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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 (347)

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5.3/6

347 reviews

5.3/6

347 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
Doug B.7 months ago · 1 review

Excellent food & service. Friendly, helpful staff. Would definitely recommend

"Very good"
5/6
Joy D.7 months ago · 4 reviews

Always enjoy the food and ambience at Food Republic. Lovely staff.

"Good"
4/6
Mia P.7 months ago · 1 review

Love the place!! Definitely will come back with my friends!

"Very good"
5/6
Greg C.7 months ago · 1 review

Just good food and great service repeat customer so good results

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerry R.7 months ago · 1 review

The service staff are always lovely and the food has always been delicious, highly recommend

"Good"
4/6
Jacky A.7 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic experience, lots of customers and the food are great

"Excellent"
6/6
Pavitra M.7 months ago · 1 review

Great ambience, scrumptious food, very kind and warm staff. Thank you so much for making a fond memory each visit

"Very good"
5/6
Carmine P.7 months ago · 1 review

Very good meal (again). The Lamb Shank Risotto was extremely tasty and well cooked. Others in our group enjoyed their Calamari Salad as usual.

"Excellent"
6/6
Pete N.7 months ago · 1 review

Friendly staff, big helpings, great venue. “That’s all”! she cried

"Very good"
5/6
Claire M.7 months ago · 1 review

Great menu choices, delicious food, and prompt service. Lovely setting for indoor or outdoor dining, with plenty of free parking close by. Will definitely return and highly recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Nicole M.7 months ago · 2 reviews

Great food and service. The Buddah bowl was delicious and very generous serve.

"Very good"
5/6
Kamini D.7 months ago · 1 review

The plate presentation and taste is good. However was just upset with the kids fish and chips ordered as it tasted uncooked. But the staff was nice they did not charge for that dish. Good job.

"Good"
4/6
Xu A.7 months ago · 1 review

Generally, it is Ok in services. But it’s way too crowded.

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.7 months ago · 30 reviews

Perfect place to enjoy a warm breakfast omelette and eggs Benedict as the weather begins to cool in Melbourne

"Excellent"
6/6
Mary M.7 months ago · 1 review

Always enjoy dining at the Food Republic. Great food and great service and prices are reasonable

"Very good"
5/6
Paula B.7 months ago · 1 review

We sat outside. The staff are always delightful the coffee is just the best you can get. We travel 20 minutes to have coffee, always friendly. The food is always exceptional. Lots of smiles and lots of laughter from the staff.

"Very good"
5/6
Shinta A.7 months ago · 2 reviews

Always love to dine in this place. Good food and coffee, also great service.

"Very good"
5/6
Colin K.7 months ago · 1 review

Great menu and quality of food. Good options and bigger portions. We will be returning soon. Only downside was that we were inside in a back corner which became very warm with little or no air.

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret D.7 months ago · 1 review

My friend and I mentioned that we only wanted a small version of the Fish & Chips luncheon. At our waitress suggestion, we shared one beautiful, large serve of the best Fish & Chips with such a different but very fresh salad. It was like serving a platter of food onto our plates. Highly recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Lexi B.7 months ago · 2 reviews

It was nice, wait was a bit long and the restaurant was very busy so was very loud but otherwise nice

"Very good"
5/6
Kaye H.7 months ago · 1 review

Great food and service was good thank you Kaye Hutton

"Excellent"
6/6
Rose C.7 months ago · 1 review

Personalised service, prompt and courteous. Shared plates .. no problem at last ! Appreciate the ability to choose inside or outside… lawn or veranda. Meals are huge !!!!! Coffee .. good barista yummy! Thanks to all

"Excellent"
6/6
Joy D.7 months ago · 2 reviews

Yummy food . Prompt service. I had the panne meatballs which were delicious but could have been a little hotter. My friend had the coleslaw and Japanese pancake. Always a winner . Coffee was hot and the wine welcoming. No wonder I am a regular customer. AND the Willingly split the bill . Thank you Joy

"Excellent"
6/6
ann m.7 months ago · 1 review

The Food Republic never fails. Friendly, attentive and prompt service and great coffee! I drink long black and there is no disguising poorly maintained coffee machines. The coffee here is always top notch - well done!

