Basement On View

The service was quick, albeit abrupt. Lukewarm and weak double shot latte. When we asked for cream with our lemon tart, we were told there wasn't any. Then cream arrived when the tart was 90% gone. Staff need some senior supervision. The prices are quite high in stark contrast to the quality and service. Pity, as it's a lovely building.

Had lunch here with a friend, it was a bit pricy. I also wasn't a huge fan of having to go get our own water. Service was ok, I've had better. But the interior is seriously gorgeous, a really nice atmosphere for a get together. I also really enjoyed my lunch. I had a vegetable panini and it was very tasty, not too much on the plate. Coffee was fine. I would come here again for a special treat.

Such slow and high prices just for 2 drinks and a cheesecake for 17 dollars. Outrageous prices! Orders took 25 minutes to get to us and had to ask 5 times just to get them to bring out a pot of tea. Thought that was the easiest drink to make. When I went up and asked where everything was their excuse was we were too busy and only was 3 other customers at the time. Hot Choclate was not even hot when asked for extra hot, not stirred properly. Don’t recommend this place if you wants such poor service and such bad experience. Workers didn’t seem to take an interest in our family afternoon tea. Never going there again such a bad cafe.

I've been there 2 times withing the last 6 months, thought the first time was just unlucky with the service, that was slow and the quality of coffee was very averaghe...6 months later the same story. Positives: The interior is great Negatives: Get your coffee and lunch elswhere, they are not ptrofessionals, and by today's standards (especially Melbourne) not sure how they survive

I’ve been here twice and the same rude, abrupt, unfriendly woman served us at the till. They couldn’t swap my order of Thai Beef salad to chicken, which was ok, but then the salad had absolutely no Thai flavor whatsoever. When I asked to get my money back when it was so tasteless, the owner grilled me in an intimidating manner as to what was wrong with my salad and then when I said the service was unfriendly he grilled me further, asking for examples. We will not be coming again. Eek!!