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Melbourne
Blackburn
The Food Republic Cafe
The Food Republic Cafe Reviews

The Food Republic Cafe

Australian, Cake & Coffee

Dishes priced around$30

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Reviews of The Food Republic Cafe (474)

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5.3/6

474 reviews

5.3/6

474 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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New"Excellent"
6/6
Catherine P.7 hours ago · 1 review

Excellent 1st visit. Will defiantly come back.. Thank You for the great hospitality.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Manjula B.2 days ago · 2 reviews

They don't dissapoint, every time. Great food. Great service. Perfect brunch!

New"Very good"
5/6
Bonnie D.6 days ago · 5 reviews

Staff very attentive and friendly and food and coffee great

New"Excellent"
6/6
Louise N.9 days ago · 2 reviews

Friendly service and delicious food. I love visiting this cafe and always quality food

"Excellent"
6/6
Rose R.15 days ago · 4 reviews

Great all round! The Vietnamese Salad is always excellent and generous!

"Good"
4/6
LYN R.16 days ago · 1 review

Food was very good and the staff were very attentive

"Excellent"
6/6
Jill and Ron S.17 days ago · 1 review

Frequent client. Very Busy today. Great Food Thank You Again

"Excellent"
6/6
cynthia H.18 days ago · 3 reviews

I love this Restaurant. The staff are terrific, the coffee is the best in Melbourne, and the food is always tasty, interesting and quickly served. 10/10.

"Excellent"
6/6
Avril M.18 days ago · 1 review

Great courtyard, amazing service, delicious food. Such a lovely spot to relax and eat lunch.

"Very good"
5/6
Marian J.18 days ago · 1 review

Lovely food, great service, good ambience. Thank you very much.

"Good"
4/6
Maria C.20 days ago · 1 review

Great venue that I enjoy to attend and meet friends. Terrific coffee and food servings are very generous. Today though we were repeatedly asked to place a food order every few minutes by more than 1 attendant even though we were told to take our time. It was a quiet day today so I guess they were being super attentive.

"Excellent"
6/6
Fiona P.24 days ago · 2 reviews

Service was friendly and prompt. Food was excellent; very tasty with a difference

"Excellent"
6/6
Connie E.a month ago · 2 reviews

Always great food and wonderful atmosphere. The service is always excellent and the coffee is good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa B.a month ago · 1 review

Always love the food, the atmosphere and the excellent service. Never had a bad experience, ever!

"Very good"
5/6
Paul T.a month ago · 2 reviews

Very polite friendly and attentive staff. Meals were enjoyable. Tone and vibe of the restaurant was excellent

"Excellent"
6/6
Cheryl P.a month ago · 1 review

I had booked online and asked for a particular table. This spot was honoured. Thank you. The staff were prompt, polite and most accomodating. The food was scrumptious. Highly recommend the Food Republic. Been supporting this local business for years and it never disappoints. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

"Very good"
5/6
John N.a month ago · 1 review

Have been impressed each time we visit. The staff are great.

"Very good"
5/6
Alena P.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely brunch served by a lovely waitress in a lovely environment

"Very good"
5/6
Jenny L.a month ago · 2 reviews

My sister and I meet there often and it’s always a positive experience

"Very good"
5/6
doris c.a month ago · 1 review

people on large table overly loud but otherwise good expe

"Very good"
5/6
Craig W.a month ago · 1 review

Excellent local cafe. Can be slightly challenging to get wait staff attention at busy times but food and drinks generally delivered extremely quickly.

"Very good"
5/6
Sally C.a month ago · 1 review

Always enjoy dining at The Food Republic. Good atmosphere, comfortable and great food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lorraine H.a month ago · 1 review

Staff were excellent - very efficient and friendly. Didn’t rush us out after eating

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Dinera month ago · 1 review

Good Service, and great food, outside table under umbrella pleasant. Very busy, happy that we booked.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rose R.a month ago · 4 reviews

Excellent, food was delicious, service was quick, we will always come back to this cafe!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sally Z.a month ago · 5 reviews

Lovely environment, beautiful and tasty food, love it. High recommended

"Very good"
5/6
Hilary M.a month ago · 1 review

We sat outside. A very busy café, good food, good service.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael C.a month ago · 1 review

Upto the usual high standard will return in the future

"Very good"
5/6
DARREN S.2 months ago · 1 review

Very attentive service. Pleasure to visit and we would return

"Very good"
5/6
Mohit S.2 months ago · 4 reviews

It was a great place and the food was delicious & the staff with great smiles.

"Excellent"
6/6
ruby c.2 months ago · 1 review

Service is always so lovely and such a nice environment and atmosphere :)))))

"Average"
3/6
Donna Y.2 months ago · 1 review

So extremely loud that it made conversation across the table nearly impossible.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner2 months ago · 1 review

Good range in the menu plus daily specials. Service with a smile and very efficient. My meal very tasty (Buddha bowl). My partner enjoyed the pulled pork burger with great chips. Terrific coffee. Definitely recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Lauren C.2 months ago · 7 reviews

Food, service and atmosphere always very consistent here. It is lovely sitting outside on a Summer's day.

"Very good"
5/6
Sue G.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Fab coffee and food and very dog friendly, it is also so useful to be able to book a table outside to avoid disappointment!!

"Very good"
5/6
Jess G.2 months ago · 4 reviews

Overall nice place for lunch. Some meals seemed a little small for the price point. Suggestion: Bathrooms need a bit of a revamp with layout. There is an accessible toilet available, but is not practical for those who require access with some space (or wheelchair friendly).

"Excellent"
6/6
Richard T.2 months ago · 8 reviews

Good place to catch up with friends as it’s central and the food was delish. Would definitely head back

"Excellent"
6/6
John D.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Great lunch and ambience……really enjoyed it……thanks to John and the staff…..

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.2 months ago · 42 reviews

All seasons menu with plenty to choose from. Great service and coffee too

"Very good"
5/6
anthony b.2 months ago · 3 reviews

Well done it was very good all was very good

"Very good"
5/6
Bob V.2 months ago · 1 review

Food good service great , we have been to the food republic before for coffee and breakfast as always very good

"Very good"
5/6
Danielle K.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Plenty of space, great food and coffee. Perfect spot to meet up with friends.

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.2 months ago · 42 reviews

A Happy New Year begins with great food, friendly service and delicious coffee at Food Republic

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.2 months ago · 42 reviews

Food Republic serves up a delicious breakfast or lunch from a comprehensive menu. Top coffee too!

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.2 months ago · 42 reviews

Brunch options galore, good coffee and friendly service every time

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.2 months ago · 42 reviews

Great place to come and enjoy a meal during Spring as the weather warms up

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.2 months ago · 42 reviews

Bookings essential at this busy Blackburn eatery. Great place for a pre-Christmas catch-up.

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.2 months ago · 42 reviews

Ever-reliable restaurant/cafe with fast, friendly service and great coffee

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.2 months ago · 42 reviews

Consistently good coffee to enjoy with a wide array of menu items for breakfast or lunch

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.2 months ago · 42 reviews

Food Republic is definitely our favourite Eastern suburbs brunch venue

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