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Melbourne
Blackburn
The Food Republic Cafe
The Food Republic Cafe Reviews

The Food Republic Cafe

Australian, Cake & Coffee

Dishes priced aroundA$30

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Reviews of The Food Republic Cafe (233)

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5.3/6

233 reviews

5.3/6

233 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Margaret M.4 months ago · 1 review

I was very impressed with the care taken to seat my disabled companion so that she was comfortable, her walker was out of the way, no one was bumping into her, and she didn't have to apologise for taking up too much space .... which is what she is usually forced to do.

"Very good"
5/6
Jocelyn V.4 months ago · 1 review

Service was great as was the food. I had booked a table outside and the staff were very happy to move us to the Alfresco dining area - it was no trouble for them. Very accomodating Definitely will come again

"Very good"
5/6
Connie E.4 months ago · 1 review

Service was great m, food was delicious and the coffee was hot. Great time was had by all.

"Very good"
5/6
Grace T.4 months ago · 1 review

The food was delicious and the service efficient and friendly. Thanks for the experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Marlo V.4 months ago · 1 review

Great customer service by the wait staff. We sat outside. Apart from the loud barking dogs it was wonderful. Food was amazing and great coffee!

"Excellent"
6/6
Matthew D.5 months ago · 1 review

Excellent customer service and great food. Will certainly dine again

"Very good"
5/6
Ari L.5 months ago · 1 review

Great service and very friendly waiter. The food was delicious! 😋

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.5 months ago · 27 reviews

Delicious food and warm, welcoming service. The coffee here is consistently great.

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.5 months ago · 27 reviews

A great place to enjoy a cool summer breeze and savour the broad menu

"Good"
4/6
anthony b.5 months ago · 2 reviews

more varies of food, change the menu. it is always the same

"Very good"
5/6
Paul T.5 months ago · 1 review

Good food, excellent service and good ambience and comfortable seating

"Very good"
5/6
Robyn P.5 months ago · 1 review

Staff serving were exceptional: polite, helpful, friendly. Food was delicious as always.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ludwig Z.5 months ago · 1 review

Beautiful food ambience and amazing service Thank you Stay well

"Very good"
5/6
Rose W.5 months ago · 1 review

Nice place to sit and have lunch..staff responsive and friendly

"Very good"
5/6
Joy D.5 months ago · 3 reviews

Fresh, delicious, well presented dishes . Great coffee. Friendly, attentive staff.

"Very good"
5/6
Wendy W.5 months ago · 1 review

Pleased with visit -salmon dish excellent , barramundi a little disapointing , kids medals good

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner5 months ago · 1 review

Lovely and enjoyable. Good food, good service ………..thank you …

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.5 months ago · 27 reviews

Reuben sandwich was delicious and coffee is always good here.

"Average"
3/6
Gerry S.5 months ago · 1 review

Wouldn't go again as it was too busy and the cakes we had were ordinary

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.5 months ago · 27 reviews

large yet cosy venue with a broad menu and great coffee

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.5 months ago · 27 reviews

delicious menu and fast, friendly service at this popular Blackburn eatery

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.5 months ago · 27 reviews

a great place to enjoy some sunshine and good coffee in the spring

"Excellent"
6/6
Jo D.5 months ago · 1 review

This cafe consistently provides exceptional standard of food, coffee and customer service and a great atmosphere as well!

"Very good"
5/6
Fiona P.5 months ago · 1 review

Friendly, attentive and efficient staff. Food was also very good

"Excellent"
6/6
Joanna N.6 months ago · 1 review

We had a team lunch today and we managed to book an outdoor table. Food was great and staff were friendly and helpful. Food was served pretty quickly. Everyone was happy with their food. And we were able to pay separately. Perfect for bringing the team here for lunch. Will come back next time.

"Very good"
5/6
Stephen F.6 months ago · 1 review

Very pleasant environment, range of age groups meeting socially, prompt and attentive service. Casual, quiet and excellent value for money menu, will go again.

"Very good"
5/6
Bruce C.6 months ago · 4 reviews

Always a happy experience with prompt friendly staff, food perfectly presented & congenial surroundings. The cafe is always near capacity inside & out with a good vibe. Clearly onr of the top cafes in the Eastern suburbs. Bruce C.

