pier street kitchen

shakshouka/ricotta hotcakes. great service,staffwere all very vibrant first thing in the morning, meals beyond words and we'll definitely be back.

coffee to perfection and didn't even have to ask for more water :)

love this place!! the food speaks for itself but unfortunately i have to agree about the other comments about the staff.... if thestaffhave a little less attitude and make it more clear weather you order at the counter yourself or be served at your table??
if these issues are fixed then we all have found the perfect place : )

yummy!!. my friend was excited to have me experience dee's kitchen and i have to say i was very impressed. we went on a wednesday for lunch. they do not take bookings for lunch but luckily there was one table for two available inside. as soon as we were seated we received water/ menues. we ordered wine which came immediately. i had smashed rosemary potato and pumpkin vegetable pastilli which had two beautifully cooked poached eggs on top. really it only needed one egg as i was extremely full after this and did not need to finish it..but of course i did. my friend had calamari and a side of smoked paprika chips with aioli. the calamari was fresh!! and delicious. however, we went outside for a few minutes and came back to the paprika chips having been taken away (there was more than half a bowl left and we had been still picking..hadnt finished) the prices are extremely reasonable and i found thestaffto be very efficient but not overly friendly. they were not rude but did not appear to be over the moon to be there. the place has a lovely kind of rustic atmosphere. over all a really good dining experience and i will be back. judging from others feedback and my experience, thestaffjust need to be a bit friendly and appear as though they want to be there. i will definatley be back. :)

yum!. i work in the area and experienced my first 'dee's kitchen' pide the other day. it was so delicious! i generally don't like falafel but it was the only choice i had left at about 3:30 for lunch. it was the best sandwich i have ever had.
been back often and i love trying the different combinations on offer.
thestaffcould smile a little more but i know what its like after a busy lunch service! keep it up guys. will be back

very good restaurant that accommodates vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free diets. the serving portions might seem less for the price but they actually fill you up just the right amount.

the food is made fresh and is absolutely delicious. thestaffis also very sweet and attentive. the entire ambience of the calm and easy going, matches the environment at dromana. would highly recommend it. also be sure to call ahead as it's very busy during lunch time.

such a wonderful place to eat!!! saw grouchy reviews from customers who had to wait for their food this morning, as it’s probably one of the best places to eat in the area & everyone knows it!! so, we were afraid to go here, even though reviews for the food were so good, but so happy we did. 😊👍 owner &staffwere lovely. we didn’t wait at all for service or our orders. food & coffee were amazing! btw - best falafel and dips i’ve ever had!

whilst your food is good the way your cafe is run is a joke. understand it is a busy cafe, however so are all cafes in melbourne and they don't seem to have any issues getting food out in less than an hour. the cost of adding additionalstaffor someone in the kitchen is irrelevant as the tables will turnover quicker. probably worth reviewing your current business model

busy breakfast cafe on a side street in dromana. menu had some great options & coffee was reasonably good.staffon the whole were excellent except for one lady who came across as really impatient and rude. reasonably priced.

not often down on the peninsula but when i need a coffee, this place never disappoints. close to closing time butstaffstill very accommodating. magnificent coffee  which we paired with a chocolate mousse cake and a divine blueberry clafouti. this baker knows what they're doing.... not too sweet with just a hint of rosewater. cosy, friendly vibe. prices are good considering the very high quality.

driving pass dormana, we came across this cafe that is already opened early on a monday morning. we ordered our usual coffees, avocado smash, poached eggs with bacon. the portion size was generous. coffee was reasonably good. i wish there were more chocolate on the cappuccino though. 

friendlystaffalways makes your meal more enjoyable.

love this joint - always pretty busy so don't go for a quick meal... that said, overtime i've been it's because i'm away for the weekend and never in a rush.

thestaffa very inviting (even though they'e usually getting slammed) and happy to take the time to explain the menu, i've never felt rushed... ever, which is a true testament to the staff.

coffee is always bang on, food so fresh and incredibly tasty.  have taken my partner here may times as well as groups of friends & all enjoy it thoroughly.  fairly well priced as well - check out the store and take a piece of dee's home.

will be back, 100%

we went today to the red hill market, which was beautiful in the morning. after that we decided to take brekky at dee's. it is a nice place close to beach and to the pier. thestaffis friendly and the food is good. only one negative point, for a little slice avocado $5 is an absolute rip off, when you can buy 3 avocados for $5.

awesome! the food was so delicious. will definitely be back. the food was so fresh and beautifully presented. friendlystaff& quirky interior design made for a great experience.

dee-lightful dromana destination. dee's kitchen mixes middle eastern flavours with mornington peninsula produce for yummy meals. at midday on a wet weekend, the place is packed with tempting sights and scents.

i chose the pastille - think tunisian spring rolls with vegies, chickpeas and cumin, and served with a lovely leek and cauliflower grain salad. soooooo delish. my two lunch companions both chose the rosemary potato & pumpkin with perfectly poached eggs and crunchy strips of pancetta. i didn't get even a bite because they were inhaled appreciately. with coffees and chai lattes, the total came to $69 before tip. they also have a huge range of delicious things to take home including local wines. sensational 😊

there were lots ofstaffbut service varied between them. three of our waitresses were lovely - and one particularly was very patient with a fussy guest (not me!) asking lots of questions about the menu before settling on their lunch. but one waitress was not in the same league. when two tea strainers arrived with the remnants of previous patrons' brews, we asked for replacements. thankfully they were eventually rinsed and returned - but only after we were told rather condescendingly how chai is made & served. call me picky, but l expect that food implements will be clean when l receive them. it won't stop me going back but drops back my rating a notch. pity - everything else was so good...

hi there,
i'm taste merlo and i am delighted to inform you of the great service and food you provide. we were advised to wait 10 minutes for a table, but decided to follow through as the place had a really laid back sunday vibe. as a sweety sweet tooth, i focused more on the sweet side of the menu. there isn't much variety, however my eyes were drawn to the french toast. as i ordered my soy flat white (the barista was really cute and wouldn't mind touching his group handle). furthermore, the food was delicious,staffwere extremely friendly and bring great enthusiasm! (the blonde girl needs to work on fixing her rbf).
as i'm rarely on the ninch, i will recommend to friends and family and will visit again when i'm in the hood.
happy days!
t t t taaaaastyyy x