Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.3Food
- 4.4Service
- 4.3Ambience
- 4.2Value
Noise • Energetic
PEOPLE CHITTER-CHATTER.
ELSTER ONCE A STOP ALONG A JOURNEY, IS NOW THE DESTINATION.
DIZZY DISHES, 10 CENTS A GALLON FOR GAS, WILLIAM VAN ALEN, GRAF ZEPPELIN, JAMES SCULLIN, PLUTO DISCOVERED GHADI'S ARREST, A POUND OF HAMBURGER MEAT AT 13 CENTS, THE BIRTH OF NEIL ARMSTRONG, THE CHRYSLER BUILDING, FROZEN FOODS COMMERCIALLY SOLD, 6,462,610 IN AUSTRALIA.","diningStyle":"Casual Elegant","publicTransit":null,"executiveChef":null,"entertainment":null,"cateringDetails":"New cafe and eatery set in an historic Tudor garage in the heart of leafy Elsternwick. Focus on seasonality and quality with great speciality coffee.","website":null,"hoursOfOperation":"Daily 7:00 am–4:00 pm","parkingDetails":null,"parkingInfo":"Street Parking","dressCode":"Business Casual","crossStreet":null,"additionalDetails":["Beer","Cafe","Cocktails","Gluten-free Options","Non-Smoking","Patio/Outdoor Dining","Takeout","Vegan","Weekend Brunch","Wheelchair Access","Wine"],"paymentOptions":["AMEX","Cash not accepted","Mastercard","Visa"],"type":"GuestCenter","stateId":1,"maxAdvanceDays":181,"rooms":null,"editorialLists":{"correlationId":"70e0272f-ffef-4b88-9372-103c8e0c23fd","lists":[],"__typename":"EditorialLists"},"mostRecentReview":{"reviews":[{"text":"I paid $36 for eggs on toast with 2 sides and a coffee. The side of tomatoes was sliced cold tomato on a plate, The waitress had asked whether we wanted our toast buttered, which we said yes to, and it came out without butter. Everything about this experience was disappointing apart from the nice interior fit out.","__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"}],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResults"},"photos":{"gallery":{"photos":[{"title":"","pid":43855811,"url":"//resizer.otstatic.com/v3/photos/43855811-0","creator":"OpenTable","source":"Restaurant","category":"exterior","width":1280,"height":1280,"timestamp":"2021-10-25T22:35:37Z","thumbnails":[{"width":105,"height":105,"label":"xsmall","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/xsmall/4/43855811.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":160,"height":160,"label":"small","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855811/4/small.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":208,"height":208,"label":"legacy","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/legacy/4/43855811.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":320,"height":320,"label":"medium","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855811/4/medium.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":640,"height":640,"label":"large","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855811/4/large.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":752,"height":752,"label":"xlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/xlarge/4/43855811.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":1280,"height":1280,"label":"huge","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855811/4/huge.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":160,"height":90,"label":"wide-small","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-small/4/43855811.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":240,"height":135,"label":"wide-smedium","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-smedium/4/43855811.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":320,"height":180,"label":"wide-medium","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-medium/4/43855811.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":480,"height":270,"label":"wide-mlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-mlarge/4/43855811.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":640,"height":360,"label":"wide-large","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-large/4/43855811.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":752,"height":423,"label":"wide-xlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-xlarge/4/43855811.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":1280,"height":720,"label":"wide-huge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-huge/4/43855811.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"}],"__typename":"GalleryPhoto"},{"title":"","pid":43855835,"url":"//resizer.otstatic.com/v3/photos/43855835-0","creator":"OpenTable","source":"Restaurant","category":"drink","width":640,"height":640,"timestamp":"2021-10-25T22:35:55Z","thumbnails":[{"width":105,"height":105,"label":"xsmall","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/xsmall/2/43855835.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":160,"height":160,"label":"small","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855835/2/small.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":208,"height":208,"label":"legacy","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/legacy/2/43855835.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":320,"height":320,"label":"medium","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855835/2/medium.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":640,"height":640,"label":"large","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855835/2/large.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":752,"height":752,"label":"xlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/xlarge/2/43855835.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":1280,"height":1280,"label":"huge","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855835/2/huge.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":160,"height":90,"label":"wide-small","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-small/2/43855835.