Top Paddock - Melbourne

The service was decent and the location is trendy. However, it felt a bit overpriced. The food was good, and the atmosphere really adds to the experience, makin... read more The service was decent and the location is trendy. However, it felt a bit overpriced. The food was good, and the atmosphere really adds to the experience, making it perfect for breakfast and brunch. It can be quite noisy, though.

This brunch spot in Melbourne is so freaking cute! And the food is soooo good. I loved the coffee as well. It was the perfect place to start our day in Melbourn... read more This brunch spot in Melbourne is so freaking cute! And the food is soooo good. I loved the coffee as well. It was the perfect place to start our day in Melbourne. The matcha was good and grassy. The eggs were cooked perfectly as well. The inside is very nice too. There was a bit of a wait but I think it was well worth it.

Our cappuccinos were great. We ordered the macro bowl with avocado, kale, sweet potato, broccoli, beet root, snow pea tendrils, quinoa, and almonds. They forgot... read more Our cappuccinos were great. We ordered the macro bowl with avocado, kale, sweet potato, broccoli, beet root, snow pea tendrils, quinoa, and almonds. They forgot the mustard vinaigrette, so the dish was bland. Minus one star. We ate it like that because our second dish was so rich. The second dish was the blueberry ricotta hot cakes. It came decorated in raspberries, strawberries, and colorful flowers. Almost, but not quite, too beautiful to eat. It had macadamias, and seeds. The bottom was moistened with lemon myrtle sugar, and strawberry eucalyptus syrup. On top was a scoop of cream whipped to one stage short of butter. Soft, smooth, silky, and decadent. It must have been in cast iron because the edges got this firm, dark brown character that provided a little resistance to the bite. In short, a gustatory masterpiece. Stop reading, go out and get it. Bon appetit.

After our youngest son returned from Europe, previously living in Elwood, we knew the apple cart would be upturned when it came to visiting and coffee, cafes an... read more After our youngest son returned from Europe, previously living in Elwood, we knew the apple cart would be upturned when it came to visiting and coffee, cafes and restaurants. We loved Elwood Village, so quaint and quiet, the Combi Elwood, the Turtle Cafe, others, and we knew nothing of his new Richmond stomping ground. So, after a quick ask-around Top Paddock was recommended as a comparable venue. And it was, although a bit more commercially located. It wasn 't Elwood Village, but then few locations ever will be. We opened our order with Lattes and Espressos, adding a sparkling water, then headed straight for the Top Paddock Big Breakfast $25), the Chilli Scrambled Eggs with Bacon $29) and the Eggs Benedict $23) and a Cold Press drink $9). We exited with a morning tab of $102.70 for three people which included GST. Was it good? Yes. Was it memorable? No. There are plenty of places around Richmond and into South Yarra plating similar food that 's just as good. However, convenience trumped looking for any other venue in this instance. And the name...that 's where brand value makes up for a lot.

My days in Melbourne revolve around many cafe hopping adventures! And to have shared a split moment of my life at Top Paddock was an absolute bliss. From the sa... read more My days in Melbourne revolve around many cafe hopping adventures! And to have shared a split moment of my life at Top Paddock was an absolute bliss. From the same talented group who created The Kettle Black, you can expect some magical looking brunch at Top Paddock! But first getting here was quite tricky. It involves some navigating unfamiliar streets, as the venue is kinda off the grid. The experience, however, was certainly worth the effort to get here. Upon walking in, I was instantly in love with the Interior it was a spacious dining area with sunlit windows and green surroundings the kind of cafe that offers you a little piece of solitude. Top Paddock most iconic menu is their Blueberry and Ricotta Hotcake. It is a beautifully plated thick hotcake infused generously in maple syrup, topped with fresh fruits, seeds, cream and garnished with eye popping edible flowers It was nothing less than scrumptious! Portion wise it was ginormous and easily last me through my next meal. For my coffee, I ordered their flat white; it was gentle tasting and smooth. I could drink this all day! Short to say, Top Paddock does not disappoint in any way. From the gorgeous food to inspiring atmosphere. The price is as what you'd expect to pay at a fine cafe in Melbourne... heavy on the pocket! But if you're looking for a gratifying cafe experience with Instagram worthy food, Top Paddock surely delivers.