The Hidden Kitchen — Restaurant in Melbourne

In the area for a getaway with my girlfriend and she found this great spot on google with a high rating. So glad we stopped in for a late brunch! Had the Beef Burgundy pie and my girlfriend had the Beef, Pepper and Mushroom. Both homemade with a delicious side of potato salad, easily the best pies I’ve tasted in a looong time! I can understand why the pie warmers nearly empty by 10am, well worth it! They make a delicious coffee, and their range of homemade treats makes for a tricky choice on what to indulge on, and when to stop 😂 Very happy with our choice of Banana bread, Hot Cross bun (it would’ve indeed been rude not too! 🤤) and PB Yo-yo (sadly they didn’t last long enough for a photo). All of this with great service that made for great start to our day! And thanks for the Cape Shanck Lighthouse recommendation, we had a awesome, spontaneous little adventure that made our day!

For the record, even though we didn’t indulge in the salted chocolate treat this time, salted chocolate is delicious, regardless of what some people think! 🙄😂 Props for how you both...

I just paid over $13 for a croissant with cheese 😳 Our first and last time eating here. Edit: I originally ordered a cheese toasty (and almond latè). The young girl behind the counter was ringing up my order, then paused and said that the previous customer (my sister) took the last cheese toasty and offered me a croissant with cheese instead. There was nothing much left in the cabinet, so I agreed. My sister was already waiting for me at a table outside while her order was being prepared. It was a stinking hot day, it was past lunch time and we just wanted a feed. Sure I could have refused the $14 croissant and drove around looking for another cafe. But we were hot, tired and hungry. I felt like I was taken advantage of as a tourist. I too have a 10 year old kid and I too have bills. $14 is a lot of money to some people. If you choose to pay top dollar and import croissants from France instead of supporting your local artisan baker, then...

I did not order anything here as I was expecting a cafe with menu and table service but my judgement was completely wrong. So this review is not at all about the experience or staff but more of the first impression of stumbling upon a so called “hidden gem” in this area.

I’m personally a fan of takeaway joints that make themselves look like an eat in cafe restaurant. However the presentation of the place looked nice and I’m sure the food would be okay but I’m more inclined to pay for a freshly cooked and served breakfast meal as opposed to window food that doesn’t look that appealing. Especially for a place in a very random hidden location, you kinda want the most out the dine in experience so having the choice of pies and window food is quite disappointing.

If you’re after a quick bite to go and coffee, I recommend this is the spot for you! But don’t come here expecting a full meal and...