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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 (626)

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

5.3/6

626 reviews

5.3/6

626 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
Christine K.2 months ago · 1 review

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

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

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

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

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Rosemary C.3 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.3 months ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Helena S.3 months ago · 2 reviews

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerry H.3 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.3 months ago · 1 review

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

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

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

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

The service and atmosphere are good but a bit pricey

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicholas H.3 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.3 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.3 months ago · 3 reviews

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

"Very good"
5/6
Bob T.3 months ago · 5 reviews

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

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

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

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 1 review

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

"Good"
4/6
Bunita P.3 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.3 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.

"Very good"
5/6
Marie D.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Great service and food very appetising. Friendly and lovely ambience

"Excellent"
6/6
Kathy S.4 months ago · 1 review

Love the food and atmosphere. Staff are amazing and very friendly.

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

Busy cafe, food was delicious & staff were friendly & efficient.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jeff D.4 months ago · 1 review

Thoroughly enjoyed a beautifully presented meal. It's a nicer place than a lot of the other cafes available around Blackburn making it a standout for somewhere a little nice than the norm.

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

Great place to catch up with friends, not to noisy

"Very good"
5/6
Elizabeth P.4 months ago · 3 reviews

Reliably great food, lovely hospitality staff, prompt service, and an absolute pleasure to dine here.

"Very good"
5/6
Luise W.4 months ago · 1 review

Staff were delightful Coffee was delicious 🙏 Will be returning

"Very good"
5/6
Edward T.4 months ago · 3 reviews

The staff were very nice, cheerful and helpful. The food was good as well.

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

Made a booking and we felt like we were shoved into the new side which is still under construction. It felt like we were not in the restaurant. Service was fine.

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

Service was friendly and prompt. The food was delicious and met expectations

"Very good"
5/6
Leeaane P.4 months ago · 1 review

Amazing food, great service! Highly recommend the burgers.. they are lovely.. amongst other delicious dishes!

"Very good"
5/6
Belinda T.4 months ago · 2 reviews

I had the risotto and found the serving - on a deceivingly shallow plate- quite small for the price.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner4 months ago · 1 review

food is great! waiters are friendly and excellent service! will definitely come back next time

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

Food is always delicious and the service is great. Thanks

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

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

"Very good"
5/6
Patricia H.5 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.5 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 Diner5 months ago · 1 review

Service good to start but had to ask for second drink

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Good"
4/6
Amy B.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 months ago · 1 review

Very friendly staff , quick service , and good food!

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

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Yan M.5 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.6 months ago · 1 review

Food and services were great. Will definitely go back again

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