fourth chapter

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my friend and i had brunch here over the weekend, it has been some time since my last visit so i was so excited to have the opportunity to come back! 

we sat out the back which was a beautiful setting, our waitress very friendly and attentive, she was so very helpful and accommodating.  amazing service here at fourth chapter, good job guys. 

i love the menu here, some real winners that stood out. i went for the smashed avo with poached eggs. the dish was beautifully presented and was so filling! i loved the addition of the haloumi, everything was just so delicious. my friend ordered the sweet potato waffles with poached eggs and a side of spinach. the dish looked amazing, my friend loved it.

our coffees were 10/10 - happy days! thiscafewas bustling and i can see why, such a charming place. a must visit if you are in the area.

oct 27th 2017 - original score 4/5

i had bookmarked fourth chapter some time ago and finally i got a chance to try this well reviewed place out. thecafewas very busy and we had to wait for roughly 20 mins or so, this wasn't an issue as we sat by the window and had a coffee until a table was available. thecafeis nice and bright with beautiful greenery, staff were also very pleasant.

the menu here is very good, it was a tough choice. the coffee here was sensational and made with love, i saw the barista work his magic - high 5 buddy you make a very nice coffee. for brunch my partner and i both ordered the southern fried chicken bao, it was really good although dry at the sides where it wasn't covered in any aioli or picked cabbage. this was such a filling dish, my gosh! haha i had to share the third bao with my partner who didn't complain about having the extra few bites.

definitely recommend a visit here.

gorgeous littlecafe- had an indoor and outdoor area. my friend and i sat outside which was a beautiful little courtyard. the staff were excellent - attentive and quick to see if we wanted anymore coffees / order etc.
i ordered the savoury waffle with maple bacon - it was amazing! the sweet potato and ricotta waffle was so delicious - topped with maple bacon (which you could smell the moment it entered the area)!!! with egg & hollandaise. yum!! definitely recommend and will be back!

nice quaintcafejust off chapel street. perfect brunch spot and certainly very instagram worthy as well. loved their service too! will definitely go back :)

it’s been a while since i went to acafeand thought everything was excellent! my baked crumble was so nice. if you love apple crumbles you will love this and it was very filling too. was a little disappointed that mine came with the labneh that had melted onto the crumble though as i’ve seen other pictures which looked prettier haha but nonetheless it was great value for money. also the best hot soy matcha i’ve had in a while! i’m very picky but couldn’t fault anything. my friend has the french toast and she also cleared her plate completely. lastly the staff was very friendly and attentive! would definitely return

fourth chapter is a hipcafein prahran with a creatively fun menu. they definitely bring their brunch a-game! thecafeitself is bright and bustling on the weekend. the staff was friendly and attentive. my only complaint regarding the set-up would be putting four people to a tiny round table. it was lovely to feel cozy with friends but got extremely crowded and difficult once the drinks and food came. 

we ordered a couple of coffees, one of which was a red velvet latte. i have to say, it really missed the mark. the flavor just wasn't there and did not resemble red velvet, but instead just a milky slightly earthy tasting latte (i assume from the beetroot for coloring?) next, we ordered the infamous raspberry hotcakes and cheddar beetroot waffles. the light & fluffy hotcakes lived up to the hype, as they were simply delicious. drenched in a sweet, tangy raspberry sauce & topped with coconut ice cream, this dish was absolutely sinful. the cheddar beetroot waffles were also a creatively tasty dish! served with perfectly cooked poached eggs and crispy-skinned salmon, the flavors of this dish really came together.

overall, i'd recommend coming to brunch at fourth chapter - the food was on point. i'd love to come back and give their fried chicken bao a try!

🥭 mango matcha bowl
🏚: fourth chapter
📍: prahan, melbourne
💵: $17aud (400฿)
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📝: fourth chapter is a stylish popularcafeon high st prahran that greatly impresses. from drinks, brunches, to sweets, this brightcafebalances between healthy and indulgent as perfectly as any possibly could.
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❤️: a deliciously nutritious blend of coconut milk, almond butter, vanilla plant protein, topped with crunchy raspberry granola, macadamias, coyo and fresh seasonal fruits. this bowl of goodness is literally prettier than any face. don’t take long trying to get a shot of this beauty so you can actually experience the ultimate gooey and crunchy goodness.

look at that southern fried chicken baos 🍗 with pickled cabbage, siracha aioli 🌶, chili and lime cashews. totally bursting with flavor!

