The Quarter

Melbourne has taken the brunch scene to a whole new level - hotcakes are no longer complete without the edition of edible flowers, soft shell crab has become an acceptable breakfast food and dishes in general no longer make the bar unless they look like a piece of artwork. In light of this brunch revolution, it is safe to say that a sub-standard breakfast is just no longer acceptable. Unfortunately, we had such a breakfast at the Quarter.

Situated on Degraves Street in the CBD with an abundance of outdoor seating, the Quarter was filled to the brim.  Still, being busy is no excuse for substandard food or service.  Our coffees didn't arrive until after our breakfasts had (which was a wait in itself) and, even then, they were missing some of our coffee orders.

Unfortunately I cannot say that my eggs benedict ($15.50) with a side of has browns was worth the wait.  The dish was nice, but it came out cold, the muffin was burnt and the eggs overcooked.

On perusing Zomato, I was surprised to see how many positive reviews there were for dinner at the Quarter - which leads me to believe that they must pull out the big guns for their dinner service. However, with so many other amazing breakfast places in Melbourne to try, I would not recommend trying the Quarter.

Food: 2/5
Service: 2/5
Décor: 3/5
Total: 7/15

Verdict: Don't bother for breakfast