Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 3042 reviews

What G T doesn't like about The General Food Store:
Just meh.. we paid $30 dollars for a breakfast bowl with avo, cornbread, eggs, hot sauce and feta.. just lacked flavour and finesse. Got the oat hot chocolate which was chocolate coloured but tasted just of oat. Avocado and corn salsa has an overpowering citrus (lemon) flavour and everything else was just so so. Croissant wasn’t to bad but $12 for ham a cheese for it to be just ok doesn’t really make sense. Was hopin... View all feedback. What User likes about The General Food Store:
We're heading to the café. It offers fantastic coffee and a seasonal menu with various options. Although the space is small, it has a charming atmosphere with rotating artwork. The menu indicates that... View all feedback.

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Int Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 1250 reviews
Teagan
03.02.2024 - 00:43

Have been visiting The General for years and have never been disappointed. Love the way they change up the menu every month and their service is always great to...

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Helen
03.02.2024 - 00:43

Great food, great staff, manager very friendly happy places makes happy food. Love it. We will be back

Quin
03.02.2024 - 00:43

Lovely place, great food at a decent price, and the staff are lovely too. : Highly recommend the Arabesque.

Dave
03.02.2024 - 00:43

The menu is constantly changing to match seasons and staff are always so welcoming and friendly, particularly with kids (toddler)

Judy
03.02.2024 - 00:43

Very busy little spot in the Dandenongs, with very fresh healthy food, and great very hot lattes!

Top-rated
4.4 ★ from 10 reviews
Ruwanmal
23.09.2023 - 06:33

Cute and cosy family run Cafe with the warm personality and service to match. Ordered a magic and the Sheepish (warm) Salad (lamb based) $38 with added poached...

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steve
23.09.2023 - 06:33

Popped in for a take away coffee and the welcome from the staff was so warm and friendly. Light bright atmosphere and food looked fresh and yum! Coffee was exce...

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Darren
23.09.2023 - 06:33

What an incredible find ! As an Englishman on holiday in Australia we loved this place. Loved reading about the history and the ethos of the place. Local produc...

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Jeremy
23.09.2023 - 06:33

Great little cafe! On holiday from South Australia seeing family. Stopped here and really enjoyed the cappuccino I had. Cute and homey interior with a cute back...

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G
23.09.2023 - 06:33

Just meh.. we paid $30 dollars for a breakfast bowl with avo, cornbread, eggs, hot sauce and feta.. just lacked flavour and finesse. Got the oat hot chocolate w...

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 3 reviews

On the way back from visiting family, I discovered a completely hidden gem that I wish I had tried years ago.

Our spot. Our favorite. Our lucky charm. I've dined at countless trendy cafes in Melbourne, and The General Foodstore truly stands out. I...

We're heading to the café. It offers fantastic coffee and a seasonal menu with various options. Although the space is small, it has a charming atmosphere with r...

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Facebook
4.7 ★ from 144 reviews
Foursquare
4.4 ★ from 43 reviews
Google
4.7 ★ from 536 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 118 reviews
Zomato
4.6 ★ from 460 reviews
Yelp
4.5 ★ from 7 reviews

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