Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Western
Take-out
Breakfast
Australian
Coffee and tea house also serving food like all-day breakfast, daily soup/stew, enchiladas, smoothies, raw snickers and desserts. Also operates Admiral Cheng Ho in Abbotsford. NOTE: Confirmed open, Nov '22. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm.
57 Reviews
First Review by vgough
Wuji_Luiji
Points +2722
Delicious brunch! - Edit
We had a delicious brunch consisting of zucchini and mint hotcakes with pickled cucumbers, beetroot relish and chili almond feta and the 'hungry Jimbo' - polenta bread with avocado, vegemite, almond feta, roast tomato and chili oil. Yum! Coffee and chai latte were good too. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. If I lived closer I'd be there all tbe time!
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Kittybiscuit
Points +9837
Nice lunch - Edit
The fully vegan place we were coming to was closed so this was our back up plan.
Read moreI looked at the menu and there was a lot of vegan items on it. I ordered the zucchini hotcakes with house made vegan sour cream. It was a good sized servicing and tasty. I loved the beetroot relish. I also had a cold brew which was refreshing.
My partner had the cauliflower souvlaki which he enjoyed and the mixed berry smoothie.
The cafe tables are close together and they have a shared table as well.
Cons: Not fully vegan
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tonyrh
Points +72
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Friendly staff, great variety of vegan food options. Coffee was great too.
Read moreGenerous portion sizes.
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Neth
Points +1179
Mushroom dish is the best - Edit
Fresh ingredients, lovely staff, unique meals. I love the mushroom dish, has a good combo of herbs and flavours
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-14
Cons: Dairy milk
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jessicalovescows
Points +648
Mushroom dish is my fave - Edit
Love this place, amazing vegan options. The mushroom dish is my #1.
Read moreEditing in June 2024. Just clarifying that you have to ask for the vegan option of the umami dish. 🌱
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-02
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chatreuse
Points +4888
Cool spot but food is bland - Edit
It's a cool cafe but I found the zucchini hotcakes quite bland (only taste to it was the mint), the beetroot relish was surprisingly my favourite part of the dish, as it had black cumin seeds in it which are delicious.
Read moreThe coffee scroll wasn't soft.
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LéaNussbaum
Points +33
Atmospheric Cafe: Varied Menu, Some Improvements Needed - Edit
I really liked the atmosphere and decor of the cafe. The menu offered a wide variety of vegan meal options, but the price didn't match the quantity and quality of the dishes. The food was good, but I felt it lacked seasoning and was served in too small portions. On the other hand, the drinks were served in very cute cups and were delicious! It was the best chai latte I've ever tasted.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-27
Pros: The taste and quality of drinks , The atmosphere of the cafe , All of the difference choice/option for vegan
Cons: Too small portion compare to the price , Hard to find the location of the cafe
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Moix
Points +345
Overrated - Edit
Noisy with cramped seating making it hard to enjoy a conversation. Food quality was fine with portions on the small side for the price. It becomes overpriced with a 10% surcharge on weekends. Wouldn’t return.
Read morePros: Presentation of dishes
Cons: Noisy, Cramped, Overpriced
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Pabloontheroad
Points +110
Ordinary and Dissappointing - Edit
Ordered the Avo toast with ‘vegan fetta’ and the mushroom toast dish,
Read moreVegan fetta is dry and more like couscous or breadcrumbs, mushrooms were soggy and tasteless.
Came here for my wife’s birthday and were moved to sit in the doorway right where everyone pays, door constantly opening. It was difficult to find, would have been better if we didn’t find it to be honest
Pros: The walls
Cons: The food, The service and crowdedness, jammed seating, Luke warm coffee
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RuthSharon
Points +1340
Better than I had hoped - Edit
My family and I shared four meals and let’s just say all meals exceeded my expectations. We tried the pancakes, zucchini fritters, toastie (which was more of an open toast), and mushroom on polenta bread (absolute magic). Everything is vegetarian/vegan. Kitchen does use milk/milk products but vegan cheese can be swapped out for vegan. Cool location and coffee was 10/10.
Read morePros: Food coma good , Lots of options, Really cool vibe
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NilsHeymann
Points +920
Nice vibes - Edit
This place has every right to be pretentious with its aesthetic, flavor profiles and service and yet it is not. Lovely lovely food on lovely plates served by lovely people. Shared table. We will be back!!!!!!
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RumerMoriarty
Points +71
Yummy - Edit
I had a takeaway coffee scroll - so good!! Very kind staff 🧡. Will be back to try the pancakes!
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veganbabe69
Points +228
Cute little cafe - Edit
Love the hole in the wall vibe of this place. Staff were kind and offered to remake my friends coffee. Lots of baked goods on offer.
