Novel Kitchen - Williamstown

I sat down at this cafe prior to going to see the Sea Shepherd, currently living at Williamstown docks. I began with a orange, carrot and finer juice and was exuberant at how fresh and delicious this was. I ordered an assortment of side dishes including toast, the rosemary potato rosti and avocado. Looking forward to the rosti, I took many bites and couldn’t taste the rosemary or any seasoning. I would recommend this cafe to all Hobson Bay visitors looking for fresh and organic food but you need to weigh up the below pros and cons. 1. The waiter didn’t know if the bread was vegan for my daughter, even though this is a cafe that prides themselves on being vegan friendly. 2. The food was under seasoned, it was like they were afraid of flavour. The pros are: 1. The juices were freshly squeezed, flavoursome and they add delicious additions like fresh ginger and lemon for no extra charge. 2. There is no extra charge for soy. I am very impressed by pro number 2.  

This restaurant makes a great effort to offer a variety of whole and organic foods, and they succeed pretty well. I loved the pancakes, which were a generous size and almost too much to finish. They also offer takeaway meals, so you can stop by for dinner options. The staff is both helpful and friendly. The entrance is accessible for wheelchairs, prams, and strollers. Parking is not too difficult, which can be a challenge in Williamstown. Additionally, the views around Williamstown are a bonus.

I have been to this wonderful cafe twice now. Each time, I have received excellent table service and the breakfast options were top-notch. The coffee is also great. The most difficult part was deciding what to order because everything looked so delicious. I highly recommend it.

The food and coffee were excellent. The staff were very friendly. I ordered the smashed avocado and truffled mushroom dish, and there were plenty of vegan and vegetarian options available. I would definitely return to this restaurant.

This place seems to not mind its customers staying for a long period of time, which is a plus. As for the food, its actually pretty good yet simple. At one point I thought that I could make it at home, though of course it would be less presentable. The coffee was weak and felt like they dont have barrista here. The table service was also minimal, though it could be a good thing as they leave you alone.