I first stayed here about 12 or more years ago before it got renovated and changed names in one of their courtyard rooms and was keen to try it again.
During the June long weekend I chose to stay in their west wing suite which is actually quite nice but no fresh air.
The bed is encased in glass walls seperating it from the kitchen/lounge area if you could call it that. It has a table for 2, a sink, convection oven, NO plates or cutlery and couch for 2 in front of the tv.
there is a second tv in the bedroom
the bathroom area impressed me most. you could fit 3 people comfortably in the shower cubicle, 2 in the toilet and 2 or 3 people in the wash basin area.
very nicely renovated but not suited to long stay as there is no where to cook.
would stay here if I cant get a room at a new favourite hotel and it if its a short stay. 2-3 nights

stayed here during the easter long weekend.
I was lucky to ask for the courtyard room. I need the extra space.
The bathroom is tiny in comparison and floods outside the shower cubicle when you shower.
location is great, the courtyard has a table and 2 chairs.
comfortable bed
very clean but too small for long stay :(
Would probably stay in the courtyard room again during a one or two night stay

Tucked away just off Flinders street.
Cute small shop with vegan doughnuts.
Even at $6 each I couldnt resist but buy 2. One vegan one non vegan.
both very tasty. Its amazing though, the vegan one stayed fresher longer. Unfortunately couldnt eat them both on the same day.
packaged in a box to take away so they remain intact before being eaten
They have a loyalty scheme and will probably visit again before the end of this visit to Melbourne

Approximate cost: $6

new style of convenience store from the metcash/iga/foodland group
I remember the Iga at this site and was curious to see what this place was all about. Had been shopping at the nearby woolies and coles.
yesterday I went in to see what it was all about and was pleasantly surprised.
prices are reasonable for a convenience store let alone supermarket in the cbd.
tomato medley was even cheaper than both of the 2 major brands of supermarkets close by.
This place caters for people on the go with soups hot to go with small bread rolls, hot pasta to go and a small selection of marinated and other meats. fruit salads and even their ready made salads looks fresh.
I returned today being cold in melbourne to buy some chicken and corn soup lge $7, marinated ribs for dinner which were probably cheaper than the majors and maple pecan plaits $2.50 ea which were cheaper and fresher than the one I bought yesterday from woolworths across the road.
The staff are friendly, always smiling and happy to help.
Very nice place to pick up food on the go while holidaying in Melbourne.

Interesting little place.
One of those places you find by chance.
Bought a yiros/kebab.
Excellent value. Strange set up. the cashier is on the customer side of the counter taking orders and passing them to 2 staff on the other side.
Got a mixed yiros/kebab. The owner (?) was surprised I only wanted garlic sauce with salad with it.
Sorry, he does not know the term tzatziki.
I would probably go back and try a single flavour one.
Meat was tasty and not greasy.
This place is popular with students its so cheap.

Approximate cost: $8

I first found this place about 12 or more years ago.
Have tried it 3 times this year and what can I say.
During the June long weekend they didnt have any ribs. Yesterday they didnt have wings or ribs. The calamari rings werent as good as they were in June.
Pizza's are passable. No longer as good as they were in the past.
The pizzas need to be eaten warm at least I'm afraid.
The venue is convenient. Close to 3 hotels on Spencer St and is popular with the younger crowd.
Large pizza $19

Approximate cost: $19

What can I say. Visited here on Monday 29 December for the first time after visiting someone at RAH.
Although they forgot our entrees, we reminded them after finishing the mains and was well worth the wait and also the only reason they don't get any 5 stars.
Taken to our table by lovely young lady who later took our order of pandan chicken and vietnamese cold rolls. Approved of the chicken not the rolls.
And tried to order 2 Japanese Udon.
This young waitress knew her stuff and encouraged us to try the Rundle Noodle as well as the Japanese Udon. i.e share.
5 mins later got our mains. She wasn't wrong. Both dishes were flavoursome and to die for.
Eat the Rundle Noodle although mild, still full of punch first and finish off with the Japanese Udon which was gorgeously mild and apart from udon noodles and bok choy had 2 mussels, 2 scallops, 2 prawns, 4 pieces of squid and egg. I know egg not mentioned in the menu and as big brother is allergic, I ate the egg bits, it was gorgeous.
As I mentioned we ate entree as main and the pandan chicken was the best I have ever tasted and I've tasted quite a few.
Don't order the cold rolls unless you enjoy bland.
We have already decided what we are having on our next visit which is substituting the satay chicken for the cold rolls and vietnamese minced pork noodles for the rundle noodles. Both VERY acceptable substitutes according to our waitress.
Including soft 3 soft drinks, I paid about $60. Excellent value as far as we were concerned. Keep it up guys

