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Decided to pop into Olive Lane Balwyn North yesterday for breakfast The Greek style cafe was incredible. I had the omelette (with added bacon of cour…
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Great cafe fitout but sadly the pricing does not match the food offered. While there were many staff walking around, we found it hard to get their att…
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Thought to try out this new cafe, it was so busy for a Thursday lunch and the atmosphere was great. Decor, style and atmosphere are comfortable and mo…
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7 Reviews on “Olive Lane”
Decided to pop into Olive Lane Balwyn North yesterday for breakfast The Greek style cafe was incredible. I had the omelette (with added bacon of course ) and an iced long black. Finishing with a bougatsa, the entire experience was amazing! Delicious food, awesome vibe and I can guarantee you, Ill be back
Great cafe fitout but sadly the pricing does not match the food offered. While there were many staff walking around, we found it hard to get their attention or get food cleared when we actually wanted it but several times they tried to clear half-eaten plates.
Saganaki ($15) was disappointing – dense and chewy with no flavour. Chicken souvlaki was okay but you only get 1 large skewer per plate which is not very much meat for $20. The only dish I would have again would be the lamb shoulder ($32) which was a generous serve and tender.
The loukomades ($1 each) were a let down as they are not cooked fresh and are soggy and chewy by lunch service. The honey ones are always the first to go as this is the authentic flavour as opposed to Nutella.
We ordered 3 mains to share between 4 + a drink each + loukomades. All up it cost $100. For this price, I would rather go to Hellenic Republic and get more food and service for my money.
Thought to try out this new cafe, it was so busy for a Thursday lunch and the atmosphere was great. Decor, style and atmosphere are comfortable and modern. Loved the addition of hanging bags with blankets for people to use if theyre cold sitting in the half in-out area.
The spanakopita was a great surprise for me because usually I compare the phyllo to home made – but this was spectacular, buttery and flaky and crunchy and the filling had plenty of spinach.
This new cafe is a breath of fresh air in North Balwyn. The high ceilings are the first thing you notice, coupled with hung-up beams and plants. Walk a little further to the back and it becomes semi-outdoors with a long bench seating situated on one side. Walk a little more and youll end up at the courtyard wheres theres a nice scenic view. Getting back to whats more important, the Hellenic-inspired food. Ive got to be honest, the two dishes we ordered for lunch sounded fancy but turned out to be dry and surprisingly standard. The coffee was good though; smooth and tasty. Theres also artisanal pastries and desserts if you fancy something a little less heavy. Good service.
Visited Olive Lane on recommendation from a friend with my grandma for lunch. The place was pretty busy and we were lucky to get a seat (on a Monday!). The fit out is excellent. Very tasteful and well thought out. And the seating is spacious and although many hard surfaces not loud. We were seated in the courtyard which we were hesitant about given the cold weather but the heaters made it fine. The waiter who served our table was nice, polite and not over intrusive. I had the Greek scrambled egg dish which was really good! Nice to have something a bit different. The coffee was pretty good. Overall great experience. Additionally we noticed they take bookings. Smart in Balwyn with a lot of older people. Will certainly be back to try some of the other menu items and the sweets.
Loving the interior indoor and outdoor. Staffs were extremely polite and friendly. This young boy serving me at the back courtyard has first class customer service attitude which many dont have. They have some beautiful cakes and pastries displayed. I had the chocolate mousse and it is really good. Coffees are good too. Definitely worth coming back again.
Gorgeous cafe located in Balwyn North shopping district. The interior was stylish modern with a beautiful outdoor seating area and gorgeous array of freshly baked pastries on display.
Selecting the smashed avocado (vegan), lamb shoulder and lemon roasted potatoes which turned to be some excellent choices.
The smashed avocado came with thick sourdough slice, cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives which was beautifully simple dish that delighted the senses. The lamb shoulder fell of the bone and melted in your mouth it was served with perfectly seasoned potatoes and creamy tzatziki sauce which completed the lamb wonderfully. The lemon roasted potatoes was the a great add on as a side and can recommend!
Our time at Olive Lane was lovely with beautiful interior, incredible fresh tasting food and pastries that would send anyone into an indulgent coma. It is a must for all go and enjoy.