Cuff — Restaurant in Melbourne

My recent visit to Cuff, having discovered it via Google Maps, fell a touch short of the lofty expectations set by online reviews. Opting for the "two eggs your way" with fried eggs, I was left wanting in terms of both flavor and execution. The inclusion of lemon, while seemingly standard, felt misplaced alongside the already neutral profile of the dish, creating an unwelcome sourness. Additionally, the iced coffees, while visually appealing, suffered from an imbalance of ice to coffee. By the time we finished our meal, the dilution was quite noticeable.

It's entirely possible that my experience wasn't representative of Cuff's usual standard. Perhaps the dish selection or timing wasn't ideal, and my pre-conceived notions based on reviews may have played a role. To form a more well-rounded opinion, I intend to return and explore a broader selection of their menu. Hopefully, on a future visit, Cuff will deliver an experience that justifies its acclaim.

Edit post Cuff response: I realized I hadn't left a review for my visit to Cuff, which was actually mid last year, after scrolling through my Google Photos recently. There is no rules on when a customer can or cannot leave a review of their experience for places they visit. Although. to correct you, I wasn't in Melbourne during the COVID period, therefore any remarks referencing 2022 doesnt apply. It's quite normal for businesses to receive neutral feedback; perhaps a bit more training in customer service could help your team manage such comments more...

i recently got to try this cafe hidden in Flinders Ln in Melbourne. this cafe was very homey feeling and had its own aesthetic.

we got to try 3 different dishes which were; waffles ($25) - these waffles were perfect, it was not too sweet and that is what i really appreciate in a dessert like brunch dish. the cinnamon flavour was shining through and the fresh fruit really complimented it well. my friend who usually does not like waffles, ate most of them and really liked it. cuff florentine ($24) - this was our personal favourite out of the dishes we ordered. the smoked salmon paired with the perfectly poached eggs and the hollandaise sauce was delicious. this crispy capers and the caviar just gave the dish more depth and flavour. classic reuben ($19) - i was really craving a toasted sandwich and this reuben hit the spot. the sauerkraut and the pickles gave it a really good amount of tanginess which i really enjoyed.

the drinks we ordered were; an iced matcha ($8) with almond milk ($0.8) - this matcha was not too strong, there was no bitterness and it was not lumpy. it had a good sweetness to it and i usually like my matchas strong, so it was not too sweet. an iced chocolate ($8) - this was a standard iced chocolate, it was good and had a nice chocolate flavour.

overall, it was a really great place to sit and chat while have some really good food. the staff are super friendly and their service is...

A little cafe along the streets of melbourne that makes you feel like you’re in paris. Its quite a busy place so i would recommend you to come early. It’s quite a little space so the seats are kinda cramped but thats perhaps the only bad thing i have to say about this cafe. Tried out their popular chilli scrambled eggs crossaint and the salmon benedict. The scramble eggs has a nice flavour and the shaved parmesan on top was a nice finishing touch for this dish, crossaint was buttery and crispy and the sausage inside was savoury and had a nice snap. The spicy mayo at the side was great as well and it complemented the scramble eggs well! 9/10 for this dish. As for the salmon benedicts, i’ve tasted many eggs benedicts before and this has to be my top 3 or even higher of all time. Muffin was nice and toasty, spinach was cooked well, smoked salmon was good, the hollandaise sauce was amazing, so creamy yet light but it still packs such a heavy punch to it! Perhaps the best hollandaise sauce i’ve tasted on a benny. The capers and the dill on it added a nice touch along with the radish for a nice crunch. The little black roe (im unsure if its caviar or something else) has a nice salty flavour to complement the dish as...