Olive Lane
295 Reviews
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- Tuesday7 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday7 AM–4:30 PM
- Thursday7 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday7 AM–5 PM
- Saturday7 AM–5 PM
- Sunday8 AM–3:30 PM
- Monday7 AM–4:30 PM
About the Business
Olive Lane | Cafe | 69 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North VIC, Australia | Fine Food, Coffee & Cakes!
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+61398595029
69 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104
Hours
- Tuesday7 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday7 AM–4:30 PM
- Thursday7 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday7 AM–5 PM
- Saturday7 AM–5 PM
- Sunday8 AM–3:30 PM
- Monday7 AM–4:30 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
- Credit cards
- Good for kids
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Delivery
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Wine
- Seating
- Casual
- Groups
- Takeaway
- Cosy
- Accepts reservations
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Kids' menu
- Small plates
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- High chairs
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Recommended Reviews
Theknifeandforktalk
03.10.2023
Olive Lane
The staff were all super friendly and attentive and the variety on the menu was spoiling us for choice. We didn’t make a booking but we’re sat at a table next to the service door which wasn’t great as the staff were constantly going in and out of it but not a huge deal. The open plates are fantastic, I ordered the chicken which was full of flavour but a little bit dry, I was a bit jealous of the halloumi open plate so I’m keen to go back to try it!
Jessy Kakerissa
25.09.2023
Olive Lane
Just found this cafe by accident! Had the best breakfast and coffee [very good] highly recommend the simple scrambled eggs + crispy bacon with sourdough... great service too!! Will definitely visit again next week.
Two Sheds
20.09.2023
Olive Lane
4.3Oh me, oh my. What a fabulous cafe restaurant we have tucked away here. I lived around here many moons ago. The number of good cafes it had at that time was zilch. Zero. Nil. None. Take your pick of word. There was nought of note here. But, boy, things have changed. Olive Lane is easily the best cafe in the area on what I’ve experienced. It’s modern. It’s pleasing to the eye. Pleasing to the palate as well. It’s well run too.The look is modern chic here. It’s not overdone and the cafe is pleasantly fitted out. There are good indoor and outdoor areas. Service was charming throughout. Harmonious, efficient and pleasant with a good team atmosphere. There was a great R&B mix on, black panther soundtrack excerpts and the like. The mellow stuff not the gangsta stuff. It went down well and also importantly didn’t spook any of the older customers.My coffee to start was lovely. A good solid long black which was well made and well served. I ordered lamb shoulder for my lunch. It may be the best lamb I’ve ever had. Soft and full of moisture. Full of flavour with a gorgeous lemony tang. The meat was gently falling off the bone. It was an utterly beautiful dish. I’d cross any number of suburbs to eat lamb this good. Every mouthful was amazing. I didn’t fancy the menu listed potatoes and asked for a salad in lieu. It was a lovely little Greek salad I chose. It became more and more delicious as I had it. A beautifully composed and balanced salad. Every element was superb with just the right mix of oil.It was a tiny bit pricey here but it’s all quality. On paying I discovered there was no direct swap, potatoes for salad, as I’d hoped so the meal cost me more than I had anticipated. I should have queried it, I suppose, or clarified the matter when ordering.It’s a very good cafe though and I’ll long have memories of that exceptional lamb dish.
Dallas C
19.09.2023
Olive Lane
Have been here for both breakfast and lunch and both times, the service was exceptional and the food was amazingly delicious! The staff are so friendly and accommodating - as soon as you walk in, you know you are going to be looked after.Coffee is great! Breakfast dishes are full of flavour and very enjoyable. The lunch dishes are of high quality, decent size portions and very good value for money. The cakes and pastries are a must! Best thing, you can take these away if you are too full after your delicious meal!Highly recommend a visit here! Big shout out to Effie and Theo, and their incredible staff.
Teresa
14.08.2023
Olive Lane
Busy cafe. Great coffee and the Cheese pie was not bad - generous portion and freshly baked!
Anna M
09.08.2023
Olive Lane
We had the open lamb and chicken plate. It was awesome. Got some cakes to take home as well. Yumm.
Kevin Nguyen
21.07.2023
Olive Lane
New cafe in the area :) a really cute spot with nice dining space and fresh vibesCame here on a Sunday to enjoy a morning out and some good food.Cant say I was blown away by the food. It was pretty tasty and looked spectacular but for its price point was typical for brunch. A bit underwhelmed by the coffee - was expecting a little better.Staff overall were pretty nice and helpful but unfortunately when taking away the dishes, one managed to drop a knife and fork over a companions jacket (accidentally but still..)Nice place to check out when in the area nevertheless :)
BJ Turner
19.07.2023
Olive Lane
A nice indoor outdoor setting cafe.Good service and menu selection.Modern open kitchen with friendly staff.Good size meals with a wide selection of deserts.It is popular so choose your times so not to disappoint.Another venue to return to on my list.
evan ziakas
19.07.2023
Olive Lane
Kristine and everyone at Olive Lane went above and beyond to make our daughters Christening a great experience. The food was fantastic and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. Our guests can’t stop raving about how good it was. Highly recommend for a function or even just for lunch.
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69 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104
Olive Lane