Gallo Coffee Co. — Restaurant in Victoria

There used to be a cafe here that closed quite a few years ago. I just discovered that there was a new cafe business that opened up here, about a year ago. I just enjoyed a superb Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and a lovely coffee. The Eggs Benedict was one of the best I've had. The staff are all absolutely lovely and helpful as well. I live in walking distance and will definitely be back. Edit: I thought I was writing a good review, but I've just been reading through a heap of other reviews for the cafe and discovered that mine is basically just the same as almost all the others. It's most impressive to have so many fantastic reviews for a cafe and it speaks volumes for the quality of the food and the staff, not to mention the coffee! I was absolutely delighted with it and I'm so happy that pretty much everyone else feels the same. Well done to all the staff. It was an absolute pleasure to have a meal there.

Update down the track! I have now been back many times and love to bring friends who visit from Melbourne or Interstate, to come for a meal. I can always be confident that it will be a great advertisement for Bendigo and that the meals and coffee will be first rate, along with the friendly helpful service. My recent visit was no exception. Update: Gallo Coffee continue to excel! If I want to be confident of good food and good coffee, this is the place to go. The staff are always friendly and helpful and encourage feedback about the quality of their offerings. I have always had the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, but decided to have the smashed avo for a change, the other day. It was piled high and perfectly presented. Can't recommend this place highly enough. Thanks to...

Weirdest cafe We've ever had the misfortune to visit. Upon entering the premises, we were faced with the service counter, so we proceeded to order two coffees from the serving staff member. A different staff member came up to us and whispered something which we didn't catch, so she whispered again, my partner replied that she could not hear what she said, so she whispered again, not heard or understood a third time, so, with an exasperated look on her face, she whispered something to the girl behind the counter who told us we would be taken to a table in the next room, and once seated we could place our order. So the whispering waitress took us to a table and asked us to be seated. My partner then asked if we could order now, she replied no, you have to go up to the counter and place our order. We were there to begin with, why couldn't they take our order just then and avoid all this business of being seated first, but then get up to place our order. Why couldn't the waitress just take our order at the table as in most cafes? So we walked up to the counter, but noticed that the exit door was more tempting. Judging by other reviews, Gallo is supposed to be a very good cafe. Unfortunately this was not our experience. We did not get to try their coffee or anything else, so this is just a review about the weirdest service we have ever encountered, and we frequent a lot of cafes in our travels. Perhaps management could educate their waiting staff in...

Coming in from Melbourne for an overnight stay, coffee is a ritual for me each morning. Researched for highly rated places for coffee and found Gallo Coffee Co. to kick start our day. Went with a friend and we were greeted by the "lovely" family that owes and runs the establishment 😊. They were all very welcoming albeit a quick stop but their coffee and hot chocolate were on the money. The coffee was on point. Good blend, nice and strong texture, great balance. I'll definitely be back for food, more coffee and the awesome banter this this family owned business! Highly...