Such a beautiful venue, food is gorgeous and well-timed (meals come out together when in a group) and food is spectacular 😋
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T B
Google
2 weeks ago
5.0
We were there 15/7/22. Food was great and the waiters were absolutely lovely. A few of us were there and we all commented on how good the staff were. Well done. Will definitely be back.
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R M
Google
3 weeks ago
2.0
Unfortunately I wouldn’t return to The Third Chapter. The main reason for a very uncomfortable experience was the congested dining area. The tables are packed into a moderate space and it feels like you’re dining with strangers. The chairs literally touch each other back to back when neighbouring tables are occupied. It was hard to hear our conversations over the tables around us. I saw two other tables ask for another place to sit. The chairs we were sitting in were very dirty too.
The risotto was good but the Parma was about 5mm thick which, for the price, was disappointing. You can get better quality meals for that price elsewhere. It was a shame.
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Les Barnes
Google
3 weeks ago
4.0
Really tasty food and friendly service, but the bill can climb up really quickly if you put in a couple of entrees. Happy to pay for quality, but $190 for 3 person dinner (no drinks) is getting a bit carried away.
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leon stals
Google
4 weeks ago
4.0
Great breakfast selection and great portion sizes, homey feel, and great takeaway coffee.
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Jessie Michelle Mahony
Google
3 months ago
5.0
Featured In The Pictures: The Main Chapter + Death By Chocolate. At The The Main Chapter Today I experienced: Lovely atmosphere. Excellent range of food + drinks. Friendly service with a smile. It has popularity with locals. Great amount of indoor + outdoor seating. ( Including soft padded seating inside. *As an option. )
Nicely lit. With lots of beautiful big windows. 👏👏👏
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Matthew Esler
Google
3 months ago
3.0
The coffee is good. The menu is pretty good. The vibe is fairly ordinary. The breaky rolls (bacon, egg, cheese, brioche) are *astonishingly* overpriced. For $14, I expect something pretty amazing, and pretty large.
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Good Food Good Mood
Zomato
6 months ago
3.0
I visited Third Chapter this morning for brunch with some girlfriends and could not believe such a huge venue was so packed (it was particularly shocking given all the hysteria about current events). The food came incredibly quickly, literally in less then ten minutes our breakfast had arrived! <br/><br/>What I was less than impressed with though was the inconsistency of plating. Two of us ordered the crushed avocado and my dish had far less cherry tomatoes on the plate (yes I counted them). It was also only one piece of bread which seemed disproportionate to the avocado serving. I did enjoy the dish itself nonetheless.<br/><br/>The girls then ordered hot chocolates so I decided to have a brownie instead. The house made brownie was humongous but completely devoid of flavour which was devastating when you’ve essentially been avoiding sugar all year and finally splurge only to waste your calories. This disappointment was even more compounded when we got the bill and I realised said brownie was $8.90, what the f brownie costs that much- I expect it to be served with ice cream and gold leaf at that price point particularly given I could barely taste the chocolate 👎🏼
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Kylie S
Google
7 months ago
4.0
French toast looked beautiful, tasted good, quick service. Wedges were nice and crispy but a few too many discoloured ones. Toddler loved her cheese toast fingers. Prices slightly above average.
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Jasmine Woodward
Zomato
7 months ago
5.0
Third Chapter is one of my regulars. I am never disappointed with portion sizes, value for moneys, and a cold drip coffee. I often come here with friends and we share the Veggie Chapter, Super Fuel Salad for lunch or one of the Chargrilled Skewers for dinner. Highly recommend for open space, comfy chairs and great value for money. Thanks guys!
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Sally Lutter
Zomato
8 months ago
3.0
Really disappointed with the Third Chapter lately, I used to be a huge fan. The food is still awesome it just takes far far far too long to get it. Everyone looks really stretched. The friendly custom service has gone. Please fix it ☺️
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Kim
Zomato
9 months ago
3.0
Nice place with good service. I got the vegan burger which was good, not revolutionary/best thing I've ever had, but good.
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Samanthayuwho
Zomato
9 months ago
5.0
Highly recommend the big breakfast
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Aleena Gutszmit
Zomato
11 months ago
4.0
Every time I come here, breakfast, lunch or dinner the food is always amazing. Although they can tweak some of there items like the too milky iced chocolate. The coffee, food and other drinks are almost always of a high standard. The service is adequate and atmosphere is lively.
