I used to come here quite a bit over the years. Yesterday was my visit after over a year’s gap. Ambience was still as neat. Menu looks a bit different, perhaps new owners. I had the waffle chicken which I thoroughly enjoyed. Glad I went back there and will definitely be a regular again.
Had a delicious light brunch at Melba where I had my favourite salmon hash with scrambled eggs and fried hash browns 😋 the 🥚were creamy and smooth which was the perfect compliment to the hash browns 👌🏼 Although the salmon hash itself wasn't flavoursome, they have a delicious tangy sauce along with a lemon wedge to freshen and lighten the dish. It's a cute and comfortable cafe perfect for a family brekkie or a catch up date with a friend!
Polite and amazing staff, great food. Went for breakfast and tried their Melba grill, Eggs benedict and not to forget their super amazing coffee.. its my husband’s go to cafe for the best coffee in Ellerslie..
Great service and friendly wait staff. I loved that the drinks were served piping hot. So hot I had to wait a bit to drink it.
The food is nicely presented and the poached eggs were nice and runny in the middle. The kids pizza had ample toppings and was nice and cheesy.
Good food! Those chicken waffles were definitely something worth coming back for. Only setback for me is the place is a bit crowded, tables were placed too close to each other.
Melba has delicious food, and great customer service and ambience. My favourite is the chicken sandwich, always tasty and filling. Recommend visiting
Very good cafe to visit in ellerslie. Always packed and busy. Very friendly staff. Never had to wait for food or drinks for long. Their waffles and eggs benedict are truly awesome.
I had brunch here. Was good:) had the black bun burger and salmon and mashed potato(?) . Very busy cafe but still great service. Coffee was nice:)
Really enjoyed brunch here with my mum last week the wait staff for super friendly and my eggs were cooked really well! Will be back next time I’m in the area ☺️
Great cafe food, consistently good coffee. Definitely the best cafe on strip of ellerslie shops! Tends to get quite busy in the weekends though, and the cafe can get a bit hot in summer.
I like all Melba restaurants. This one too. I think the environment is very nice. I like to take my family to eat here for breakfast.
Service: 4/5
Presentation: 4/5
Environment: 4/5
Food Quality: 4/5
Food Quantity: 3.5/5
Price per person: $20-$25
Awesome place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Great service, nice atmosphere, not too noisy and good room between tables, unlike some other cafes where they cram you in and you keep getting bumped whilst trying to eat. Will be back
So so so yummy 😁 I ate it all and was so full I had to roll home 😂 very yummy and fast service, lots to pick from aswell on the menu. Bathroom was just a bit nasty only complaint.
Good food and nice staff ! I’d recommend that they add an extra egg to their avocado smash though. It’s 2 pieces of large toast, great avocado and feta but only one small egg! Other than that, will be coming back again for sure
Nice ambience and good service. The almond croissant was quite nice, but I was not a fan of the soft, chewy texture - I like my almond croissants crispy on the outside. The fish taco was really nice, the fish texture was soft, the salsa, avo and salad all paired nicely. The little pineapple on the side actually surprised me too with it’s soft and not too sour juiciness. I also liked the corn chips on the side for a nice crunch. I finished with a tiramisu cake, which was also really delicious. The sponge was soft and it was a nice flavour, but I do feel the tiramisu flavour could be a bit stronger. The menu items are a little on the pricey side but their cabinet food are at quite a reasonable price, and I think it’s definitely worth it, I highly recommend and will most definitely be going back in future.
Delicious coffee, and the fried chicken waffles were absolutely phenomenal. The staff were lovely, and attentive. Will be back again for sure.
Great cafe, always busy for lunch which can only mean the food and coffee is great, good local place for brunch. Friendly staff, plenty of seating indoors and some tables outside.
Excellent customer service, friendly and attentive staff and delicious food. We ordered the Creamy Mixed Mushrooms, Melba Grill, iced coffee and berry smoothies. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly. The bacon was tender and the mushrooms were all well-seasoned. The coffee and smoothies were refreshing and good. This place can be really busy but the staff are still happy to serve the customers. We will definitely go back.
Love coming here for my eggs benedict fix. I've never had overcooked eggs, the bacon tastes like real bacon and the sauce is perfect. It's always busy but the staff are always friendly and helpful.
