Gets hectic at peak lunch, but there’s a clear ordering system and staff who take time to walk first-timers through the options without rushing.

Clean and spacious little roast shop in Oakleigh South, with Tony giving proper old-school, genuinely caring service and accommodating you even near closing, plus family photos to nosey at while you wait under the Eucalyptus vibe.

A simple, unpretentious sandwich shop with a truck-stop-meets-Italian vibe, where staff are described as friendly.

In QVM, it’s praised for friendly service, baristas who can explain the beans, and small thoughtful touches like info postcards.

Handy for pre-drinks before a show in the city: reviewers call it cozy and lively, with standing spots that make it easy to chat, plus staff that bring plenty of energy to the room.

For a no-fuss sit-down in Richmond, it’s described as clean with an old-school, simple, traditional feel and polite staff; a couple of reviews suggest the experience can be just decent rather than standout.