balance it out with a healthy nourish bowl 🥑 of brown rice, pesto chickpeas, fresh veggies 🥬🍅🥕, edamame, cauliflower falafels & coconut tzatziki 🥥. end with a sweet note with this baked crumble 🍎 that’ll warm your tummy up.
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a nicecafewith a beautiful interior but in terms of the food we didn’t think it was as good as other reviews suggested it would be.

update:
came again to fourth chapter on 28/11/20 with 3 friends. this time we ordered the southern fried chicken bao & sweet potato and ricotta waffle dish. no doubt the bao was really good, however the waffles were just average. what left a bit of a bad taste in our mouths though was that compared to the last time we came here the bao didn’t have enough of the sriracha mayo (& they plonked it on top of the chicken instead of smothering it on the inside of the bao?) so we asked for some extra, and when the bill came out they actually charged us for it. on top of that, we got charged a weekend surcharge on a saturday. we won’t be back.

fourth chapter is a bright and airy café in bustling prahran which boasts a compelling brunch menu that has something to suit everyone.

we recently visited fourth chapter for a takeaway brunch which we enjoyed in the comforts of our home.

as expected of any good melbourne café, coffee is great and poured by adept baristas.

we loved our takeaway brunch. the southern fried chicken bao was incredible - crunchy fried chicken wrapped in pillow soft steamed bao and slathered with decadent aioli.

the pumpkin bowl was another winner. it was a stunning amalgamation of roast pumpkin, sesame kale, roasted almonds, avocado, edamame, miso dressing and vegan mayo.

if you’re looking for acafethat creates healthy, filling and insanely delicious food, you need to visit fourth chapter!

we were blown away by all their incredible menu options and decided to go for 2 of their signature bowls- açai bowl and a matcha and mango bowl, both of which were full to the brim!

we loved fourth chapter and everyone working their was also so friendly and welcoming. thecafeit’s self is perfect for groups up to 8 i’d say and has an amazing ambience.

if melbourne was a book, then the fourth chapter would most certainly be about cafes…. straight after coffee, afl, and the city’s unpredictable weather!

the fourth chapter of prahran epitomises everything worth reading about melbourne’s café culture. 

so much so, every man, woman, and their dogs have been to fourth chapter. especially those ‘grammable’ pooches, that flood my insta feed daily! walking through that large white front door feels a lot like walking into a friend’s place. set on a fresh white canvas, an abundance of greenery brings life into the large open area. it echoes the theme of a menu, which is festooned with fresh vibrant dishes targeting the health-conscious consumer.  

i personally enjoy this high street café because of its coffee offering. single origin beans are sourced from maker fine, and their honey processed costa rican was both sweet and juicy, with hints of orange and plum.
food wise, the all-day breakfast menu has a selection of sweet options like raspberry and coconut pancakes, and the mango matcha bowl. vegan and gluten free savoury options like my favourite, the green fields with pickles enoki mushrooms, lemon tahini & chermoula dressing.

fourth chapter had been so highly recommended to me for a while and i am so glad i got around to visiting it. i am however upset that it took me so long to do so!!! a gorgeouscafein a beautiful area. we opted for the outside area, which had the perfect amount of sunshine and was surrounded by gorgeous greenery. we ordered the raspberry and coconut vegan pancakes, nourish bowl, roast pumpkin salad and a peanut butter cup smoothie. i also had a chai latte.

firstly, let me emphasise that the delicious, fluffy and sweet pancakes that arrived at my table are also completely vegan!!! the flavours were absolutely made for each other and they are cooked to absolute perfection. the nourish bowl & roast pumpkin salad were the perfect dishes for someone who loves some greens and veggies for breakfast. the serving sizes were huge and they were full of flavour. lastly, both of the drinks i had were great. the chai was delicious but oh my the smoothie!!! i am a huge peanut butter fan but i find some cafes do it too bitter or too sweet. well they got it just right here!

the staff were amazing. incredibly attentive and friendly.

thank you!

a really stunningcafe in melbourne's eastern suburbs. right next door to victoria gardens, thiscafeis in a prime spot! there is ample parking available too :) we sat outside in their back courtyard which was lovely and quiet, and staff were consistent with their lovely service. coffees came out quickly and tasted delicious, and food didn't take long either. we ordered the raspberry and coconut vegan pancakes, nourish bowl and roast pumpkin salad, as well as a peanut butter cup smoothie to share! everything looked and tasted absolutely incredible. the flavours were great, and the dishes were was huge in portion sizing. really loved my visit here and can't wait to come back again!