This place is amazing!! When we arrived, we were so quick to be seated and served. I had the smashed avocado and it was TO DIE FOR!! 😍 It was the best avo on toast I’ve ever had! The melted Brie was an especially nice touch. The omelette my partner had was also delicious! The only let down was one waiter serving us was a little bit rude, but the other one was lovely! Definitely coming again
Absolutely love Melba! It's a local and the only cafe that I've had consistently great service at. The food and coffee is really good and the coffee has always been made in only a couple of minutes. We always go in, no matter how busy and are served well and in a timely manner. My favourite cafe in Ellerslie and probably in Auckland
First and foremost the service here is second to none - the staff are very friendly and go to the lengths of getting to know you at a personal level so it's nice to be greeted by name and be asked how the family is doing on return visits so well done for making a personal connection and making us feel welcome.
Now the food is also quite good. They use good healthy (and in some cases) fully organic ingredients and it's always made consistently. We have done both dine-in and takeout and the food has been consistent every time.
The only caveat is that the food prices are a little on the high side for a coffee shop and you feel you've gone fine dining which does make it hard to be a regular, but it's not too bad. Overall highly recommended if you want to treat yourself.
Great atmosphere! Loved the food and service was good. Took a while to get what we want but understandable since it was super busy lol.
Thanks!
Nice and cozy for a friendly lunch. Had S.E.B however the bagel is not quite fresh to taste.
Enjoy the cafe and mushroom FILO. Sometimes you have to raise your voice to be heard:)
A bit packed during lunch hours, a great favour by the local. A stop-over for a coffee sip.
Cozy and simple Cafe.
Went here for lunch on a Saturday, was extremely packed but what can you expect for a Saturday.
The atmosphere was good so were the staff
The food was delicious & the presentation was spot on #instaworthy 😃
Would definitely recommend!!?
There's a reason why Melba is always busy and the cafes in ellerslie are not. Their food is delicious and good value. I love their smashed avo 😍😍😍It comes with a generous portion of avocado on a delicious brie melted on sourdough.
Very busy cafe how staff are friendly and attentive, quick to get us seated and take our orders. Food comes in good portion sizes, however my Iced coffee was super thick and creamy (perhaps would be better without powder).
I came here and tried the Buttie and Eggs Benedict.
The Buttie was really good and tasty! and the Eggs benedict was pretty good too!
But it was kinda pricey. I mean a $17.5 Eggs Benedict is kinda eggpensive u kno??
Busy cafe. Coffee came out really quick and hot and the food was not long after. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff were really attentive. Had an omelette which was a little overcooked and a bit underseasoned but not much else wrong. Will try again
We went here this morning for a work breakfast there was 16 of us. The service was fantastic, friendly and efficient. It can be a big ask to cater for a group this big in the morning, however they did a great job. The food was delicious and everyone commented how much they enjoyed it. We will come here again when we need to do a big breakfast like this. Smashed Avocado was a particular highlight!
Went with a work group of 12 people. Ordered drinks and they trickled out. I got a chocolate mint milkshake that tasted like only mint. The breakfast was pretty good. But would not recommend their cupcakes. Those were a 1/5. Would come back for the brekky though
Had lunch at Melba today with a friend and we both agreed the menu was hard to choose from...everything sounded so delicious!
My friend had the corn fritters which were light and fluffy and scrumptious. I had the honey glazed chicken salad and OMG wonderful perfect combination of flavored.
The service was great too, despite being very busy. Well done, we'll both be back regularly!
I've been to Cafe Melba' twice on occasion now and I am in love with this place. The food is absolutely amazing, the customer service delivered by staff is great. The cafe presents a light free atmosphere. I definitely would recommend this place to anybody and everybody.
The food is amazing and we'll priced. The orange juice has pulp in it though and it quite cramped. The staff are friendly and mostly attentive.
I asked for avocado instead of mayo and pineapple in my chicken sandwhich. Not sure what happened but when it came out the avocado was randomly on the side. Wasn't sure what they expected me to do with it on the side but I just ate it as I went.
Chip portions could be increased as there seemed to be a limited supply.
Definitely recommend though.
I just felt the need to write this review due to their friendly service and superb food!
The best and friendly service every time i visit this place. All staffs make you feel welcomed and looked after even at busy times.