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Olive
Zomato
Sep 05, 2019
1.0
After reading positive reviews I took my work team here before a meeting. We ordered coffees and muffins. <br/>The muffins were extremely disappointing. I ordered a raspberry and white chocolate muffin which looked big and delicious through the display cabinet... that’s where it all ends. <br/>The muffin was freezing cold.. the waiter didn’t even offer to warm it up. The muffin was really heavy and dense hardly any flavour. I couldn’t taste any raspberries so I cut it open and as pictured you can see the lack of raspberries. I’m not fussy but I couldn’t eat this. Moving onto the coffee, bitter and burnt. <br/>Overall really disappointing experience at Third Chapter Cafe. <br/>I generally only give positive reviews but I honestly feel that this cafe is overpriced for what they serve. <br/>
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Ollie Reid
Zomato
Sep 04, 2019
3.0
Nice coffee. Service could be a little better.<br/>
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Kaylah
Zomato
Aug 11, 2019
3.0
Great brunch spot - average and mediocre restaurant for dinner. <br/><br/>Can’t complain about portion sizes, but most of our meals were bland. I had the blue cheese risotto and the risotto had no flavour at all. Unfortunately most of the group I dined with agreed that their meals missed the mark too. <br/><br/>I’ll be back for breakfast, but can’t say I’d be rushing back for dinner anytime soon.... 😓
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Christian Fenwick
Zomato
Aug 05, 2019
5.0
Great place for Sunday breakfast, all meals were delicious and great kids pancakes! Service was prompt and friendly, definitely recommend and will be back.
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Bel Wilson
Zomato
Jul 28, 2019
3.0
Nice spot in eltham, coffee is great and atmosphere is lovely. The chairs look amazing but aren't great to sit in and the space can be a bit loud. The staff are friendly but unfortunately got my order wrong.
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Foodie
Zomato
Jun 10, 2019
1.0
Probably the worst customer service experience I’ve ever had. Had to ask to be seated, was told a table would be cleaned and never was, had to ask to order food when there’s table service, was not given any cutlery or napkins, food had hair in it. Very disappointing.
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Prior Melburnian
Zomato
May 25, 2019
5.0
Came for dinner and could not fault it! Delicious meals, all with very fresh ingredients and huge portions. Service was very attentive without being overpowering. Fantastic experience.
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Melbourne Best Bites
Zomato
May 21, 2019
4.0
Love this cafe! Food is yummy most of the time. Barista can sometimes be a hit or miss when it comes to making long blacks, however the crazy shakes and hot chocolates are delicious- will definitely be returning!
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Emily Fahey
Zomato
May 20, 2019
5.0
Amazing food, massive serves!!! Special requests on orders were listened to and followed. Staff were very polite and the place itself was spacious and a good size. Will return!
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The Wandering Reviewer
Zomato
May 08, 2019
5.0
We are a brunch family and experts at the smashed avocado scene. Recently we went to Third Chapter after changing from The Common which I didn't like. We sat in outside in the autumnal sun surrounded by dogs, friendly people and good. The waitress (wish I got her name) was fantastic and so helpful. Service was good considering how busy they were. Drinks in say 5 minutes. Food in 15 after ordering. <br/>Fresh wholesome food. The big breakfast I saw two guys eating was huge. <br/>Then today I took my daughter here and we had the most lovely saganyaki with figs plus the 600grams of chicken wings and two iced chais. Everything was lovely. This place has found a great formula for attracting a variety of people. Good takeaway, cakes and slices. Dine inside or out. Dietaries catered for. <br/>Good parking which is free. Wheelchair friendly. Toilets are clean. High chair is available. <br/>Highly recommend. <br/>
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DancerFoodGal
Zomato
Feb 15, 2019
4.0
I have been to Third Chapter twice now, and I have loved each visit. The food was fresh and delicious, and very generous servings for the price you pay. Friendly and welcoming staff, service was very good. The salt and pepper calamari salad was very nice. I can’t wait to go back! Will definitely recommend Third Chapter to friends and family.
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Wolf Of Collins St.
Zomato
Feb 10, 2019
4.0
Well, well, hard to give it a fair score. In old Zomato I would have given it a healthy 3.5, but now I believe 4 is too much. However I certainly recommend. Foods are delicious and clean and location is good & gorgeous with nice staff but not as good as four.
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AC
Zomato
Jan 21, 2019
5.0
I just noticed that the site says $100 for 2 people. Because of the sheer size of the dishes served here, I feel its around $60-80 for 2 people. We only has the one dish (Chicken Parma) between the 3 of us as we were not hungry...I would struggle to finish it myself even if I was hungry. But the main difference is that everything tasted fantastic, from the crunchy thick juicy chicken breast, great flavoured chips to the thing that brought it all together, that fantastic salad. Fresh, tasty and matched perfectly with the parma. Tempted to go back and try more...apparently they do great brekky here as well!
