Focus - Boroondara

I asked for a latte with hazelnut syrup, but they didn't have it. Instead, the waiter suggested honey. I decided to try it and found it to be just as good, if n... read more I asked for a latte with hazelnut syrup, but they didn't have it. Instead, the waiter suggested honey. I decided to try it and found it to be just as good, if not better. It's nice to know of a good spot for cafe food in the area.

We ordered some coffee from this place and it was delicious. The drinks were expertly prepared. We will definitely be coming back here. read more We ordered some coffee from this place and it was delicious. The drinks were expertly prepared. We will definitely be coming back here.

The coffee at this restaurant has a pleasantly strong flavor. My favorite is the piccolo, brewed perfectly. I suggest sipping on a sparkling water aperitif befo... read more The coffee at this restaurant has a pleasantly strong flavor. My favorite is the piccolo, brewed perfectly. I suggest sipping on a sparkling water aperitif before each mouthful of coffee to enhance the taste. The yogurt chocolate biscuits are a delightful treat.

Focus cafe has been around for about 3+years and it's the first time I visited this cafe when I found it through Zomato Gold.  There is current offer of 10% dis... read more Focus cafe has been around for about 3+years and it's the first time I visited this cafe when I found it through Zomato Gold.  There is current offer of 10% discount off total bill.<br/ The customer service and food quality was really good! What a great find.<br/ <br/ LOCATION<br/ Focus cafe is situated along Whitehorse Road on the busier strip of the shopping precinct near Balwyn Road corner.  The cafe is opposite to the Balwyn Library and McDonald's.<br/ <br/ The cafe is very spacious. From the exterior it doesnt look like much, but there are 3 separate sections including a large outdoor back area which can seat up to 40 customers. <br/ <br/ I actually hadn't noticed there was an outdoor area until I saw the waiter keep carrying food and opening a side door. So I wandered over to have a look and I decided to change my seat and move outside as it was such a nice day. <br/ <br/ SERVICE<br/ <br/ Customer service here are very warm and genuine.  The atmosphere is very relaxed and I enjoyed the outdoor vibe. <br/ Their menu changes twice a year summer and winter menu's! <br/ <br/ MENU/PRICE<br/ <br/ Matcha Green Tea Shake, $7.00<br/ <br/ Fritters, $17.50<br/ (pumpkin and feta fritters with grilled Alsace bacon, crushed avocado, sweet corn relish, cucumber yoghurt and a poached egg) <br/ <br/ VERDICT<br/ I had read previous reviews and was excited to try their pancakes but only thing that I could see on the menu that remotely related to pancakes was the french toast.  I was told that the menu had changed already. I was a little disappointed but finally decided to try their fritters. <br/ I have never tried pumpkin and feta fritters before. I've seen in cafe menu's mainly corn fritters. I changed the poached egg to a sunny side up fried egg instead. The egg was cooked perfectly! The food presentation on the plate was very colourful.<br/ I was pleasantly surprised to see that pumpkin fritters was actually fried I though the feta was mixed in with the pumpkin but it was actually sprinkled on top of the pumpkin fritter. I didnt mind the pumpkin fritters fried but it was a little too oily. The bacon and crushed avocado were delicious and completed well. I really liked the sweet corn relish, it was light and tasty, and cucumber yoghurt was a good dipping sauce for the fitters and helped balance the heaviness of the batter with the freshness of the yoghurt. <br/ <br/ The matcha green tea shake was very tasty! matcha flavour was light yet distinct, yum! <br/ I am interested to return to try the Soft Shell Crab Taco's.

I have heard so much about Focus around the traps and was looking forward to trying their offerings. Service was lovely and friendly. We had:<br/ Cappuccino thi... read more I have heard so much about Focus around the traps and was looking forward to trying their offerings. Service was lovely and friendly. We had:<br/ Cappuccino this was made well. The coffee was strong and robust. The froth was creamy and delicious. <br/ Matcha green tea milkshake in a word...yummy! The matcha flavour was prominent and the drink was not too sweet. <br/ <br/ Cannot wait to return to try their food soon!