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":240,"height":135,"label":"wide-smedium","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-smedium/2/43855835.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":320,"height":180,"label":"wide-medium","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-medium/2/43855835.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":480,"height":270,"label":"wide-mlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-mlarge/2/43855835.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":640,"height":360,"label":"wide-large","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-large/2/43855835.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":752,"height":423,"label":"wide-xlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-xlarge/2/43855835.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":1280,"height":720,"label":"wide-huge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-huge/2/43855835.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"}],"__typename":"GalleryPhoto"},{"title":"","pid":43855830,"url":"//resizer.otstatic.com/v3/photos/43855830-0","creator":"OpenTable","source":"Restaurant","category":"drink","width":640,"height":640,"timestamp":"2021-10-25T22:35:54Z","thumbnails":[{"width":105,"height":105,"label":"xsmall","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/xsmall/2/43855830.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":160,"height":160,"label":"small","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855830/2/small.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":208,"height":208,"label":"legacy","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/legacy/2/43855830.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":320,"height":320,"label":"medium","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855830/2/medium.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":640,"height":640,"label":"large","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855830/2/large.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":752,"height":752,"label":"xlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/xlarge/2/43855830.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":1280,"height":1280,"label":"huge","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855830/2/huge.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":160,"height":90,"label":"wide-small","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-small/2/43855830.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":240,"height":135,"label":"wide-smedium","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-smedium/2/43855830.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":320,"height":180,"label":"wide-medium","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-medium/2/43855830.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":480,"height":270,"label":"wide-mlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-mlarge/2/43855830.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":640,"height":360,"label":"wide-large","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-large/2/43855830.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":752,"height":423,"label":"wide-xlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-xlarge/2/43855830.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":1280,"height":720,"label":"wide-huge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-huge/2/43855830.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"}],"__typename":"GalleryPhoto"},{"title":null,"pid":53296323,"url":"//resizer.otstatic.com/v3/photos/53296323-0","creator":"OpenTable","source":"Diner","category":"food","width":4032,"height":3024,"timestamp":"2023-06-24T00:52:23Z","thumbnails":[{"width":105,"height":105,"label":"xsmall","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/xsmall/1/53296323.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":160,"height":160,"label":"small","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/53296323/1/small.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":208,"height":208,"label":"legacy","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/legacy/1/53296323.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":320,"height":320,"label":"medium","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/53296323/1/medium.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":640,"height":640,"label":"large","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/53296323/1/large.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":752,"height":752,"label":"xlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/xlarge/1/53296323.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":1280,"height":1280,"label":"huge","url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/53296323/1/huge.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":160,"height":90,"label":"wide-small","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-small/1/53296323.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":240,"height":135,"label":"wide-smedium","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-smedium/1/53296323.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":320,"height":180,"label":"wide-medium","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-medium/1/53296323.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":480,"height":270,"label":"wide-mlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-mlarge/1/53296323.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":640,"height":360,"label":"wide-large","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-large/1/53296323.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":752,"height":423,"label":"wide-xlarge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-xlarge/1/53296323.