Cafenatics — Restaurant in Melbourne

I ordered a ham and cheese toastie and a matcha latte. Unfortunately, the matcha latte was underwhelming. It lacked the vibrant green color and rich taste typical of a good matcha—it tasted more like warm milk with a faint green tint. I politely asked if I could swap it for a coffee instead. The staff member kindly offered to make it stronger, which I appreciated, but I opted for a mocha in a takeaway cup instead.

Although there was a mix-up and it initially came in a dine-in cup, they corrected it quickly and were genuinely apologetic. The staff were lovely—friendly, warm, and attentive, and I could tell their kindness was genuine, not performative.

That said, I feel there should be a certain standard when serving matcha, especially in a city like Melbourne where matcha is so popular. Honestly, it was far below what I would expect, even compared to large chains like Starbucks. The toastie, too, was a bit soggy—I only ended up eating the edges and a few bites of the center.

This café has so much potential, especially given its location and atmosphere. But based on my experience, it felt like quality and consistency were not being prioritised. I truly hope they improve, because I’d love to return and have a better...

Fast and convenient service. I had the most amazing fruit salad you could ever buy. There were at least 10 varieties of cut in season fruits. And well balanced not mostly apples and oranges. No slimy sliced bananas which was welcome. Each bite was so refreshing. Don't know if it was luck of the season - nothing was unripe or unpleasant even the plums were sweet! It's almost as if each fruit was tasted before it...

Great value, tasty food, friendly service and sunny atmosphere. The special Japanese curry rice was tasty and served hot on fluffy rice. Scrambled eggs and tomato ciabatta brekky was also a winner. Impressive that each was under $15. Amazing value for Docklands. Despite the price, portion was good, service was fast and the environment was very nice....