Pillar Of Salt
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Hours
Sun
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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4.0
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CUISINES
Cafe, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
features
Does this restaurant serve alcohol?
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CUISINES
Cafe, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.0
163 reviews
Excellent
78
Very good
59
Average
16
Poor
4
Terrible
6
GoPlacesTimbo
Melbourne29 contributions
Jan 2025 • couples
We found this online this morning and as it was close to home we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. The service was friendly l, the food very nice and the smoothy very tasty. The staff were fantastic. I would recommend this place. We are going to go back and try more of the menu
Written 18 January 2025
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Vicki J
Woodend565 contributions
July 2021 • none
A nice spot for a quick lunch. What a great part of Melbourne so many choices so much competition. You will not disappointed here friendly staff and nice food. Lovely court yard out the back even on a Winters day.
Written 12 July 2021
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Jane D
Auckland Central3 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
We had gourmet breakfast here and it was really nice. I also do appreciate the nice service provided by their friendly staff.
Written 20 April 2024
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Bazlen28
296 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
Great sized meals, we sat out the back and it was half full and still a little noisy. Coffee was also good.
Written 5 March 2022
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FancyTraveller82
19 contributions
May 2021 • couples
This place has really gone downhill
While the service was very good, and the waiters and waitresses were very nice, the food was not good.
The scrambled eggs were not cooked properly and the food tasted like it had come from the dishwasher
Had stomach upset after
Written 11 June 2021
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Jordan
Melbourne3 contributions
Dec 2019 • solo
Paid for a coffee and was told it is a 10 minute wait. I was on the phone for 20 minutes and then my coffee was called out. The coffee tastes like absolute rubbish. This is with 2 coffee machines and 4 people standing around it talking and laughing while your customers are waiting around. Either hire people who know how to make coffee correctly and efficiently or tell them to prioritise their customers over their chit chatting.
Written 30 December 2019
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Petra
Hong Kong37 contributions
Dec 2019 • friends
Nice buzzing cafe. Food (breakfast) was interesting but didn't think menu had that many items on it.
All in all pretty good. It is a non pretentious down to earth little cafe.
Written 6 December 2019
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Jules
Reading17 contributions
Oct 2019 • friends
Great coffee and great breakfast . Interesting and quirky menu options with favourites too. Had the best scrambled eggs breakfast and great coffee with friends. Bustling and welcoming. Loved it
Written 9 October 2019
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HighstandardNats
Melbourne107 contributions
Sept 2019 • none
Starting off the service was wonderful and the quiet little entry way is but a taste of the expanse of space in the back, making it seem quaint and quirky.
I had the smashed Avo which is an Australian staple, it was an interesting twist with the pickled peas stealing the show, absolutely delicious. The eggs were cooked to perfection. Sitting in the tiny shards of sun on such a cold day this breakfast was exactly what the doctor ordered.
I do have some constructive criticism to the managers, many travellers have allergies, an indication on your menu as to what has nuts, gluten or dairy would go a long way to speeding up the selection process.
Written 1 October 2019
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JaneClough
Perth310 contributions
Sept 2019 • couples
Loved our lunch at this restaurant. Great poke bowl and chicken schnitzel. Really good coffee. Amazing pastries. Couldn’t fault anything. Congratulations to chef and staff.
Written 14 September 2019
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NanaK28
Melbourne25 contributions
July 2019 • none
Always busy on weekends usually locals. Food plentiful and usually comes quick. Coffee good although variable
Written 7 August 2019
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groovychickMelbourne
Melbourne611 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
Pillar of Salt has been a staple of Church St for many years. I find it a great breakfast/brunch spot as it is just opposite my gym Fitness First. I hear lots of people complaining about the coffee here and I can't comment as I usually order the golden latte which I find delicious. My go to order here is the smashed avocado. The serving is generous and you will definitely get your fix of avocado here. Poached eggs are done perfectly. The staff are attentive and even though it can be busy, they seem to find you a table pretty quickly.
Written 5 August 2019
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zap51
Hawthorn260 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
Stopped here for lunch recently and it was most enjoyable service was very good and food arrived quickly great ambiance too
Written 5 August 2019
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THM80
Richmond60 contributions
July 2019 • friends
Its still a really nice spot, but they seem to be riding on the coat tails of being one of the best cafes in Melbourne from a number of years back.
Sadly though, it’s just an expensive average cafe now - everyone one else has caught up and/or passed them. And I feel like the menu hasn’t changed in years.
The coffee is decent, but again, you can get similar or better coffee nearby for cheaper.
Written 14 July 2019
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Tania W
Melbourne1720 contributions
July 2019 • friends
We visited Pillar of Salt today for lunch
Pretty busy with customers
I ordered a yummy green juice and fresh scrambled eggs with smashed avo. Good portion for price and served nice and hot.
Friends ordered the slow braised beef and loved it.
Friendly serving staff and ensured we were happy with our meals and continued to keep our table stocked with water - which I find is rare these days.
Would return for sure if in the area.
Written 6 July 2019
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