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"},{"width":1280,"height":720,"label":"wide-huge","url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/wide-huge/1/53296323.jpg","__typename":"Thumbnail"}],"__typename":"GalleryPhoto"}],"__typename":"GalleryPhotos","totalCount":4,"categories":[{"name":"drink","count":2,"__typename":"PhotoCategories"},{"name":"exterior","count":1,"__typename":"PhotoCategories"},{"name":"food","count":1,"__typename":"PhotoCategories"}],"showMosaic":false},"profile":{"xsmall":{"url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/xsmall/4/43855811.jpg","width":105,"height":105,"__typename":"Thumbnail"},"large":{"url":"https://images.otstatic.com/prod1/43855811/4/large.jpg","width":640,"height":640,"__typename":"Thumbnail"},"__typename":"RestaurantProfile"},"__typename":"RestaurantPhotos"},"address":{"line1":"258 Glen Eira Rd","line2":"","state":"AU-VIC","city":"Elsternwick","postCode":"3185","country":"Australia","__typename":"Address"},"contactInformation":{"formattedPhoneNumber":"(03) 9532 7765","__typename":"RestaurantContactInformation"},"metro":{"metroId":279,"statistics":{"restaurantCount":7142,"__typename":"MetroStatistics"},"urls":{"premiumLandingLink":{"link":"https://www.opentable.ae/premium?m=279","__typename":"PageLink"},"__typename":"MetroUrls"},"displayName":"Melbourne","__typename":"Metro"},"timeZone":{"offsetInMinutes":660,"__typename":"RestaurantTimeZone"},"coordinates":{"latitude":-37.8782866,"longitude":145.0079591,"mapUrl":"https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?key=AIzaSyBHDlZeuOrKam8hwQCouMlwI-hNAqacPtM&size=288x144&language=en-US&markers=color%3A0x6AADCC%7C-37.8782866%2C145.0079591&signature=uX8fosKgRsFCT2KHDFSPR7Izd4s=","__typename":"GeographicCoordinates"},"priceBand":{"priceBandId":2,"name":"$40 and under","__typename":"PriceBand"},"statistics":{"recentReservationCount":null,"reviews":{"allTimeTextReviewCount":27,"showReviews":true,"totalNumberOfReviews":26,"verifiedReviews":true,"ratingBasedOn":"RecentReviews","awards":[],"ratings":{"count":26,"overall":{"rating":4.3,"__typename":"ReviewStatisticsRating"},"ambience":{"rating":4.3,"count":26,"__typename":"ReviewStatisticsRating"},"food":{"rating":4.3,"count":26,"__typename":"ReviewStatisticsRating"},"service":{"rating":4.4,"count":26,"__typename":"ReviewStatisticsRating"},"value":{"rating":4.2,"count":26,"__typename":"ReviewStatisticsRating"},"noise":{"rating":3,"count":26,"__typename":"ReviewStatisticsRating"},"overallRatingsDistribution":{"one":1,"two":1,"three":3,"four":5,"five":16,"__typename":"OverallRatingsDistribution"},"__typename":"ReviewStatisticsRatings"},"changeOfConceptType":null,"changeOfConceptDateTimeUtc":null,"categories":[{"category":{"name":"Great for brunch","key":"Brunch","__typename":"ReviewCategory"},"__typename":"ReviewCategoryWithCount"},{"category":{"name":"Neighborhood gem","key":"NeighborhoodGem","__typename":"ReviewCategory"},"__typename":"ReviewCategoryWithCount"},{"category":{"name":"Good for groups","key":"Groups","__typename":"ReviewCategory"},"__typename":"ReviewCategoryWithCount"}],"__typename":"ReviewStatistics"},"__typename":"RestaurantStatistics"},"primaryCuisine":{"cuisineId":"02e8ec3b-62b0-4d3a-92fb-e282e17de355","name":"Breakfast","__typename":"Cuisine"},"experiences":[],"cuisines":[{"name":"Breakfast","__typename":"Cuisine"}],"macro":{"macroId":1178,"__typename":"Macro"},"features":{"permanentlyClosed":false,"waitlistV2Only":false,"waitlistV2Enabled":false,"networkNonBookable":null,"prioritySeatingEnabled":null,"bar":false,"counter":false,"highTop":false,"outdoor":true,"optsOutOfLoyaltyRedemptions":null,"giftsURLs":null,"giftsEnabled":null,"suppressDinerGeneratedContent":null,"reservationMaxPartySize":12,"inPremiumMarketplace":false,"paymentProcessor":null,"visaDiningProgram":null,"chaseDiningProgram":null,"subtype":null,"__typename":"RestaurantFeatures"},"whyPremiumMarketplace":null,"neighborhood":{"neighborhoodId":2454,"name":"Elsternwick","coordinates":{"latitude":-37.88446,"longitude":145.00218,"__typename":"GeographicCoordinates"},"__typename":"Neighborhood"},"hasTakeout":true,"hasDeliveryPartners":false,"hasDeliveryDirect":false,"hasWhiteLabelDelivery":false,"orderOnlineLink":null,"whiteLabelDelivery":null,"deliveryPartners":[],"facebookUrl":"http://www.facebook.com/gloversstation","localization":{"address":"en-US","__typename":"RestaurantLocalization"},"country":{"countryId":"AU","__typename":"Country"},"popularDishes":{"correlationId":null,"dishes":[],"__typename":"PopularDishes"},"__typename":"Restaurant","diningAreas":[{"name":"Other","diningAreaId":1,"description":"Other","tag":"Other","localeMatch":true,"active":true,"preProcessedAreaId":null,"__typename":"DiningAreaMetaData"}],"privateDining":{"hasPrivateDining":false,"hasEnhancedPrivateDining":false,"description":null,"formattedPhone":null,"contact":"","largestCapacity":0,"__typename":"PrivateDining"},"seoTranslations":{"metaTitle":"%(restaurantName)s Restaurant - %(locationName)s | OpenTable","__typename":"SeoTranslations"},"restaurantReviewSummary":{"summary":"Elster, a charming venue with a \"wonderful slice of Elsternwick history,\" offers a delightful brunch experience with a \"thoughtful and delicious menu.