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ToFeedTwo
Zomato
Jan 13, 2019
3.0
⭐️ 3.5 stars⭐️ <br/><br/>Popped in around 11am to what was a relatively busy cafe on a hot summers weekend. Staff were attentive in taking our order and in turn the food arrived quickly. <br/><br/>What we ordered: Veggie Chapter and Bacon Benedict.<br/><br/>The Veggie Chapter was a huge dish and personally could not be finished. The pesto spread was amazing (especially for a pesto lover) and I could’ve done with more. The meal itself was yum but so many elements I couldn’t decide what to finish. The Bacon Benedict was presented beautifully and was an amazing combination by having hash browns as the base rather than bread. <br/><br/>The only thing that was disappointing was the freshly squeezed OJ. It was super watery & didn’t compare to what I’d consider a good one!<br/><br/>We will be back but perhaps for lunch or dinner!
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Laura
Zomato
Jan 08, 2019
3.0
Decent food, staff not as attentive as I would have hoped but maybe it was just a bad day to visit. <br/>I do like their opening hours so I know whatever time I can meet a friend for a coffee, their hot chocolates come with a homemade marshmallow, yum!
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Cinnamon's Food For Thought
Zomato
Jan 06, 2019
5.0
One word= AMAZING<br/>Despite it being an extremely busy day with no seats available, service and food were both prompt!!<br/>Great atmosphere with lots of dogs around 🐕🐕<br/>Its nice to brunch somewhere that is generous on portion sizes, keep up the good work guys!!!!
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Willzie
Zomato
Jan 06, 2019
3.0
Been here twice. Ok coffee. Not a lot of exciting choices for breakfast. Serve is way too big. Maybe focus a bit more on a fancy twist of some traditional brunch dishes?
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Ebdoriah
Zomato
Dec 08, 2018
1.0
A really bad experience. We visited on a Friday night when it was not overly busy. One member of staff was sat at a nearby table eating and barking orders at staff which was came across very unprofessional. One of our meals was terrible and not eaten, it was addressed with the waiter but was still charged in full on the bill. When it was addressed with the Manager on duty, we were told that because she hadn't been made aware of it (it felt like she was suggesting I was lying) then the most she could do was knock 50% off. We were not asked if we would like dessert (however at 9:30, we were asked if we'd like a coffee as they were turning the machine off then there would be no coffee!!!??)and just had our bill thrown on our table (as I looked around, I noticed that the same was done to all tables). I went to ask if we could order dessert and was told that last orders for dessert was 'shouted' to which I replied that it hadn't been shouted to us. It was suggested that if we wanted to something that we could just get something out of the fridge!!! We have all agreed (we were a group) that we will never eat there again. We left feeling like we had eaten at a very mediocre restaurant (I use that term VERY loosely) and any establishment that says no to selling customers more food is not going to stay in business long!
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Kim Nicholls
Zomato
Nov 23, 2018
5.0
My family love 3rd Chapter! <br/>The staff are friendly and attentive, the food is fresh and delicious ( generous serves) and is very central! It is always 'bustling' when I have dined there which says something about their popularity amongst the locals.
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Jessicaaaa
Zomato
Nov 13, 2018
4.0
Huge servings, friendly service and a great varied me to. Lots of vegan options which is great to see. $7.90 for a “fresh” orange juice (straight out of a bottle, not freshly squeezed) left a bad taste in my mouth but at least the food servings were large to make up for it.
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Coffee Cup
Zomato
Nov 12, 2018
4.0
Breakfast was calling on a Sunday morning and third chapter is where we landed. I really liked the feel of the place, funky, busy and welcoming. The staff were friendly and service was prompt. My first piccolo was lovely but the second not so great so a little inconsistent with the coffee. I ordered the açai ado smash with eggs. The serving was huge and they did my eggs perfectly. The flavours and presentation were lovely. The only criticism would be that although the bacon had a lovely flavour, it was chewy as though it had been precooked and left in a warmer. Overall it was a lovely experience and we would return for breakfast again. 😁
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N Travv
Zomato
Oct 28, 2018
3.0
The food was so so amazing, service was lovely, not in your face just helped when needed, comfy furniture, great atmosphere, every dish looked perfect
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Natalie
Zomato
Sep 09, 2018
4.0
I love coming here on weekends for brunch or breakfast. The coffee and breakfast menu is just amazing. I love that they have a little window out the front where you can pop in for a takeaway coffee, so handy ! <br/><br/>The atmosphere is lovely and warm. Lots of natural light and greenery inside. I also love that you have the choice to sit at a table or along the window area on big comfy seats for a bite to eat or coffee.
