East Elevation

After being on a sugar-free diet for over a year, my pallet no longer accepts anything that is slightly too sweet. For hot chocolate, I only drink Mörk. However, I heard that Monsieur Truffle at East Elevation also specialises in dark hot chocolate, I decided to come and give this a red hot go.I came here on a Friday afternoon, which was somewhat busy but not packed. The waitress that served us was cold and not friendly-looking; we did not feel like she was approachable so didn’t ask many questions.We ordered drinks and food, and although they came promptly, my croquette wasn’t piping hot, which was a shame for such a cold and gloomy day. It was yummy but there was nothing surprisingly amazing so I don’t think I’ll return for the food.But!!!! I have finally found another hot chocolate that I can stomach!!! The 70% dark hot chocolate was amazingly rich in flavour, and it was perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness behind the bitter cacao. I absolutely loved it and will definitely come back for more!!

They make chocolate here, so you can imagine how good a dark chocolate mocha will be. If you're a fan of feta cheese, pic a meal that's got some and see how amazing the taste is. I'm no veegitarian but I went with the full Veggie Breakfast and it was good.

We went specifically to taste the chocolates from Monsieur Truffe chocolates and they didn't disappoint. The decor was minimalist meets Bohemian (I mean we are in Fitzroy, what were we expecting?) And the sort of place you could spend the whole day.But let's talk chocolates. The tasting flight is of all of monsieur truffe's nut bars, so none of the single origin or flavored bars (unless you can request?). It's a great way to try out the lineup. Do note that the cafe and chocolatier while sharing the same space do not share staff, so you're not getting an expert guided chocolate experience.That said the staff at East elevation were amazing. We came near closing and they were still super welcoming and let us stay long enough to finish our chocolate and drinks at a relaxed pace. Their upbeat energy was infectious and just brings joy to those sharing space with them =D

Behind the red door is a surprisingly large cafe and chocolatier. Cool exposed brick walls, high ceilings and chocolate making happening behind the glass partition. The menu is Brunswick cool with great variety and and a French influence. The service could be better however it was early and quiet. Great coffee and I look forward to coming back to try more of the menu options, especially the croque monsieur.

Amazing food? Check. Amazing ambience? Check. Amazing service? CHECK YET AGAIN.FOOD & DRINKS : For food, we ordered the King Swiss Mushrooms and also the award winning Croque Monsieur and I can safely say it is the BEST sandwich I have ever had in my entire life! So in case you didn’t know a lot of East Elevation’s food is HOME GROWN from their own garden or it is sourced from the very best. The King Swiss Mushrooms are their own home grown mushrooms and you can definitely taste the freshness and a special little ingredient called LOVE. The dish was done so carefully and meticulously that when you eat it, you cant help but appreciate how perfectly done it was. From the seasoning to the spinach to the bread, the dish was done so simple but executed so excellently. The croque monsieur... it doesn’t need an introduction but I will never stop praising it! It is award winning for a reason and it truly is made with the very best of ingredients and even though it is $25, the portion and ingredients are so fresh and delicious! For drinks, I ordered the Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate and my... it was life changing. I have never had a more beautiful and well executed hot chocolate. The presentation and taste was phenomenal and you can definitely feel every single ounce of love poured into that cup.SERVICE: Superb! Every single staff member didn’t fail to make you feel welcome and well attended to :)Overall, East Elevation is a cafe that takes pride in being different through their QUALITY. A cafe can introduce new concepts but a cafe can also execute excellently and I will definitely vouch for both when it comes to East Elevation. It definitely has won a spot in my heart for one of the best cafes in Melbourne and I will definitely be returning <3

from a little humble cafe on smith street, collingwood m truffe expanded to this canvanerous warehouse, hidden behind a red door.it has been a number of years since i have been here. it still has a great atmosphere and serves good coffee. don't mention the house made chocolates - they are to die for!we had ottway pork belly which was really delicious but sadly harris smoked sardines were way too salty and dry and my feedback to the kitchen didn't ellicit any response.then service was way, way, way too slow although it was a quiet day at the cafe.

Lovely and friendly Barista and Staff. I ordered take away Peanut Butter Mocha ... was not on the menu but James , the barista made one for me anyways. It was interesting.... I liked it but my husband was not a fan. Anyway, it was a good experiment. The cafe is in the grey concrete building with red door. Good coffee and the environment is so lovely! Good to sit down relaxing chat with friends or business meeting. Or even work place to think and get creative.

A regular favourite. Delicious, healthy food, great selection. Usually very busy and a bit of a wait, but well worth it. We've been coming back regularly for years. Most meals are consistently fabulous, recommend the mushrooms and croque monsieur. Also the big breakfast- however this rather disappointingly is getting smaller in serving size. The last visit I questioned if that was a big brekkie? Perhaps it depends on the chef. Super amazing chocolate available and a buzzing atmosphere. We'll keep coming back.

Great spacious setting in an old warehouse style building with a distinct red door entrance. Menu offers a good selection of vege dishes and some meats as well. Brunch and all day brekky on offer. Food was very tasty but both of our portions were not big enough for the price $23 for pork belly and $20 Swedish board. We were still hungry after our meal unfortunately and we are not big eaters. This is the only reason it gets 4 stars. Service was great, setting really cool with hanging pot plants etc and vibe friendly and relaxed you can even keep tied dogs at the front.

As a wedding photographer - this is one of my favourite cafes to photograph at. It's the perfect spot to hold a small, intimate, authentic wedding. The food is great & the space is quintessentially Melbourne with the high ceilings & exposed brick walls.