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Cute suburban cafe in Hawthorn nicely laid out so you don't feel like you're top of the next table. Greeting us when we walked in is a long counter wi…
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We visited this cafe today, the cafe was pretty busy when we arrived which caused a bit waiting time for our food. We both loved everything we got fro…
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An absolutely amazing cafe!! Everything about it was incredible. Te food was delicious and very filling. The service was terrific and the flavour of t…
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8 Reviews on “The Foodstore Cafe”
We visited this cafe today, the cafe was pretty busy when we arrived which caused a bit waiting time for our food. We both loved everything we got from there, coffee was yummy and smooth, very easy to drink. In terms of food, I really want to say this cafe makes the best Ive ever had before. They made everything taste so yummy and well-seasoned, even just simple food like tomatoes. The mushrooms were so juicy, bacons were so yummy. We really said soo yummy at least 1000 times while we were eating. Good coffee! Friendly staffs! Amazing food! We were truly hooked and cant wait to go back there to try more of their amazing food!
An absolutely amazing cafe!! Everything about it was incredible. Te food was delicious and very filling. The service was terrific and the flavour of the food was delicious. Everything was so well balanced and thought out. The little details of chilli in the avocado, your own syrup to pour on the pancakes and being able to add honey to your chai took this cafe to the next level. I throughly enjoyed everything.
We visited Foodstore Cafe in Hawthorn last weekend, with the lovely @melbourniancritic, @knowingmelbourne and @splitthebill for a cheeky Saturday morning brunch. I drive past this cafe on the way to work every morning, but had never stopped in, so it was lovely to actually have the time to pay them a visit. The owners, and staff,are absolutely lovely and very accomodating. There is also ample (free!) parking and a large number of tables both indoors and out.
We ordered the red velvet hotcakes, omelette, smashed avocado, shakshouka and veggie brekky special to share and photographed the absolute hell out of them before eating them. I also ordered the new mango smoothie to try.
Considering how long we took to photograph everything, each dish still tasted great, which is a testament to the great flavours. The hotcakes had melted the ice cream and were doused in syrup by the time we were done with them, but they were still light and fluffy. If I hadn’t demolished the smashed avo first, I would have eaten way more of them. They were very tasty.
The smashed avocado was nice, but then again, it’s hard to stuff up a smashed avo. I loved the addition of the herbs and cherry tomatoes, which made it taste extra healthy.
The mango smoothie was very sweet and came with a giant ball of Persian fairy floss on top. My only issue with it was the seeds on the top of the smoothie, that kept getting stuck in the straw. It made it a bit tricky to finish off.
The girls raved about their dishes, especially the rich flavour of the shakshouka and the cauliflower. Everything on the table was devoured and we all left very satisfied from generous serving sizes.
Foodstore Cafe is definitely becoming a brunch go-to and is a very popular spot on weekends for cyclists, so make sure you visit soon before you have to start queuing up for your meal! 🙂
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I was lucky enough to be invited to try The Food Store brunch menu on the weekend. A big menu with something for everybody. A good mix of specials, brunch faves and lunch items to keep everyone satisfied.
I tried the baked eggs which were rich and flavoursome and the eggs cooked to perfection!
The blueberry hotcakes were an absolute highlight. Light and fluffy and with a perfect mix of fresh fruit, syrup, crumb and icecream. Some of the best hotcakes ive had in a long time!
The mushroom toast special was also really tasty, with lots of spices to give it that flavour punch. Loved it.
The smashed avo was a good classic dish, very generous serving of avo which I always like.
Thanks so much for having us! I recommend!
We were lucky to be invited to check out this hidden gem in Hawthorn for brunch on Saturday. We visited in the morning before the afternoon rush of students came in.
We had their chefs special Beef Brisket Benedict, Crispy Chicken bagel and Blueberry Buttermilk pancakes. Not only was the serve large in comparison to other cafes the food was delicious. The beef brisket had been slow cooked resulting in a tasty tender brisket. With 2 slices of toast and 2 poached eggs this dish is definitely for the hungry. The crispy chicken bagel had 3 slices of tasty fried chicken and a side of French fries.
The blueberry pancakes were fluffy and with a side of maple syrup this makes the perfect brunch dessert.
For drinks we tried their aai smoothie and banana protein smoothie which were both refreshing and almost a meal in itself.
We were lucky enough to be invited to come here for brunch on Saturday, this place looks welcoming and relaxing. Their decoration makes me feel like home somehow. They have many big table both indoor and outdoor. We started with banana and acai smoothies, they were very refreshing and yum.
Then we ordered Brisket Benny (beef), Crispy Chicken Bagel, and Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes. All of them were very delicious and the portion is huge unlike some cafes. Our favourite dish is the beef brisket, the beef was so flavourful just perfectly cooked ! We recommend!
The staff was nice and friendly.
I came to Hawthorne to dine at Foodstore Cafe on a lovely warm Melbourne morning. I took the train from Melbourne CBD and the cafe is fairly close to the trainstation (15 min).
Ambiance: The cafe itself has a bright and light-filled ambiance, inviting and spacious. There is also patio seating which is fabulous for a warm day.
Food: The cafe has alarge menu offering breakfast staples like an Acai bowl, breakfast juices and smoothies, as well as a varied savory lunch menu with dishes that had a Mediterranean twist.
I started my breakfast with a Flat White with Soy Milk. The coffee was strong and made me want a second cup!
I ordered the Warm Braised Lamb Salad which had been slowly cooked for over 9 hours. It had pulledlamb (oh so tender!), saffron roasted cauliflower, green Peas, corn, quinoa,lots of and kale topped off with lots of lime and tahini yogurt. The salad is served warm, the dressing is absolutelydeliciously creamy and yet not overpowering. It’s tanginess perfectly complements the crunchiness of the kale and softness of the quinoa. The plating was appetizing and professionally done.
I paired this salad with a Berry smoothie which was almost too large to finish!
My friends ordered other beautiful dishes including a unique take on Avocado Toast, Acai Bowl and the Big Breakfast and they appreciated their food as much as I did mine!
We shared the Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes! It included saffron mascarpone, smashed Oreos,Persian FAIRY FLOSS, Fresh berries, sauteed bananas,orange infused Maple Syrup. The pancakes were fluffly, not too sweet and definitely my highlight of the week! One of the best I’ve had in Melbourne.
Service: The cafe is full of cheerful and inviting staff, the chef was generous in explainingthe elements of our dishes and the owner Mr. Ahmed was so happy to have us.Thank you for having us and I can’t wait to be back!