Kappaya is consistently awesome. Such yummy thoughtfully made coffee. You can see the barista takes care with each and every one. Perfect little Bento choices and great miso. The Green tea mousse is worth travelling for and teamed with the brown rice tea - you've got a perfect afternoon tea. Such warm friendly staff too and a great fit out.

Approximate cost: $15

Clean food people and vegetarians should be happy here.

There is something special about going to the Abbotsford Convent on a clear Winter's day. It's crispy cool air with the echoes of footsteps and mumbled conversations thrown into the mix.

I came here on the weekend and it was beautiful as always. A rather soulful place, it's old yet beautiful. Kappaya was open and I decided to pay them another visit. It's a real wholesome establishment, organic and rustic. You can tell it has been run by people that care about where their food comes from and how specific combinations are good for the body... and soul perhaps. Now after seeing all the cute, live animals at the nearby Collingwood children's farm, I felt inclined to eat clean - thereby no meat.
I had the breakfast bento with brown roasted rice green tea. It was really comforting and I enjoyed eating the mixed brown rice balls with miso soup. Desserts are also available.. I think they had pudding that day.
Feeling spiritually high and stomach full, it almost felt like I needed to say a prayer.
Recommended for everyone although Kappaya is not always open. The convent has a gallery and it's always lovely to take a walk on the yarra after a nice lunch.

Approximate cost: $10

Love this little gem inside the Abbotsford Convent. They have a beautiful choice of Japanese teas- my favourite is the hoji cha, with the brown rice tea a close second.
The green tea mousse is amazing, if you manage to grab one before it sells out!
Everything is beautiful presented. Staff are very polite and friendly.

I love coming here. I get the salmon bento. It is always delicious. I enjoy the rice tea, and if the green tea mousse is on offer, be sure to order it.
The staff are beautiful and friendly people.