Serve great coffee, service is a bit all over the shop, home made treats are very yummy, albeit a little too expensive. Would go more often if it was not so pricey. Breakfasts are fabulous.

Staff seem to serve based on personal choice. On multiple occasions, I have sat down waiting to order and have had to wait up to 25 minutes, whilst waitresses have walked past without looking at me or idly having a personal chat to another customer. When I was finally served, the waitress seemed very unhappy to be serving me.

Coffee and food is rather expensive. Ordered a "trio of dips" which contained 3 small dips and some crackers. It cost about $15 but was only worth about $5-7.

Apart from a few of the obnoxious female waitresses, the coffee is very good.

Paying the high price to be 'funky'?

I had my first coffee here last week after eyeing the place off for some time as looking like the place to be.
I didn't realise it was table service, so went in and up to the register to order, the youngish lady looked puzzled and raised her eyebrows and said 'erm, it's table service here so just sit down and someone will come take your order'. I said 'um.. ok' and went and sat outside.
Some time went by...I watched the traffic... and a 30 something male waiter, tall slim guy, came by and asked if I had ordered yet. I said no. I ordered a standard latte, with sugars.
It came out, in it's little glass... not particularly hot, but... it was ok, it tasted nice. So, drank up and went in to be quite surprised that the little drink was just under $4. Reasonable in the inner city but a bit rich for Main St Croydon. They were quick to take my cash and say 'next can I help you' and I was basically forced out with a waiter right on my heels.
Not the best experience, and I really think most go there for the look - which does appeal to me, but I want service and value for my money. If the cakes were not $8+ a slice, I might have tried one.
Might have to just slum it at the Bakehouse next door from now on when in Croydon, at least they are polite and happy to have you as a customer.

Recently went here for breakfast with a friend and was very impressed. Great menu, hard to chose only one dish to order. The meals was really good - great quality, fresh food, beautifully presented.
The service was outstanding. I commented as I left that they had reminded me of what realy customer service was - attentive but not intrusive, polite but also very friendly.
I will definately be back!

Approximate cost: $16

If your looking for the best coffee in the eastern suburbs, then come to Kofi Bean. I have breakfast here at least once a month, and the food never disappoints. Although service can be a little slow on the weekends, the wait staff are pretty good at what they do.

Approximate cost: $16

this very attractive and comfortable cafe and shop serves great organic coffee, really nice breakfast and has delicious cakes and home made chocolates.

The food here is really tasty and they have a great variety of yummy cakes/desserts. Downside is that it's a bit crowded inside at peak times and service can sometimes be a bit slow (usually when they are really busy though). I think the prices are a little over the top for some items on the menu but overall a nice cafe. Dinner Friday nights is nice, live music and great ambience.

Excellent coffee...and good for the soul as well being Fair Trade. Food selection a little limited but tasty. Breakfast a must, haven't tried their Friday night dinner yet.

Approximate cost: $20

I love this place! The ambiance is wonderful and i always buy a gift for my mum! This is definatley the best place in the area to have lunch. The coffee is good and the breakfast is recommended. I will say, forget all the other "pretend" cafes on main street, kofi beans is the real deal.

Now that they're open on Friday nights for dinner, we love popping in for a special middle eastern treat. They have a great range of healthy meals and organic choices. Jasper coffee is their supplier and they have an eclectic range of middle-eastern giftware.