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Bees Knees Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant

👍👍 Great atmosphere & food! Really fresh & filling. Enjoyed a really lovely brunch here. People often mention coffee, cafe, great, friendly, staff, good, service, nice, menu, time,


Address

2/854 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia

Website

beeskneescafe.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9752 3538

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (330 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: (Anzac Day/Anzac Day), 7 AM to 3 PM, Hours might differ
  • Friday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Monday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 3 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (41) cafe (21) great (20) friendly (19) staff (17) good (16) service (15) nice (11) menu (10) time (9)
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  • 5/5 Nigel F. 4 years ago on Google • 50 reviews
    What a great little space for Sunday morning breakfast. So much thought and awesome finishing touches with the fit out. So much character and personality. It's very welcoming and homely. I liked the vibe, coffee, food and service. Be sure to check this cafe out because it's kinda the Bees Knees 👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cecilia W. 1 year ago on Google • 236 reviews
    Decent place. Not too busy on a sat lunch time. Coffee was pretty good and presented well. Also had a kids cheese toastie which came out presented pretty nicely. Overall good experience. Service was polite but not all that friendly. Would come back again for another try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere & food! Really fresh & filling. Enjoyed a really lovely brunch here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bonny B. 2 years ago on Google
    Just discovered this cute little cafe, and we loved it. This place is going to be our regular for the years to come!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PianoGirl 1 year ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Beautifully bee themed cafe with friendly service and delicious meals. Wet chai was perfect. Light and bright cafe with a range of seating options. Will be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cat C. 2 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Food was delicious and was presented beautifully. Comfortable booth seating and relaxing atmosphere. Food and drinks took a while to be served despite there only being 3 other tables taken. But I would say it’s worth the extra wait. Photographed is the sticky date dish. The icecream with the cone was a fun addition to the dish. Really delicious and so much food, so I would recommend sharing or getting a to go box like myself. Friend’s burger had a lot of bacon but was incredibly oily. Hands overt covered in oil and a pool of it was left on the plate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best coffee around the hills! Consistent good coffee and service! As an ex coffee roaster and barista I say it with confidence. Good job guys! There is nothing better up in Belgrave or around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sophia L. 3 years ago on Google
    Totally overrated and overpriced. A single piece of pancake with little bits of berries is $16. Small glass of latte is $7. One piece of croissant is $7. Yes it is near the botanical garden surrounded by beautiful greenery but the food was disappointing. Reservation is a must. It was very crowded even in the weekday morning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Evad 1 year ago on Google
    I arrived at about 10.30 on a weekday morning and asked for a plain croissant. There being only a single, lonely-looking almond croissant at the counter I was served a heated up version of what looked like it had once been part if a Coles 3-pack. I discovered it to be slightly burnt and having a chemical taste to it as if it had been stored in a space filled with gas or had been heated in an oven that had just been cleaned. The long black I complemented it with was adequate. For this combination I paid $8.30 and felt, given the quality of the croissant, I had been overcharged. Down the road in both directions it is possible to get fresh gourmet croissants with the same coffee for just 20c and 60c more.The cafe has a generous quantity of north facing window, but because the establishment runs more north to south than east to west, most of the seating is not advantaged by the same. I sat at a favourably impressive long wooden table running east to west near the front of the cafe, not far from the window and I rate this fixture the highlight of the place. The music was pleasant (allowing concentration on work or conversation to proceed) and the young female staff combination was somewhat cold. In terms of physical temperature, though, the heating was about right ... not overdone, as in many other places.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ali “Jeff” J. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place for brekkie or coffee, highly recommended. We were served by a young lady who was very friendly, welcoming and helpful and based on her recommendation we ordered the best thing on the menu for two! Good quality, simple food... Checkout a tonne of pics
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 D Y. 11 months ago on Google • 217 reviews
    Unassuming from the outside, once you step in it's lively decor and bustling vibe gives you a pop of energy. Have only had takeaway coffee, banana bread & cookies here - all enjoyable and well-priced. Will return to dine in next time. Beautiful on a sunny day with all the natural light filtering through.

  • 4/5 Peter A. 1 year ago on Google • 205 reviews
    Normally buy coffee here. Coffee is creamy and smooth and always hot, not just warm. Staff have always been friendly. Eaten here once a long time ago and would give it another go. The public holiday surcharge is a bit steep at 15%.

