Top Notch! Have come in once with a big group, and a couple of times, solo trying to bang out work works equally well for both, in a cinch. Ditto date nights and such. Genius orchestration of this airy corner down the street from Prahran market into a 'bar and kitchen ' works so well. Open, green, clean lines,airy, beautiful lighting, potted plants and absolutely top notch food and drink. To define top notch, try some of the real simple stuff on the menu say the bread sourdough, they bake onsite served with fantastic local Olive Oil and a Walnut Dukkah par none. Ask for some olives and you get perfectly smoked almonds, plump olives and pickled Jalapenos on a heaping plate, for barely much ....
The service at this restaurant was very quick. We had to fill out a coronavirus registration form that only took a minute, and the waiter quickly showed us to our table. We were surprised when we were only served water at first, as we were expecting a menu. It turned out that the menu was written on a large blackboard with chalk, which was a bit confusing. Although the hipster cafe vibe was appealing, it was difficult to read the menu and we had to walk to the middle of the restaurant to see it. We ended up looking at the menu on our phones on their website. Despite this, we were able to order our food and drinks. The cocktails were delicious, as were the steak and octopus. However, the cock...
Have had coffee here several times as well as breakfast before work. Apart from the great menu and differences in food style and flavours, if ever there was a place to watch and learn about customer service, then this place should be on your list. Order a coffee and just watch the interaction. The attention to customers is second to none here. Welcoming you like YOU are the reason they open their doors. When there is time, they chat and have a genuine interest in who you are, what you do and what you are wanting from your visit there. Many cafes (and other businesses) down Chapel Street could learn a lot about customer service from this business!
An unexpected absolute high quality unpretentious gem in chapel st. Driven by extraordinary innovative taste sensation cuisine and such caring genuine personal service I highly recommend this restaurant bar. I felt like I had been transported to an exotic place w the clever interior design open design. Melbourne needs more of this.. Abacus you deserve the best .. you are real, super fabulous so personable and honorable ... we'll be back and we are telling everyone about you !
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Amazing food and huge attention to detail with the decor and fit out! Always has a good vibe, day or night. Nothing else around like this in Melbourne It really is one of a kind. Great service too personal and professional. Can recommend!
A really chic and upbeat restaurant with fresh food created. A good range of choices for both vegans and meat lovers. Loved the hospitality from the staff when we dined in a summer night and they kept the ice chips coming!
Fantastic food, the Mooloolaba prawn ragu is the best I have ever had and worth a try! Service was also upbeat and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
The meal was exceptional, especially the ricotta dumplings. It was the best dining experience I've had in Melbourne.
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Lovely spot with a fantastic ambiance. The coffee was excellent and the Margherita pizza was absolutely delicious.
Great casual and fun vibe, top notch food and worth heading in for the drinks alone!
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