Iddy Biddy Bar

The waitress disappointed when we walked in, they had ran out of veggie burgers so ordered lasagne, that was heated in the microwave. No amount of napoli sauce could salvage. When gave feedback the waitress said to go home and think about it. Not going back. So many other great places in the area to go to that i would spend my money at.

Walked in and the waitress sighed and told us to take a seat.
After waiting a few minutes for menus– watching the same waitress pick at food and tap on the computer here and there– we walked out.
Completely unacceptable.

This is my regular on a Monday night when the dinners here are discounted to $ 15. Even the drinks are discounted if you are happy to drink cider. Food quality and ambiance are good. If I could give one recommendation to management, it would be to lower the temp settings on the outside gas heaters. My hair got so hot I almost did a Michael Jackson.

Cosy and warm by the fire, this place is great when its cold out. The haloumi bagel was so good I was back in the next week to get it again. Bagels are a personal favourite of mine. I also like the general vibe of the place, menus made out of old children’s books and lots of different areas to find where you want to be. There’s a tv in the corner which I personally don’t prefer but its muted so didn’t bother me greatly.

Iddy biddy has a lot to like. Plenty of outdoor seating, great deals, good food, and crazy big (as well as inventive) Parmas make Iddy Biddy the king of the thriving Barkly/​Blessington Corridor in St. Kilda. I have a dog and I like chicken wings and beer so the combo of being able to sit outside while enjoying $ 1 wings and $ 5 pints most evening at Iddy Biddy is good combo. On the weekends they have good breakfast deals and the food id pretty good by bar food standards.
Sitting outside in little Dublin (lower St. Kilda) is a treat in itself. One night I met an ill mannered full-​size poodle named Caesar, a homeless homeowner, as well as a rotund young gentleman who loves dogs and chocolate milk. All the while listening to a symphony of Irish brogues dopplering in and out of attention. Drink up, this won’t last forever.

I enjoyed a quinoa salad, it had the extra options of calamari so I also enjoyed that with the dish. The food was lovely and so where the staff. A cool place for a catch up. It’s gotta kind of funky/​hipster vibe.

$ 5 pints and the most authentic buffalo wings this side of the river (the best going to Kodiak lounge in fitzroy)
The parmas are obscenely massive and chip servings gigantic. service is one of the better in St Kilda, but that’s not saying much given the level set on Acland st

Nice little place just off Acland Street — has the quirkiness of the Acland strip, but is a little quieter so you can actually get a seat for a weekend lunch.
It is a cool little place but some of the inside tables don’t have enough room to have a roomie enough meal. The menu covers are just old books which I found pretty cool, however the wife thought someone left some kids books on our table, and was confused why I was reading them.
One thing that does get me goat is when I order a coke zero, then get a diet coke without any warning. To all waiters & waitresses out there: THEY ARE DIFFERENT DRINKS!!! TELL ME IF YOU DONT SELL COKE ZERO!!! I DONT REALLY LIKE DIET COKE!!!
The menu was pretty large & had a big variety of foods. Going with my brother, sister in law & their kids, I could really check out what the menu was like.
We started off with the garlic bread. It was friggin awesome. A place that knows how to do it really well. Just thinking about it now is making me hungry.
I had the Beef Brisket burger. The side of chips on the side didn’t taste cooked enough. When picking up the burger, I swear that nearly half a cup of juice squeezed out of the inside of the burger. Juicy burger great, juicy plate WRONG! When the juice comes out onto the plate, where am I meant to put my burger??? The burger bun ended up getting too soggy and putting me off my food.
However, everyone else really enjoyed their meals and most could not finish their meals. The garlic bread got these guys over the line to get a 4 out of 5. I would most likely go back, but would try something different (probably not a burger).

