it gets intimidated and doesn't get the same result. I have some of my favourite cafes down this street where on occasions it's hard to get a seat and I suppose that's always a good sign. Yellowbird is never completely full and it is nice as a back up but it just doesn't make my top 5. Sadly, it lacks the spark of some of its competitors where I've had some bad customer service incidents there as well as an upset tummy from the somewhat greasy burger I had. I like my cafe food to be fresh and it's more of a pub-style menu there, which does appeal to some. Not so much me. The set up there is cool with its punk rock style (music up loud) and funky paintings on the wall where it does turn into a little drinking hole at night. I'm yet to go there at night and maybe it's more suited to a nightcap? It's hard in such an over-populated cafe area to stand out where Yellowbird hasn't given me enough yet to really go "rock'n'roll" wild over.

    deborah jane g.

    An eclectic little eatery/ bar in the grungier side of Chapel Street, just walking past Yellow Bird is enough to make you take a second look. First, because of the hip but diverse crowd that flock here and second because the food smells so good. With an interior dressed with whimsical bird cages, mis-matched retro furniture and a colourful vintage vibe, it's one of those places that you'll just want to lomograph. The outdoor area is also a good spot to people-watch. Friends of mine can't stop talking about the breakfast burritos and modern-australian take on mexican food. That said, I decided to conquer the Chilli Burger - a spicy ground beef patty, jalapenos, tasty cheese, red onion, tomato, bacon, rocket, chutney and a very generous side of fries. My partner had the fish and chips done in a White Rabbit ale beer batter, served with salad, chips and homemade tartare sauce - which he absolutely devoured. Both mains were simply delish! And you know what that means - Yellow Bird is a friend of ours! (Toilet tip: If you can hold, don't venture there. The toilets are a little bit grotty for my liking)

    Sally P.

    Yellow Bird.... yo te quiero! Seriously, I love you at breakfast time, with your diverse menu and awesome corn fritters. I love you at lunchtime, when you have a range of latino-eque dishes on your menu and TWO types of burger. And I also love you for understanding when I need to get in shape for summer, and have at least four salads on offer. I love you for coffee, sitting out in your outdoor area people watching. I love you in the evenings, when I want a non-pretentious place to have a beer and stare at weird artwork and fake floral arrangement. Thanks for being you. xx

    Aybüke E.

    Their portions are huuuuuge! I had a nice mushroom burger with a huge bowl of fries for a good price. Last time I visited there, it was the Easter holiday and a Saturday but the cafe was still not that busy. That didn't stop staff to be grumpy though. I don't know why but they weren't happy and interested. Anyway, good food!!!

    Daniel Z.

    The first time I came here I was taught a very valuable lesson... read the menu. I think it was the Death Benedict that I ordered. In the past I had been conditioned by many a café that I would receive some form of bread with a Benedict. I was wrong as I did not read the fine print or lack thereof. Don't get me wrong though, where they lack in bread they make up with food that is definitely better than most, the atmosphere is great, there are little humorous details all over the place and the service is fantastic. I still to this day frequent the Yellow Bird often.

    Breakfast Tacos with a side of the spicy beans and hash browns. Best hang over cure!
    Jonny M.

    I don't know how to convey how much I love this place. The breakfast tacos were life changing. The staff were relaxed and casual, but were right there when you needed them. The food was quick to arrive and plenty of condiments on the table. The coffee was excellent. My boyfriend had the breakfast burrito and loved it. Finding a true all-day breakfast is awesome too. Cause being super hung over, and needing breakfast at 1pm before going to my 2 year-old nephew's birthday, it was the cure of all my ailments! Definitely a winner.

    Pumpkin toast with feta and poached eggs

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    Great for a beer, wine or meal. They play their music a bit loud so don't go there if you want to chat comfortably!

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    My favourite Chapel Street breakfast place. Great food, great service, great location.

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    Smokey's All American BBQ - Wall Deco

    Smokey's All American BBQ

    2.3(6 reviews)
    0.5 kmPrahran
    $$

    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.

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    Smokey's All American BBQ - Mustard and ketchup. Just mustard and ketchup. They made my food taste like mustard and ketchup and salt ... not bbq

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    Mustard and ketchup. Just mustard and ketchup. They made my food taste like mustard and ketchup and salt ... not bbq

    Leonards House of Love - Jalapeno poppers

    Leonards House of Love

    4.3(16 reviews)
    1.2 kmSouth Yarra
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    My wife's brother took us here for dinner. Now I'm not a…read morevegetarian, but whenever I go to a place that has a veggie burger on the menu I tend to order it. The reason for this is cause wherever I have been, if that burger is good, then everything else on the menu tends to be great. The reason I say this is because everywhere I have tried the vegetable burger, I go back and everything else is also amazing. But if that is not good, then everything else will be at best, mediocre. Well this was probably the best veggie burger I've had. My wife had a spicy chicken burger which she really enjoyed (same as my brother in law) and we also tried tater tots, poutine fries and jalapeno poppers. Everything eat great and I would definitely tell people to go try this place out. The only 2 things to mention is that it's very loud so it will be hard to have a conversation with friends, and that if it had rained before, avoid sitting at outside tables like we did add you will find slugs on the table or the wall and discover that they actually move pretty fast :p not to mention one was at the side of my cup and I discovered it as I went to drink. Fortunately this was at the end of my meal or it would have really ruined everything. So seriously avoid sitting outdoors or best the tree, if it has recently rained. If it weren't for these two minor things, id give it 5 stars. I can't really blame the establishment for this (although having some sort of outdoor covering could stop this issue).

    All 70's all the time! Such an amazing retro ambiance. And the food is amazing! The South Side…read moreFried (chicken) Burger is one of the best sandwiches I've ever put in my mouth. Seriously. And the others in our party of four all enjoyed their (beef) burgers, too. We were on holiday from the US, and Leonards House of Love was one of the dining highlights of our trip.

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