Natureboy

I would never have found this place if a friend hadn’t recommended it… in fact I would have walked right past because the front seating area looks a bit ordinary. Take a walk down the passage to the back section and you’ll be so pleased you did!
The staff were all so friendly and accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. I was with my elderly mum, who was on a walker. The diners were a mix of retirees, young mums and young couples and the menu was great. We had the honey soy marinated chicken hoagie and my mum added a side of mushrooms. The flavours were to die for and the coffee art was amazing. I have been happily recommending Nature Boy ever since. Thank goodness we finally have a little gem like Nature Boy just around the corner. (I see a florist is opening a few doors up and the new butcher shop just opened, so this sad little shopping centre in Neerim Road is finally having some life injected into it).

I heard a new café had opened in Murrumbeena on the local grapevine (intragram & Facebook). So I took the opportunity of testing them out for my Sunday morning coffee. I’ve got to say that it’s an amazing space! I was really impressed. The front section is a small space with plenty of natural light and a big communal solid wooden table in the centre.
But I think I first noticed the bright yellow counter. Wow!
I ordered my coffee from 2 very friendly staff with lovely big smiles. ($ 3.80 for a latte)
While I waited for it I noticed the passage way down the side and asked about it. There’s another, much bigger dining area towards the back with out door seating as well. Again wow! Apparently they have seating for 80! You’d never guess it from the small unassuming frontage!
I didn’t sample the menu today but I did glance at it and saw things like summer chia pudding and Persian feta. I’m intrigued and will go back to eat. Soon.
The coffee was good, so was the décor, the service and the feel of the place.
I recommend checking it out. Especially if you’re a local keen to support local businesses.
Ps did you know that Nike Cave grew up in Murrumbeena? the café is named after one of his songs.