With a variety of unique flavors and an impressive selection of options, this spot offers a vibrant atmosphere and quick service that's hard to beat!
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Isabella Cappelli
So many GF options!!! Get a share plate and try everything. Wow. So impressed with the range of flavours and the fact that most of the menu is gluten allergy friendly. A carnivores dream. Everything is smoked and slow cooked to perfection served in a matter of minutes fresh and hot!
Step into a charming historic atmosphere that offers stunning dishes and creative drinks, all in a beautifully unique setting.
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ruchitha kb
"5/5 Stars!
A Hidden Gem in Melbourne!
This historic prison atmosphere is unique and charming, making it the perfect spot for a brunch. Their dishes are not only delicious but also visually stunning.
What truly sets this cafe apart is their commitment to catering to all dietary requirements. Whether you're gluten-free, vegan, or anything in between, they've got you covered!
We can't recommend this place enough! It's a true gem in Melbourne's culinary scene.
Will we be back? Absolutely!"
A cozy spot with welcoming vibes, accessible entrance, and a popular chef known for delightful chat—perfect for a laid-back hangout!
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Leafy Keithy
This is an absolute favourite café of mine! The staff are super duper welcoming and friendly, the chef is very chatty and warm! The lamb shawarma is the best thing I have tasted, plus they were able to use a gluten free wrap bread for me, yum yum.
The entrance is a smooth transition, no level changes for wheelchairs or prams (attached photo is the front doorway). It would be a tight squeeze to get a wheelchair to the back corner tables, but luckily they have many that are wheelchair accessible.
5 starts all around and a massive thank you for making such delicious food!
The food was great, the service good, and the coffee excellent (although they put the chocolate for the cappuccino on before the milk pour - this is a pet peeve of mine that I will never understand).
Lots of vegan and gluten free meals and meal options, and the menu says they're trying to minimise food waste, which is great, and means they apparently do a lot of their own preserving and pickling.
They've refurbished the cafe that used to be there with some quite lovely and surprising interior design elements. It's a little noisy inside but the courtyard out the back was perfect.
Lost a star because the urge to make everything instagram-worthy and show off their (admittedly beautiful) plates means that sometimes food is plated to look good instead of taste good. I had the falafel with pumpkin hummus, fatoush salad, dukka egg and fried haloumi - all absolutely delicious. The falafels were tasty and not dry, and small enough that there was lots of lovely crispy crust. And there was plenty of food - I was completely stuffed afterwards.
But to keep literally half the plate free, they'd put the fatoush salad directly onto the pumpkin hummus, so that it was no longer a light and refreshing break from the heavier falafel, egg and haloumi, but instead weighed down by the hummus.
Still! Despite this would definitely recommend and will be back.
Best falafel in Melbourne... it also has a family business vibe which I like
+ great taste …
+ wide range of options, including vegetarian and gluten free ...
+ great vibe …
+ friendly staff …
+ reasonable price …
I highly recommend this place, these folks know their stuff!
A cozy spot loved by locals for its welcoming vibe and great coffee, perfect for catch-ups after classes.
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Nicole S
I have attended this cafe weekly for 9 months with a group of Mums after a nearby baby class. The owners are so welcoming and lovely to us. The food is always great! As a coeliac they are easily able to cater for me and the coffee is really good too! We love this cafe and always look forward to catching up there! Thanks Eastern Bloc! 😁
Discover a haven of delicious vegan pides and lamachun that redefine healthy eating with fresh, high-quality ingredients!
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Melzy Zena
THE BEST for GLUTEN-SENSITIVE ..
The Most Amazing & HEALTHIEST Vegan Pides, Lamachun & Bread Options I have EVER HAD !!!!
I KNOW ...BECAUSE I CANNOT USUALLY EAT BREADS..OR ANY CARBS ! HEALTHY Clean FOODS ...WELL-MADE & GOOD QUALITY !
Thank youuuu .....💖