I was excited to try Juniper because the food and drinks looked adorable and perfect for photos. However, when I tasted them, the drinks were quite basic. We ordered the frappe, iced chocolate, and matcha. The iced chocolate and matcha lacked strong flavor and mostly just tasted like milk. The viral frappe had flavor but didn’t look as appealing as the fluffy, marshmallow-topped version I’d seen online. The bread was very hard, and although we noticed hair in our food, we didn’t mention it at first to avoid being rude. Later, I found a long hair at the bottom of my matcha and couldn’t finish it. While the presentation is cute, the overall experience was a bit disappointing and not as good as...
Juniper - Table reservation
269 Coventry St, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Reservation"Juniper is a fantastic cafe located in South Melbourne. Although the interior is cozy, there is plenty of outdoor seating available. The carefully curated menu features egg dishes, a trout option, mushroom congee, pastries, and mouthwatering sandwiches. Their coffee is excellent, priced at $5 each. The service is outstanding! Highly recommend. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
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Address: 269 Coventry St, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Reservation, Booking
City: South Melbourne
Opening hours
Monday: 08:00-15:00
Tuesday: 08:00-15:00
Wednesday: 08:00-15:00
Thursday: 08:00-15:00
Friday: 08:00-15:00
Saturday: 08:00-15:00
Sunday: 08:00-15:00
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Dishes: 0
Categories: 4
Reviews: 768
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Juniper offers a modern, refined take on congee that stands out from the typical versions. Having enjoyed countless bowls across Asia, I can say this one is unique—creative, elevated, and distinctly Australian. The mushroom’s umami, the rich broth, and the subtle tang with a hint of chili all come together beautifully. Simply put, it tastes fantastic. Juniper excels with its concise menu and cozy space, providing enough variety even if congee isn’t your thing. The prompt and attentive service truly impressed me. Service: Dine-in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $20–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4
Juniper is a fantastic cafe located in South Melbourne. Although the interior is cozy, there is plenty of outdoor seating available. The carefully curated menu features egg dishes, a trout option, mushroom congee, pastries, and mouthwatering sandwiches. Their coffee is excellent, priced at $5 each. The service is outstanding! Highly recommend. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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"The food was amazing, seafood very fresh and amazing service."