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JB
Zomato
Sep 01, 2018
4.0
Great space with a busy vibe - best described as pub style food on steroids- generous portions for sure. Service was friendly and speedy. Pick of the night was the grilled calamari.
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Steph
Zomato
Aug 21, 2018
3.0
Visted on Sunday at around 12.30pm and it was very very busy! We didn't have a booking but were lucky a table of 2 had just vacated and we were seated quickly.<br/>It's very noisy and tables are quite close together which neither bothered us but it may others. There's lots of large tables to cater for bigger groups but I would advise booking.<br/>We ordered the pancakes and french toast for food and an almond hot chocolate and latte. Both drinks and food came out quite quickly. The size of the latte was smaller than expected and the almond hot chocolate was really nicely presented with the marshmallows and a nice size but lacked flavor.<br/>Both meals were nice but nothing above and beyond for us.<br/>Would recommend trying if you're in the area. Rating closer to 3.5.
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Claudius Pseudonymus
Zomato
Aug 05, 2018
4.0
Sunday brunch with family of 4. Crowded but didn't wait long for a table. Lotsa families with children giving it a warm and cosy ambience. Service very friendly, helpful and attentive. Food and drinks well presented and delicious. Reasonable prices and all said ..... we'll be back again for sure.
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Shaun Yates
Zomato
Jul 22, 2018
5.0
Very very good!! Although being extremely busy, the staff were very attentive in finding our group of 5 a table.<br/>The service was excellent, the atmosphere was buzzing and the food was great, I would welcome the idea of another meal here.<br/>Thank TC, you’ve done yourself proud!!
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Rebeccajade
Zomato
Jul 15, 2018
4.0
Food was really nice and well presented with lots of variety on the menu. Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere and a fresh welcoming environment with lots of greenery. However one of the down sides was the tables were close together and felt like there was little room to move.
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Jane
Zomato
Jul 13, 2018
5.0
The food here is delicious. Came here with 3 friends - we all agreed on the high quality of cooking. I had the vegetarian burger with mushroom. Mushroom was so tasty and side salad delicious. The coffee was great. The seating is a bit crammed in but wait staff are friendly and efficient. Very busy and noisy but acoustics still quite good. Could still hold a conversation. Parking under cover for 2 hours. Would highly recommend.
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Jobsson Grothe
Zomato
Jul 11, 2018
4.0
Always busy and always fresh. Have only ever been in for breakfasts and lunches and am yet to have anything bad. Regularly have the Main Chapter Breakfast (aka Big Breakfast), it's more than enough food and usually sees me sorted until dinner time. Can also recommend the Bacon Benedict in the mornings. I'll have lunch after that for breakfast. <br/>Have had a couple of lunches from the specials board and the burgers too. It's all good. Fresh and tasty.<br/>The coffee is always good and there is a good selection of teas too. <br/>The place does get busy most days from breakfast through to mid-afternoon. It's a popular cafe in the Eltham district. There is something for everyone and I've never heard complaints from anyone I've been in there with.
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Foodadventureswithliv
Zomato
Jun 11, 2018
5.0
Never been to third chapter till today! hidden away in Eltham but spoken about a lot! i loved this cafe!!!! definitely need to come back again! The coffee was fabulous, staff were super lovely and food was amazing! i had the salmon on greens and boy it was a delicious salad! i loved how fresh the salmon was and the refreshing flavours of the salad was delish!!!! 😍😍 do recommend this place and i will be back!
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Jess_foodie
Zomato
May 22, 2018
3.0
Not very spacious, werent given menu till after 10mins when we asked for it. BUT their Lemon popyseed cake is L-O-V-E. Had it with my chai latte
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Sophie Walker
Zomato
May 15, 2018
5.0
I am a local in Eltham and we have lots of cafes but I always find myself going to this wonderful place . Service is spot on with very friendly staff and the food is amazing ! I always recommend this place to outsiders and they too have loved coming .
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Jess
Zomato
Apr 30, 2018
4.0
I’ve never seen a badly presented dish at this place! Having well presented dishes genuinely does keep customers coming back wanting to try more. <br/><br/>When this place first opened staff seemed disinterested, a teeny bit rude, but now with the staff turnover the newbies are welcoming and nice to customers. <br/><br/>The milkshakes are great, the avocado on toast pictured is great, calamari is nice too. <br/><br/>Only downside is sometimes the cutlery/water glasses aren’t cleaned very well.
