Batch - Glen Eira

The coffee here is excellent. The cafe is cozy and offers a basic brunch menu.

Batch Espresso is a Kiwi inspired café located in the heart of Balaclava. As a New Zealander myself, I loved the nostalgic decor that reminded me of home. The menu perfectly captures the essence of New Zealand, offering classic dishes without any unnecessary frills. I tried the Goats Cheese, Zucchini Pea fritters and was pleasantly surprised by their unique take on the dish. The fritters were deliciously old school and the addition of pomegranates added a nice touch to the flavors. I can't wait to return and try the Sticky Date Pancakes next time!

Dawn has broken and the coffee has spoken. Staple diet of scrambled eggs, bacon and mushrooms. Hello universe, I'm ready to start my day. 8/10.<br/ <br/ A stellar cafe in the heart of a competitive brunching spot! Certainly worth checking out if you’re in the area!

While staying at a friend's place in St Kilda East for the weekend, we decided to find a nearby breakfast spot for Saturday morning. This cafe caught our attention as it was bustling with customers, a promising indicator of delicious food. We were not disappointed - the coffee was excellent and they even offered homemade almond milk. Our order of blueberry pancakes with vanilla ice cream and beef cheek quesadillas was a hit. The quesadilla, a special menu item that day, was flavorful and the beef was perfectly cooked. It was tender and practically melted in our mouths. The pancakes, although a bit too sweet for our liking, were fluffy and soft. Overall, we were pleased with our dining experience at this cafe.

Used to be a regular here years ago and just recently returned for breakfast. Food and coffee are AMAZING! Service was efficient and friendly. Have definitely won back an old customer.