Stables Provedore Cafe — Restaurant in Melbourne

A hidden gem brought to my attention by a friend, which would have been easily missed without her guidance.

Nestled within a heritage building, it seamlessly blends the charm of vintage aesthetics. Witnessing the transformation from a stable in 1886 to the surrounding golf course and now this charming cafe adds to its historical allure.

The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is both vibrant and pleasing. Be warned, though – it can get quite crowded on weekends, highly recommend making a reservation in advance.

This cafe has since become my go-to spot for brunch, and below are some standout items.

Drinks: Osmanthus Blend Coffee: This latte boasts a delicate osmanthus fragrance that beautifully complements the rich coffee flavor. Lychee Iced Tea: use Earl Grey tea as the base, this drink is elevated with osmanthus honey, lychee juice, and a creamy foam. The nuanced layers of tea aroma and lychee sweetness make it a refreshing choice.

Food: Pad Thai: my favorite dish. The Pad Thai here is a delightful blend of unique Thai spices and flavors. It's light and refreshing, avoiding the typical oiliness associated with traditional Pad Thai. The chef's homemade sauce adds a perfect finishing touch. Feed Bowl: Sushi rice paired with a poached egg, edamame, wakame, avocado, and wasabi citrus dressing, topped with fried shallots and nori. We opted for salmon, I was pleased with taste. The freshness of the ingredients reflects the careful selection. Tacos (with Battered flathead):Crispy battered flathead accompanied by rich avocado and tangy pickled red cabbage. The batter on the flathead is nice and crispy, and I believe it would be even more enjoyable if the tacos had a crunchy shell rather than a soft one.

P.S. My friend mentioned that the lavender outside is stunning during its bloom season. Looking forward to experiencing it in the next...

Do not go here if you have dietary requirements!!!!!

This was our second time here. Extremely disappointing service. I ordered a vegan smashed avo. The staff member at the counter got the order wrong. When it came out, I asked for it to be corrected. That staff member then went to the kitchen and came back within 1min and asked me if it was ok if they just scraped off the egg. I said no, it also has feta in it and how do you know that I’m not allergic? I would I like a new one please.

We were waiting for 20mins and my friends were nearly done with their meals and my friend complained to this staff member about the disappointing service. It shouldn’t take 20mins to put some avo and tomato on toast. There was no apology.

I eat half of it and it tastes a bit strange so I stop. I’m not sure what feta tastes like, but the avocado didn’t taste like just avocado. I go up to pay and again explain the situation. The staff member at the counter (the one who took the order) tries to argue with us saying that we ordered vegetarian and not vegan. He shakes his head and laughs at us and goes to put the payment through. Maybe don’t work in customer service if you’re going to ignore what the customer says...?

Thankfully the manager came and sorted the situation out. I am glad that the manager was kind and understanding, because the two staff members were not. She kindly waived the fee and apologised. If the staff were all like this manager, maybe we’d consider going back.

I am concerned now that the food was not remade and that there was still feta in it as I am feeling unwell in the stomach. I really don’t want to be a “Karen” customer, but it’s really not safe food practice to be giving customers foods that...

PLEASANTLY SURPRISED AND IMPRESSED

Arranged to meet friends herd for a special brunch. Not familiar with the area...chose due to reviews and dog friendly. I rang prior to book a table (unsure how busy it gets). Whilst the person I spoke to on phone was polite...I wasn't that confident he'd actually 'booked' us a table.

Arrived at 10am Saturday 10th August as booked. There was a beautiful table reserved for us in the undercover heated dog friendly area...although the being such large outdoor area on such a beautiful day...anywhere would be ok (I did request the undercover area). The building itself is gorgeous...looks like an old stable...beautiful restored and immaculately spotless. I'm not sure if it's a family run business...but the Asian staff/family were super friendly and professional. We ordered from a gentleman (who I assume was the owner)...who was genuinely warm and friendly. Our servers were professional, friendly and efficient. The 'owner' even popped out twice (on a busy morning) to see how we were. Despite being busy...food delivery was quick. Even though we had variations of egg dishes...all were spot on (so many places still can't poach or scramble eggs properly). The servings were a good size...and despite the quality of the premises...and upmarket surrounding real estate...excellent value for money. Even more impressive is their dedication and love for pooches...with a well thought out and very reasonably price dog menu. Parking is a bit limited in the car park (due to high rise apartments)...but we had no issues finding on street parking less than 100 metres away. Oh...almost forgot...coffee was excellent...and I'm fussy about my coffee. Highly recommended...