fourth chapter

this is one of those places that really knows how to do a good salad... using great ingredients and so filling that it'll have you rolling home. not to mention this place has some killersweetpotato fries (not pictured). this place is sure to satisfy both health and brunch junkies alike!

i've always seen a line here so avoided going for a long time, but on saturday i did my sleep-in-late, eat-breakfast-late trick and it worked! got a table immediately at around midday. of course i was always going to get the raspberry and coconut pancakes and they were awesome. fluffy and full of raspberries.sweetbut not too sweet. my friend had a nourish bowl and it was bright and healthy looking but had nothing on my pancakes. will definitely go again.

edit

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 thesweetpotato waffles with poached eggs and a side of spinach. the dish looked amazing, my friend loved it.

our coffees were 10/10 - happy days! this cafe was 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. the cafe was 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. the cafe is 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 little cafe - 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! thesweetpotato 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!

ticked off fourth chapter today with friends! given it's been around for a while, there was still a bit of a wait! i started with the coconut milk golden latte, it was delicious! i haven't had one with coconut milk before, it made all the difference! i had the green bowl with kale, asparagus,sweetpotato, nuts and bacon and eggs. it was quite good and very filling! a lovely cafe, beautiful interior, next time i want to check out the courtyard!

pretty overrated. literally. the place is pretty, the food and drinks are pretty but imho food failed to deliver. the hot chocolate was alright, but $11? i would probably pay $6 at most for this quality. the matcha latte was made with pretty good powder, but poor execution of latte and the drink overall was pretty bad, really bitter and nosweetnor smooth taste, friend forced herself to finish it. the ham waffles were okay but the salmon was so gross and fishy tasting. whole menu was really poor value for money. $59 for 2 of us. won't be back. side note: service was busy but friendly.

the fried chicken bao was a hit with my boyfriend. as well as thesweetpotato chips, daily vegan/gf sweet. well lit, well designed interiors and clean spaces, fourth chapter offers a lovely brunch experience. however, i would not recommend the greens dish. for $22 i expected a fresh salad. i did not expect a pre dressed salad with clumpy old kale, soggysweetpotato, brown spotted avocado, and a residual of dressing that had built up on the kale leaves (as pictured). would not recommend that dish.

🥭 mango matcha bowl
🏚: fourth chapter
📍: prahan, melbourne
💵: $17aud (400฿)
.
————————————————————
.
📝: fourth chapter is a stylish popular cafe on high st prahran that greatly impresses. from drinks, brunches, to sweets, this bright cafe balances between healthy and indulgent as perfectly as any possibly could.
.
❤️: 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 asweetnote with this baked crumble 🍎 that’ll warm your tummy up.
————————————————————
.
.
.
#instafood #foodstagram #foodporn #food #eat #hungry #starving #foodie #yum #yummy #delicious #vacation #cafe #travel #breakfast #morning #healthy #fruits #fitness #smoothie #melbourne #australia #coffee #fit #friday #brunch #healthyeating #acai #cleaneating #fresh

a nice cafe with 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 &sweetpotato 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.

cute and cozy interior and staffs were super friendly!

ordered:
southern fried chicken bao: crunchy chicken wrapped in soft fluffy bun. however chicken was very bland

big breakky:sweetpotato waffle was good and has a spicy kick to it. overall, dish was okay.

hot chocolate was good! i don't mind coming back to try other salad dishes because apparently those are the popular ones, but probably not gonna order those that i've tried

fourth chapter takes booking after covid, so feel free to call up!

ordered:
🥗 roast pumpkin salad (v, gf, df): sesame kale, roasted almonds, avocado, edamame, miso dressing & vegan mayo ($21.45)
+ 🥚 poached egg ($2.00)
🍟sweetpotato fries with sirarcha aioli ($9.00)

review:
food had a very generous portion. the roast pumpkin salad was filling enough to feed 2 people, i swear!! 🙌
it was delicious. small and chopped sesame kale with almonds gave texture, health, and 'feel good' vibes in every bite.
however, it didn't take long for it to start tasting..meh.. as the palate got used to the pumpkin, kale and avocado combo. still a feed that's worthy of attention though.
the chips were snack worthy. long strands ofsweetchips dipped in a creamy sauce made it the perfect entree.

atmosphere was grand. large ornate white doors illustrate the entrance of fourth chapter, with incredibly high ceilings inside. seats are simple, but clean and everything is in an aesthetically pleasing palette.

the best açaí bowl i’ve had! definitely would recommend getting it.sweetpotato chips are so yummy as well

if you love pumpkin, i highly recommend the roast pumpkin salad. it has sesame kale, roasted almonds, avocado, edamame, miso dressing and vegan mayo. so delicious, so filling.

we also had a side ofsweetpotato fries - they are some of the best i've had.

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 bothsweetand juicy, with hints of orange and plum.
food wise, the all-day breakfast menu has a selection ofsweetoptions 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.

such a nice cafe! the back court yard was perfect for a nice summers day. it is quiet and the water feature is really nice addition. the staff are very friendly! the chicken bao is absolutely delicious. the crunchy coating of the chicken contrasted with the soft fluffy bao was incredible. the aioli had a nice spice to it. the nourish bowl was full of delicious flavours and wholesome foods. the cauliflower falafels were delicious and the tzatziki was so fresh and complimented the elements in the dish. the granola was incredible. so much flavour in one dish. the perfectsweetdish! the panna cotta was amazing and worked to well with the crunchy granola. the açai was delicious and refreshing. the coyo balanced the dish nicely! the fresh juices were so nice and a perfect palette cleanser. the chai was amazing, along with the smoothie. definitely recommend this place for a nice brunch.