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Hungry Caterpillar 🥑
Zomato
Apr 27, 2018
3.0
Have been here for breakfast and loved it so thought I’d try dinner. Had the trio quinoa made vegan and it was lovely. Staff were friendly and attentive and food came out in perfect amount of time
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"JT" Jeffrie Trika
Zomato
Apr 09, 2018
4.0
Worth exploring further ...<br/><br/>Judging by their latte, service and venue and the many other cafes around Eltham ... they "might" have the best $4.00 latte in the most comfortable "green" environment.<br/><br/>I shall explore this further. JT-05/04/2018.
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M. A.
Zomato
Apr 07, 2018
4.0
We live close by and have been here quite a few times. Venue is great, staff are very informative and service is great. Have never had a bad meal. Love coming here.
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Lilly Hooper
Zomato
Apr 07, 2018
5.0
Loving the menu update with more variety of vegan options. Solid coffee, solid sour cream and excellent service to our dogs. Love the outdoor setting for dog and couches inside go down well too
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Leya Cefai
Zomato
Apr 04, 2018
5.0
Best avocado on toast in the area/ I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot of avo, the pumpkin bread it’s served on is to die for. Food is large portions so worth the $$ by getting your money’s worth. Coffee is ok, staff are quite lovely.
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Anthony Diaferia
Zomato
Mar 31, 2018
3.0
There are some places I would pay $4.00 for a coffee. This isn’t one of them. Food, not bad and a good menu. I hope this place does well and doesn’t over charge like other places in lil’ old Eltham tend to do .. Friendly staff.
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Ayesha Aijaz
Zomato
Mar 26, 2018
2.0
The menu has changed and there is nothing eclectic or different about this place. Food is ok and the taste is ok. Not much to look forward to. <br/><br/>
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E Review
Zomato
Mar 23, 2018
3.0
Came here for breakfast. Menu had quite a nice variety to choose from. Service was friendly. Food came out fresh and looked nice. I ordered the avocado crush with poached eggs, which cost $5 extra. Lots of avocado which was lovely but I felt there wasn’t enough toast with the meal and therefore it wasn’t balanced. Too much avocado, feta and egg compared to toast... it really needed a bigger piece especially for the price. I really enjoyed the Banana Choc smoothie, not too sweet. This place however is a bit too expensive for me, so would be hesitant to return for breakfast unfortunately. Would be interested in trying out their dinner menu though.
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Steven Gu
Zomato
Feb 24, 2018
3.0
Third chapter Eltham. I like the garden style design and nice environment. Service is poor as too slow. Coffee is good but the cheese cake is average.
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G
Zomato
Feb 15, 2018
1.5
Ordered milkshakes and coffee. Barista didn't initially take our order but after 10 minutes waiting he reluctantly took the order because there was no one else around. Milkshake seemed to take a long time to get out and once we were done with the milkshakes I had to request my coffee in a takeaway because it still hadn't arrived. The outdoor serving area was full of used cups and glasses and it was a quiet time of the day. Overall, a poor experience
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Robert Stephenson
Zomato
Feb 11, 2018
4.5
Went to Third Chapter for brunch today and now I’m struggling to move. The serve sizes are a bit on the larger size of enormous. My daughter and her partner came along, he had the full chapter, which was closer to a complete book. He was a beaten but happy man when we carried him out, a defeat I’d not witnessed previously. My Bacon Benedict was excellent and my wife enjoyed her Salmon stack and my daughter had Avocado Crush which she said was very yummy also. Overall a great value for money experience with a broad menu for most tastes.
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AaronN
Zomato
Feb 02, 2018
3.5
Quite a lovely cafe, I had the main chapter big breakfast which was really filling, and my partner had the mushroom burger. Would definitely return if in the area.
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Nanas
Zomato
Jan 29, 2018
5.0
Been here multiple times. Consistently good food and good service. Menu is huge, tried quite a bit of it with friends and everyone has always been happy. Eltham really needed some quality cafes!!
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Amy Sharma
Zomato
Jan 16, 2018
3.5
Had a nice late lunch here on an outside table. Our waitress was friendly and chatty so we felt very welcome from the start. We shared a plate of the arancini balls and the sweet potato crisps. We loved the cheesiness of the arancini, and the sweet potato chips were lovely and crispy. Unfortunately our mojitos lacked the sweetness we were anticipating.
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LoveFoodieee
Zomato
Jan 14, 2018
4.5
Food was amazing! Staff were friendly and welcoming and the look of the place is beautiful. It is a bit expensive but the food makes it worth it.