\" The \"friendly and attentive\" staff enhance the relaxed indoor and outdoor atmosphere. Although some find it noisy, it's a \"great spot\" for coffee, brunch, and gatherings.","__typename":"RestaurantReviewSummaryGenerativeContent"},"awards":[]},"menus":{"menuData":null,"menuInfo":{"showThirdPartyMenu":false,"url":"https://elster.com.au/","__typename":"MenuInfo"}},"isHuman":false,"metaLinks":{"isIndexed":false,"hrefLangs":[{"href":"https://www.opentable.com/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"en-US","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.com/r/elster-elsternwick?lang=es","hrefLang":"es-US","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.jp/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"ja-JP","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.de/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"de-DE","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.es/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"es-ES","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.ca/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"en-CA","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.ca/r/elster-elsternwick?lang=fr","hrefLang":"fr-CA","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.hk/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"en-HK","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.ie/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"en-IE","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.sg/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"en-SG","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.nl/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"nl-NL","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.com.mx/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"es-MX","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.co.uk/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"en-GB","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.com.au/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"en-AU","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.ae/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"en-AE","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.co.th/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"en-TH","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.it/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"it-IT","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.com.tw/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"zh-TW","__typename":"HrefLang"},{"href":"https://www.opentable.fr/r/elster-elsternwick","hrefLang":"fr-FR","__typename":"HrefLang"}],"canonical":"https://www.opentable.ae/r/elster-elsternwick","__typename":"PageMetaData"},"reviewsData":{"reviewSearchResults":{"reviews":[{"reviewId":"OT-146414-7023-130003434633","text":"I paid $36 for eggs on toast with 2 sides and a coffee. The side of tomatoes was sliced cold tomato on a plate, The waitress had asked whether we wanted our toast buttered, which we said yes to, and it came out without butter. Everything about this experience was disappointing apart from the nice interior fit out.","rating":{"food":2,"service":2,"ambience":2,"value":2,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":2,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":4,"nickname":"Amy","metro":{"metroId":8,"displayName":"New York City","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"A","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"ICECREAM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2025-02-18T20:28:36Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-02-16T12:30:00+11:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-146414-6912-250054798675","text":"Great cafe with really nice food options and dietary options. Great vibe!","rating":{"food":5,"service":4,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"ENERGETIC","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":1,"nickname":"Nikki","metro":{"metroId":3473,"displayName":"Victoria","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"N","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PLUM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2025-01-21T01:31:33Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-01-18T10:30:00+11:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-146414-6828-120082858872","text":"I love going to Elster and have never had a problem. Yesterday, I found two hairs in my food. The issue was dealt with respectfully from both sides and an adjustment on my bill was taken care of. I do enjoy going there; the atmosphere is nice and it was quite because of the holidays.","rating":{"food":3,"service":4,"ambience":4,"value":3,"noise":"QUIET","overall":3,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":5,"nickname":"Rae","metro":{"metroId":279,"displayName":"Melbourne","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"R","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"MUSTARD","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2024-12-30T03:23:41Z","dinedDateTime":"2024-12-29T10:00:00+11:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-146414-6807-210054810961","text":"Elster is a great spot for coffee, brunch and getting together. Friendly team who were attentive and accommodating.","rating":{"food":4,"service":4,"ambience":4,"value":4,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":4,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":16,"nickname":"Jo","metro":{"metroId":279,"displayName":"Melbourne","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"J","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"ICECREAM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2024-12-28T22:40:05Z","dinedDateTime":"2024-12-22T10:30:00+11:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-146414-6698-240062236984","text":"Excellent seating in response to a special request.","rating":{"food":5,"service":4,"ambience":3,"value":3,"noise":"ENERGETIC","overall":4,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":1,"nickname":"Shirley","metro":{"metroId":279,"displayName":"Melbourne","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"S","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"MUSTARD","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2024-11-25T22:31:58Z","dinedDateTime":"2024-11-25T10:00:00+11:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-146414-6551-210051996061","text":"Friendly service, innovative and delicious food. A little pricey for breakfast.