A hidden gem in Boronia! From the moment you walk into the Drop In cafe, you know you are stepping into somewhere different. The decorative pieces are a combination of kitsch, whimsical, retro, classical with lashings of pop culture moments. Each trinket and piece of serving ware 'shouldn't' go together, but they do. It may be mismatched, but it's cohesive. We were treated to a high tea for two. For the price point, this was incredibly good value. The high tea platter maintains its traditional fare but with added twists. I understand that menu items vary based on what's in stock, which means there is innovation. It would be unfair to specify what I did have, because you might not get them the next time. The tea selection however, is consistent and extensive. As mentioned, the servingware is quite the treat. I also took home a vanilla slice for my friend's parents and they loved it. Creamy vanilla filling, flaky pastry. One of the better vanilla slices they've had. I wasn't expecting to enjoy the Drop In as much as I did, but it's definitely worth a visit. In an food scene where High Tea can get feel dated, the Drop In stands out.

Recommended by a friend, so called in today to have a large flat white. Very friendly service and the coffee was very nice, you must check this wonderful little place out. Looks like some delicious items on the menu that I am keen to try out next time. Probably the crepes. Special thanks to Maddi for looking after us so well. Looking forward to experiencing again the character and charm that this little cafe exudes. Give them a try... Well here I am again, this time for a delicious coffee and a delightful scone with jam and cream. Fantastic service again, well worth a try.

What a quirky cafe! Loved the cosy and warm feel. A big selection of homemade cakes to choose from. Good coffee and good service!

Today's was 1degree in morning and although sunny 🌞 day, very cold, I "Dropped in" to this Cafe. Was met with good service, pleasant atmosphere and nice Flat white and a Nachos- soup, mex seasoning. Was yummy, enjoyed it. Highly recommend.

Love Alpa & Andy to death along with their delightful staff.Premises are classy,cute with well chosen background music soothing ambience. I spend quite a lot of time in the cafe because I dont think it can be bettered in our area, and am thankful that I can trust their service & have every respect for them.They are famous for high class. & friendly personal service. For a catered group, a romantic dinner for two or a quiet time of meditation for one (probably with a quiet, soft, smile. You've just got to love them.

First visit.Lovely old world ambience, nice staff and good food. Parking best in the central car park opposite K mart.

This is a lovely place and was part of the reason I decided to move to Boronia. Yo have to have a 'local' and this place has soul. The food is very tasty and thy make the best creps.I love the different teas and the old world charm. Very relaxed like being in someone's home.best cafe in boronia.

This review is purely for the really terrible experience with the food, I must note it’s still a really cute cafe. Just disappointed with the menu and pricing that looks like a real brunch cafe yet receiving worse than school camp canteen food. We got the filo, the quesadilla and the turmeric scrambled eggs. The filo was dry and hard af, order this if you enjoy overcooked ricotta cheese and asthma. The turmeric with a side of scramble egg was the most disappointing of all. I have never in my life tasted more bland eggs; I don’t even understand how they managed to get it this bland and sweaty. The roti was okay though. But this dish was almost $20. The quesadilla was the most edible of all cause you can’t mess up toasted flat bread with filling. It just felt a little sad, we even paid $5 more for chorizo then they came to say there isn’t any more chorizo, we opted for bacon which was a good thing cause it made it more edible. $23 I usually have the curry here, I believe it’s not bad and enjoyable enough and this was my first time having anything other than that. It’s a pity because it’s such a cute cafe. I am disappointed by the food and hope you won’t make the same mistake as us with the food, but you will enjoy the atmosphere and setting and the drinks and cakes. After we received the bad food, we looked and saw they don’t have a real kitchen and was preparing food behind the counter (from what we can see) which explains a lot. Maybe they should redo their menu to fit that facility.

Googled this place because is near Tim Neville Arboretum. The cafe is a little gem. Friendly staff and beautiful crepes.We will definitely go again

Quirky decor is good but nothing else is. The coffee was tepid, barista training required. The almond slice was mushy due to being heated up on microwave, must have been stale. Would not recommend to anyone. Cost $22 for 2 coffee’s and a slice.