The food is just superb as well. Good quality and fresh ingredients.
Just looove this place!!
Always awesome food and great coffee. I love that even in the off season the avo on toast is smothered in ripe avocado - yum!! Only down side is trying to find a table on a weekend morning as this place packs out pretty quickly.
Top tip: if you can, avoid the little table next to the pole near the entrance, unless you particularly fancy being knocked into by wait staff and other patrons...
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Had brunch here for the first time today. Recommended by my partners work colleague but we both really love Melba-Manukau so we were keen to make a special trip.
Parking is ok but recommend you park in a side street(Arthur Street) just a short walk across the road.
Lucky to get a table for 2 it was really busy. Very cramped and tables are too close together! If you brush patrons as you are being seated - it's too cramped let alone what it is like for wait staff😳
We were greeted and seated by a very friendly staff member and he promptly took our order. Must say GREAT menu on offer and prices are on par with other cafes.
My partner had the big grill and latte. Quality ingredients , perfect poached eggs and toast on the served on the side. Latte in a takeaway cup(he detests the bowl/glass) awesome coffee👍🏽
I had the Fish Tacos and Flat white. Awesome, beautifully cooked fresh fish , good presentation and lots of flavour especially enjoyed the grilled pineapple as well.Flat white was great!😀
We would not make a special trip here again only because it's too cramped but if your in the area it's great!
Decided to lunch here after hearing some good things, the food here is good.
We ordered a Melba Grill, Corn Fritters, and the Buttie. Decent portions and food came out all together which was great! Very nice presentation. Bacon cooked to perfection, I love the onion chutney that came with the Melba Grill. The Buttie was rather plain in my opinion, but still good, I really love a sandwich that has a hash brown in it!
The corn fritter were a bit of a let down, not much corn and it was more a pancake. However went well with the guacamole and sour cream on the side and salad.
I don't personally drink coffee but the mochaccino that was ordered wasn't very nice, such a big bowl for a decent price!
Staff are great, friendly and attentive. I'd recommend to come if you're looking for a bit to eat.
Melba is a nice cafe. Always busy. Foods great. Only peev is the fact the eggs benny doesnt come on a bagel or muffin. But thats just me. Very consistent, foods always the same and the service is top notch. Do try to get a table here before going anywhere else in ellerslie
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Selection of Sunday brunch (chicken fettucine, big brekkie, steak&mushroom open sandwich with banana smoothie and mocha). Food is good, fast and price is the usual cafe price $20s for food, $5s for drinks. Place can get cramped in busy times, not much space to move around. Other than that, one of the better cafe in Ellerslie village, convenient place to catch up with friends and family.
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I used to visit Melba very regularly when I worked in the area, & decided to try it again while I was passing through.
Melba in Ellerslie is in a great location - quite central, close to the motorways, & with lots of free parking. It was humming when I visited as it always seem to so you may need to plan your visit. Having said that though the service & kitchen seem to have such great teamwork that you are not left waiting long for meals & drinks even when they are busy.
You can see why Melba is popular - friendly staff who provide great service, a good menu as well as cabinet items. Good selection of papers & seating inside & out.
Today I had a latte which was really nicely made & promptly delivered - no bitterness or sugar required.
In need of a small meal today I had a toasted bagel with preserves. Now as a bagel lover, I can confidently say that not all bagels are created equal. Some are thick & stodgy, whereas others are so thin they go dry & hard when toasted. Melbas are just right - made so well by the baker, fresh & toasted well too. Sesame seeds on the top add a nice texture & flavour.
Good to see other dishes coming out from the menu with great comments from those around me.
Can't wait to visit again - always good to try an old favourite & find they're still going from strength to strength.
Service and food consistently on a high level. Fresh made dishes accomponied by free infused water. Had the vegetarian grill plate and the creamy mushroom fettuccine and both are absolutely perfect and exactly as expected. Overall high quality cafe food. Service is always friendly even with some of my extra wishes which sometimes seem complicated. I am here 1-2 times a week for my lunch break.
Our waiter was really confused and kept forgetting our order. The coffee was average. Had the cabinet food which was ok. I wouldn't make an effort to come here again
If your wanting some good cafe food in Ellersile then I'd recommend Cafe Melba. During our busy lunch time visit the service was very good, our waitress was really clued up on the menu and gave us some good recommendations.
