One Fine Day Cafe — Restaurant in Melbourne

Four and a half stars from me - but there's no option to give a half star and I don't want to be mean.

We were recommended by a friend and we weren't disappointed.

Fantastic - one of the best cafés in the area. The menu is a tad heavy on breakfast items but that aside it's an interesting and inventive selection. We had the pulled pork burger - it was an orgy of taste, although forget being able to pick it up and eat it like a regular burger - this baby needs a knife and fork.

The coffee (long black) was one of the best I've had recently: rich and smooth with a hint of bitterness. It had a perfect chocolate brown crema on top.

Some of the reviews grumble about the size of the place, however, I think it just adds to the charm and there is as much seating as you'd find in many city joints. Possibly country folk aren't used to small places?

The only detractor for me was the number of flies inside. This is a pet peeve I know but a bug zapper would solve the problem. This is where they lose most of the half...

As a dog lover myself, please do not allow people to walk or carry dogs into the cafe.

I have no problems at all with dogs outside for customers having table service.

This morning I saw 2 people walking their dogs on leashes into the cafe, and separately, another 2 dogs carried in, and nobody challenged this.

And even more importantly, staff must not pat or touch dogs while on duty. I saw that more than once and it was obvious the staff member(s) knew the dogs, and I presume knew the owners.

Neither practice is good hygiene and my wife and I will not be coming back to One Fine Day,

Fortunately since we have moved here 3 years ago, I have never seen this at other cafes, and there are a few in the immediate area. They will get my future...

This is what Melbourne does best. A blend of culinary flavors. And this dish from One Fine Day @ Beaconsfield has exemplified that. The cumin and beetroot fritters is packed with flavors that reminds of my the days I spent in India sampling roadside snacks. Smothered with yogurt and served on a bed of grains and barley. Somewhere buried under the coat of yogurt lies two perfectly poached eggs. Absolutely yum.

Coffee is a little inconsistent but don't let that deter you from dining here. You'll be surprised at that size of the small kitchen that churns out amazing food!

The outdoor dining area has a nice ambience with overhead heater for...