J’ai passé un très bon moment hier soir à l’Iddy Biddy bar, dans le célébre quartier de St Kilda. Nous avons eu la chance de trouver une place au soleil en terrasse, mais avec l’été qui arrive et les températures qui grimpent, celle-​ci était pleine à craquer ! Nous avons tout d’abord été agréablement surpris par le prix des boissons: 5 $ pour une pinte, difficile de faire mieux.
Nous avons ensuite décidé de manger sur place, la carte proposant un choix de plats variés à petits prix; tout en troquant notre table à l’extérieur contre un canapé ultra confortable à l’intérieur (Et oui, la fameuse météo de Melbourne…) Côté décoration, l’endroit est très cosy et intimiste, que vous soyez à deux ou avec votre groupe d’amis.
Écoutant les conseils de mon ami, je me décide pour un chicken parma (ou chicken parmigiana: schnitzel couvert façon pizza, avec sauce napolitaine, bacon, fromage.). Le plat, déja pas très healthy en soi est ENORME ! Le tout accompagné de frites et salade. C’est simple je n’ai pu en manger que la moitié. Néanmoins, le rapport qualité prix reste excellent, même si nous en commanderont un seul pour deux la prochaine fois.
Autre point positif, la serveuse ayant fait une erreur sur la commande, celle-​ci a été rectifiée en un temps record et avec une pinte de bière offerte!
Pour terminer cette agréable soirée, la playlist musicale était parfaite.
Very friendly service, cosy and intimist athmosphere inside. The Chicken Parma was good but can be shared (otherwise, good luck to finish it!). Very good playlist and comfy couches!

The Caesar salad wasn’t the best. A poached egg should be runny in the middle and not boiled. That aside, the portion sizes were good and there are a few tables outside. Great if you want to bring your dog or simply enjoy nice weather and watch the local St Kilda wildlife go by. The service was very friendly. Lot’s of nice English backpackers living the St Kilda life. An ok spot for a casual bite if you’re in the area.

I feel kinda bad giving this place 3-​stars, but to be honest their food brought it down from a potential 4.
I’ve always walked past this place and it’s been jam packed — can’t get a seat. Given that it’s winter in St Kilda, it’s low tourist season and most Melbernians aren’t braving these cold nights either. Perfect for my friend and I to suss. out what all the fuss is about.
I’m the kinda gal where atmosphere is just as important as the food and service. It can make or break. The interior is eclectic and something you’d expect to find north of the city (that could be why it’s rated so highly on Unilocal — so much of St Kilda and Elwood is typical square tables, all identically matched. This is more like the little baby sister of the Vineyard, in terms of alternative vibe). The lighting is perfect (the term ‘mood lighting’ was not coined for nothing). To the right you have an assortment of different couches and arm-​chairs, suitable for a catchup with an old friend; to the left, cute wooden benches for a meal (would fit max. 4 people).
The service was great too. A bit of banter and a friendly smile — it goes a long way. A lot of hospitality jobs in St Kilda are filled by backpackers (most of whom are just there for a short time and passing through).
The meal itself though was a little disappointing. I had been craving a parma (we normally go to the Village Bell — hardly your fine dining experience), but I looked up the reviews and everyone seemed to rate Iddy Biddy quite highly for their Parmas. Plus, as mentioned, it’s probably the only restaurant/​venue in St Kilda I haven’t been!
The parma was literally the size of a bird. Our side salad and chips were pushed aside (and off our plate) as we attempted to carve the beast. The disappointing part was that it tasted like a big chicken nugget… Although we couldn’t finish our mains, there’s always room for desert. The first two options weren’t available, the third (and only) option had to suffice. It tasted like packet mix cake (but not in a good way) that they’d chucked a few Tim Tams in! Again, it was bigger than we could handle… but as we all know, it’s not always the size that matters — it’s quality over quantity.
3-​stars does not mean I won’t return. I really like the place. I’m hoping for both their sake and mine that it was just a bad night in the kitchen (it happens).

Great chai, great vibe, great service — what more can we ask for? We’ll be back.

Found this place through Unilocal.
Had the corn, zucchinni, and haloumi fritters… quite tasty. The rest of the menu also looked good. The place was comfortable, I’d go back again.

Grabbed breakfast here a couple of times, lots of space to sit inside and outside in the weekday mornings. The food was brought out very quickly and was simple, fresh and tasty. They also have some great dinner specials. One of the staff members was a bit unfriendly, which was a shame.

What a surprise this place was (went for brunch)…great coffee, generous portion sizes, friendly staff, all around fantastic experience. Sat at a cozy wood fire in old leather chairs… very happy.

Love this place. Recently reopened and redone the atmosphere is just right. Food s better than average for a social spot like this and they have great live music on the weekends. A favorite!