The Egg Benedict with mushrooms was nicely balanced and well portioned. I thought the hollandaise sauce was done really well. The Smashed Avocado is perfect for those that love avos, and it has some nice extra elements to lift the standard avo on toast.
This cafe has a lot to offer on both the breakfast and lunch menu so would pop back again when in the area.
Was nearby during lunch and came across this busy cafe Melba. I have had a good experience dining in cafe melba in manukau so me and my bf decided to try the ellerslie branch.
I ordered an ice coffe and melba grill, my bf got the supreme chicken burger. He really enjoyed the burger. The chicken pieces was still juicy and the periperi was just right. The melba grill was very good too however i just wish the bacon was a little bit more crispy.
The service in cafe melba ellerslie is perfect. Everyone was just so friendly and helpful.
Come here quite often for brunch. It has always been busy but we are given a seat swiftly. The Melba Grill hits all the spots with a bit of everything. Bacon, Eggs, hash brown, tomato and toast. The Salmon Benedict is one of my partners favourites.
Last time I asked for scrambled eggs and bacon. The scrambled eggs were perfect and not over done so it was creamy and moist
My flat mate loves their spirulina and always wants to go back just for that reason.
The only dish I wasn't completely satisfied with was the Mince on toast as it had a strong tomato base and was a bit dry. Then again there is many interpretations of mince on toast and it is a good old kiwi dish that I have been raised on. Nothing is going to beat how grandma use to make it
Super friendly and helpful service. The waitress recommended me the honey and garlic chicken salad which was so delicious! Everything on the plate went well together, the chicken tasted great and the portion of the meal was a good size.
The other got the creamy mushrooms which was pretty average not much of a highlight .
Probably my favourite cafe in Auckland. Menu offers a variety of healthy, organic, vegetarian, hearty and sweet meals or treats. Staff are always cheerful and create an inviting environment.
Prices are a bit high but for very good portions and I always believe in paying good money for good food and this place is definitely worth it.
Love love love going on brunch dates there and I think they're starting to recognise me as a regular 😄
Nice cafe in the middle of Ellerslie Town to have brunch at. Plenty of seating, but gives off a rather dim atmosphere inside.
The service is great, we've had no trouble with that.
The food is decent, but pricing is probably a bit on the higher end of things. Their menu is priced like your average cafe, but unfortunately the food isn't memorable.
I have tried the salmon eggs bennadict and the French toast and I enjoyed them both. During the weekend it's very busy however it's worth it. Great coffee.
Always busy and for a good reason!
Great place for lunch or catch up. (It's our local).
The meals are a good size for $$ and do not disappoint
This place is always busy, and the staff are very well trained. The table service is a nice plus. However, the food is consistently disappointing - never as tasty as you are expecting from the menu description. The coffee is excellent.
Had lunch here yesterday with my partner & Daughter. It was divine! I always get something sweet & something savoury so I ordered the French toast and the Eggs Bene, my daughter got the waffles from the kids menu & my partner ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich. All the portions were a generous size for the price, especially the children's waffles. Everything was absolutely delish, especially the French toast, which my partner normally isn't a fan of, though this time he commented that it was "yum as" lol.
I'd also like to particularly thank the waitress who was very attentive to us and moved us from an outside table to a table inside once one was available. Awesome customer service, during what seemed like a very busy day.
Will most definately be back :)
We'd been here before a year ago, not sure why we hadn't been back recently but we certainly will be back soon!!!
It is a real novelty finding a cafe that takes your order at the table and actually provides service. They took our orders quickly and delivers the coffees and food quickly as well.
This place was packed - even though the two cafes nearby were virtually empty.
The food was fairly standard cafe food and was very tasty. The cabinet food also looks great. Coffee was great, and the kids hot chocolate was just the right temperature.
Visited with 1 hungry teen and 3 adults on the weekend. Arrived at 11am and it was very busy, be early here if you can as seating is tight and limited. We moved to a bigger table as the one we were originally seated at could not fit 4 adults. Eggs bene was good, smashed avocado not bad - ciabatta a little on the crunchy side, teen's squid was amazing and my creamed mushrooms with poached egg delicious. Portions not huge but that may just be the choices we had? Coffee's were perfect, smoothie interesting - teens word which she quite liked. Overall 8/10 for lunch, just go early and be aware the acoustics are horrid, concrete floors are not good with noise levels in busy cafes! Will go back again. Enjoy
Came here for
A Sunday coffee. Was super busy.