Friendly people. good old fashion service and tasty food. The coffee is the best in Boronia. nice interior and very homely. Loved it. going again.

It was a good moment !! Next time come back to my « Creperie » in Knox Ozone ( knox Westfield shopping center) like the last time 😊 Marc

Old fashioned service with good coffee and even better cakes

Service is Stellar. The menu is always interesting.

"It’s just a jump to the left. And then a step to the right"…. I felt like I’d stepped into a time warp while in Boronia this week. Admittedly, I am a dreamer, so when I discover a café that has me reflecting on the beauty in history, and traditional hospitability, I revel in it. The ‘Drop In Café’ in Boronia does exactly this, and it’s all thanks to Alpa Patel. Alpa was inspired by her grandmother, when as a child; Apla remembers her being the provider of a home that was open to all, with cakes waiting to be devoured, and the aroma from large pots of masala chai infusing the room. The Drop has a Parisian, eclectic, and bohemian feel, with an eclectic mix of collectables and treasures from the yester-years. Homemade cakes presented under vintage cloches adorn the display cabinets, and a drinks trolley holds the range of alcohol beverages on offer. The menu presents a simple yet wholesome breakfast and lunch menu, as well as High Tea. It’s ingenious, considering the venue has no commercial kitchen, and Alpa is known to use produce brought in from locals. Think Turmeric Eggs served with crispy Malaysian roti; and ‘Mexicorn’ fritters with house taco seasoning. I couldn’t resist the Butterfly pea flower tea, which had a theatrical twist. The Drop is more than a café. It’s a healing space, with lots of heart, and an operator who treats it like her home. No wonder I lost track of time here!

Great coffee, kid loved the choc milkshake, a warm ,friendly and inviting cafe.

Delicious brunch at cafe. The chicken wrap was delicious and not too salty. Ham and cheese w tomato toastie was tasty too. Enjoyed the flat white. Overall great experience.

Great atmosphere, good food.

Amazing coffee and the cakes and muffins are amazing. Will definitely return

Eclectic decor, with lovely welcoming staff. The food is fairly priced, wholesome and tasty. Well worth a visit.

One of my most favourite places to relax and catch up with friends. It's a warm space and the teas for me especially are exquisite!

Unfortunately the owner did not appreciate me criticising her "bruschetta" (toast). She proceeded to call me back into the establishment twice, one of those occassions to swear at me! All of this was in front of other customers!

Really cute place to go for just a coffee or a whole meal. The owners are so friendly - couldn't recommend enough!

Noce friendly place coffee great.

Amazing place with awesome personality and environment!! Fantastic place for a coffee and a chat, with the most scrumptious cakes and slices! 100/10

The jazz music in the background suits the atmosphere so well! The tea selection is broad and the deserts are fabulous. Will come again😍

I use to come here infrequently but the standard has dropped in both service and food. Roast beef open toast sandwich was literally deli meet slapped on a bed of lettuce on toast. I was trying to enjoy a meal with a friend while my baby was asleep, owner kept laughing and talking loud over my pram when her friends or family came in. I get people don’t have to modify their behaviour just for my baby but i dunno know, a bit of consideration for a paying customer would have been nice.

Awesome lil cafe opposite the Mall, came in with my mum for breakfast and left very happy and full! Tasty food, tea and coffee. Friendly staff. I'll be happy to come back when in the area.

Such atmosphere. Coupled with excellent food and professional, friendly service

Just had the best vanilla slice, would recommend it to anyone who loves vanilla slice. 😁😁 The most friendly service in Boronia by far, has the best coffee hands down with real people that love being there. Wholesome food cooked with passion Alpa and Andy have created a place that brings together the community spirit of good food, drinks, and people it beats any and all of these mass chain cafēs out there.

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We happened to stumble across this little gem by accident. Really lovely menu and cute touches throughout make it a really sweet and quaint place. The coffee is excellent. Cakes look nice. The turmeric eggs were really nice. Thanks!

This is my favourite cafe in Boronia! It's so funky and cosy, the atmosphere is great. We are always greeted with smiles and friendly service. The food is always changing, looks like a work of art in the plate and most importantly - it's delicious! This place is perfect for everything from a catch up drink to a lazy weekend breakfast. I highly recommend!

