Toscanini's Cafe & European Restaurant & Gelato Bar

155 reviews

29/35 Lake St, Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

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Toscanini's Cafe & European Restaurant & Gelato Bar is a Cafe located at 29/35 Lake St, Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia. It has received 155 reviews with an average rating of 3.9 stars.

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Hours

Monday8:30AM-5PM
Tuesday8:30AM-5PM
Wednesday8:30AM-5PM
Thursday8:30AM-5PM
Friday8:30AM-5PM
Saturday8:30AM-5PM
Sunday8:30AM-5PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Toscanini's Cafe & European Restaurant & Gelato Bar: 29/35 Lake St, Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

  • Toscanini's Cafe & European Restaurant & Gelato Bar has 3.9 stars from 155 reviews

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  • "I’ve walked past this place a few times and thought it looked nice, so I was confused with so many reviews simultaneously declaring it the “worst” and “best” coffee"

    "Owners have changed since Covid and it really shows"

    "Food was presented nicely"

    "Disappointing"

    "Probably my favourite cafe in the west and that's alot to say as I'm sure there is plenty out there but if you're looking for great breakfast and lunch this is the place to go"

Reviews

  • Katie Potatie

I’ve walked past this place a few times and thought it looked nice, so I was confused with so many reviews simultaneously declaring it the “worst” and “best” coffee. I decided to give it a go and thought my iced coffee without cream was pretty damn good, maybe a little on the strong side so take this into account if it’s not to your taste. The pancakes were awesome, the caramelised banana could have had a bit more caramelisation but I dont really like banana so didn’t eat much of it anyway. I thought they must have been getting friends to write reviews saying the staff were really friendly but they actually really were.
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pancakes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Wheelchair accessibility
A wheelchair came in while I was eating and had no problem finding a spot at a table in the rear half of the shop. A larger scooter might be limited to tables at the front.

  • Melanie Sommeling

Owners have changed since Covid and it really shows. Both mum and I order poached eggs, and what we got really was disappointing, two perfectly formed hard eggs, no soft yolk anywhere near these eggs, when the staff were informed they offered to recooking and see if they could do better, but having seen other versions of the same in the restaurant we declined. They suggested there may be something wrong with their timer, but it was obvious these eggs had been microwaved to this hard boiled consistency. We won’t be returning. Oh and the bread was less than appetising having a sponging consistency on day old bread having been toasted. We watched an elderly man with the same order struggle to cut his bread and eggs as to their rubbery state
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch

  • Andrew Fisher

Food was presented nicely. Service was quick (we were the only customers) and price average. Sub-par food and service. Average coffee. We ordered Bacon & Cheese French Toast and the Brekky Combo (big breakfast). Parts of both meals looked and tasted microwaved. Bread didn’t taste fresh and toast was hard and crumbly. We were the only customers but waitress didn’t even offer us water when we sat down. Had to the counter and grab it ourselves. The lady chef in the kitchen was dressed like she had just came back from the gym and her long hair wasn’t even tied back—which is standard food handling and hygiene protocol. Probably not coming back
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$40–60

  • Annie Robertson

Disappointing. Food took forever to arrive, then when it did, I had no serviette (pet hate) and I had finished my coffee which came almost as soon as I sat down. It was nothing special, I could've made it myself at home, so wasn't impressed. It wasn't worth the $$$ I paid for it. Cutlery wasn't the best either, the fork bent when I was attempting to get some bacon on it! Won't be back. This venue has now, 5mths later, replied to my review. 5mths! Needless to say their (lack of) attention to reviews, matches their lack of attention to their offering of good and services. I will most definitely not be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40

  • Monique Marie

Probably my favourite cafe in the west and that's alot to say as I'm sure there is plenty out there but if you're looking for great breakfast and lunch this is the place to go. Customer service is amazing and the atmosphere is beautiful. Definitely recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a great feed.
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Belgian Waffle, Brekky Flatbread
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Caroline springs shopping centre
Wheelchair accessibility
No stairs, flat grounds

  • Karan Nirman

Great Italian lunch experience, must try pumpkin rissoto and freshly brewed coffee. Owner Mrs. Kaur and staff provide awsome service to make the visit memorable.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$80–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Iced Chocolate, Veggie Stack, Brekky Flatbread, Chicken Caesar, Salmon Quesadilla, Warm Chicken Salad, Scrambled Egg
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Amelia's Wonder world

Ordered waffles and ice cream this morning. It was served with something that was not in description, dead fruit flies! Also provided with dirty cutlery and tissues. The iced chocolate was served hot!!! The staff had no idea of the menu and no customer care skills. Very disappointed. Trying to support local businesses but this is not what we expect fr $35 spent on these 3 items. Will never go back !! I hope the owner is watching these and make it better fr their customers in future.

  • surjit raghunath

Had gone to get brekkie from the coffee club but it was full. So went looking for an alternative and ended up at Toscanini's. Though it was short staffed but both the lady at the counter as well as the chef who was serving too were doing a fabulous job. We ordered an eggs Benedict and a big brekkie. Came out good. Kiddo enjoyed her baby chino too. Their ambience is refreshing too and nicely set tables. Would definitely visit again. And yes, definitely recommended.

