A great overall concept and it was a rather fun experience. Went here at night and for lunch and I much prefer the night time dining with the little candles and seemed to be a little romantic and cosy.
The food was served in buffet style baine maries with tea lights on the bottom. All vegetarian food spread. It tasted ok given they were in baine maries but by the time you get to your table, the food gets cold very quickly. In all fairness I believe volunteers work here so you cannot really compare this to any experience where there are set prices.
Good but don't expect too much.

The coffee was good and food good but I am not a fan of waiting in line for a table. It's a funky place with it's modern yet quirky touches. Always busy on the weekends.

Expect to wait in line (unless you are lucky or very early) for a seat at the Farm Cafe. The owners are lovely and I enjoyed eating at this little shop with its rustic, organic food and settings. It's quite a cute set-up as I'm having fresh, bright yellow scrambled eggs with the sound of cows and hens about. Really fun - bring some kids!

Always busy on the weekends when the Farmers Markets are held and the produce is very fresh. The prices could be similar to supermarkets but they look organic and not covered in wax and pesticides. Lots of fun and banter about!

Always a treat to smell the moist grass, the crunch of the gravel, the chaotic sound of farm animals while there are the city skyscrapers and the Abbotsford Convent in the background. What an experience!

It's enjoyable if it's not raining and great to have breakfast at the cafe amongst the little birds waiting for any remaining morsels of breadcrumbs.

On some weekends that hold the farmer's markets and it's a pleasant day out to get back in touch with farm life yet only a stone's throw from the CBD. A walk along the Yarra is also lovely.

Loved it and I always take visitors here!

This is the permanent fixture similar to the 'Greenhouse' pop-up (Melbourne Food and Wine Festival) aptly known as a 'zero-waste cafe'.

Open Monday to Saturday serving breakfast, lunch and evening bites (Thursday – Saturday) and offers breads and pastries made from flour milled fresh on site, fresh salads, soups and grain based dishes. Suppliers are local and organic really makes everyone think twice about the way we should live and operate sustainably. I won't bore everyone about the details but Silo has really put a great level of smart design and function into making this the greenest cafe in Melbourne!

As I drink my coffee and nibble on my sandwich gazing at the artwork on display I think I am putting my money where it should go - into daring, creative ideas that work towards something beneficial for the future.

I will definitely be back, a great cafe experience!

This is a new addition to the leafy Rose Street in Armadale. Right next to the Toorak train station a a few minutes walk from the tram stop on Malvern road.

A French brunch / bistro cafe with an ever-changing gallery inside. Beautiful black leather seating, high ceilings, stained glass windows, wooden floors and fresh flowers (from neighbouring florist, Fleur).

Coffee was great as I gazed at the art displays. Food was delicious and deserved to be a serious contender on this buzzing little street. Had the pumpkin soup with coconut cream and the rabbit fettucine with green beans- very rich and befitting of a cool Winter's day. I also got to try the lamb shank pie - heaven on my fork!

They offer daily specials, shared plates, soups, baguettes, fresh salads, a wine list and cheese and wine nights every Thursday and Friday.

Recommended for a quiet little afternoon or evening.

We wandered into the unknown and stumbled upon this bar and loved it! A bit of Harry Potter meets opulent royal palace.

This is a beautifully themed cocktail bar and set up with a lot of thought and consideration. From the menus (possibly taken from the school of wizardary) to the good ol' courteous service - I was very impressed. The cocktails were delicious and the food was excellent value. Will be back for a catch up night with friends. What a gem - a must visit for something unique and quirky (in the GOOD way!)

A hidden gem in the leafy neighbourhood of South Yarra. Service was welcoming and friendly. The staff were not snobby.

The food was delicious, had the pork belly for brunch everything on plate was perfect. Large servings so I couldn't finish everything. Coffee is good here too! Loving the seasonal menus!

Highly recommended!

Although well known in Melbourne, I regrettably have to say that Laksa King is one of my least favourite laksas.
I have tried many laksas and unfortunately I did not find their stock, noodles and toppings authentic.
The stock was watered down and I honestly did not find it to be authentic (I have had a lot of laksas).
Long lines and I actually do not understand why this is so. Service is fast and similar to what you would expect in any busy restaurant.
Sorry Laksa King - I think you can do better no matter what the price or how busy you can get! Time to raise the bar!