Starlings

Starlings Starlings Cafe has always been very near and dear to my heart. My mom and I used to visit this beautiful spot quite often back in the day. It is such a serene venue with lovely seating outside underneath the trees. It feels like your family house backyard mixed with a fairy forest. There is also seating inside but I much prefer sitting out in the garden. I visited this home away from home last Tuesday, where I met my gran and aunt for breakfast. Well, I had breakfast and they had cake. Actually, I had breakfast and finished both of their sweet treats. It was my birthday so it’s allowed! I got there a little early and I’m very happy I did as I managed to get the last table in the garden area. The table itself was exquisite. It was large and mosaiced. Another thing I used to do with my mom, so it brought back many fond memories. Soon after, my family arrived and we ordered our drinks. I ordered my usual, flat white with almond milk. It was smooth yet creamy and delicious. For breakfast, I was craving something filling and comforting. I opted for the curried mince on toast with poached eggs. My gran ordered the milk tart, and my aunt ordered the carrot cake. I must say, we all chose very good options but in all honesty, everything at Starlings is just divine. Not too long after ordering, our food arrived. I’m not sure if it was fast or we were all just enjoying a lovely catch up in beautiful surroundings. Either way, I was happy. When I saw my meal placed in front of me, my mouth started to water. I was so excited to dive in, it felt like time slowed down. Soon enough, I took the perfect first bite of crisp yet soft sourdough topped with beautiful spiced, not spicy, but well spiced mince and all coated by the golden yolk. Let me not forget to mention the delicious tomato relish it came with. It added the perfect about of sweetness and freshness to this heartwarming dish. I cannot fault it. The table grew very quiet and that was a sign of the three of us thoroughly enjoying our food. I was incredibly full and happy after my meal but my aunt and gran both left 2 bites of their treats. I definitely wasn’t going to let that go to waste. I started with the milk tart. The crust was so buttery and the filling was silky smooth and topped with just the right amount of cinnamon. I would have to agree with my gran, it is definitely the best milk tart I have ever had. Moving on to the carrot cake, let me just say, oh my word. This was absolutely phenomenal. It was super moist and dense. It was absolutely smothered in thick cream cheese and topped with walnuts. This is definitely one of the best carrot cakes I’ve had, and it was my favourite dish of the day. Overall, I give the food an eleven out of ten. The portions are all generous and beautifully plated. I’ve been coming to Starlings for years and I’ve only ever had positive experiences. From the food to the staff to the setting. It is all impeccable. I’ve only ever come here to meet family for breakfast, but I did notice quite a few people working on their laptops from the shared tables. I think I will definitely come back sooner rather than later, and get some work done all at the same time. Unfortunately, I did not take a photo of the menu and my gran so kindly paid for my birthday breakfast so I don’t know what the bill came to. But what I can say is that the quality is excellent, and I feel it is most likely worth it.

Great food and coffee hidden away behind hedges on Belvedere road. It's easy to miss but a great spot to grab brunch or a latte. The garden behind the cafe has lots of shade with decent spacing for groups of 3 to 4. Prices are fair and menus are varied. Plenty of egg-based options on the breakfast menu but no omelettes, which is unfortunate. Just be sure to check maps for when it's busiest. You'll wait anywhere between 10 - 15 minutes for a table and even longer after you make your order.

Sitting in a lush garden with delicious food & friendly atmosphere. Pretty art inside. What’s not to love 🥰

Just had tea and hot chocolate with a friend. Relaxed atmosphere and lovely little outdoor tea garden. Staff very friendly. Definitely recommended.

Life is better with coffee and breakfast under the trees at Starlings. This small restaurant is exceptionally popular, so don't be too surprised if there isn't immediately a table available. Good news is... it's worth it. Their aromatic brews and concise, expertly prepared breakfast menu has, in all our visits, never been a disappointment.

Gorgeous garden area making for a wonderful little escape in suburbia. Good and coffee where great. There's no signage on the road so you going to need Google maps to find it. Definitely planning on visiting through summer.

Very cosy. The outdoor area is very relaxing with a mixture of sun & shade streaming through the trees. Indeed a charming place to meet for a cuppa & a treat. The salmon quiche and salad was amazing. Thanks to our server who was very friendly and so patient with us. I definitely recommend a visit.

You can park at the entrance of the restaurant, but it's narrow and there's not enough space, so park by the side of the road. The food is delicious and plentiful. The coffee was good, too. The staff were kind. The bathroom was clean, too. There is also an outdoor table. All right, but there may be bird poo on the chair, so please take a good look.🤪 It's a good restaurant I want to visit again. There is no play area for children.