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NDVegan
Points +6783
Best chai. Best vegan muffins! - Edit
Monk chai is superior. Monk also does the best vegan fruit muffins. Vegan muffins are so hard to find and these are tasty and moist. The mushrooms are divine inspiration and my absolute fav. The fritters are awesome as well. Amazing food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-12-11
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Valeriazwow
Points +1050
INSANE OMG - Edit
Such a cool hidden place! Love the decorations and vibe. What an amazing menu, I wanted to try everything! I ended up getting the mushrooms on pumpkin & Polenta bread! So yum and such a big portion! I also got a decaf soy chai latte which was good too- not too sweet and so many spices!! Especially love the face mugs hahha
Read moreI will be back soon :)) This place is my new obsession
Pros: Big portions, Amazing chai lattes
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BereniceV
Points +69
One of my Melbourne’s all time favourite - Edit
I am a big hungry jimbo fan and have been for years, always want to try different things but always going back to this classic! Their acai is a great sweet options too. I love the facts that they have pretty much the same team for years, for me that say a lot with the way the business is run, for hospo staff to stick around for years, the business must be doing something right, and that make me love this business even more! Not to forget their coffee is on point, always have an outstanding cold brew there. Not sure if they still do, but they also used to have crazy inspired dinner degustation!
Read morePros: Great food , Great coffee , Great ethics
Cons: None
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PeterSimmons
Points +88
Best coffee - seriously - Edit
Comfy little brick building with awesome coffee and vegan avo.
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Ninnaskitchenbrighton
Points +184
Phenomenal! - Edit
Our weekly visit for the past 10 years!
Read moreBest chai & food.
Lovely staff.
We love the jimbo & avo… and rest of the menu!
A must go to if you are vego/vegan.
Pros: Chai & coffee, Food & cakes , Vibe & staff
Cons: None, Zlich , Nothing!
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surfmatt
Points +81
Great vegan food/coffee/vibe but now over-priced - Edit
Been a regular patron to MBD since it started and always loved the food/coffee/vibe but went back recently after a couple of years living interstate and was shocked at the price hike- seriously what's the deal $22.50 for avo on toast and got stung $5.50 for a standard long black - as much as I like the place I definitely won't be a regular in future but maybe just a special occasion as just can't justify paying those prices especially when they roast their own coffee!
Read morePros: great vegan food , great coffee, nice vibe
Cons: Over-priced , 10% surcharge on weekends
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tammikest
Points +40
Go-to Vegan breakfast - Edit
The best chai latte I’ve ever had! Please get the acai bowl , it’s ridiculous. The vegan muffins are also delicious.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan breakfast/lunch options
Cons: $10 for a chai latte 🤭
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ShaunK
Points +73
Best cafe in St Kilda - Edit
Amazing brunch food and pastries. Coffee is excellent! Incredible chai.
Read morePros: Great vegan food options, Amazing coffee and chai, Friendly staff
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YohanⓋ
Points +6799
Amazing! - Edit
One of my favourite places for brunch! The best mushroom dish ever, although it can be dry at times. The atmosphere is great and so it’s the coffee. It can be had to get a table.
Read morePros: The best mushroom dish I’ve ever had! , Nice ambiance and staff, Great coffee
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kafca
Points +226
A great nook - Edit
This converted little factory In the back lane near a carpark may be hard to find, but it is a cozy little get away from the craziness of nearby Carlisle Street. It prides itself on its range of ethical coffees and has a menu that is surprisingly extensive. It is vegetarian and mostly vegan but everything can be made vegan usually just by swapping yoghurt into coconut yoghurt. The Hungry Jimbo is their specialty as is the mushroom on polenta which features more types of mushrooms than I could count. A great spot!
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KristenCampbell
Points +741
The best! - Edit
Most (if not all) meals are vegan/can be made vegan. Their vegan pancakes are hands down the best in Melbs, with the açai bowl not far behind. Their chai is also unbeatable. Service is always excellent.
Read morePros: Best pancakes/chai, Affordable , Good location
Cons: Some dairy options.
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pinkjjj
Points +114
Best Vegan Pancakes - Edit
I come here whenever I am in Balaclava and have the most amazing vegan pancakes. Sensational!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Pancakes, Great coffee
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WalescaZanonato
Points +93
Yummy chocolate brownie in this stylish hidden gem - Edit
For nourishing savory meals, or indulgent sweets. If you make it to this place, you’ll have it all.
Read morePros: It’s all vegan, Plenty of pastries, It has character and a chill atmosphere
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miclgael
Points +11
Delicious - Edit
Beautiful coffee selection, and really flavourful vegan/vego/gf meal options. It’s a small, Cosy space; one big shared table, a bench and 4 or 5 two seater tables.
Read morePros: The avo on toast is like. best in class., Coffeeee!
Cons: Slightly more expensive Vego breakies
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