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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 (593)

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

5.3/6

593 reviews

5.3/6

593 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Good"
4/6
Fera M.3 months ago · 1 review

The place was pretty busy when we came. Hiwever we didn’t have to wait long for the food

"Very good"
5/6
Evelyn V.3 months ago · 1 review

Friendly staff, efficient service even though it was incredibly busy. Great food too 😀

"Very good"
5/6
Patricia H.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Always a good experience. Have lunch there about once a month. Food delicious and friendly staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christine L.3 months ago · 1 review

Love the food and the service Friendly waitress with beautiful smile Dislike the space as too close with the next few tables Need more space between seating Other than that the rest all beautiful and nice

"Good"
4/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 1 review

Service good to start but had to ask for second drink

"Very good"
5/6
Michele G.3 months ago · 1 review

Cold wet day but cosy inside. Had great lunch and devine desert - death by chocolate. A favourite spot for lunch and a glass of wine.

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

Staff were very efficient and friendly. I’ll definitely be back.

"Very good"
5/6
Liza D.3 months ago · 1 review

Friendly service and tasty food, would recommend. Looking forward to visit again

"Very good"
5/6
Anne E.3 months ago · 2 reviews

A very enjoyable experience with great food and very good service.

"Good"
4/6
Amy B.4 months ago · 1 review

I booked for 3 of us, noting that we had a toddler with us. We were seated and our orders taken politely and efficiently, and food and drink arrived promptly. We would have ordered more drinks and potentially more cake if we had have seen a staff member at all over the ensuing 1.5 hours, but staff were no where to be seen. Clearly they thought we had ordered enough and didn’t warrant any further service. Never mind, we’ll make sure we go somehwere next time that is happy to serve us more drinks after the first ones!

"Very good"
5/6
Robert D.4 months ago · 1 review

Very busy for a monday but pleasantly surprised with the high level of service, quality of food and noise level was great. Thank you. Will come again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sue G.4 months ago · 7 reviews

we were well looked after in the outside area on a cold day, screens down, and the heaters on. good coffee and brunch, too!

"Very good"
5/6
Matteo F.4 months ago · 1 review

Very friendly staff , quick service , and good food!

"Excellent"
6/6
Julia M.4 months ago · 1 review

I think that The Food Republic is a great place and the options have a wide range and the gluten free options are really good the service was impeccable the food came fast and the staff were funny and lovely highly recommend for everyone

"Very good"
5/6
Susan S.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Food was fantastic and service was great as it always is.

"Excellent"
6/6
Yan M.4 months ago · 1 review

Fabulous as always! I love this place. We have been there so many times and we always enjoy it.

"Very good"
5/6
Elaine C.4 months ago · 1 review

Food and services were great. Will definitely go back again

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

Quite noisy and food is pricy but is OK overall

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

Quite noisy and food is pricy but is OK overall

"Very good"
5/6
Cheryl D.4 months ago · 1 review

Service was very good, food was excellent! Everything ordered was delicious, and very generous!

"Very good"
5/6
Connie F.4 months ago · 1 review

Fast service and lovely food, great to catchup with friends

"Average"
3/6
Angela K.4 months ago · 1 review

Food very good, service very good, but too crowded and too loud for my friend and myself. We could not hear each other speak, having said that we are in our mid seventies.

"Excellent"
6/6
James T.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Attentive staff with great service even though they were busy. Superb food as usual.

"Very good"
5/6
Suzanne E.5 months ago · 4 reviews

Food was great, loved that they had a specials menu to add more options. Car park opposite is small and hasn't had a spot when I've been there. However, there is another car park not too far away with three hour parking.

"Very good"
5/6
Suzanne E.5 months ago · 4 reviews

Loved the food. Going back again. Not many car parks opposite but there is a bigger car park not too far away.

"Very good"
5/6
Nel B.5 months ago · 2 reviews

I love this place 😊 Great food & friendly service 👍

"Very good"
5/6
Cheryl P.5 months ago · 2 reviews

We met for brunch. Just delightful. Staff were most attentive, almost too much so that several different people wanted to take our order ! Food was scrumptious and just love this local place. Always tell people to visit there ! Xx keep up the great work !!

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

Fantastic food and service. Updated specials and caters for all guests

"Very good"
5/6
Suzie P.5 months ago · 1 review

As always , our favourite Friday lunch venue . Always great food and amazing service .

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

The food and service was excellent and the cost reasonable... many thanks!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Merilyn O.5 months ago · 4 reviews

Fabulous food (good size serves), excellent service; highly recommend this cafe

"Very good"
5/6
Bruce C.5 months ago · 5 reviews

High standard food together with prompt & friendly service has been consistent here for years. A great menu with great customer service.

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

Excellent service delicious food and spacious table settings . Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Rod H.5 months ago · 2 reviews

We are regular diners, staff are always very good as is the food.

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

Great food, great service, great coffee. What more would you want?

"Very good"
5/6
Donna M.5 months ago · 4 reviews

We had mushrooms and polenta for lunch- very tasty, highly recommended. Friendly efficient service.

"Very good"
5/6
Sue G.5 months ago · 7 reviews

Love this place, great food, coffee and service. Very dog friendly. Recommend

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

excellent service and good food. a a a a a

"Good"
4/6
Andrew G.5 months ago · 1 review

Staff were friendly and attentive. Coffee was good. Thank you. Cheers

"Excellent"
6/6
Maggie W.5 months ago · 11 reviews

Love the food and the ambience. Have dined here several times. Always good.

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

Always prompt service and friendly staff, with a good range of food with reasonable prices.

"Very good"
5/6
Donna A.6 months ago · 5 reviews

Great service, friendly staff and excellent food. What’s not to like?

"Very good"
5/6
PAULA B.6 months ago · 2 reviews

Greeted by friendly, attentive staff in a relaxed atmosphere A good variety of meals on offer A lovely dinning experience

"Good"
4/6
Doris C.6 months ago · 1 review

Coffee was not good this time and asked fir another but still not tasting like previously

"Very good"
5/6
Peter C.6 months ago · 2 reviews

Outdoor dining on a sunny Autumn day. Pleasant surroundings helpful waiter and good food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner6 months ago · 1 review

Lovely atmosphere, fantastic staff, enjoyed The Food Republic every time.

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

Always excellent. Great food and lovely staff. Gf brunch was great as usual

"Good"
4/6
Janice C.6 months ago · 2 reviews

Very busy local gem. Booked to ensure a table inside. Service was okay, very keen for us to order immediately after sitting down. Pancakes not quite what we thought, were okay but more like a cake texture than pancake.

"Average"
3/6
Fiona A.6 months ago · 1 review

Disappointing as communication was an issue. As some of the meals were large we asked for a box after we had eaten, so food could be ‘taken away’ to eat later. Unfortunately we discovered 15 minutes afterwards when the waitress didn’t return, she thought that meant for her to take away the food from the table and throw in the rubbish which is what she had done

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian G.6 months ago · 3 reviews

Great experience all around. I'll happily go there again for a meal

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