Came here for the first time on New Years Eve. Have been to the Glynde one a few times but I think I prefer the Rundle St cafe even though its even noisier.
The 3 of us had pasta of the day which was prawns with fettucini in a light dill sauce. YUM! 2 of us got 7 good sized prawns and the other had 6. $26.90 per generous serve.
I ordered a small bottle of wine which was excellent value for $6.90.
Their desert selection is enormous but I couldn't go past their Griottine. $6.90. Best way to describe it is - light chocolate mousse on thin layer of chocolate cake with maccino cherry centre, covered in chocolate ganache and topped with maraccino cherry on stem. Indulgent but light.MMM!
Unfortunately I'm addicted to Berry Crushes thanks to Boost juice so decided to try this one. Sorry guys, as nice as it was, no real flavour to it.
Over all though a great experience and happy to visit again.

This is the place to get your fish and chips or your yiros if you are in Semaphore. Looks like Soto which is owned by greeks, is an institution. I love their signs explaining some of the food and etiquette.
There is a sign saying - During busy periods, if you are in a hurry, dont order.
Another states that the lamb in their yiros is meat from a leg of lamb which has been grilled so as to be as fat free as possible but the best sign explains why their chips are all different sizes. They cut them themselves daily so as not to use frozen or processed chips which have added chemicals.
This is why you get the best tasting chips and best battered fish in town. Its all been done with love.
p.s. if you order minimum chips, make sure there are 2 of you around to eat them. If its only you and you are getting fish, substitute chips for 2 potato cakes. Potato cakes also cut each day. Also decor isnt much but then again its a take away. Did I mention they still wrap their fish and chips in paper. This actually saves the environment because paper is biodegradable. Min Chips $4.50 approx. Fish varying prices. Fish cakes about $1.50 I think. Bon Appettit guys

This place is also know as American Cupcake Diner which is the website where you will find the easiest to follow burger, hot dog and dessert menu but not the cupcake menu.
If you are into fried foods, this is a great place to go. Americans LOVE to fry everything.
The burgers look amazing, the nachos serves look huge, the burgers are larger than life, the hot dogs dont look like much but I believe are quite tasty.
The dessert menu - well what can I say, there is just soooo much to choose from, you just have to go more than once.
I picked the surf and turf po boy with half serve tater tots, my drink was a mango snapple and dessert was sugar waffles with warmed blueberries, cream and vanilla ice cream.
Because the waffles although thick light and fluffy arent very sweet, I recommend an extra scoop of vanilla ice cream to bring out the flavours of the blueberries.
I found the fried shrimp in my po boy a little too oily and the dressing a bit over the top.
Tater tots go amazing with ketchup. I tried my brothers onion rings and they were best I have come across.
It is definitely a place for the big eater but it is FAR too small for what it sets out to be.
They have a wonderfully huge array of cupcakes but they also have a large range of U.S candy and drinks.
The cafe can only seat 16 or so people but it gets a bit tight especially as they get busy with take away orders or people wanting to buy twinkies or other American produce.
You can find A Lot of U.S candy and soda varieties not found at other lolly import shops. They even have a product called Goober which is a jar of peanut butter with ribbons of grape jelly/jam running through it.
Dont look down on the floor because it looks as if it needs a good cleaner. Looks like there are layers of floor cleaner that havent been cleaned off and because of the narrow spaces, cleaning food off floor while there are customers in store is difficult so careful where you step.
This cafe would do well no matter what the location and at the very least not only double the seating size but double the kitchen to allow for faster food prep.
But don't let this put you off because it is still a food experience not to be missed.
expect to pay about $14-$17 for mains and $14 for deluxe desserts
This is a place we will try to get to once a year and on empty stomachs