Tusk Cafe Bar
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Hours
Sun
8:00 am - 11:30 pm
Mon
8:00 am - 11:30 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 11:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 11:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 1:00 am
Fri
8:00 am - 1:00 am
Sat
8:00 am - 1:00 am
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CUISINES
Cafe, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
features
Does this restaurant offer free wifi?
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CUISINES
Cafe, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.0
149 reviews
Excellent
61
Very good
59
Average
12
Poor
6
Terrible
11
Jordan C
56 contributions
Oct 2021 • friends
Dropped in for lunch at the weekend. The food was absolutely incredible. My boyfriend and I both got the seafood pasta which was delicious.
Although it was busy and mistakes happen but after waiting over an hour for our food we realised they must have misplaced our order. Fine.. they didn’t then give us an update on how long it was going to be. When we went to pay we asked for a receipt so we could split the bill between ourselves, the waiter then said he’d under charged us and made us pay an extra $10 .. that’s right after we waited well over an hour for food. Then after giving us the receipt we realised that was not for our table. They refunded us $10 in cash but still didn’t provide a receipt so who knows whether the original payment was right. It’s a shame like I said food incredible but bc of the many mistakes we won’t be coming back.
Written 25 October 2021
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Puntomoo
Melbourne74 contributions
Feb 2022 • friends
Revisited this Chapel St icon with a friend and the food was bang on. Perfectly presented and friendly polite service. If you’ve not been in a while, the kitchen team is delivering spot on meals. This place is back on form.
Written 23 February 2022
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platypus150
Melbourne32522 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
I like the old decor and the helpful staff. Seating is well spaced out, with inside and outside options, some under cover. I was brought water as soon as I sat down and my toasted sandwich and coffee came quickly. Just a few comments to make there. The Turkish roll was a soft variety with not a lot of texture and the coffee was not my preference. I do not know if I am developing a specific style preference, but perhaps bias is creeping in.
Written 7 August 2022
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Jacqueline G
Melbourne8 contributions
Jan 2021 • friends
I went there with my friend on a Saturday morning. We were greeted by a waitress, and I pointed to a table and asked if it was free and she said to go ahead.
We sat down and waited for fifteen minutes until another waitress plonked a bottle of water, two glasses and menus on our table. We said we’d like to order coffee, she ignored us, and went to serve another table of people who had arrived after us.
It was very disheartening to feel as if we were being actively ignored by the waitresses, and after another ten minutes of not being served, we got up and left.
We both used to love Tusk, but after this experience, we probably won’t be back.
Written 8 January 2021
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Stephen G
Melbourne8 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
Went to Tusk for a late lunch a few days after Christmas 2020, sat under the tree and watched Chapel St go by. Very nice spot. Eventually a waitress took our order and our drinks came and then we waited and waited and waited for our food. Twice we asked the waitress how much longer and she said soon but it still didn't arrive. After more than an hour we got up to leave and as we did so the food arrived. The food was OK, not great but OK. Meals were pretty small as well.
So overall a nice spot to sit but the service is terrible. Place was also only half full, goodness knows how slow it would be when it's packed.
Written 2 January 2021
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George518
Glasgow32 contributions
May 2023 • couples
Stopped at this cafe for brunch, nice outside seating area under a tree. However this was not a good experience which is a shame because it seems to get positive reviews. The coffee was cold and weak, we ordered the saganaki cheese which came so burnt I had to send it back, also ordered scrambled eggs with a side of mushrooms and received poached eggs on toast with mushrooms on it. We also got the greens with garlic and chilli which were actually very nice but it was totally different veg to what it says on the menu. Lastly not sure what we did to offend the waitress with the brown hair who I think was scottish (maybe sending back the burnt food?) but she treated us with what could only be described as disdain. Needless to say, won't be back.
Written 4 May 2023
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E S
1 contribution
May 2022 • none
Ordered the Roast Pumpkin Salad and it was not good. The pumpkin seamed boiled and not roasted, it was sloppy with no roasted edges as you would get if you actually roasted it. The salad itself didn't work as a dish. It was like the left overs from a Greek salad had been mixed in and the sloppy, moist pumpkin made everything claggy.
Written 24 May 2022
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Ashly
Melbourne8 contributions
Jan 2021 • solo
ignored by the waiter even when I had to wave for his attention. Reported to the owner who then got physically aggressive and ordered me inside to pay immediately and stop causing a fuss. Strange chaotic way to deal with customers? Never will return. 10/10 for the baristas efforts to keep the customers happy. You deserve a better work place.