Stumbled across this little nugget whilst failing to find anything exciting on Ackland street.
This place has a pretty cool eclectic feel with a raw mix of comfy couches, wooden tables and of all things, 80’s flat-​top arcade machines. Add to that some funky wall decorations and you have a pretty cool place to eat and enjoy a drink. They even have a fireplace.
I had the $ 13 pepper-​sauce porterhouse on mash which salad which is a Wed night special. To be honest, for that price I really didn’t expect much but have to say it was actually really nice. The meat was cooked well and tasted more like a $ 25 piece of steak. Always love when the food outweighs the price in quality.
The red house whine was a bit bitey but that’s a subjective taste thing.
Prices are really good and they offer specials every day of the week on different dishes.
Love this place.

In my opinion, Iddy Biddy has the perfect location in St Kilda to chill out with friends and enjoy the quieter side of this gorgeous area of Melbourne. It may not have beachside access or be in close proximity to Luna Park but that’s exactly why I love it so much.
It’s laid back, not commercialised and you can actually hear yourself when you speak. It also has a great outdoor area for those lovely warm days. Locals know Iddy Biddy to be that place that has an impressive back bar, boasting a good range of whisky, vodka and unique spirits. If you’re not into spirits, just have a beer or a coffee and enjoy the quieter side of St Kilda in all its glory.

Now, not-​so Iddy Biddy bar, newly located on the corner of Mitford and Blessington Streets, has gained some extra space that its previous location was lacking.
Now in a much more central spot, this quirky bar/​café is packed full of punch and metropolitan charm.
The lights masked by draped maroon fabric on the ceiling creates a warm, inviting mood, while the gig posters that line the exposed brick walls tie in perfectly with the bohemian nature of the surrounding seaside suburb.
Pre-​loved couches provide comfortable seating while retro gaming consoles like Pac man and Space Invaders provide not only the perfect table arrangement, but also the perfect friendly challenge over a pint.

Timber tables and bench seats outside on the footpath marry with the rustic interior, while warmth is provided by freestanding outdoor heaters.
As many urban restaurants do, Iddy Biddy bar boasts daily specials on pastas, parma’s and pies (the veggie pie was devine!) plus $ 12 Big Brekky’s on weekends. At our last weekend breakfast sitting, the boys opted for a Big Brekky each (which they couldn’t finish) and my friend and I chose the smashed avocado with tomato and basil on toast. Simply delicious.
My personal favourite is the $ 5 pizzas throughout the week — handing over not much more than a $ 10 note for a robust glass of house vino and a divine tomato and prosciutto pizza could easily have been the highlight of my jam-​packed week.
Basic spirits, house wines and pints of Blondes or Bulmer’s are also served real cheap.
Iddy Biddy bar is also available for functions, making it an ideal place to hold an intimate gathering of friends and family for any occasion.

Iddy Biddy is a great little, cosy bar and café in St. Kilda!
The food and coffee and now with their new spot right on the corner means it’s a great place to hang out. The menu is interesting and with their $ 10 Pizza and Pint deal I was a quick fan! With pasta, pizza, salads and a huge range of drinks it suits all individuals.
Definitely a fantastic place to go and with its change in location will probably mean a quick rise in popularity.

Only recently «re-​discovering’ St Kilda, I was pleased to find Iddy Biddy Bar. If you travel just a bit further out of the St Kilda strip, you’ll find this seemingly random bar with a ⁷⁄₁₁ as it’s neighbour.
I had a catch up with some mates here (they got sick of always coming north-​side), we knocked back a few cheap pints of Cider and actually ended up having dinner here.
The venue doesn’t look big enough to have a kitchen, there a small room inside, large seating area out front and small area in the rear (get your mind out of the gutter, this is a serious review, cough). The cosy interior reflects that of a moody Donny Darko vibe, the lighting is dim and you place your drinks and meal down on 1980’s space invaders machines. Quite cool really.
Theres a small bar inside and the guys are cheerful and happy to have a joke or two.
For under $ 20, I ordered the Vegetarian Lasagne and a Cider. The meal was delivered right to my table and wow was it a big portion. I could barely finish it (Ok, i lied. Of course i finished it, I’m like a hoover at the dinner table), the portion was that large.
Closing time came around and I left really impressed, I will definitely be back!