Was fast service nice and cosy On a winters day :-)
We will def be back when in the area
The eggs were cooked to perfection
Very good food and coffee. Though waiters seem bit confused well it was busy Sunday lunch so understandable. Throughly enjoyed everything but the chicken wrap with mango. Food was simple yet classy and presented very nicely. Will be back for sure!
Nice and warm atmosphere plus a great friendly service. Coffee is good but not prefect. Didn't try their food as had a bowl of flat white, Savoury muffin and caramel slice and everything was delicious.
Amazing food, great service! Would totally recommend for Sunday brunch. I had the smashed avocado and it was amazing! On a side note, I have been here a few times at the staff seem very stable and this really helps with staying calm and still giving great service when it's really busy.
Love this place, it is my favorite weekday morning coffee stop, it is always bustling, but you never have to wait long for your takeaway or have in coffee, the staff seem to be well in sync and are friendly, I have had many things from the cabinet over my time visiting, my faves are the almond crossiant's they are the best I have found in Auckland.
This is always high on my list of places to go for special weekend brunches as they have something for everyone. Their waffles are mouthwatering and have the right amount of crunchy outside action to go with the fluffy inside.
Great busy cafe... Plenty of seats ... Great selection on the menu... Must try.... Haven't been back for awhile as parking etc is a pain but the food kept bringing me back although I did keep ordering the same thing each time! The pulled pork is just yummy!! Service is great.
Brunch on the weekend in Auckland requires delicious food, good service, and a pleasant atmosphere. Cafe Melba in Ellerslie has all three of these things. We were seated immediately and the service was quick. We had drinks and meals ordered within 15 minutes and they were very quick to come out from the kitchen.
We ordered the French toast and the Melba Grill, and both meals were delicious. The French toast had the perfect additions of bacon, pear and berries, with a jug of maple syrup on the side (I hate it when the maple syrup overpowers everything else on the plate). I really enjoyed my experience, and can recommend this cafe for a great weekend brunch.
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I havent read the reviews preceding my review but id be surprised if any were really bad. They just seem to have everything working to a consistently high standard. Kitchen does a phenomenal job with good appealing food on both breakfast and lunch menus. (Note the menu loaded on Zomato seems out of date and didn't include the all day lunch menu); getting a table at peak times can be difficult not only weekends but work days also. The range of food is limited but in a good way as dishes are prepared quickly and filling for busy people which helps the table turnover during busy times.
Pictured are the salmon Hash and the corn fritters with bacon. I was disappointed with my salmon hash as I optimistically expected slices of salmon as you'd find in their outstanding eggs benedict dish. No the hash is a mash. Ie mashed potato with salmon and at a guess a light cheese mixed in. It came with a poached runny egg with a little too much hollandaise. Great taste but to me it felt like a side to a nice lamb shank or pan fried salmon steak. No surprise I was still hungry.
To the rescue was fortunately the large serving my partner had of corn fritters with bacon as an extra (for $2). This was served with soured cream. As I said dishes are simple yet complete..except when it came to Salmon mash. Corn fritters 8/10 & salmon hash 6/10 due to size of serving.
If in Ellerslie try melba's eggs benedict with Salmon (or bacon).
I've been frequenting Melba for almost 10 years. The food is good, the service is friendly and the coffee is excellent. And I keep coming back!
Theres always nice food, service and atmosphere whenever we have been there. Love the corn fritters especially! Coffee is always nice and strong too
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the service we received at cafe melba was absolutely amazing. the woman serving us was super friendly towards us and our bichon x shih tzu puppy and even though all of the outdoor tables were occupied, she still was really helpful and managed to seat all of us (which was quite tricky considering there was 5 of us as well as our dog).
the coffee here is as good as everyone says. personally im not a big fan of coffee myself but the mochaccino ($5) was really good and not overly sweet/bitter. im dying to try the belgium hot chocolate next time.
