Food- Lawsons Grove

Lawson’s Grove shop.

1 Lawson’s Grove. South Yarra

An oldie but a goodie.

This is without a doubt one of my favourite cafes to visit. Not only because of the service, and aside from the quality and great tasting food, but also because of the feeling you get from the moment you see the Lawson’s Grove street sign.

Winding through Toorak’s side streets, passing amazing house after extravagant house past monstrosity of a house, you stumble upon the hidden treasure that is Lawson’s Grove.

Its funny how within a few minutes you are transported from the chaotic and bustling streets of Melbourne to what appears as a European side street- complete with overhanging willow trees, narrow roads speckled with vintage cars and high rise apartments- the good (French) kind.

Almost an underground oasis, you feel as though you have stepped into another realm. There is a quiet and humbling ambience to this little shop. Looking around, it’s the finer details of Lawson’s Grove that tug at my traditionalist’s heart. Unlike the modern, industrialised revolution of most new cafes, you will see milk crates as chairs with hessian cushions, gingerbread men for sale, and children’s toys and books lying around.

Within this building you are greeted by friendly staff and an open kitchen where the chefs prepare not only your breakfast and lunch but also takeaway meals and deli choices, for those busy Toorak mums whose day got just a bit too hectic to prepare dinner.

Scrambled eggs here are ‘divine’ I say this because it’s like the yellow brick road turned to silk and made its path down my throat and into my most appreciative belly.

Baked eggs with meatballs- I quote from the harshest critic of all, “this should make you feel like your getting the biggest cuddle from your mum, on a cold winters day, with a blanket wrapped around you, sitting by the fire. Well, a little less descriptive: ‘amazing’.

Cinnamon infused porridge with raspberries and brown sugar is going to give Uncle Toby’s a run for their money. I don’t care how bad grains are for you- this is sweet, comforting goodness in a bowl.

Lawson’s Grove is one of those cafes that you almost don’t want to tell people about. You love that you can go there and still manage to get a seat because its still only locals who know about it, plus a few eager beavers, or those who I hope read this blog.

It seems like everyone at Lawson’s Grove comes for the same reason, great food, great coffee, and a little time away from their existing life. You leave your troubles at the door, and embrace the quiet life.

On my list of things to do is an epic day at Lawson’s grove, consisting of eating, reading, and enjoying the company of my one and only, le Mac.


Date rate: A date with yourself, a computer or a date with another, you could spend your whole day at Lawson’s Grove.
Coffee Cure: After tasting several cups, it's safe to say they know what they are doing.
Hangover Happy: the posh hangover cure
Price: they may have hidden the location, but certainly not the bill.