A long-time favorite, this cozy spot now offers a relaxed vibe with spacious seating, making it perfect for enjoying a variety of delicious options.
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Zoe Marshall
Full disclosure I was never vegie bar’s hugest fan as the food for me has always been largely average in quality so even as a vegan I haven’t eaten here for years. However when it was one of my friends turn to choose a restaurant for the three of us he chose this one (he has a proven track record for not choosing well). I was determined to give it another shot and, I’ll give them their dues, the staff were overall quite friendly and the restaurant does have a pretty interior. The gnocchi was pretty decent and was even gluten free, one of my friends got one of the pizzas which he said was good however, the other got the laksa which she reviewed as largely lacking flavour and fairly one note. The mulled wine was sickly sweet (I am a massive fan of mulled wine and this was the most shocking imitation I have ever tasted though to be fair they did list sugar as an ingredient I just hadn’t realised how much prominence they’d give that ingredient).
When it came time for dessert my friend was informed that they didn’t have the citrus tart so decided upon the special which was apple pie with ice cream, my other friend got a sundae, I asked the waitress what she would order between tiramisu and carrot cake, we landed on carrot cake. A few minutes later, she came back to the table to inform us they were out of both the carrot cake and tiramisu so I also opted for the apple pie. This is where the night really went south.
Whilst my friend with the sundae enjoyed it, the apple pie was a textural nightmare for my other friend and myself. The pie casing (because I refuse to call it a crust) had the texture of kinetic sand and seemed determined to coat the entire mouth like glue when eating. It was very sweet but lacked much flavour apart from a hint of cinnamon which was buried beneath mounds of sugar. The friend that introduced us to this grim experience thought we must have been being dramatic - which to be fair “this is the worst thing I’ve had in my mouth this week”, whilst true was dramatic -tried the pie and immediately agreed that it was in the top 50 worst foods he had eaten in his life. I have no idea how this became a special, perhaps the chefs were trying for something, failed and then the owner still put it on the menu as they didn’t see any sense in throwing it in the bin and writing off the cost of the experiment gone wrong, if this is the case next time I beg you to just write off the cost!
It’s fitting that this dinner was in the month of Halloween as the experience was truly haunting!
This lively spot serves up a vibrant mix of Colombian street food and sweet treats, making every visit a flavorful experience.
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João Oliveira
Delicious food. I really liked, explosion of flavours. Busy but good customer service and all menu is gluten free. I recommend and for sure will come back more times.
A vibrant brunch spot with creative dishes and a lovely outdoor vibe, perfect for enjoying the Fitzroy scene with friends.
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Donna Cohen
Arcadia is an absolute gem of a cafe and we go there every week for lunch. The food is delicious and beautifully presented, with perfectly sized portions and great combinations of flavours. Since taking over the cafe a few months ago, Noah and his new chef have done a great job revamping the menu, with a nice selection of vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options. We've tried quite a number of the dishes and everything is excellent. Can't recommend this place highly enough!!
A cozy spot with unique flavors, a vibrant atmosphere, and plenty of tasty options that keep everyone coming back for more.
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Brittany Hancock
This is one of my favourite places in Melbourne. They have the best chai I have ever had and I have had many chai lattes in my life. It is large and served in clay mugs which is perfect. All the milks and even let me bring my own since I am very picky. The food is amazing with lots of vegan, gluten free options and lots of options for meat eaters too! The staff are so friendly and always remember me. Love all the decor, such a warm vibe inside!
If just for the Reuben I had, with THE tastiest, best gluten free bread (it was actually better than regular bread, you wouldn't know it is gf) and incredible filling, I'd give this place 5 stars: The service is friendly and unobtrusive; the atmosphere unpretentious and peaceful; the food is bloody marvellous. I just didn't enjoy their coffee. I had it with almond milk, so it's likely better w regular milk. It's just that some cafes really get the almond milk thing right and others tend toward the bitter and watery, and this unfortunately is one of those. Still, I'll be back here for the food and perhaps a long black.
Expect a cozy vibe with intriguing reads available, but be prepared for a longer wait for your main dish after enjoying quick bites.
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Quinn Cox
Pretty good food but the time to get your food was long. I got a green juice and gluten free pastry which were both really good and came out within 5 minutes. My main dish, a quinoa bowl, took 45 minutes which was a bit of a buzz kill. But other than that I would go back. I was entertained by a book about Gertrude Stein and the staff were really friendly so it wasn't too big of an issue.
Experience a cozy bistro vibe with white tablecloths, great service, and top-notch quality that'll make your evening feel special.
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April van Es
Italian bistro food with attentive, professional service. I was concerned that Mario's would have a cafe vibe, but in the evening, there are white tablecloths and a much more bistro feel. We were accommodated quickly even though the restaurant was almost totally full. We felt welcome and the food we ate was tip top quality cooked well. I really enjoyed the chardonnay - I'm not usually a drinker of white wine but it was a warm evening and chardonnay was just the perfect tipple. The gluten free dessert was extraordinary. Sweetened with dates, it made such a wonderful change from a chocolate brownie - if you know, you know.
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