The Premises - Melbourne

Staying just down the road I went in search of coffee. 2 shops close to each other. One was flat out so I decided to go to the quieter one. Fruits of passion. Ended up being the best choice as the next day I went to the other one. Fruits of passion tasted way better and was cheaper. Great coffee.

Went for lunch with my early 20's son daughter. Greeted by a polite young man. We unfortunately chose the worst table in the place, right next to the implement station so waiters constantly grabbing stuff behind our table (our fault I guess, but there probably shouldn't be a table there at all). At the end of our meal (approx 45 mins), we were quite rudely approached by an older Asian lady, whose expression demeanor was very unwelcoming retrospectively rude (I guess they wanted the table). The bill was $100 wish I'd checked the receipt, because (again retrospectively) we had three meals (not more than $25 each) so the iced coffee, long mac marcha ... cost over $25!! I'd recommend or go back, despite the food being ok. I would have addressed the rudeness directly, if I hadn't been with my kids. A disappointing experience.

The Premises is an industrial style cafe, as is popular in Melbourne's inner suburbs. The Premises serves good coffee, and the food is interesting. It's busy that's a good sign. The cafe has been open for more than 10 years. The music is soothing, a mix of funk, hip hop and soul. The Premises has a corner location, it's a good place to sit and watch the world go by; it's opposite Kensington Railway Station.

I had lunch here today and was impressed with this cafe. The smashed avocado was beautifully presented with three colours of quinoa and a sprinkling of pomegranate...see the photo. The chai latte was made properly (wet not powdered) and it was extra hot, just as I had requested. This cafe is well worth visiting.

Quite friendly staff, and some great breakfast options. Tea was well made, and the atmosphere was great. Oh and the breakfast was pretty yummy as well.