The Food Republic Cafe

Blackburn's best brunch with indoor and outdoor seating options

Great menu with th usual brunch fare plus some winter warmers.

Everything so lovely !.. fresh & tasty food welcoming friendly staff relaxing atmosphere & we took home the most amazing & delicious cakes we have ever eaten , the delightful ‘choc orange mousse’ cake with a daisy on top & a slice of the incredible, sweetly subtle orange traditional Greek ‘Portokalopita’ Looking forward to our next visit 🥰

We were so hot. No air conditioner on. Would not go back there on a hot day. Nice location with good parking

Restaurant was very busy. Service was great & food delicious

A friendly welcome with a smile, cheerful and attentive staff, quick service, a menu to suit all tastes, generous serves and all very tasty!

Love the coffee and food, could have more plant based options but love this place as it is dog friendly and I can book outside spaces to avoid disappointment. We love this place, especially the dog!

Delicious food and all the staff are so lovely and polite!

The food was very good. Really enjoyed the Japanese omelette and the staff were very helpful. Will definitely come again!

Fast service, yummy food and friendly staff! Always an easy place to meet your fave people!

Good value for money and we will go again and again.

The Food Republic is one of my 'go to' cafes to meet with friends & family. Nice venue/atmosphere, good service, really good food & coffee, & good value for money. Very happy all round 😃

Always good, and highly recommended. Good service, food and atmosphere.

Always great food and great service, our whole family love this place!

The dining experience at this restaurant is consistent, ensuring that every visit is as delightful as the last. It's no surprise that the restaurant is always bustling with activity, as its reputation for quality and taste draws a steady stream of patrons. The vibrant atmosphere, coupled with the reliable excellence of the food, creates an inviting and lively dining environment that keeps customers coming back for more. From the prompt service to the thoughtfully curated menu, every detail contributes to the restaurant's well-deserved popularity. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time guest, you're guaranteed a memorable meal in a lively, energetic setting.

We enjoyed our visit. It was very busy over the lunch times with two birthday party groups in but the noise wasn't too bad and we were able to hold a conversation even though one group was right near us. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The three staff members who attended to our table were delightful and did a great job. Thanks! Merril

Great cafe. Friendly attentive service and good food. Newspapers available which is an excellent touch. Would certainly recommend 😊

The cafe has Friendly staffs and timely service for food & drinks!

Great food options for me, as a vegan. My husband's go-to dish is the seafood pasta and it was excellent, as usual. A really great spot for a meal.

Good food - great selection Great service and friendly staffs Easy parking

Easy to book and always busy because of great food and service.

We love the venue and were very pleased with the service and the meals.

Food was excellent. Staff were excellent seating and decor excellent. A great place to go for a Sunday lunch and catch up h up with family and friends. Just perfect. A bonus was that we could all chat together, and no need to yell to be heard. Try relaxing lunch.

I ordered mussels for lunch, that was delicious and big meal. Wonderful! Service was good as the staff and refill our water to make sure we didn’t run out.

As usual the service, food & environment were excellent! Thank you!

I am a coeliac and I’ve been very fortunate to never have any issues getting a gluten free lunch.

lovely being able to stay and chat. Blackout was fun!

Very nice lunch, good variety of food and friendly staff

Food is always excellent. Staff are lovely and very helpful and friendly , been coming for many years always been great service and food , Thank-you highly recommend!

Unfortunately I was unwell and couldn’t attend but my friends said is was great and would go again.

High quality meals and service well worth the price. Have been visiting for years and will continue to do so. Frequent specials rotation and the coffee is always great.

Lovely food, great service. Been there a few times now, always great. Loved it!

I enjoyed the coffee and the service was friendly and efficient. Thankyou.

Service was great. Food was served so fast that we were totally amazed. Food was great as usual.

Food was fantastic. Serve was generous. Sarah was amazing server!

Very friendly efficient and thoughtful staff, amazing dishes, lovely ambience- all in all a delightful experience. Thank you so much.

Always excellent food and presentation. Staff are polite and efficient. Thank you.

Although the food and service were lovely, I was extremely disappointed with the 10% Sunday service charge, which totaled just over $34. It was quite steep when the bill was $343!

Love this cafe. Fresh food beautifully prepared and presented. Staff are friendly and remember my name. Did I mention the coffee. Fantastic!

Outside table in full sun which did not suit us and no option offered on booking. Kind supervisor seated us inside which was great. Food average.

Excellent food & service, with delightful young people serving us.

Great service and delicious food. Good vibe, will come back.

Favourite table, cheerful staff, prompt service, excellent meal, as always from regular customer ..

A local favourite, consistently good meals and service. Will be back..again.

Welcoming, excellent service, with tasty food and coffee to match.

Staff were attentive and professional with a great menu selection of breakfast/brunch/lunch options. I had the Veggie Breakfast while friend had a ham, cheese and tomato toastie. Outside seating is available in a garden setting and some parking is located just outside the property.

Great food, ambiance and staff. Always consistent, fantastic cafe and eatery! Will definitely be coming back

Good friendly service, nice food and pleasant surroundings. Would recommend

Had a great experience, firstly we got the table I requested. The Croatian waiter who looked after us was LOVELY & the food was perfect. I was very impressed that we weren’t charged cakeage to have my homemade cake given to my friend for her birthday. Overall a fabulous experience 👏❤️

Good food, great staff, Sarah was very efficient. We are reasonably regular patrons!