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Milktealayer
Zomato
Dec 28, 2017
4.5
Try the pork belly salad, it was pretty good as the salad well balanced the oily taste of the pizza pork belly<br/>For the drinks I ordered bubbly love , tastes good as well<br/>
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FOOD TRIP
Zomato
Dec 03, 2017
4.5
Third Chapter is a beautiful and spacious café/restaurant in Eltham. Popular for brunch goers, this place is also a favourite for many who prefer the dinner option. Food here is delicious and coffees are great! Service is super attentive and would definitely recommend trying out!. Mojito $15.90 with Barcardi Rum, Mint, Soda Water, Lime and Sugar
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Alyssa Pavone
Zomato
Nov 26, 2017
2.5
saw some really good pictures online but was quite underwhelmed by the food especially the hot cakes which were undoubtedly frozen and extremely overpriced for frozen “hot”cakes
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Melbrunchin
Zomato
Nov 08, 2017
3.5
Nice cafe, large portion sizes, fast service. I had the fritter dish, I enjoyed it however I’m almost certain they use a pre made veggie burger as a fritter. Would be nice to have a crispy fritter.
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Cinzgirlxx
Zomato
Nov 08, 2017
4.0
Consistently good!! Service great and variety of excellent meals in particular, the kids meals - very generous!! <br/><br/>Love the hot chocolate with a giant marshmallow!<br/><br/>A great local cafe!!
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Penguineats
Zomato
Nov 02, 2017
4.0
Third Chapter excels as a family-oriented eatery that not only offers up a delicious feed, but great value for money as well. We were pleasantly surprised by this visit, mostly thanks to the more-than-generous portion sizes that are bound to satisfying your hunger, as well as a diverse menu that undoubtedly caters to every taste. Needless to say, we departed, filled to the brim and very pleased.
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Ropogi
Zomato
Oct 20, 2017
4.0
Nice environment, good seats but dirty, good window wandering who install the window? Can view outside through the windows... breakfast finished at 3pm.
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Eating With Ebony
Zomato
Oct 16, 2017
4.0
Went here with my sister a few days ago as lots of friends have been saying how cute & great this cafe is & they weren't wrong. As soon as we walked in the door 2 people greeted as and we were taken straight to our table. They were very friendly and the service was fast as well. My sister got the Bircher museli and I got the big breakfast. I've never said this before but this big breakfast defeated me....... I could not finish it and that has never happened before. I loved the potato rosti and the loads of bacon 😍 definitely will come back maybe for lunch next time.
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Nakita Lastrina
Zomato
Oct 14, 2017
4.0
Staff were lovely, warm and welcoming! Food was served within 20 minutes of ordering & was very nice! Parma was quality chicken breast, fresh zesty salad & generous amount of chips! Pasta was a good type of different! Lastly...Restaurant has a nice ambiance.
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Dave Townsend
Zomato
Oct 04, 2017
1.5
Came here for lunch on a weekday wow what a huge mistake. I ordered the pumpkin and cheese arancini the pumpkin was no where to be found and extremely bland. I saw a lady on the table next to me received her meal and to see calamari straight from a processed freezer bag to a deep fryer and onto your plate you lost me in a big way. I seriously I worry what other or paid reviewers are talking about its a worry.
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Gastrology
Zomato
Sep 14, 2017
4.0
Third Chapter is a warm and welcoming restaurant serving unpretentious and generous food for the soul. . The broad menu is inspired by flavours from around the world spanning pastas, burgers and a wide assortment of mains and salads. The space is expansive, bright, airy which is perfect for lounging on a weekend.
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Split The Bill
Zomato
Sep 12, 2017
4.0
Wow I was really impressed walking into this large, bright space with beautiful greenery which fitted in perfectly within the leafy suburb of Eltham. This restaurant is hidden away in a side street and I would not have even known it was there had it not been recommended to me. <br/><br/>Third Chapter is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and we decided to try the dinner menu on this occasion. Our waitress was lovely and very friendly and chatty. We found the dinner menu not too extensive. We thought perhaps it would be better to come for breakfast or lunch. <br/><br/>We chose the Taramasalata dip for starters, which I thought could use a little more flavour. This was followed by the Peri Peri chicken burger with fries and the “special” soft shell crab burger with sweet potato fries. We both really enjoyed our burgers and those sweet potato fries were delicious. <br/><br/>They have a large selection of mini cakes on display so we decided to share a flourless orange cake with some smooth coffees. Very impressed with both. <br/><br/>The service was very efficient and parking was easy to find on the surrounding streets. I would definitely come back again and try the breakfast/lunch menus. I recommend you book as it was very busy. <br/> <br/>
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Nadia
Zomato
Sep 02, 2017
3.0
Went here for breakfast on a Saturday - very busy but the staff seemed on top of everything. I had the Bircher muesli, which came with fresh blueberries and strawberries, julienned apple, berry compote, fig compote, coconut yoghurt and some kind of delicious crumble. The oats were tasty and chewy with sunflower seeds and buckwheat adding texture. Very delicious. Coffee was okay. While I enjoyed my meal, my dining partner was unimpressed with his - a "Mexican" scrambled egg burrito which he described as lacking in flavour. But overall, a decent dining experience.
