The Foreigner - Melbourne

This it what I've been looking for!Moved to Ivanhoe a few weeks ago, and have been checking out the local spots. Mostly, I've been a bit underwhelmed - but I had high expectations of this place, based on what a couple of friends have told me.Finally got around to giving The Foreigner a go today and it's everything I hoped for. Staff are great, food is great and the coffee - thankfully, is great too.Found what I've been looking for, so it won't be long until I'm back.

I have to confess that I'm a regular here. Eating in, talking away...it's my local. So if you find yourself in the 'burbs, have the best coffee & porridge north of the Yarra.

One of those modern, noisy, industrial chick decors, but with the addition of an interesting work on the longest wall (don't want to give it away as some people don't see it). Service was excellent despite being busy. Food was modern and well made with great depth of choices for breakfast. coffee was delicious, so good i had two!

Came for an afternoon snack..found the menu limited for GF food...chose a salad that should have been an embarrassment to the person who slapped it together.and it tasted terrible... Couldn't get any attention for service..price was exorbitant and wasn't worth my breath to explain why I didn't eat the salad...there are so many reputable places who actually care about what they serve...Foreigner needs to find out what customers expect for their hard earned dollars...there's too much competition....

We took two young children for brunch here one morning and were pleasantly surprised. The meals were exceptional and coffee divine. Kids babychinos also a nice touch. Highly recommend