  • 1/5 Clare S. 8 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    WARNING. Do not recommend. The most expensive small bowl of chips and baby chinos I have ever come across. A tiny bit of froth for $3.60!!! So small my 5yo needed a second one. Would not have ordered a thing if we'd known about the ridiculous pricing. Absolutely insane. Will NOT be back.

  • 5/5 Ashhie M. 7 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Welcoming staff, attentive. Portion sizes are super generous, fair pricing! We will definitely be back. Best value brunch we’ve had in a while.

  • 5/5 dean w. 4 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Bees Knees is my local cafe. All the baristas make excellent coffee. The staff are very friendly and know regulars names. The chef is excellent. Food not only is wholesome and tastes great, but they put extra effort in presentation.

  • 3/5 Sarah G. 4 years ago on Google
    A mix of super friendly and super not staff, but sadly quite average coffee that I would definitely not return for - such a shame as it looks like the cutest place with a yummy menu and appears to be very family friendly

  • 4/5 Greg p. 4 years ago on Google
    Good coffee and friendly staff with great light meals

  • 5/5 nelly s. 4 years ago on Google
    A lovely place to sit and relax with a nice cup of coffee.

  • 5/5 ChiroRider 4 years ago on Google
    Great little cafe with heaps of parking around. Coffee has been great every visit. Friendly and welcoming staff.

  • 5/5 Dahliyani B. 2 years ago on Google
    A quick lunch stop turned into a former meal. Brought out the drinks and food really fast, and great presentation. Cute decor, would come again.

  • 5/5 Damir K. 2 years ago on Google
    I am fond of egg benedict, and Bee's Knees café makes one of the best. The blend of flavours of grilled tomatoes, who were ripe but firm, mushrooms, wilted spinach and perfectly gooey egg on an English muffin was irresistible. Flat white coffee was perfect, with a nice late art tulip. I will come again soon!

  • 5/5 Alicia C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for brunch. Coffee was great and looked awesome! My brekkie burger was absolutely delicious and a super decent size. Definitely a place to bring kids. So if you ain’t a fan of children might not be for you.

  • 4/5 Tank T. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was great and well layed out. Coffee excellent and friendly staff. Will be going back.

  • 4/5 Kenny K. 2 years ago on Google
    New cafe in Mountain Gate area. The food and service was good, with a decent size portion. Didn't get the chance to try the coffee but there is another day... 😄

  • 5/5 Maria W. 4 years ago on Google
    Easy atmosphere. Food is interesting, fun and flavoursome. Middle price range. Easy access with pram and lots of room. Little area for kids to colour and okay with a few toys.

  • 4/5 Virginia T. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and service was lovely. Pity this cafe is a fair distance from us or we would happily be regulars.

  • 4/5 Maddie 2 years ago on Google
    Good place for a local breakfast. Nice indoor space and they have a talented barista (Max) - always have gotten great coffee and hot chocolates here. Downside is that there are only a few vegan options on the menu and they are rather underwhelming, some more variety for vegans would be appreciated

  • 1/5 AJ K. 1 year ago on Google
    Overpriced and the wait is very long which would have been understandable if the food and coffee was great. My toasted sandwich had thick cut tomatoes that were an overkill and the bread was so over burnt. Coffee was grainy and the milk tasted like burnt plastic. Save your money and drive around the corner to McCafe.

  • 5/5 Michael W. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious coffee, tasty brunch. The pumpkin soup is amazing. And the staff are the best.

  • 5/5 Kate R. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for breakfast. Eggs were perfectly cooked. Delicious. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

  • 2/5 Larissa 1 year ago on Google
    The stars I am giving for the coffee which was good and the reason we came back to try out the menu. The food was incredibly disappointing. The katsu burger was horrible. The chicken was dry and in excess. Accompanied by undercooked bacon and a slice of rubber cheese. It was served without coleslaw or lettuce! There was also 3 types of chips as the burgers side that felt like a left over meal. The omelette special had delicious sides however the omelette itself was so overcooked and dry. I would not recommend anybody to eat here which is such a shame.

  • 5/5 S J. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious coffee, great service and a lovely vibe. The cafe itself is super cosy and the food is great. You won’t be disappointed!