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":4,"noise":"QUIET","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":11,"nickname":"Kath","metro":{"metroId":279,"displayName":"Melbourne","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"K","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"ICECREAM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2024-10-20T05:47:29Z","dinedDateTime":"2024-10-20T10:45:00+11:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-146414-6397-270060160937","text":"Really good breakfast experience at Elster. Service was great from the moment we walked in.\nFood was also very good.","rating":{"food":4,"service":5,"ambience":4,"value":4,"noise":"QUIET","overall":4,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":1,"nickname":"Martin","metro":{"metroId":279,"displayName":"Melbourne","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"M","isVip":true,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"ICECREAM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2024-09-15T01:21:19Z","dinedDateTime":"2024-09-14T09:30:00+10:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-146414-5370-140160307834","text":"Attentive service, great food. A tad too noisy (Sunday arvo, busy). Please turn music down!","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":3,"value":4,"noise":"DO_NOT_RECALL","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":6,"nickname":null,"metro":{"metroId":279,"displayName":"Melbourne","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"OT","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2024-03-19T19:52:18Z","dinedDateTime":"2024-03-17T12:00:00+11:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-146414-5219-280060746088","text":"The place itself is really nice but the food has nothing special. We had to wait half an hour to be served our food.","rating":{"food":3,"service":3,"ambience":3,"value":3,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":3,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":1,"nickname":"Louise","metro":{"metroId":279,"displayName":"Melbourne","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"L","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"MUSTARD","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2024-02-25T04:39:00Z","dinedDateTime":"2024-02-24T12:30:00+11:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-146414-5195-180190993598","text":"Lovely family brunch. Nice slightly separate elevated area at the back","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"QUIET","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":2,"nickname":"EduardP","metro":{"metroId":9,"displayName":"Washington DC","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"EP","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2024-02-18T04:26:00Z","dinedDateTime":"2024-02-17T09:00:00+11:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"}],"totalPages":3,"page":1,"totalCount":27,"__typename":"ReviewSearchResults"},"reviewHelpfulnessVotes":[],"sortBy":"newestReview","isLoading":false,"prioritiseUserLanguage":false,"searchTerm":"","error":false},"availabilityToken":"eyJ2IjoyLCJtIjoxLCJwIjowLCJzIjoxLCJuIjowfQ","noAvailabilityList":null,"multiDayAvailabilityModalOpen":false,"showDiningReward":false,"initialDTPDate":null,"initialDTPTime":null,"initialDTPPartySize":null,"fetchAvailabilityOnLoad":false,"findATableLoadingStateOverride":true,"pointRedemptionRewards":null,"privateDining":{},"activeTab":"overview","disableFPC":true,"restaurantHighlights":{"staff":null,"missionStatement":null},"pageAnchor":null},"wallet":{"isPaymentLoading":false,"singleUseCard":null,"savedCards":[],"selectedPaymentCardId":null,"showAddPaymentsMethodModal":false,"showConfirmDeleteModal":false,"cardIdForDeletion":null,"paymentCardTokenToSaveAfterLogin":null,"errorCode":null,"showPaymentMethodSavedToast":null,"showPaymentMethodRemovedToast":null,"networkError":null,"partialErrors":[]}},"__OT_NEW_SESSION_START__":false,"__EXCLUDE_ONETRUST__":false,"__EXCLUDE_GA__":false,"__INCLUDE_RECAPTCHA__":false,"__OT_RUM_CONTEXT__":{"deviceType":"desktop","primaryCountry":"ae"},"__OT_GA_DATA__":{"cd2":72,"cd12":"en","cd6":146414,"cd28":146414,"cd13":"Full Web","cd17":"Full Web","cd11":"restprofilepage","cd66":"restaurants","cd63":"restaurant-profile","cd67":"network","cd10":"anonymous","cd7":"Logged Out","cd4":1178,"cd76":1178,"cd3":279,"cd19":279,"cd78":2454,"cd5":2454,"cd31":"false","cd85":1,"cd84":"GuestCenter","cd15":"network","cd18":"network"}}}
Elster reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
Noise • Energetic
Amy
New York City4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
Is this helpful?
Nikki
Victoria1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
Is this helpful?
Rae
Melbourne5 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
Is this helpful?
Jo
Melbourne16 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
Is this helpful?
Shirley
Melbourne1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
Is this helpful?
Kath
Melbourne11 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
Is this helpful?
Martin VIP
Melbourne1 review
Dined on September 13, 2024
Is this helpful?
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne6 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2024
Is this helpful?
Louise
Melbourne1 review
Dined on February 24, 2024
Is this helpful?
EduardP
Washington DC2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2024
Is this helpful?
Elster offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9532 7765.
Elster is rated 4.3 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
258 Glen Eira Rd, Elsternwick, AU-VIC 3185