All Things Equal

5.0

43 Reviews

$40 and under

Café

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Great for brunch
Good for groups
Vegetarian-friendly

All Things Equal is a fresh take on typical hospitality in Melbourne. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise providing purposeful training and award-wage paid employment for people with disability.

We believe all people should be able to find a self-sustaining purpose in life, allowing everyone to contribute to society in a meaningful way.

We exist to bridge the gap between people with disability and the wider community. Join us on our mission to prove to society that people with disability are ready, willing and absolutely capable of working.

At All Things Equal, we celebrate people just as they are; this is the very foundation of our vision.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 8:30 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 7036 6621
Website
https://www.allthingsequal.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We have a catering package available. Please email us at hello@allthingsequal.com.au to find out more!
Private party facilities
For a private event, please send us an email at hello@allthingsequal.com.au.

Location
263-265 Carlisle St, Balaclava, AU-VIC 3183
Neighborhood
Balaclava
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Cafe, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

ToastA$12.00
2 pieces of toast with your choice of passionfruit jam, peanut butter or Vegemite
GranolaA$14.50
with coconut yoghurt and seasonal poached fruit
Eggs Your WayA$12.00
two free range eggs on sourdough
Smashed AvoA$17.50
on rye bread with mint, lime, radish and kohlrabi
Roasted MushroomsA$18.50
on sourdough with almond cream, pickled enoki, parsley and pepitas
Latke BenedictA$21.00
2 poached eggs with hollandaise on crispy potato latkes with your choice of smoked salmon or braised silverbeet
ShakshukaA$22.00
baked eggs with zhoug, pita and feta
Smoked Salmon BagelA$16.50
with caper and dill cream cheese, cucumber, tomato and red onion
Chilli ScrambleA$15.50
served on sourdough with homemade chilli crisp
Challah French ToastA$18.50
served with lemon curd, blackberry sauce and whipped cream
SpanakopitaA$15.00
served with house side salad
Barramundi Fish CakesA$22.00
served with aioli and house side salad
Tuna Melt ToastieA$14.00
tuna with capers, dill, gherkins and cheddar cheese
Tomato & Cheese ToastieA$8.00
tomato and cheddar cheese
FriesA$10.00
served with aioli
House Side SaladA$9.00
sumac dressed gem lettuce and fresh herbs

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

All Things Equal offers a warm, inclusive atmosphere with "delicious food," "quick service," and "friendly staff." This cafe stands out for its heartwarming mission of employing disadvantaged individuals, creating a "special cafe that opens doors for everyone." The "terrific" menu includes vegan and gluten-free options, making it a favorite for many.

43 Reviews

R
Renee
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great positive and happy vibe. Great chai latte! Was welcomed really warmly and felt like coming home
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Chris
Adelaide1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So awesome to see the work they do employing people with disability, food was amazing too.
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Lynda
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a terrific experience - warm welcome, great service and delicious food, rounded off with a quality Melbourne coffee. I had the fish cakes and my friend had the latkes with silver beet - Yuuumm.
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OpenTable Diner
Singapore2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoy going to All Things Equal as the food is consistent, the staff are great. Only downside is that it is sometimes noisy because it’s so popular
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EstelleD
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ideal place for light lunch with friends. Love the ethos of employing intellectually challenged youth
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our group really enjoyed both the food and atmosphere. A staff member was particularly helpful in adding unexpected places to our table. He was pleasant and efficient in taking our orders as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Delicious Shakshuka. friendly staff. quick service
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LyndaB
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service always outstanding. Roasted mushroom dish a terrific addition to the menu.
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EstelleD
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ideal place for lunch with friends. Love the ethos of employing disadvantaged young people
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ZoeL
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy the food and atmosphere at All Things Equal. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the food is delicious and presented beautifully! Great options for vegan and gluten free as well! I love the artwork on the wall! We love supporting the mission of All Things Equal, and the warm inclusive environment that has been created at this cafe.
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FAQs

All Things Equal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 7036 6621.

All Things Equal is rated 5 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

263-265 Carlisle St, Balaclava, AU-VIC 3183

Additional information

Neighborhood
Balaclava
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 8:30 am–4:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Cafe, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.allthingsequal.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 7036 6621
Catering
We have a catering package available. Please email us at hello@allthingsequal.com.au to find out more!
Private party facilities
For a private event, please send us an email at hello@allthingsequal.com.au.

All Things Equal

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Food

ToastA$12.00

GranolaA$14.50

Eggs Your WayA$12.00

Smashed AvoA$17.50

Roasted MushroomsA$18.50

Latke BenedictA$21.00

ShakshukaA$22.00

Smoked Salmon BagelA$16.50

Chilli ScrambleA$15.50

Challah French ToastA$18.50

SpanakopitaA$15.00

Barramundi Fish CakesA$22.00

Tuna Melt ToastieA$14.00

Tomato & Cheese ToastieA$8.00

FriesA$10.00

House Side SaladA$9.00

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does All Things Equal offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is All Things Equal restaurant rated?

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