Dining experience

Venue highlights

Accessibility & convenience

Parking & transport

Good to know

• Guest restroom on site.

Reviews

• Holiday li

  ★★★★★

  “MCKINLY Eatery in Balwyn (Belmore Rd) has quickly become one of my recent favorites. The space is bright and welcoming — perfect for a relaxed lunch with friends or a casual weekend catch-up. 🦆 Smoked Duck Fettuccine The pistachio duck pasta is such a genius combination. The creamy pistachio sauce is rich and nutty, with crushed pistachios and mushrooms adding great texture. The duck breast has crispy skin and tender meat, with a distinct smoky flavor that pairs beautifully with the nutty sauce. It’s indulgent but balanced — truly memorable. 🦞 Squid Ink Vongole Squid ink pasta topped with lobster tail and clams — visually stunning and packed with flavor. The creamy seafood sauce is smooth and full-bodied, coating every strand. The lobster portion is generous, and there are plenty of clams — definitely not just for decoration. 🥪 Cheesesteak Toastie A crowd favorite for a reason. I chose the beef version, and the portion size was impressive. Thick, juicy slices of beef layered with melted cheese — rich, satisfying, and comforting. For drinks, the Iced Chocolate is a must. It comes topped with a scoop of ice cream, making it both refreshing and indulgent. Overall, creative dishes, generous portions, and solid execution. A true local gem worth revisiting.”

• Hakis Lin

  ★★★★☆

  “Brunch done right ✨ Golden melted eggs layered generously over thick sourdough toast — creamy, rich and absolutely satisfying. Every bite was soft, buttery and comforting. The veggie bowl was just as impressive — roasted pumpkin, fresh broccolini, avocado, tomatoes and a perfectly poached egg, topped with crunchy seeds for texture. Fresh, colourful and nourishing. Paired with a smooth long black, refreshing iced matcha and an iced citrus drink — the perfect balance of indulgence and freshness. Simple ingredients. Beautiful presentation. Great company. That’s what weekend brunch should feel like”

• Alice

  ★★★★★

  “This cafe serves really good food and drinks. Their pasta are very popular. The duck pesto pasta was delicious, the duck was cooked to perfection. I also like their unagi chilli scrambled egg. Drinks are good. The matcha latte has good matcha flavour and well balanced with sweetness. Friendly staff. Service speed is acceptable, not very quick. No reservations, walk-in only. Weekend and public holidays surcharges applicable.”

• Antony Chung

  ★★★★★

  “Exceptional food and service. The atmosphere is fun and cosy. All dishes were excellent, will definitely need to come back to try all the other dishes. The squid ink and beef bolognaise were a standout.”

• Isac C

  ★★★★☆

  “Food was amazing, service was just as good as the food, with regular check ups on your experience and the atmosphere was comfortable despite the busy ish foot traffic outside. Being very nitpicky, it was just a tad pricey. But don’t let that scare you off the flavours to be had! 😊 With the added bonus of being pet friendly!”