An easygoing bar option with multiple outdoor areas, including street-side and more tucked-away patios, and reviewers say the back outdoor space stayed comfortable even on a wet, cold day.

Works for an unhurried catch-up: reviewers describe an intimate, friendly setting with warm, genuinely welcoming service, and a laid-back pace that suits long conversation.

A solid city coffee stop if you want a chat without blaring sound: reviews mention music that is not too loud for conversation and friendly service, though it is a small space and often busy.

A good pick for a proper sit-down catch-up: reviewers call it spacious, and say the seating layout means you are not too close to neighbouring tables.

Works for a casual post-walk meet-up in Mentone: a reviewer notes a very spacious back area suited to parties or gatherings, and others describe the staff as friendly and welcoming.