the french toast ($16.70) here was to die for - two generous slabs of fluffy, warm and buttery brioche served with berry sauce, poached pear, crispy bacon and maple syrup and cream on the side of course. the servings at cafe melba are absolutely huge and they are super generous with their ingredients - but the french toast was so delicious i managed to squeeze every last bit into my stomach. i would definitely say this is now my favourite place to get french toast in auckland - the dish was almost absolutely perfect except the maple syrup was too strong for my liking but other than that, my french toast was perfection. i would definitely come back here and order this again because it was just that good.
my parents tried the eggs benedict here and they said it was good but it definitely doesnt compare to lorne street cafes eggs bene. so if you decide to come here, skip the eggs benedict and go for the french toast - you wont regret it.
mochaccino 8/10
french toast 9.5/10
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My first encounter with the Cafe Melba franchise was with its original hole-in-the-wall Vulcan Lane establishment in the CBD. The place was tiny, and (AFAIK) it had no toilets, but damn they served excellent french toast, and my partner was a fan of their Melba Grill (aka big breakfast).
I’ve had a bit of a brioche obsession recently, so when I found out that the Ellerslie branch served brioche french toast, AND that we were going to be in that part of the town anyway, I was a happy foodie.
Located on a small strip of shops near the notable Ellerslie Meats butcher, the place was packed to the brim when we arrived on a Sunday afternoon. Despite that, service was good, efficient, and friendly. There wasn’t much to be said about the ambience, and the tables were perhaps packed a little too close for comfort. But it was clean and tidy, so no complaints from me.
I had, of course, the brioche french toast with manuka smoked bacon, poached pear, maple syrup, whipped cream, and berry ragout. I generally prefer brioche with a flakier texture, so unfortunately I wasn’t a fan of their brioche, but aside from that minor grievance the dish was excellent. The bacon was crispy but not overdone, the egg coating generous, and the poached pear and berry ragout was a nice alternative to the traditional banana accompaniment. My partner had the fettucine with bacon, mushrooms, and onions in creamy white wine sauce, which he enjoyed, noting that the portions were generous.
They also serve Tea Total honeydew green tea, which happens to be one of my favourites. That pretty much cinched the deal – I will certainly return. :)
This cafe is usually busy and is one of the most popular places to eat in Ellerslie village. I've always found the service to be friendly and efficient.
The food here is decent and their menu is large. The last time I came here, I enjoyed the Melba Grill which was generous. On my most recent visit, I had the smashed avocado which was quite good, although a bit more bacon would have been nice, considering that you pay a couple of extra dollars for it.
The person I was with had the salmon hash, which was also pretty good, although it was more of a mash than a hash.
We both had the ice chocolates and these were delicious.
Cafe Melba is a local favourite because you know what to expect when you go - a busy atmosphere, pleasant staff and above average food.
Very enjoyable and easy parking
First time there, and tried the big breakfast. It was really good and so was the coffee. The service was fast and friendly and enjoyed the experience. Partner commented the toilets were in need of a make over. But overall I will be definitely going back to Cafe Melba.
I have been here more times than I can count over the past 4 years at uni, and its has always been fantastic. Staff are friendly and food is delicious.
It can be a bit crowded and loud at times but that is just because it is so popular locally :)
Easily my first choice when in Ellerslie.
I've been here several times and always enjoy the food and coffee. Love the salmon hash cakes, waffles and salmon scramble. This place gets really busy during lunch - but hey, the food arrives quickly - so am pleased with that.
Lovely customer service - friendly, attentive and helpful waitresses. Highly recommended.
Today was an off day for Melba. Although my wife declared her porridge delicious.....with brown sugar and tart stewed fruit.... and my mince on toast was delicious service was disorganised. There's plenty of staff all generally breezy.But beyond the buzz delivery of coffee and food took an unacceptable long time. I hope they work harder on reducing delivery times as the standard of their coffee and food is of the highest order. Come on Cafe Melba .....you can do better
More times than not, we've received excellent service from start to finish.
Very friendly efficient people.
The menu is consistent. Excellent fried breakfast, terrific Caesar salad. Chips a good side option. Spinach side also consistently good.
Drinks very well created.
I've eaten there so many times that I'm getting bored though. More times than not I don't recommend any item that strays from the NZ/European motif. I've tried their Asian options and it's never as good as getting it from a specialty eatery.