"Very good"
5/6
Jenny H.7 months ago · 2 reviews

Booking was easy online and we enjoyed brunch at a quiet table outside under the umbrellas. The service was friendly and prompt, meals came very quickly after ordering. There was a good range of drinks and food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner7 months ago · 1 review

Great food and the staff were very helpful and accommodating . We asked to move seats and they helped without any fuss . Thankyou

"Very good"
5/6
Ian C.7 months ago · 1 review

Conveniently located for breakfast and lunch. Consistently good food and service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Fiona B.7 months ago · 3 reviews

We enjoyed great food and good service. We would come back again.

"Very good"
5/6
Rosalba D.7 months ago · 1 review

Very nice food, with excellent service by efficient. friendly staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Audrey P.8 months ago · 1 review

We ordered seafood linguine, lasagna and a couple of other plates. They were all very good: fresh and tasty. Also the cafe is well staffed, providing attentative service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner8 months ago · 1 review

Wonderful,polite and friendly service which was prompt. The food was delicious. We enjoyed our experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.8 months ago · 30 reviews

With the cooler weather approaching, autumn is a great time to enjoy Food Republic's cosy atmosphere or sit in the sunshine out front by the grass. Top food, coffee and service!

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.8 months ago · 30 reviews

Consistently good food and great coffee to be had at Food Republic. Lovely staff too!

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.8 months ago · 30 reviews

We had the veggie brekkie and the Food Republic (big brekkie) - both delicious! Highly recommended!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.8 months ago · 30 reviews

Always a good idea to book as this venue is popular and can fill up early

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.8 months ago · 30 reviews

Food Republic Blackburn serves delicious food and great coffee year-round

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennifer R.8 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic food as always! Now that's what I call brunch!

"Very good"
5/6
Ron H.8 months ago · 4 reviews

Regular clients, usual table (24), usual order, enjoyed as usual. A negative on this occasion was being obliged to hear loud conversation at table 23, two very vociferous ladies aged 20's and 50's. Noted you have specific question about noise, seems our experience is not unusual.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kay M.8 months ago · 2 reviews

A great cafe with an extensive menu - Thank you guys 😊

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.8 months ago · 30 reviews

This cafe restaurant caters to all tastes across all seasons. A+

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.8 months ago · 30 reviews

Autumn is a great time to visit here and have a warm feed and delicious coffee. Great service too!

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg A.8 months ago · 30 reviews

Food Republic is one of our all-time favourite restaurants. The menu is broad, the coffee is good and the staff are lovely.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alain M.8 months ago · 3 reviews

The Food Republic is always reliable for good food & great service. A great spot to catch up with friends in a relaxed atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alan T.8 months ago · 1 review

Second time here Great food and service Will definitely go again

"Good"
4/6
Glenda M.8 months ago · 1 review

Service was amazing, didn't have to wait too long to place our orders and the meals arrived quickly. I ordered the Cheeky Benedict which was great as usual, only problem was that the eggs were just TOO runny almost uncooked and the eggs were very cool. I love my eggs at least warm. But I'll continue to come.

"Good"
4/6
Jeanette E.8 months ago · 1 review

We two enjoyed a meal at an outside table. Service was pleasant without being over attentive. The food was delicious.

"Excellent"
6/6
Heidi G.8 months ago · 1 review

Lovely and spacious venue. Friendly staff. Quick service and most importantly, delicious food.

"Very good"
5/6
Ross W.8 months ago · 1 review

Great venue with good menu options & very friendly staff .. & good value to boot. Will be back .. also dog friendly 👍

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter J.8 months ago · 2 reviews

Always very good food, great personal service from Daz and the team. This is our favourite family cafe for our regular coffee and food fix. Peter

"Very good"
5/6
JENNY E.8 months ago · 1 review

Service was friendly and well timed/efficient. The Vietnamese slaw with chicken required more chicken as the slaw was refreshing but needed more variety.

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