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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 (476)

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5.3/6

476 reviews

5.3/6

476 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Vivienne K.a year ago · 1 review

All really, really good! Food, service, atmosphere - all were terrific.

"Very good"
5/6
Cathy M.a year ago · 1 review

Food was great and my dirty chai was seriously good

"Very good"
5/6
Marion W.a year ago · 1 review

Very friendly staff, quick service and delicious food. Enjoyable experience

"Very good"
5/6
Piotr J.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely local Cafe serving good and well presented food. Staff are friendly and happy to assist.

"Very good"
5/6
Mikela D.a year ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service and fun atmosphere. Food portions were excellent and the coffee was great too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sian R.a year ago · 1 review

This is our absolute favourite place - we walk there and go so often, my husband in particular. They owners are terrific and all the staff are really lovely. AND the food is excellent!!

"Very good"
5/6
Stanley L.a year ago · 3 reviews

Nice cafe good food and coffee! Will definitely go again. Highly recommended!

"Excellent"
6/6
Kaye B.a year ago · 1 review

Delicious and wide variety of food . Excellent service and happy vibe

"Excellent"
6/6
George T.a year ago · 1 review

It was lunch hour during my visit n I expected a bit of wait for our lunches...Happy to say that all our plates came almost together with short wait. Value for money... Will be back for sure..

"Average"
3/6
Christine S.a year ago · 4 reviews

We couldn't find a car park and drove round and round looking fir one. Was booked for 12.30but arrived at 12.45. We were told we were late and all he had was a table on Blackburn rd..was very noisy and hot . Food was good but after 2 hrs we went inside for a coffee but the air-conditioning was not working

"Excellent"
6/6
nora t.a year ago · 1 review

we pre ordered for a business lunch and the food came out 5mins after we sat down. Everything was great.

"Good"
4/6
Adrienne W.a year ago · 1 review

Thought the person greeting people at the door could have been dressed a bit more smartly. The cap should go!! Due to bad weather we were allocated a table inside quite quickly. Food is always good at this cafe. Will return.

"Excellent"
6/6
carol f.a year ago · 1 review

Had Brunch yesterday with five people They had travelled from Brighton and thought the atmosphere outside near the trees was lovely which included a couple whose daughter had died the day before. I quietly mentioned this to the waiter and he was extremely sensitive to my friends I then stayed on and met two more people who had lunch. They were as equality delighted. i then sy

"Excellent"
6/6
Kylie L.a year ago · 1 review

Beautiful food, generous portion sizes & lovely service, thank you!

"Very good"
5/6
Amy D.a year ago · 1 review

Great place for a meal. Large serves and interesting choices.

"Very good"
5/6
Kerryn W.a year ago · 1 review

We regularly visit and love the food. It's always fresh and healthy, with the Vietnamese salad a favourite of many! The service is always friendly.

"Very good"
5/6
Joan M.a year ago · 2 reviews

A most enjoyable experience for all members of the family

"Very good"
5/6
Marj W.a year ago · 1 review

All very enjoyable, lovely food, staff very friendly and attentive

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa G.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely as always! Prosecco delivered with a strawberry touch and the chicken souvlaki special was delicious. Huge serve - could have shared it but so tasty

"Very good"
5/6
Paul J.a year ago · 1 review

The young blonde headed lady with glasses was very pleasant, knew what she was doing and looked after our table of 4 very well. I would have no hesitation recommending the food republic cafe to friends.

"Very good"
5/6
Greg C.a year ago · 1 review

generally good. Would go again. Would prefer a few more main couse options.

"Very good"
5/6
Greg A.a year ago · 42 reviews

It's always a pleasure to dine at Food Republic

"Very good"
5/6
Robyn B.a year ago · 1 review

Great food & service. Diversified menu suiting all tastes. Friendly staff.

"Very good"
5/6
Greg A.a year ago · 42 reviews

delicious menu and great coffee, easy booking and friendly staff

"Very good"
5/6
Greg A.a year ago · 42 reviews

another great meal at food republic Blackburn in the sunshine

"Very good"
5/6
Greg A.a year ago · 42 reviews

enjoyed the winter sun and a lovely meal and coffee

"Very good"
5/6
Greg A.a year ago · 42 reviews

great food, coffee and friendly staff in this handy location

"Very good"
5/6
Greg A.a year ago · 42 reviews

Super friendly staff serving delicious meals in a great location

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen M.a year ago · 1 review

Very nice place and really good food, hope to have more Asian style food

"Very good"
5/6
peter v.a year ago · 2 reviews

Great food ,great service friendly people and environment no waiting time

"Very good"
5/6
Joe D.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was terrific and the service was great. Highly Recommend

"Very good"
5/6
David W.2 years ago · 1 review

A lovely atmosphere. An extensive breakfast menu but not as big a lunch and other times menu. Great food!

"Very good"
5/6
Joy D.2 years ago · 4 reviews

Always a treat to eat here. Food is fresh and beautifully presented.

"Very good"
5/6
Lisa G.2 years ago · 1 review

Visited with my daughter for lunch today and sat outside. We've been coming here for years and the level of service and quality of food is always excellent along with the friendly staff. A great lunch place! They also have a delicious assortment of home cooked take home meals. 🙂

"Very good"
5/6
Stuart C.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service and great food. It was really busy but the service was friendly and the food was good sized portions and came in a very timely manner

"Very good"
5/6
Jeanette G.2 years ago · 1 review

Service was slower than usual- it was Sunday lunch that we visited and the cafe quite full

"Very good"
5/6
Roger M.2 years ago · 1 review

Friendly service, prompt and well priced. Very pleasant garden ambience.

"Very good"
5/6
Peggy C.2 years ago · 1 review

Staff should ask guests whether they want any drinks to start after they are seated.

"Very good"
5/6
Alain M.2 years ago · 3 reviews

The only issue I had was that, when I changed the time of my booking, it somehow converted it from an inside to an outside booking. Other than that everything was great, including service & food.

"Very good"
5/6
Robyn D.2 years ago · 1 review

We sat on the verandah on Blackburn rd side. Very bad noise reverberation and it wasn’t very full out there.

"Excellent"
6/6
Liz B.2 years ago · 1 review

Great brekkie, great service even though it was a busy morning - always wonderful!

"Excellent"
6/6
hilda t.2 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service, amazing food and very generous serves also easy parking

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandeep C.2 years ago · 1 review

Loved the food and the overall service. The atmosphere was great too.

"Very good"
5/6
Bruce C.2 years ago · 4 reviews

Great service as usual, great food as usual pleasant environment reasonable prices.

"Very good"
5/6
Noel C.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food, excellent atmosphere and perfect service! Highly recommended experience!

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

John and the team do an amazing job always. I had smashed avocado with salmon this morning and a soy latte. Both were fabulous. My partner had scrambled eggs and salmon and loved it also. Well done! Steve😊👍

"Very good"
5/6
Evie A.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service and delicious food. Will definitely be going back.

"Very good"
5/6
Joy D.2 years ago · 1 review

Best Shakshuka I’ve had in a long time. Highly recommended

"Very good"
5/6
Anne E.2 years ago · 1 review

A very friendly and welcoming restaurant serving consistently good food.

"Good"
4/6
Ian W.2 years ago · 1 review

Requested a table by the window when booking, however when we arrived were told that to book tables by windows that booking had to be made earlier. I was then told that if a table became available whilst we were there then we could move if we wished. We were there 2 hours and within that time tables did become available but we were not advised we could move. A little disappointing but did not spoil the morning. Coffee and cakes were good.

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