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Andrew T
Zomato
Jul 30, 2017
4.0
Located in a shopping mall in Eltham, Third Chapter is a contemporary cafe with a good vibe. It was very busy and fairly noisy on the Sunday morning I visited, unsurprisingly, but still maintained fairly relaxed ambience. Clearly it is the place to be, as the competition opposite wasn't nearly as well patronised. The purpose-built premises are modern, with a glass facade featuring on the rounded corner block. The dining space is quite large, and the décor comprises a polished concrete floor, and an off-white colour scheme with timber features, decorated with framed wall art and hanging planter stands. The settings comprise chunky timber tables, some with cast iron bases, and a mixture of chairs including some comfy lounge chairs, and some sturdy but plain timber chairs. The service was welcoming and attentive, with several different staff checking to see if I was ready to order , and whether I was enjoying my meal. The waiting staff all wear a smart uniform. The menu was interesting with quite a good range of vegetarian choices. I selected the “veggie chapter” which had a vegan version as an option. Points for this, and for having the initiative to include alternative ingredients, rather than to just omit some. This dish came with a tofu scramble, roasted tomato, wilted spinach, roasted thyme mushrooms and avo smash, and was pretty good. The coffee was also very nice, well prepared. A favourable dining experience, and I would recommend a visit.
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Nicole Tang
Zomato
Jul 28, 2017
3.5
by F.E.E.D. | Jul 23, 2017 | Eltham, Melbourne, Modern Australian, RESTAURANTS AND CAFES | 0 comments. Aptly named for being the third venue owned and operated by The Cortesao family, Third Chapter feels like your home away from home. An intimate farmhouse feel exudes from the warm-coloured wooden furnished interior, interspersed with natural greenery on the tables and hanging from the roof. Friendly staff enhance the experience with their subtly attentive disposition, further complementing the family-style hospitality that this venue strives to achieve.
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Denny Patron
Zomato
Jul 27, 2017
3.5
First time visit to this new cafe in Eltham, went there for lunch and ended up with the eggs benny which was pretty good, the potato rosti was nice and everything tasted good. Service was quick and friendly and everyone said their meals were pretty good.
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Alice Gomez
Zomato
Jul 19, 2017
4.5
Loving this revamped place. Plenty of options on the menu for main meals, and delicious cakes/treats aplenty for afternoon tea. Quality food and coffees. It's always busy so don't be surprised at a little extra wait for your food. The service is fantastic and very accommodating - this place is very popular wit@h families and mothers groups and they'll rearrange things to fit your prams! Booking in advance though is recommended, I feel lucky to have been able to squeeze in unannounced every time so far. One of my favourite dine-in cafes of choice in the area for sure.
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Sarah Rav
Zomato
Jul 15, 2017
4.0
Nothing but amazing words to say about Third Chapter. The service was absolutely amazing - the staff were welcoming on arrival and always quick to grab our orders or attend to anything we needed. <br/>The food was phenomenal - portion sizes were MASSIVE and everything looked so colourful and fresh. The taste was not lacking either, especially the burger and desserts. We didn't have to wait lon either, which is always a plus! <br/><br/>Will definitely be returning soon, and recommending Third Chapter to all my friends in the area!
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Ford Lee
Zomato
Jul 12, 2017
5.0
We were pleasantly treated to such a delicious lunch from The Third Chapter Chicken Parma, A Salmon stack and their special of the day Seafood Paella. This definitely made our day satisfying!<br/><br/>The Chicken Parma was tender and tasty with generous servings of rocket and cheese shavings. That salad was delicious with a light dressing. The accompanying chips had a real nice crispy coating and just made the meal all that more appetising!<br/><br/>The Seafood Paella was delicious and well worth it which included a lot of prawns and mussels and other additions!<br/><br/>The Salmon Stack had top ingredients and generous serving of beans and salmon.<br/><br/>Lastly the coffee here is absolutely divine, smooth and creamy for us.<br/><br/>The kids even enjoyed their $1 baby chino and the friendly staff kindly asked for the manager for complimentary marshmallows for us too. Will definitely come again to this place for brunch and lunch!
