The Foreigner - Melbourne

This it what I've been looking for!Moved to Ivanhoe a few weeks ago, and have been checking out the local spots. Mostly, I've been a bit underwhelmed - but I ha... read more This it what I've been looking for!Moved to Ivanhoe a few weeks ago, and have been checking out the local spots. Mostly, I've been a bit underwhelmed - but I had high expectations of this place, based on what a couple of friends have told me.Finally got around to giving The Foreigner a go today and it's everything I hoped for. Staff are great, food is great and the coffee - thankfully, is great too.Found what I've been looking for, so it won't be long until I'm back.

I have to confess that I'm a regular here. Eating in, talking away...it's my local. So if you find yourself in the 'burbs, have the best coffee & porridge north... read more I have to confess that I'm a regular here. Eating in, talking away...it's my local. So if you find yourself in the 'burbs, have the best coffee & porridge north of the Yarra.

One of those modern, noisy, industrial chick decors, but with the addition of an interesting work on the longest wall (don't want to give it away as some people... read more One of those modern, noisy, industrial chick decors, but with the addition of an interesting work on the longest wall (don't want to give it away as some people don't see it). Service was excellent despite being busy. Food was modern and well made with great depth of choices for breakfast. coffee was delicious, so good i had two!

Friendly cafe, cute layout. Limited vegan options but nice food. Conveniently located next to the laundromat for Sunday morning washing prep for the week ahead. read more Friendly cafe, cute layout. Limited vegan options but nice food. Conveniently located next to the laundromat for Sunday morning washing prep for the week ahead.

Had the “excuse me, I’m vegan” Buddha bowl. Outstanding!! Also very decent coffee. read more Had the “excuse me, I’m vegan” Buddha bowl. Outstanding!! Also very decent coffee.