Verdict: yes, definitely a place to keep going back to.
sunday lunch was very full but service prompt and efficient.asked for crispy bacon with our meal and they specially made it crispy.always enjoy restarants that make that little bit effort to give you the food the way you would like it.
I LOVE Cafe Melba. I have been here a number of times and have always had a great experience. My favorite has got to be the Honey Garlic Chicken salad. I've also tried the lamb with cous cous & corn fritters all were delicious. Coffee is also very nice.
Been here several times now and each time we have been delivered with excellent friendly service. Food has always been delicious and served promptly. Coffee is one of the best around, excellent espresso and milk.
I often pop in here on my way to work. Most recently I had the French Toast - well prepared and tasty and the coffee is good as well. The staff are friendly and there is always a newspaper and seating available. This cafe does the basics very well.
Best cafe in Ellerslie. Consistently good food and coffee. My favourite is the vege eggs ben with avocado - it's so nice to find a vege option that isn't all spinach! Staff are always friendly and will happily arrange a gluten free option if necessary.
What a fantastic cafe, great staff great food and coffee. Out of the 6 cafes I have been to in Ellerslie, Cafe Melba as it is called now is know doubt the best one for service and quality.
wow what a great place, very pleasant friendly staff , that know their products well. awesome fast service at the table.
they have a new baker there apparently and new things have appeared on the menu.they do the most wicked cheese scones , and my friend had a lemon passionfruit cupcake , ohhh my word it was delicious Have been there a couple of times and the service and food is always great.
Somebody was telling me that if you want low fat options off the menu just mention it to the server and the chefs will make really nice heart healthy options for you, which is so good
When i was there i saw some little chocolate cakes for vegans, which i thought was a nice touch
I frequented Malabar most weekends when I lived in Ellerslie. Consistant food quality and a good range to choose from. I wished for some more service sometimes but understand they work on an 'approach the counter' system.
Always a smile with the service and very accomadating to children and adults alike!
The food was gorgeous, we had a carrot cupcake which was moist and divine! I would highly recomend
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Close to work, my colleagues and I were frequent customers at Cafe Melba. With great food, friendly customer service and awesome coffee, I am a huge fan of this cafe which opens till late afternoon. I only stopped going on a regular basis because I'm on a tighter budget.
They have a delicious salmon hash that is topped with a nicely poached egg with hollandaise sauce and a salmon bagel with cream cheese and relish.
There menu hasn't changed much but they have a couple of specials on the blackboard if you wish to try something different!
Thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast this morning. Service was fast and the food was really yum...see the pictures!
My friend took me here for lunch, and i had the salad amd orange juice. The jiice is freshly squeeze so refreshing and yummy. Food also very tasty.
Yummy yummy yummy. I love a seafood chowder and I’m so happy with what I had. I would definitely love to come back for more.
Went Ellerslie Melba 30/7/23. Coffee really great nice and strong. The lady that comes to your table and takes the orders is a credit to your business so friendly and efficient. Food portions very generous and so yummy. Quick friendly service. Great team - thanks.
What a lovely place. From the moment we walked in we were made welcome and given a menu straight away.
Our server was very attentive and makes a decent coffee too (definitely a bonus). The staff are so kind too - I witnessed 2 of them helping an older gentleman into his chair.
The food is lovely and hot. On our most recent visit we had creamy mushrooms and a breakfast buttie. I loved how the house rosti was shaped like a birds nest. The house soda is also very refreshing.
I am definitely going back.
Definitely the best decaf coffee I know of. My experience is that the coffee is very consistent, no matter who makes it. Friendly staff, good selection of cabinet and menu food.
Warren Tate Speaker Coach
+5
Great for breakfast or lunch. There is a wide selection on the menu and all are fresh and delicious. I enjoyed the beef baguette as I was in a hurry. The service is first class and personable, they will go the next level and come around on the other side of the counter to assist with your selection - amazing.
Loved the food and the portion sizes are decent, we had a hard time finishing our meals.
The parmesan waffles were really nice and crispy and paired well with the sauces provided.
Would definitely visit, if not the Mt Wellington branch, to one of the other branches they have.
Good! Vegie breakkie with pork belly!! 28+9
Little gem hidden away in Ellerslie. Beautifully presented and delicious food at a very reasonable price. I especially enjoyed the cinnamon french toast, it was perfect in every way.
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