i ate at fourth chapter on a sunny saturday morning with two friends. despite saturday being an understandably busy period for cafes, the staff were so attentive and we didn’t wait very long for food either.
atmosphere: i love the big grey door at fourth, it sets the tone for the whole café and is very welcoming. we sat in the lovely outdoor area which feels like a garden oasis in the hustle and bustle of prahran.
food: i had the roast pumpkin salad with sesame kale, almonds, avocado, edamame, miso dressing and a poached egg. a highlight for me was the pumpkin to salad ratio, there was a great serving of pumpkin that nicely matched with the fragrant salad. my friends ate the nourish bowl and vegan raspberry and coconut pancakes which were both hits too. we also tucked into a chocolate peanut butter smoothie too which was delightful. it tasted like choc banana nice cream 🍌
service: wonderful service, the staff were so attentive despite being very busy.
one of my melbourne favourites ❤️

we chose to go to this restaurant on our family day off, we drove all the way from the north side to visit thiscafeas an experiment to try out the food.


we ordered:


•the eggs on toast

was fine as this was for our 11yr old son, he also got a delicious muffin from the stand, which was soft and not too sweet, he picked the apple and berry crumble muffin.

the big breakfast

was old fashioned, halloumi was cooked as it should be, sweet potato waffle was a nice accompaniment, fried bacon and scambled egg


• smashed avo

was the least to be desired, although we have to say the manager handled our issue very well. the poached egg was overcooked, the halloumi cheese was hard, and the rye bread under the smashed avo was probably old or over toasted, like a rock.

service was great, if it wasnt for the front of house team save we would have left disappointed with our first visit to fourth chapter.

i was in the area doing errands and thought i'd pop into fourth chaptercafefor a late lunch.

🔆location🔆

fourth chaptercafeis situated on high street near the corner of williams street next to victoria gardens. as it was a nice day, i had a nice stroll after lunch to the garden.

thecafeitself is not very noticeable as it blends in with the local residential buildings. when you see a big white heritage looking door with large glass window panels on both sides, you know you've arrived at fourth chapter.

thecafeis polished floor boards, wooden tables with white chairs. there are green fern type plants overhanging the ceiling. it is a nice relaxing modern cafe. there is a small court yard at the back, which is great to sit when its a nice day.

at the end of the counter, there is a glassed area with display variety of cakes and muffins. they even sell doggie biscuits - cute!

🔆service🔆

the service here was a bit of a hit and miss.  the blonde hair young waitress that took my order was very lovely, but the others were rather cold and service was not friendly.

it was a really nice day, and as it was mid-week, around 1.30pm, there were only about 4 tables occupied inside. however, i wasn't even offered to sit outside. i actually would have liked to sit outside in the cute little court yard area, but never mind.

🔆menu/price🔆

raspberry and coconut pancakes, $22.50
(with vanilla meringue, raspberries and coconut ice cream)

red velvet latte, $5.50

🔆verdict🔆

when i got served the red velvet latte, it looked quite brown and i wasnt sure if it was even my drink. i asked the waitress and she said that it is the drink i ordered. i took a sip and it tasted burnt, as i had never had red velvet latte, i wasnt sure what to expect. i drank some water first and then tried the drink again. the second time i knew for sure that the latte was definitely burnt. i was beyond disbelief how a drink can be made so wrong. i flagged the waitress and told her the issue. and she asked if i wanted another one and i said yes, i cant drink this, its really burnt. she took it back to the barista.  there was no apology or anything, even when a different waitress ( female with dark long hair) served the newly made red velvet latte to me, again no apology. this latte looked way better and i new straight away that it was made properly.  the waitress with the blonde hair that originally took away the burnt latte walked past and i told her with a smile that this newly made r.v. latte was much better and she said "that's good". 

i was very much looking forward to eating my pancakes, it looked soo pretty on the plate.  i loved the coconut ice cream which i could tell had been frozen hard so it would maintain its shape whilst on the warm pancake. the coconut flavour in the ice cream had good texture and was delicious.  the 3 stacked pancake looked soo big. the first 2 pancakes were very light airy and fluffy which was really good.  however i could not eat the 3rd (bottom) pancake has it was quite dense and by that stage there was not enough raspeberry sauce on the plate to even mix with the pancake to even try to finish it.  i enjoyed the dried coconut flakes and fresh pieces of raspberries. inside the pancake there were some bits of raspberries inside which made it more enjoyable to eat. however one of the pancakes didn't have any raspberries. there were some inconsistencies. overall, it was an okay dish.