"Very good"
5/6
Ian C.6 months ago · 1 review

Great service and excellent food. Nice garden location too thanks

"Very good"
5/6
Grant H.6 months ago · 2 reviews

Always has attractive menu items. Service is friendly and efficient.

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

Coffees were great, ditto the seafood linguini!!! The place was full and the poor staff were run off their feet. Long delay in getting one drink. We forgive them :)

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner6 months ago · 1 review

Great service and good weather to sit outside which is quieter.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael M.6 months ago · 1 review

Very busy but service very good. Staff very attentive and professional

"Very good"
5/6
Emily P.6 months ago · 1 review

Lovely food and service with a smile - very nice brunch

"Very good"
5/6
LI WAI K.6 months ago · 1 review

The food was very tasty and very good! I will go back next time to try other delicacies. We come from City. The only thing I hope is that the food is not too burnt. Of course everyone has different tastes. You can try asking the guest how much they need. Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Louise N.6 months ago · 1 review

The food is always lovely and service great even though it was busy today

"Excellent"
6/6
Marguerite S.6 months ago · 1 review

Everything was excellent. The noise levels are not your fault . People just seem to talk far too loudly, not sure why. I have been many times, and always like the fact that you have an indoor or outdoor choice. And that if you book, there is always a place to be. The staff are always very pleasant indeed .The food is always fresh and lovely and imaginative and well presented . Thank you so much, Marguerite

"Very good"
5/6
Suzie C.6 months ago · 1 review

Lovely staff and food will visit again Just one more we wish to have more vegan option

"Very good"
5/6
Mark F.6 months ago · 1 review

Staff were friendly and courteous, meals were delivered in a timely manner and were of generous proportions. Marked down a little for noise levels but only because it seemed a very popular restaurant with patrons.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandy G.6 months ago · 1 review

We were celebrating a birthday today & had a table for 4 booked located EXACTLY where I asked to be seated. The service was excellent, our water bottles were replaced as soon as they emptied, the service efficient, the waitress was lovely… couldn’t do enough for us. I ordered the Japanese omelette with pulled pork & it was next level with regard to serving size and taste. My friends had food envy looking at my dish & commented that they would try it next visit. We took a birthday cake in and weren’t charged ‘cakage’ which I always appreciate. The food is very well priced & the sparkling wine is delightful. I would rate Food Republic as one of my top ‘cafe’s to visit. Well done team & Merry Christmas.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steve L.6 months ago · 1 review

Menu and food warrant many return visits. Service was pleasant. Servings were very generous.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jodi D.6 months ago · 1 review

Food was great. Service was great. Very willing to assist with extra needs of wheelchair. Actually happy to answer, different questions regarding the menu and ordering. On an extremely busy day when staff were under pressure as a customer you still received great service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sheila D.6 months ago · 1 review

We sat outside on a most beautiful day. The food is delicious and large protions so I will be able to taste it again for dinner tonight. Yum!

"Good"
4/6
Elaine B.6 months ago · 1 review

We were outside, beautiful! Enjoyed the lemon slice best. A man seated very close was very noisy speaking on the phone for ages. Perhaps have a sign…please move away to take phone calls.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner6 months ago · 1 review

On such a busy morning the staff were great! Welcoming and professional. Our meal came in good time and was lovely - thank you all. Merry Christmas!

"Excellent"
6/6
cynthia H.6 months ago · 1 review

Great food, great service, lovely staff, and a great atmosphere.

"Good"
4/6
John M.6 months ago · 1 review

Table location not good,blinds and floor very dirty. Service good

"Excellent"
6/6
Alice M.6 months ago · 1 review

Great food, great service and atmosphere ! Highly recommend, especially the coffee!

"Excellent"
6/6
Meryl E.7 months ago · 1 review

We enjoyed fabulous food ,the mango chicken salad was fresh and perfection, and the place was pumping but the service was efficient and swift with personality SO professional! So impressive

"Very good"
5/6
Jane L.7 months ago · 1 review

Clean and relaxing environment. Friendly staff. Fresh and yummy food. Happy atmosphere.

"Good"
4/6
Helen T.7 months ago · 1 review

Staff were very attentive and helpful. Coffee was much to my liking

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