Camberwell - Fordham's Milk Bar

Camberwell (Hartwell) - Fordham's Milk Bar

milk bar

116-118 Fordham Avenue, Camberwell 

9041 0822

Really Like it. 
29th July 2012.

Quietly tracking along, opposite the Hartwell train station is this 1 year old gem of a cafe.  A gem because it is a delightful find for locals and parents with young children.  There is a safely fenced playground opposite the cafe for the young and restless, while the adults can happily peruse the brunch menu that satisfies all tastes.

Coffee
We had chai, soy cappucino, breakfast tea and a moccachino.  Little green pots were provided for the tea with milk and honey.

Food
We had 1. Baked Eggs with chorizo, 2. Sweet potato fritters, 3. Scrambled eggs.  All were hearty and yummy, particularly liked the baked eggs with chorizo.  The fritters were a little too soft but ingredients plentiful and the kidlet liked it, so we were happy.

Service
Relaxed, happy, helpful.

Ambience
The place is an old milk bar converted to a rustic feel.  High ceilings with painted press metal lends to an industrial style while wooden crates holding baguettes, delistyle counter, long communal wooden tressel table or two for large families gives it that homely european feel.

Children Services

Toddler/Baby play toys, high chairs, sufficient space for prams, children menus, plastic cups/plates. 

Did not check out the change room.

Enclosed playground opposite with a small park to relax in.

South Melbourne - Freestyle Espresso Cafe

6 Union Street, South Melbourne
9696 4396

Like it
6 July 2012

On my way to the market on drizzly day I popped by Freestyle cafe for a pep up. Lucky for me it was late in the day and the place only had a few people in.

Ham hock and split lentil soup with a surprise cheesy toastie warmed me up in no time, followed by a decadent chocolate brownie and soy latte.

Lovely little place with relaxed staff.

No facilities for bub, not much room inside but if you go when it's quiet, it's no trouble at all.

South Yarra - Two Birds, One Stone Cafe

Two Birds, One Stone Cafe

12 Claremont Street, South Yarra
9827 1228
http://www.twobirdsonestonecafe.com.au/


Like it. 
25 July 2012.


This cafe was 1 week old when we visited.  It caught my attention because of its pedigree.  It is of the same kilt as Three Bags Full, Liar Liar and Apte.  The coffee was excellent, as to be expected.  The food was very good.  The service was excellent.  The ambience was excellent.

A quick phone call and we secured a booth for 5 to celebrate my mom's birthday.  4 adults and one child for an 11am brunch.  Whilst there is no highchair, the booth proves to be comfortable for the baby's pram and ample space for the adults.  The padded walls in the booth were great for little T to crawl and scramble joyfully about.

The entry into the cafe is smooth and we encounter no challenges wheeling the pram into place from street to seat.  There are no bumps or steps, there is a clear path to get to our booth.

Coffee
We had chai, soy cappucino, latte and a moccachino.  Everyone was happy.

Food
We had 1. Two birds, 2. One Stone, 3. French Toast with candied orange, and 4. Corn/Zucchini fritters with smoked salmon.  The produce was fresh and flavour combinations well planned.  The execution was slightly too salty and fritters were more pancake like than fritters.  Having sampled from my companion's plates, I have to declare the French toast my favourite dish for the day.

Service
Enthusiastic, discrete, polite.

Ambience
The place is clean lines, bright, white, light and airy but cosy enough to talk in medium loud tones without worrying about disturbing the people at the next table.

Children Services
None to mention, however staff are friendly and the bathroom is large enough for a pram.

Other reviews
http://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/food-and-drink/article/two-birds-one-stone-opens