  • 5/5 Nikolaos F. 10 months ago on Google
    Came here completely randomly for brunch and was amazed at the quality of the place. It’s been redone, obviously spent a LOT of money doing so. It looks great, good vibes, nice music but not too loud, really kind and chill staff, the capacino was one of the best I’ve had in a long time, no bitterness at all. As for the food, we’ll priced, ridiculously good quality food and HUGE portion sizes which I absolutely love, nothing worse than walking away from a 26 dollar eggs Benedict still hungry… Both me and my wife failed to finish our food and had amazing leftovers to take home. Can absolutely recommend the Burrito, amazing. 👌

  • 5/5 Amber H. 10 months ago on Google
    This was our first time here, Fantastic coffee and a nice place for brunch. Lots of people coming and going, to me this means fresh food and it was very fresh and very generous serves. We will be back.

  • 4/5 Milica L. 11 months ago on Google
    Very cute set up with easy out front parking and lots of menu options. Our food was delicious and coffee was very good. Prices very standard and beautiful presentation of meals. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 FollowSpot Theatre C. 1 year ago on Google
    My favourite cafe. I go here regularly for brunch (eggs Benny ftw) The atmosphere is calm, the staff are friendly and the food and coffee are to die for. There is something to be said for good service, I am always greeted with a smile and a welcome, the staff know my order and will always accommodate my dietary requirements. This is definitely my comfort cafe and I go out of my way to bring everyone I know here.

  • 1/5 J B. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    I walked into the shop at 2:42pm without knowing what time it closed. A lady asked me what I would like to order, I asked for a chicken Sandwich. I man that was leaning over the bench and said "we can't help you, we close in 15mins" in a sour tone. I then said that was rude and he said sorry about that. A few suggestions 1. If you can't stand working in customer service, DONT 2. If you are closed for business, close the door and turn off the flashing open sign 3. If you close in 15mins then close in 15mins 4. Suggest a take away option before you be rude to customers and turn away there business All in all, you'll never get my business again and I hope no one else experiences this

  • 4/5 Eugene T. 7 years ago on Google
    Cold drip coffee was really great. Friendly staff and bright and airy atmosphere. Will be back again for sure.

  • 3/5 S L. 4 years ago on Google
    Didn't like the cold brew, but the food i ordered was Yummy 😊

  • 5/5 Derrick C. 4 years ago on Google
    Our usual go to cafe for something that is local, it's nice as the menu is always changing and the coffee is tops.

  • 1/5 Alysha M. 4 years ago on Google
    Can’t even cook a toasted sandwich...it was soggy and falling apart. Disappointing, the food is usually nice here

  • 5/5 Tim D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, rich and creamy.

  • 5/5 Kamilan N. 3 years ago on Google
    Very generous serving of bacon and scrambled eggs. Very cute waitresses too!

  • 5/5 Cliff W. 3 years ago on Google
    I have lived in the area for over 7 years now but only just started going to Bees Knees in the last 3 months. I don’t know why I had not tried this place out sooner as the coffee is consistently good and the egg and bacon on sourdough is great for breakfast on the run. Well priced and very friendly, Joey, the owner is hard working and always friendly and to watch him balance making the coffees and the food at the same time is like watching “people are awesome 2020” on YouTube.

  • 5/5 Rosco C. 3 years ago on Google
    Love Bees Knees. Great coffee and good food. Friendly staff. Highly recommended

  • 4/5 Jack B. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the design and taste of the brunch, except the toast which was burnt and hard to cut!

  • 5/5 Hannah M. 4 years ago on Google
    Yummy food, lovely service

  • 5/5 Candy N. 6 years ago on Google
    Ordered fried chicken and beef benny, interesting combination for brekkie, coffee tastes amazing too!

  • 5/5 Luci O. 6 years ago on Google
    Coffee is always perfect, food is delicious and there's always something new to try on the specials board. Staff are wonderfully friendly too. Would recommend to everyone!

  • 1/5 Robbie W. 3 years ago on Google
    Walked in 9:30am, no greeting, no acknowledgment. There were maybe 7 people in the cafe. We ordered coffee, 5 minutes later ordered $40 worth of food which never came. Waited for an hour and nobody checked on the table, while people came in ordered, ate, and left. Paid for coffees and left. Staff is pretty low quality.