Written 23 January 2021
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atimos
Melbourne191 contributions
Feb 2021 • friends
One our our favourite places to come to on them warm summer nights in Melbourne on Chaple st. This has become a regular place for us coming up to 4 nights a week. The place has a great outdoor sitting area facing Chaple street with plenty of action to entertain.. the food is great and the staff friendly to. You must pop in and try the new wood fired pizza, and great milkshakes.
Written 4 February 2021
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Poppy F
Melbourne7 contributions
June 2022 • none
I had the spinach and mushroom with two poached eggs, absolutely Devine, just what I needed in the morning. The atmosphere is wonderful…..Edwardian decor. Pressed ceiling with lead light. The waitress was really lovely and helpful and would highly recommend a visit. Relaxing and food is also enjoyable. Would revisit.
Written 8 June 2022
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Jonomelb
Melbourne3 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
The outdoor dining area under the tree has so much potential to be absolutely beautiful, and instead the café furniture and décor is tired, old, and very worn out.
Seems like such a missed opportunity. I really hope the café update this area to make it more appealing, it wouldn't cost much to get new furniture and would definitely boost business.
Written 18 January 2022
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St-Kilda75
Melbourne6 contributions
Apr 2023 • friends
My first visit in 8 years. Still just as good! Highly recommend the relaxed outdoor area if it's warm enough.
Written 2 April 2023
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ayrton d
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • none
I expect a surcharge on Public Holidays but not on Sunday. Coffee yesterday was $5.20 compared to $4.50 during the week. I won't be back!
Written 26 February 2023
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Bailey E
2 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
Good atmosphere. Tasty food. Well priced. Accessible location. Staff are proactive. Great ambience for outside seating.
Written 13 March 2022
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Cristina G
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • friends
Today me and my two girlfriend went to tusk for a coffee and a meal. We ordered our coffe and food and one of my friend ordered her food and 2 add on on the side. Food came and her order was missing the 2 sides and we politely ask to receive them. When the waiter left (by the way she didn't even say sorry for the error) we noticed that on her dish there was some relish that wasn't supposed to be there and her being coeliac and the dish advertised as gf she was scared to eat it.at that point we politely told the waiter that not only the sides were missing but there was the relish.the waiter again didn't apologise and left and came back with the same plate saying that was my friend that didn't read the menu correctly and treatedher like an idiot. At that point my friend grabbed the menu and show the girl working that they were actually wrong. Again no apologies, the waiter left and came back with a plate and throw it rudely on the table. Again no apologise. When we looked at the plate now the guacamole was missing. Was absolutely unacceptable. They were busy and understaffed so I went in as my friend was quiet upset at that point. I was trying to actually be nice as the girls were understaffed. I walked to the kitchen and told them that again the dish was wrong and left on the pass asking them to please this time double check everything and please bring it back to us then. At that moment an older man which I imagine to be the owner came very aggressively towards me telling me to just leave and go home if I had a problem and screaming at me and abusing me.i tried to explain what happened and he didn't even let me talk or at any time apologies for any of the issues. I followed me outside screaming and mokiing me in Italian as I am Italian in front of a full floor. He felt very powerful as I am a little girl and there was no men with us. I keep screaming at me at the table. I lost it to and I end up unfortunately screaming back at him in front of everyone as I was being so abused. I even spoke then to the staff and they explained that he has bad temper. I fell sorry for the staff to be honest. I was shaking and I was scared. As we did nothing wrong on our hand we finished our food and paid. When we were leaving I tried again to approach him politely to again try to explain ,as I am a very understanding person and I worked in hospitality for a long time I wanted to give him a chance to realise what he did wrong. But actually I got abused ones again. He didn't even wanted me to talk. Keep screaming and interrupting me. Very rude. He told me the staff is new which I can understand but still doesn't justify the no apologies or don't even bother to check as my friend was actually right , treatingher like an idiot or throwingthe plate and my friend.. And he told me that now in this new covid normal this is just the way it is and they don't want us to go back there. I am speechless and I was frightened for many hours after. Food and coffee were very good and I actually told them that is a shame that such a good place has to have such a rude people working in it. I am so shaken by this experience and as I suffer from enxiety and this is a hard moment for all of us but this aggression from this man had actually effected my mental health. I leave this review not to spit bad word about the place but to actually get the chance to clarify what happen as I wasn't even given the chance to speak and I was attacked and give this man the chance to train the staff appropriately and improve they communication as if the waiter will have apologise the first error and then make sure the food was all good and triple check before bringing it back this could be avoided completely. I worker in hospitality 15 years and here we are talking about the basic things and just be polite with people or only your customers. I still can't believe what happened and how I was treated. I hope this review will be an opportunity for the owner and staff to reflect and improve .
Written 4 January 2022
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