Tinker Northcote

I arrived at around 9:40am on a week day, the place was around half full. Sat myself down to a table and a staff member did come over after a few seconds with menus. Meals were over priced for what they were in my opinion (Around 17 to 20 dollars for breakfast meals) and were small for their price. It was very good quality food however and the coffee was also quite good. In the end, bit expensive for what it is, but was enjoyable food.

The staff had to check if there was lunch still being served at 2.30pm midweek. The place was nearly empty and we were feeling very welcome. The vegan meal read great on the menu however lacked in taste and presentation. Just because a meal is vegan, doesn't mean it has to be lacking basic food groups like protein and calcium and most of all, flavour! My chicken burger was just that, just a chicken burger-nothing special.When we paid for our meal we were asked, "How was it?" My honest response was "disappointing". And that was the end of the conversation. There was no follow up as to why I said this. There was no huge line up behind me to pay for meals.

What a great place to get that perfect brunch Instagram photo haha. If you can tell by my photo I got just that, but the taste of my meal was a let down.. Unfortunately I was disappointed in my meal, I ordered the poached eggs benedict on top of a potato rosti and to my dismay for the price I was paying it was very very small I left feeling hungry & unsatisfied. I think I recall my waitress asking me if I wanted any sides & I wish I said yes, but really this meal could have included some sides part of the price for the size that it is! I also didn't see the menu mention & highlight the fact that the rosti was spicy or had chilli in it which I unfortunately cannot handle even the tiniest bit. I also always look out for that on the menu when ordering so they need to make it very clear. I did not eat a lot of the rosti because of this & I really didn't have time to order anything else. Also the bacon had a not so nice taste to it almost like fake bacon. I'm sure if I go again I'll have a better experience. On the positive side beautifully presented dishes, fresh food, great coffee and staff are great. Exceptional service from our waitress who had so much energy & charisma.

Lovely little cafe with great staff. Very accommodating of a mum and Bub in a pram! Menu is smallish but covers all tastes and the food is fresh and tasty. Great coffee. Very friendly helpful staff.

Have been dying to get here for breakfast with all of the hype on social media.Turns out I ended there for a 1.00pm lunch instead.Good service, food was very nice but the menu is so limited. Seriously 4 choices for lunch unless you want an all day breakfast!Need to offer a more extensive selection especially if you want people to return. It's easy to get sick of the same thing quickly.