De Baba Eatery

Oh......my.......incredible! Totally exceeded my expectations - the food is unbelievable 🤤. Highly recommend the Breakfast Brioche bun & the apple and peacan pancakes with créme fresh. Very trendy student coffee shop vibes. Prices are budget friendly. Great service :-). Will definately be back soon.

Atmosphere: Very cool, hipster-ish vibe. Food: Everything looks delicious and tastes even better than it looks. Bakery Selection: Fantastic variety of treats. Service: The employees are incredibly nice and welcoming. Overall: A very nice spot that I’d definitely recommend.

Cinnamon croissant is TDF! A perfectly crusted, warm, layered, and flakey croissant but rolled up into a bun. (Is it a "croissant" if not crescent shaped? lol.) They also serve Korean-inspired food and nothing tops a healthy bibimbap for Monday brunch. Had red cappucino as well for those into rooibos and supporting South African products.

Soo, it’s been a couple of weeks since we were at Baba’s! I’ve been testing how long I could do without lying awake at night thinking about their pastry… It’s been a hard couple of nights, let me tell you! We were in Melville for just 3 days, and yes, each one of those days you could find us breaking our brains in front of the mouthwatering display, what should we taste first? A signature feta-croissant, a chocolate-custard croissant, cookies, cakes, beloved cinnamon cruffin, all special flavour combo’s in even cooler shapes and sizes! All the dishes included are made from scratch, their types of sourdough, their kimchi, crunchy fries, ketchup, pesto, pickles, falafel, I can keep going because the place is incredible. An incredible place with awesome staff that welcomes you and takes care of you! Each time we were breaking our brains, they would help put our 2 last braincells together, thank you!! Thank you for the cosy colours, the interesting conversations, for the qualitative sweets and the warm (hungry) memories of Melville!

We had breakfast here yesterday and really enjoyed the experience! I ordered the Trout Eggs Benedict with a cappuccino – everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. The food did take a little longer than expected to arrive, but it was definitely worth the wait (just don’t go too hungry 😅). Our waitress, Nandi, was absolutely delightful – professional, warm, and she kept us updated throughout, which made the wait much easier. I also loved seeing the variety of homemade pastries, cakes, and croissants on display, and the unique Korean-inspired touches like kimchi on the menu were a nice surprise. Overall, a cozy spot with great food and excellent service. Would definitely recommend! ✨

We enjoyed the drive out to Melville especially with all the Jacaranda trees in flower in springtime. De Baba Eatery is a quaint corner eatery with colourful decor. The staff are friendly and the vibe is happy. You can definitely taste the love in the food! I had the Eggs Benedict (very nice) and my hubby had the Southern Fried Chicken Burger, with devine potato chips (skin on). We tried a takeaway piece of Chocolate Sponge Cake which was rich and dark chocolaty and Carrot Cake which was delicious as it was full of nuts and the icing was extra special. Also tried the Sour Dough breadloaf which was really tasty as well.

In short, this bakery is a pastry lover's paradise. If you're looking for a special treat or simply want to indulge in some exceptional baked goods, look no further. This bakery is an absolute must-visit!

Great food as well good choices for Vegetarians. We had an amazing breakfast with big portions. The service is very friendly and the open kitchen concept is really great. Parking along the street so everything you could ask for.