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Brett Barnett
Zomato
Jul 06, 2017
2.5
We were really looking forward to a "special" lunch for a milestone birthday. <br/>Initially, service was great. Seated promptly and given water. <br/>Ordered coffee, which came quickly and was pretty good. We ordered our meals, pork confit Caesar salad and the Burger. <br/>Waited 45 mins for food to arrive. The "confit" was not!! It was roast pork and considering we waited so long you would expect the meal to be rushed out of the kitchen once it was plated up, but this was obviously not the case as the chips were Luke warm at best, and the only thing hot on the burger was the bacon. <br/>Our first time and perhaps our last.
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Nicola Barnett
Zomato
Jul 06, 2017
2.0
I was really looking forward to eating here but after waiting 45 mins for lunch with 0 apologies but excuses from the staff the meal arrived. It was cold and very disappointing. <br/>The Caesar salad was ordinary and the burger came with cold chips and pretty tasteless. <br/><br/>Coffee was nice and it came quickly so I'll grab a coffee on the go but won't eat here again.
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Matty T
Zomato
Jul 01, 2017
4.0
Loving places which make it easy with a pram and are uber child-friendly. A quick pittstop for coffee, hot chocolate, a vanilla slice and a lemon meringue tart. Great service. Thanks.
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MelissaBoydo
Zomato
Jun 18, 2017
4.5
Really like it here. Been twice. Once for lunch, today for breakfast. Both meals were really tasty. I had grilled salmon for lunch which was cooked well and a very generous portion. Today, I had<br/>Smashed avocado on pumpkin sourdough. This was delicious. The pumpkin sourdough was especially nice. It's a busy place, but service was prompt and friendly. I look forward to returning soon.
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Kathryn
Zomato
Jun 15, 2017
2.5
It's a shame. It's just average. Maybe they should start to think about what makes them special and doing that well. Don't try to be like everyone else. If you're better off being homely, then do that. Not every cafe needs to be like the cool kids.
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Susan J
Zomato
Jun 04, 2017
5.0
I really like this place. The kids loves the crazy shakes, service friendly and a nice risotto. Much better than the common and very family friendly
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Lin
Zomato
Jun 04, 2017
4.5
I had a day out to the Diamond Valley Miniature Train with my sister and her two young sons. A friend recommended the Second Home, but we couldn't find any parking nearby, that's how we accidentally ended up at Third Chapter, where is surrounded by car parks.<br/>Beautifully interior and ambiance, comfortable chairs and tables. I love their beautiful bonsai on each table. Waiting staff are all young but extremely attentive, polite and patient with our two boys. We ordered kid's schnitzel and chips, kid's pancakes, mushroom burger and Egg Benedict, one chai latte, one caffe latte and two soft drinks.They are not cheap but all the meal dishes were all yummy and satisfying. The chips were all properly fried (bonus 0.5 score for that). We will be back next time.
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LaBrujita
Zomato
May 29, 2017
5.0
Had a great mother's day brunch and felt totally looked after by Erin. After being double booked at another cafe in Eltham, Erin went out of her way to find us a table on what was clearly a very busy morning. The food was delicious and we will definitely be back. Thank you Third Chapter Eatery!
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Oni San
Zomato
May 21, 2017
3.5
Formally 'the Common' in Eltham, Third Chapter retains much of the vibrancy of the old place but a revamp of the coffee bar and seating makes this iteration of the Cafe somehow lighter and more friendly. <br/><br/>The coffee is still good, rich and nutty with a bite of caramel. The menu is more regular these days, more standard fare and less of the shared plate experience, but there is still enough to differentiate it from a run of the mill joint.<br/><br/>It is therefore somewhat saddening to report that on our second visit to Third Chapter we were disappointed with the experience, the soy Cappuccino that arrive was curdled and the foam was lumpy. The latte was excellent however. Our breakfast consisted of Dr Marty's excellent crumpets with whipped marscapone and preserves. The hotcakes however, were more cool cakes and lacking in fluff and temperature. Sawing was required to get through the first of three and the ice-cream nestling on top was not getting sufficient heat to melt. <br/><br/>A saving grace however, is the service. It's always friendly and when we came to pay the bill they removed the offending item without rancour or complaint. <br/><br/>I hope I can close the book on the poor food (ha-a-haha) and open a new chapter next time we visit.