  • Bianca Gilbert

The cafe is under new management and it shows. The staff including the owner Patty were committed to great customer service and were very friendly and Polite. Kylie was very friendly and pleasant to talk to. Food tested good and the portions are generous, considering the quality, the prices are pretty reasonable also the coffee is really good . Will continue to visit. Highly recommended.
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–20

  • Robert L

We went here for breakfast and we really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere was amazing and the service was good. We found the food tasted good and was cooked as described, and each dish are well priced. The coffee and the orange juice were good. For a cafe located in a shopping centre, it was a great experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Melbourne Favs

European cafe with a variety of dishes to choose from. Would highly recommend trying their veggies and fetta dish, super flavoursome with unique flavours! Staffs are friendly and very helpful!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Vegetarian options
Highly recommend veggies & fetta!
Kid-friendliness
Kids menu is available

  • Tev

Tried this coffee shop once before and the coffee was below average. Today I bought a vanilla slice and not only was it over priced but it must of been sitting on the shelf for a week. The custard was dark, dry and crumbling off.. Returned it and bought one from Ferguson Plarre a few shops down, it was almost half the price and very fresh.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other

  • Tim Moore

The strawberry milkshake was delicious for kids. The salmon and avocado sandwich and the chicken parmigiana was good too, as was the iced coffee. The staff were nice and friendly. Would go again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Kid-friendliness
They make kids feel welcome and have kids sized portions too.

  • Shorn The

Really like this place. An authentic Italian experience. The coffee is delicious, great beans and care in making it. I recommend the ice cream, it is awesome! This joint is always packed but not in a bad way, just full because it's a bit of a local's hangout. Easily accessible from the front door near first choice liquor. I wish they did big breakfasts here

  • Jessica Caruana

It looked amazing and the food was delicious I ordered the eggs Florentine on gluten free toast. The only problem was the menu stated at the bottom that there was a gluten free and vegan menu available but when I asked about it they said there wasn't one and the only gluten free food was toast but overall it was a great atmosphere and yummy food.

  • Emily A

The sweet chilli chicken wrap would be much nicer if the chicken wasn’t fake processed chicken. It brought the quality down of the wrap a lot. Didn’t finish it. For the price u would expect quality chicken. coffee was nice & kids liked milkshakes.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40

  • Nicole Šabanović

Poor Quality Cafe. Coffee came cold, food at different times - with one meal being totally forgotten after 35minutes of waiting and the whole table finishing already. Croissants and sweet treats were of poor quality, as if they had been bought and on the shelf for a while. Customer service was average.

  • COLE C

The food here was amazing! The staff was really friendly and I would like to have a similar cafe in my neighborhood too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40
Kid-friendliness
Staffs are very kind for kids and much choices of kids food and shakes

  • Robert Payne (Rob)

Place is lovely, staff are friendly, all round wonderful breakfast dining experience
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Eggs Florentine

  • Manpreet Dhillon

A really nice atmosphere, great service and delicious food .Top notch service with mouth watering dishes. Amazing food as they never compromise with quality. They have always ensured to keep customers happy.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

  • Shelby Waters

Absolutely the best burger ever! Never disappoints. Great price, fresh ingredients and the chips are magnificent. A fabulous to eat with friendly staff. Keep coming back for good quality food at reasonable prices!
Price per person
$20–40

  • Dianne Seiffert

We had Tuna Patties and Hash Stack. Patties and Hash Browns appear store bought. Mayo on Patties not a good mix. Although both meals edible there are a variety of places in Caroline Springs that put more care into their food. Coffee was ok.

  • CRIS CC

The food was excellent and everyone was very friendly.Also there was alot of desserts. I would like to have this restaurant next to my house. There are many nice foods options here
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$20–40

  • C J Devlin

First time here. Haven't had time to sample their food yet... however me and my partner had large flat white coffees that we both commented were the best we've had for quite a while. Very friendly service. Will be back.

  • Gastrology Co

Hearty, unpretentious and old school Italian lunch. Think great coffee served alongside pastas and breakfast staples. We were told it's been under new management for about 5-6 months now.
Meal type
Breakfast

  • Yoselin Sandoval

Friendly staff, well priced and absolutely great food. I drink almond milk which not many places get right. Here was amazing!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40

  • Charmaine B

The veggie stack and chai latte were so delicious! The best I've had in a long time. Great local cafe, pretty decor and friendly service :) thank you!!
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$20–40

  • jerry borg

This place has come such a long way since the new owners have taken over . From the service to the food and the coffee is spot on . We love this place now the best it’s ever been.
Service
Dine in

  • olympia antonakis

Good value for money, good portion size. Definitely recommend:)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mario Kalem

Regular customers at this Cafe and I can say they make the best coffee in the centre and the staff is fantastic always greeted with smile
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • John Customer

Food: Was okay from what I remember. Service: Don't remember getting any service. Ambience: Older crowd, very quiet. Good for meetings. Value: I think I'll go somewhere else next time.

  • K

Ordered a $10.00 deal- a coffee & toastie. Cafe is lovely with a nice atmosphere & the service is pretty good. For $10.00, the meal was nice. Definitely would go back. …

  • Leah RTK

Came here for brunch. A bit pricey for what you get. Food was OK. Chai tea was good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40

  • Villie Jo Galang

You want something hot, nice and crunchy and healthy inside your body? This is it! It's flat and it's a bread, what's not to like? It's Yummy!

  • SAI

The best coffee and sandwiches in the area. The staff are amazing and always smiling!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • HARPREET Gill

Very nice environment of restaurant. Food was so delicious. Friendly Customer service. They care for customer.
Service
Dine in

  • Nicole Tedesco

Worst coffee in caroline springs! The barista needs training asap. If you love coffee, dont waste you’re time here!
Service: 1

  • Gem Stone

Poor service, poor quality food, venue looks appealing but it’s not worth the time or money Go somewhere else Felt sick afterwards

  • Owen McKenna

The best service, lovely cakes, expertly made coffees and Chai and a brilliant kitchen. What a find!!

  • Laura Alicia

Great place for breakfast and lunch! ❤️
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

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