  • 1/5 Sophie W. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and coffees were very flavourless. Breakfast burrito had nothing “burrito” about it. Needed a nice sauce, chicken was chewy and dry. Fritters were flavourless. Disappointing.

  • 5/5 Anthony S. 6 years ago on Google
    Great cafe at Mountain Gate Shopping Centre. Excellent coffee, and the food was genuinely impressive. Walked out very satisfied.

  • 5/5 Keith B. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good coffee and food, and very kid friendly.

  • 5/5 Jee-Meng O. 6 years ago on Google
    Went over a couple of days ago, great food and service, not all that pricey. Lovely interior and design. Lots of space.

  • 5/5 Seoulite D. 3 years ago on Google
    The tiger prawns pasta is awesome! Live the truffle hash too!!

  • 5/5 April S. 4 years ago on Google
    They make boring food interesting again.

  • 5/5 Jeffrey P. 5 years ago on Google
    Nature, delicacy, relaxation. All falls into one place. Good for late afternoon snack when it is not crowded. Outdoor and indoor seats available . Nice brunch and waffles (must try)

  • 5/5 Rebecca B. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff and great food in a lovely atmosphere

  • 3/5 James 4 years ago on Google
    A cosy little cafe nearby fountain gate shopping centre. Sadly the name is a little misleading. The table service was great and the space was made with families in mind (it is a kid friendly café). The food, coffee and pricing though was not well aligned. I ordered a hamburger and it was so soggy with oil, sauce ect that I had to eat it with a knife and fork. It simply fell apart. The coffee had some interesting latte art but was weak and to hot considering it was meant to have 2 shots and a bit of milk. The Bee's knees is trying to be a top tier Melbourne cafe but is falling short of the mark. Come if you have kids, it's ok but not great. 2.5 stars

  • 5/5 Kersley A. 4 years ago on Google
    Best cafe in town

  • 1/5 Debbie C. 4 years ago on Google
    Coffee wasn't nice nor was the toasted chicken sandwich. Won't be going back there again.

  • 5/5 Sid B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice coffee... family fun ambiance and fresh sandwiches I’ll return and highly recommend

  • 5/5 Max G. 4 years ago on Google
    Best coffee in Ferntree gully and and excellent service with friendly staff

  • 3/5 TH Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Dropped in on a quiet Sunday for lunch. The food was good, the girls were generally smiley and helpful. The guy who manned the coffee machine and later took our order, however, was not at all smiling and hospitable. Although he said all the "right things" like "good day, how are you, are you ready to order" etc, one can tell he goes through all these without communicating the sincerity in service. This is a let down. Not going back.

  • 3/5 Rebecca T. 4 years ago on Google
    I went here for Sat Brunch and the cafe is cute and modern however it would be nice for your menu to have the full name of the item. I should of realised that holly meant hollandaise but it didn't click at the time as it was the last item of the sentence. had to take it back as i can't have hollandaise sauce and would of saved time for the wait and kitchen staff to remake the top part of the meal

  • 5/5 Jade N. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a cute cafe!

  • 4/5 Didee 4 years ago on Google
    Food has always been tasty and interesting here, they haven’t always got it right with very busy plates but current menu seems to be going in the right direction , less fussy plates always generous and totally shareable portion sizes, coffee is good too which is always a winner with me, I’ll be back

  • 3/5 Phillip M. 4 years ago on Google
    Coffee was good but the menu was very limited I had the chips which were nice. Overall not bad just a little lacking a reason to go back.

  • 5/5 Lauren S. 4 years ago on Google
    Huge meals, great service, and best coffee in area

  • 5/5 Robert C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to relax

  • 5/5 Fernandez B. 4 years ago on Google
    Me and my partner eat in quiet often on the Weekend Brunch. Staff are always friendly. Great Food.

  • 1/5 Mansoor S. 4 years ago on Google
    Mix of akward and bad customer service, boring menu and bad coffee.

  • 5/5 Chris J. 4 years ago on Google
    Best coffee in the east of Melbourne and great food. Been coming here since moving to Melbourne 12 months ago. Easily competes for the title with the cbd coffee laneways. Staff remember your order and are always friendly, even when busy. We'll keep coming back for sure🤙


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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