reviews & testimonials

nov 2008 'outback aboriginal art'

Love the food, great ambience
Harvey Shmidlap

Best coffee in Melbourne! Just the way I like it
Moishe Pipik

No such thing as strong coffee, just weak people!
Anna Canna Pannasan

email received 17th Nov 2009

Dear Mary

We are writing to thank you and all those involved for the arrangements you put in place for our son George’s birthday last weekend. 

He (and we) were absolutely delighted with the set up and activities which were marvellous.  Our stress levels were remarkably low for an occasion like this, and we attribute this entirely to your having put together such a wonderful event for us.

I am very pleased that we were able to engage Manna’s unique environment and your very personal approach for George’s party which he has told us was the “best birthday party he ever had”!

Thanks again

Richard and Jane

 

I came to your cafe last Saturday 13/6 and had Morning Tea with my Mum, I just wanted to say how lovely we thought your cafe was.

My Mum is gluten and lactose intolerant and she loved your Friandes!

I am very interested in your Dinners and High Tea. 
I would like to bring my Mum back in for a High Tea, is this served every Sunday and are there gluten free products etc suitable for her?

Look forward to hearing from you.

Greta Bolger
Groups and Events Sales Executive
Hilton Melbourne South Wharf

30.06.09

Your #6 wrap (with vegetables) which I purchased today has been one of the most beautiful lunches I have had the pleasure of eating.

As I mentioned, I do want to eat my obligatory “apple” after my meal...but I just don’t want to lose the taste!

Thanks once again!

Shahan Priamo

Dear Eugene,

Thank you so much for the dinner last Friday night.

You and Mary did a wonderful job in ensuring we all had an outstanding evening and we all very much appreciated your efforts. It was a real pleasure to be able to relax and enjoy the fine food and the wine in beautiful surroundings.

Thank you again.

Greg Baker
Director of Computing
Scotch College

REVIEW ON TABLET HOTEL WEBSITE:
1892051info says:

“a delightful cafe situated in the old manse at the Toorak unting Church. The cakes and pastries made on premises are from heaven. Cleintele range from dotty high-tea loving old maids, to the gluten-free, soy decaf skiiny latte power-walking wives of stockbrokers and merchant bankers. Service can be eccentric with the wise-cracking barista and glamorous maitre d' almost chaotically mismatched but i've never left a place so happy - not that i mean i'm happy to get out of tehre. on the contrary, a meal at manna is an uplifting experience”
http://www.tabletguides.co.uk/Travel-Guides/Reviews/Melbourne-Victoria-Australia-South-Yarra-Prahan/Restaurants/Bakeries-Caf%C3%A9/Manna-Cafe/45981