The Kettle Black
Café and Coffee Shop$$$$
South Melbourne, South Melbourne
"I love the hot cake and scrambled eggs"(7 Tips)
"The ricotta hotcake is insanely delicious!!"(3 Tips)
"Food's pretty decent but still top paddock is better."(4 Tips)"All hype, pictures of food on Instagram do not deliver good service."(5 Tips)
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IlyaJanuary 5, 2018Only had coffee here, which was top notch. Really enjoyed the atmosphere too. Try the succulent almond/orange croissant, you won’t be disappointed
TomMay 21, 2017Friendly service and very clean decor. Lots of business meetings are had here on weekday mornings but it does not distract from the relaxing ambiance. Decent coffee, great pastries and hot cakes.
Upvoted Feb 8
Sam FranklinFebruary 1, 2016Jet cold brew was very smooth - even came with a notelet about the batch/notes/origins, nice touch! Try the cured kangaroo! Avocado on toast was disappointing compared to the finesse of other dishes!
David RJanuary 7, 2019Nice brunch cafe. Recommend the ricotta hot cake, just note that it’s pretty thick, so best to share. Coffee is excellent, though small portioned.
James PantherMarch 11, 2017Great food but gets very busy on weekends. Be prepared to put your name on a waiting list. The Kettle Black bun is a winner.
Candice OngJuly 6, 2015The hotcakes here are beautiful and taste great! The wait was quite long though (~40mins) so I'd recommend you get here early on the weekend.
nyao foodieSeptember 27, 2016Cheesecake and coffee were very good. And building is so beautiful. But I didn't enjoy the atmosphere and staff so much which I ask for cafe to relax. Shame.
FionaOctober 6, 2015Service was friendly and attentive, food was great and coffee was perfect. Go early in the morning and you won't have to queue.
JacquesOctober 6, 2014Similar top paddock menu, different place. Victorian design cafe in the middle of 2 corporate buildings which is odd. Service good. Polenta porridge is a good selection. Cool place.
ChocolateChilliMangoJanuary 28, 2016one of my favourite places. Nathan and the team never put a foot wrong. The fitout, the ambiance, the service, the food, and the coffee <3
Jonty WareingOctober 4, 2014V60 filter coffee is fantastic, and the breakfasts are amazing. Have the hotcakes if you want to be stuffed to bursting.
Coffee is quite good, got some nice raw desserts and food in general is great. One big problem though - it's always crowded, always a queue!- Jun HengJuly 6, 2015Top paddock's sister cafe. Food's pretty decent but still top paddock is better. However the ricotta hotcakes are, As usual, to die for!
- Very nice atmosphere with great coffee. One of the best around the area and most of the time busy. Also try their donuts!
PixieMarch 23, 2018The hot cakes were fab! But it’s too large a potion/ recommend for 2 persons to share
Good decor, good coffee, good menu but not as excellent and creative as Top Paddock. It's a pity.
Aylwin OngApril 28, 2019Great food and coffee. Excellent service too. Can't wait to go back and try the other dishes.- Emma HislopFebruary 14, 2015Coffee is a standout. The decor is light and bright and lovely. Possibly oversold the food...I'd try a sweet dish next time
Big RoyJune 7, 2022Make reservations in advance as this place is rather popular. Winter outside is horribly cold as they only have blankets to cover your legs. Food wise is ok and on the high side, maybe due to location
Kate GilchristAugust 30, 2014The whole feel of the place is awesome. Waiters are really nice too. Love it
Coffee is great. Personal favourite is Prawns in Brioche Bun. Such a refreshing taste it has.
Lynn WabbitJanuary 31, 2015Been there a 2-3 times and didn't think it was all that great, or as it was hyped up to be, unfortunately. The most recent visit I had the ricotta hotcakes, was just average.
MariandariniJanuary 31, 2016This cute coconut yoghurt is not nice at all, basically it spoiled the day for me and my friend with stomach ache, and all the feedback from the cafe was deleting the comment :(
Brian LugowskiDecember 7, 2018Coffee was cold, water was hot, 25 min wait on the hot cakes. No staples $20 for half an avo and butterless toast
- Steve BeardsJuly 24, 2015All hype, pictures of food on Instagram do not deliver good service. Service very average, coffee and food good, average.
Alastair WallJuly 31, 2016Great decor but food is average and over priced, coffee is super sweet, service is average. Worth a once off visit to see the decor but won't return.
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- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
+61 3 9088 0721
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