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Melbourne
Blackburn
The Food Republic Cafe
The Food Republic Cafe Reviews

The Food Republic Cafe

Australian, Cake & Coffee

Dishes priced around$30

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Reviews of The Food Republic Cafe (657)

Read what people think about The Food Republic Cafe! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.3/6

657 reviews

5.3/6

657 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Sandi T.2 months ago · 1 review

Lots of choices for food, went with waitress recommendation for slaw omelette and was not disappointed. Friendly staff and nice ambience. Would recommend and will be returning

"Excellent"
6/6
Emma T.2 months ago · 1 review

The customer service & food was fantastic… nothing was too much for the team who were so hospitable.. !! Can’t wait to be back..

"Excellent"
6/6
Julian C.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food and coffee! Friend staff, nice cosy atmosphere. Will return soon.

"Good"
4/6
Jackie T.2 months ago · 1 review

Good variety of food and in a nice setting, Thanks

"Excellent"
6/6
Vinnie L.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Food, services and environment are great, I ordered a lobster risotto, it was delicious.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tracy A.2 months ago · 1 review

Food is always great food and coffee at food republic

"Very good"
5/6
Julie M.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food, great service and great company. Perfect for us today

"Very good"
5/6
Rosa R.2 months ago · 1 review

Everyone was inviting. Gave us time to order and once we finished eating left us to talk and didn’t try to get us to leave. We will be back.

"Good"
4/6
Quandoo Diner2 months ago · 1 review

Nice place for lunch. Food was good and staff quite friendly.

"Excellent"
6/6
Manjula B.2 months ago · 4 reviews

Good food and good service, never a dissapointment at Food Republic.

"Very good"
5/6
Gabriella S.2 months ago · 1 review

Lovely food, great service. Will visit again before Christmas. Thanks

"Good"
4/6
Pat H.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Overall a good experience but a bit over the top that we were asked by 3 or 4 different waiters if we would like to order a drink within the first two minutes of our arrival, so can't complain about the service! Our meals came very promptly so thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Winston M.3 months ago · 2 reviews

we had booked a table but it seemed there was no table reserved, so it took a while to find one. Apart from that all else was great!

"Excellent"
6/6
Hazel M.3 months ago · 1 review

Great service, coffee and food as always! Love the new flow of the place after extending and relocating entrance.

"Very good"
5/6
Gerri S.3 months ago · 1 review

Delighted to find my requested table was provided in spite of a very busy lunch time. Much appreciated

"Excellent"
6/6
Ruth H.3 months ago · 4 reviews

Great lunch, quiet corner. Attentive and friendly staff. I will return, thank you!!

"Very good"
5/6
jenny H.3 months ago · 1 review

Service was exceptional. Food was ok. Good venue to catch up with a friend.

"Very good"
5/6
Richard E.3 months ago · 1 review

Great service and courteous staff with excellent menu choice Thanks

"Excellent"
6/6
gabby g.3 months ago · 1 review

Always amazing service ! Amazing food! Amazing coffee! Every time I! Love love love this place !

"Very good"
5/6
Kerrilyn E.3 months ago · 1 review

With the new entrance area opened a few people where unclear where to go to the restaurant, and the staff were busy making coffee, and busy so there was no one to talk to, I took the people who didn't know where to go down with me as I did. Maybe better signage/directions would be handy. My muesli was great until the end when there was a long dark hair found in the fruit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 1 review

Great food as always. Location easy to get too. A

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 1 review

Staff very patient with us whilst we waited for 3rd member to join us. And didn't try and hurry us at the finish.

"Excellent"
6/6
Soo Y.3 months ago · 1 review

Great food and service, wonderful time for Saturday morning with friends.

"Good"
4/6
Helen Y.4 months ago · 7 reviews

A neighbourhood gem cafe. Food is delicious and have a variety of options.

"Good"
4/6
Anastasia A.4 months ago · 1 review

Very friendly , attentive and efficient staff . A pleasant and relaxed cafe setting . However my scrambled eggs were over cooked and I didn’t really enjoy. The bacon that I had with the dish was very nice .

"Average"
3/6
Timothy K.4 months ago · 3 reviews

Price is too high and salad needs a more sweeter and fresher sauce. Otherwise it's alright.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jodie H.4 months ago · 1 review

Beautifully presented and delicious food as well as friendly staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Anne C.4 months ago · 1 review

Food and Service was great! Haven't been for a while and love the new layout

"Excellent"
6/6
Adrienne B.4 months ago · 1 review

Really enjoyed our breakfast. Great service from friendly staff. Lovely setting. Will definitely return.

"Good"
4/6
Judy A.4 months ago · 1 review

While meals were acceptable the huge quantities on the plate made it difficult to manage. There were no SMALL plates to choose from, everything was huge and off putting.

"Very good"
5/6
Caroline M.4 months ago · 1 review

Great local cafe . Good coffee & brill food . Can get a little noisy at times

"Very good"
5/6
Christine K.4 months ago · 1 review

Food and service very good. Special request provided. We were listened to.

"Average"
3/6
Doug L.4 months ago · 1 review

Not great. Since change of management, service downgraded prices up,

"Good"
4/6
Quandoo Diner4 months ago · 1 review

Would like more GF options. Environment a little noisy. Difficult to have a conversation.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rosemary C.4 months ago · 5 reviews

Always a delicious meal and I am a Coeliac and my dietary needs are always met.

"Good"
4/6
Barry M.4 months ago · 1 review

Took a work colleague to lunch, a great experience and great food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Helena S.4 months ago · 2 reviews

As always great service and great food. Lovely place in Blackburn. Love coming here.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerry H.4 months ago · 3 reviews

Very busy but prompt service. Helpful staff. A bit noisy for me being deaf in one ear but I’ve been to worse places. Generally very good to excellent.

"Very good"
5/6
Phillip T.4 months ago · 1 review

Food and service was excellent. Great being able to book online.

"Very good"
5/6
Amy D.5 months ago · 2 reviews

Love the food, but servings are too large. Dislike their background music, as I struggle to hear. I think the cash register is in a dreadful position, near the door. Otherwise, a great restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Dawn P.5 months ago · 1 review

Service great and food v the same. Recommended to all.

"Average"
3/6
Carol N.5 months ago · 21 reviews

The service and atmosphere are good but a bit pricey

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicholas H.5 months ago · 1 review

The food was amazing and very quick service even on busy Father's day. They also were able to accommodate us by moving us inside at a couple of days notice. Very professional and food delicious

"Excellent"
6/6
Elly H.5 months ago · 1 review

The new rhubarb and apple pancakes were divine. Dad loved the eggs benny and the drinks were great. Service was prompt and friendly

"Very good"
5/6
John G.5 months ago · 4 reviews

Always a great place to eat at along with very good coffee!

"Very good"
5/6
Bob T.5 months ago · 6 reviews

All good- good everything as usual. Will come again !

"Very good"
5/6
Suzanne E.5 months ago · 1 review

Tables too close. Prices of some dishes well over the top for what you received.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner5 months ago · 1 review

Our meals were delivered in record time and enjoyed by all.

"Good"
4/6
Bunita P.5 months ago · 1 review

The staff were great. My chai latee was tasteless. Presentation was good. There were just too many flavours..

"Excellent"
6/6
Avril M.5 months ago · 2 reviews

We had a fabulous visit . We had a wonderful space for our party of 10. Our waiter Matt was the best. So patient and great knowledge of the menu. He was brilliant. Everyone was very impressed with the venue, menu and attentive staff. We will be back for sure.

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