Fergus

This is a great neighbourhood cafe. There is a fantastic spacious covered courtyard that welcomes dogs. The coffee is consistently great and the service is efficient and welcoming. The food is delicious and the menu is tempting. This is a versatile, lovely cafe where you can choose to linger if you wish or have a quick lunch break.

Had the mot awful experience here. Were treated like we were sub-human, stared at, ignored and dismissed. Had a booking via website in advance as we were brining children. Friend arrived first and told no booking existed, thats fine, as the place was empty anyway. The man at the counter (im assuming is the owner or at least manager ) was abrasive and rally just didnt care to assist us. Told kitchen was closed which we were surprised at but were ok with - still standing in the middle of the cafe and not offered seating - said we would still get drinks and then made way to back - coffee was watery, iced coffee warm and kids milkshakes took ages to come out. paid the $36 for the drinks and showed the man the booking confirmation incase there were errors with the website and he was not aware of. The conversation was rude and made me feel awkward. Said thank you as we were leaving and again was just stared at with a disgusted look. Honestly have never been made to feel so unwelcome in my life. You never know what a person may be going through at any given moment - a smile or a polite word wont kill you - be kind

One of the best places to go to breakfast/lunch. Really friendly staff, good food at a good price, great portion sizes and an easy location to access from public transport. Fergus is one of Malvern East’s best cafes in my opinion would highly recommend. Pictured below is the smashed avo (+ egg) on normal and gluten-free bread.

Gorgeous cafe in East Malvern. I had the mushroom toast here on a busy Monday morning. It was presented beautifully with a great selection of mushrooms. The coffee was good, service was great, I really love the decor relaxed vibe and courtyard at the back. The perfect location for brunch with mates or a small get together with family and friends.

The brunch game at Fergus is strong. The team here has everything down pat – charming service, excellent food and outstanding coffee. With a cute and cosy courtyard, you’ll be hard-pressed not to enjoy your experience here. The Shakshuka is a must order here. Hearty, rich and especially comforting for the colder days ahead. Plenty of chorizo and lamb rosemary sausage makes this an incredibly filling dish, and the piquant sauce is just divine. The lime yoghurt balances out this heavy dish with a subtle citrusy tang, and you’ll find yourself lapping up every last bit of the sauce. The Club Sandwich aims to please. Layers upon layers of fresh and tasty fillings, and the combination of Dijon mustard and tomato relish gave this sanga a sharp and sweet kick. The hot and crunchy chips keeps you coming back for more, and provides a good contrast to the soft and juicy sanga. Simple but effective is the French Toast. Soft and fluffy bread, crushed pistachio, poached pears, mascarpone and maple syrup makes for a wonderful combination of taste and texture. Nutty, with a touch of caramelised sweetness, and so moreish. The Fergus Benedict and Pulled Pork Tacos got the thumbs up from my friends, as did the fantastic coffees. A faultless experience from start to finish.