Shillinglaw Cafe & Restaurant - Eltham

This small cottage opposite Alistair Knox park in leafy Eltham proclaims to embrace seasonal produce, and that they do.

We've been a few times and the food is always good and so is the coffee. The outdoor area is great in the warmer months, so i'ts great for families as there is an enclosed garden area for the kids to run around.Only negative we have found is they leave the door open for easy access to outside, problem is it's quite cold for those sitting inside.Other than that, the food is great and it's always service with a smile.

Now this place is a great find (courtesy of the Entertainment Book - otherwise we would've had no idea that it even existed). Cracking food, great allergy/intolerance options, and even a WIDE choice of milks to suit your coffee/tea/smoothie palate. Service was a little slow, but with only 2 chefs and 4 waiting staff, they got hammered and STILL kept us well fed and watered. We'll be back!

With four others we enjoyed a lovely lunch at this café. Heaps of choices on the menu, Would love to have eaten outside, but it was raining. Inside was cosy. The food was served promptly and with a smile from our waitress.

Nice old worldy cottage next to fantastic local library and park. Great spot to enjoy a coffee or something light to eat with friends. Easy to take young kiddies along as the outdoor area is spacious and secure.