What a lovely experience. Stepping back into a time when everything was made by hand and cute quaint and tasty. We had a delightful high tea here which was great value at $30 per person would highly recommend this little cafe. It reminded me of many years gone by. Will definitely return.

Best winter soups ever!

great cakes great coffee

Because I love dogs they fantastic company to the old and to young.

A charming, homely interior, supported with lovely staff, good coffee and great food. We actually arrived here by accident; rest assured, we'll back!

Very friendly people. Yummy hot chocolate 😀

Lovely good and coffee and happy and friendly service, I recommend dropping into The Drop In

Great little cafe serving delicious cakes and pastries. Wonderful service and great ambience.

If you want a warm welcome, a friendly face, treatment like you are family, a smile on you face when you walk out all topped with quality food and drink. I recommend no other cafe in the area other than the drop in. Your first trip here will definitely not be your last.

Customer service is absolutely spot on the atmosphere is so welcoming the staff are friendly and not too mention the bagel is absolutely Gorgeous if you are looking for a real chilled out atmosphere the drop in is the place too be so thank you again guys I will definitely be back soon loving the chilled vibes 😊

The cafe is quirky and quaint. Worth a visit for the atmosphere and coffee. We had a leek pie and salad for lunch which was a big soggy (maybe microwaved). Nice for a visit but food could be a bit better for the price.

I went there today with my friend and the lady in the counter was kind of rude to me ,a little bit of smile and kindness will not hurt anyone , Food was good ,decor was amazing but I want to be treated with respect,not going there anymore ,

Joyful surrounds of kitchy and cute with the added bonus of a scattering of cakes and pastries. Adorable experience but small shop front

Will Not be back. It used to be good. It's getting pricey now. Music is annoying. So is the owner. She treats the cafe like it's her own home. It's annoying. You go to chat with friends and it's like you feel as if your intruding. Cakes are good. That's about it. Were finding a more customer friendly place

Crepes with smoked salmon was delicious. Service lovely people. Price was reasonable. I will definitely go back again 🥰

Takes me back to a place that reminds me of my childhood and why I love cafes. Love the atmosphere. I had a coffee and savoury scone and was delicious.

Cute little Cafe with friendly staff, vintage decor and delicious food. Would highly recommend the Rose latte and the lovely, moist passionfruit cake

This is such a nice place - quirky, cosy and with a HUGE tea menu :) I had the bagel and enjoyed every mouthful. My wife had the crepes - and they were gone before I could ask for a bite! The decoration is genuinely interesting - definitely reccomend a visit.

I love this place, the service and coffee are excellent!

I have now been a patron of the Drop In for more than 5 years and I cannot recommend this little gem highly enough. From the moment you step in you know you are welcome and will be looked after. Alpa, the owner, always ready with a smile to have a chat or to recommend the high quality deliciousness they serve every day! The staff are very welcoming, attentive and eager to serve as well. The variety of foods and beverages is extensive and there is definitely something for everyone to please the most discerning tastebuds. If you haven’t yet visited the Drop In Café, do so, you will be pleasantly surprised!

Yummy orange cake & coffee

•Very pleasant friendly service •intelligent conversation •good quality food, especially considering the circumstances associated with the covid 19 crisis. •Loved everything about it.

Go here semi frequently. Two schnitzel sandwiches, chips and two drinks are about $35. Not bad. Sangers are great and everything cooked fresh to order.

Splendid food and amazing decor :) an absolute phenomenal establishment!

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Typical of cafés around Boronia unfortunately, in that they charge city café prices but the portion sizes are just so tiny. This was my takeaway “nourish bowl” for $18. Sunglasses for reference to how small it was. Reasonable price for that size would be $10 max. Pieced together it would be 3 small falafel patties, 3 raspberries, a thin sliver of avocado and some spinach. I could buy those ingredients in their entirety (punnet of raspberries, a whole avo, bag of spinach, bag of falafel) for less than $18. I try to give local places a try but am always disappointed.

A little limited for me

A tasty eclectic oasis in a desert of blandness. So glad I turned around and came in.

Really lovely place and great staff. Changing menu which is great.