Abacus - Glen Eira

Top Notch! Have come in once with a big group, and a couple of times, solo trying to bang out work works equally well for both, in a cinch. Ditto date nights an... read more Top Notch! Have come in once with a big group, and a couple of times, solo trying to bang out work works equally well for both, in a cinch. Ditto date nights and such. Genius orchestration of this airy corner down the street from Prahran market into a 'bar and kitchen ' works so well. Open, green, clean lines,airy, beautiful lighting, potted plants and absolutely top notch food and drink. To define top notch, try some of the real simple stuff on the menu say the bread sourdough, they bake onsite served with fantastic local Olive Oil and a Walnut Dukkah par none. Ask for some olives and you get perfectly smoked almonds, plump olives and pickled Jalapenos on a heaping plate, for barely much . Quality craft brews and coffee...AND...I saved the best for last...the music...goodness! some of the best tunes in all of Melbourne. The onsite DJ knows how to keep the place jiving morning, noon and night. This place has it down! and down pat! Just go and experience for yourself!

Have had coffee here several times as well as breakfast before work. Apart from the great menu and differences in food style and flavours, if ever there was a p... read more Have had coffee here several times as well as breakfast before work. Apart from the great menu and differences in food style and flavours, if ever there was a place to watch and learn about customer service, then this place should be on your list. Order a coffee and just watch the interaction. The attention to customers is second to none here. Welcoming you like YOU are the reason they open their doors. When there is time, they chat and have a genuine interest in who you are, what you do and what you are wanting from your visit there. Many cafes (and other businesses) down Chapel Street could learn a lot about customer service from this business!

An unexpected absolute high quality unpretentious gem in chapel st. Driven by extraordinary innovative taste sensation cuisine and such caring genuine personal... read more An unexpected absolute high quality unpretentious gem in chapel st. Driven by extraordinary innovative taste sensation cuisine and such caring genuine personal service I highly recommend this restaurant bar. I felt like I had been transported to an exotic place w the clever interior design open design. Melbourne needs more of this.. Abacus you deserve the best .. you are real, super fabulous so personable and honorable ... we'll be back and we are telling everyone about you !

A really chic and upbeat restaurant with fresh food created. A good range of choices for both vegans and meat lovers. Loved the hospitality from the staff when... read more A really chic and upbeat restaurant with fresh food created. A good range of choices for both vegans and meat lovers. Loved the hospitality from the staff when we dined in a summer night and they kept the ice chips coming!

The meal was exceptional, especially the ricotta dumplings. It was the best dining experience I've had in Melbourne. read more The meal was exceptional, especially the ricotta dumplings. It was the best dining experience I've had in Melbourne.