Very happy with the outstanding customer service and the excellent quality of the coffee.
I'd still like to suggest to keep an eye on the cleanliness of the tables and dining area. At the time of our visit we were almost the only customers, yet the tables hadn't been cleaned.

Great coffee, nice service, convenient. If you say you work in the precinct you get a discount. Unfortunately cafe faces away from sun so a bit cold to sit and simmer.

Approximate cost: $4.50

I had very high expectations when visiting here and was thoroughly impressed. The staff were lovely, the food was just gorgeous, and the atmosphere was unforgettable.

When staying at the Emporium Hotel, we'd booked a package that included breakfast for two at Belle Epoque, a Parisian-styled restaurant neighbouring the hotel itself. I jumped at the chance for a hotel breakfast that wasn't actually a hotel breakfast, and didn't realise until afterward that I should have checked some of the reviews! Sadly, it wasn't looking terribly appealing all of a sudden - the majority of reviews I found complained of wanky pricing and haughty waitstaff. I certainly saw the wanky pricing come into play, but the waitstaff were all pleasantly friendly and very accommodating. Maybe it's different for dinner?

I ordered Le Vegetarien, while my husband stuck with Le Australien; both of which were absolutely spectacular. As a cheese-fiend, I demolished the goats-cheese omelette, potato and brie croquette and sourdough with gruyere. The dish came with the most luscious tomato relish I have ever had, and it worked well to break up the super-cheesyness of my meal. Le Australien was hearty, but nothing more than a fancy big breakfast. The bacon came in droves, and was double-smoked - I was even allowed to have a taste! Usually there's not enough bacon that my husband is willing to share any, so this was exciting. The freshly-squeezed juices were a great accompaniment [I had celery/apple/orange/carrot], and the coffee fabulous.

Yes, it was certainly more than I would usually pay for breakfast, but it was really lovely. The restaurant is pretty big, but not to the point of feeling cavernous, and I will reiterate that the waitstaff were great. I would probably suggest this for a more special-occasion brekky, maybe a brunch with the girls? I noticed they had champagne by the glass available, which would have been a welcome addition to my meal, were I not already suffering from a night of imbibing! I would also love to go back for coffee and cake from their adjoining patisserie, their tarts looked fantastic, but at $7.50 each, I couldn't justify it this morning.

This restaurant is absolutely stunning. Every last detail of the decor is very french chic, if only the food was as good.
I went for breakfast and it was very ordinary. The house made sausage was inedible. Though the orange, apple and passionfruit juice was delicious which redeemed them somewhat.

Approximate cost: $18-$20 breakfast

Absolutely fantastic food, they have a wonderful breakfast menu which is reasonably priced for the quality of food that you get...the waitstaff are excellent always attentive. And if you're pressed for time drop into their bakery.

Approximate cost: $25

Great selection of French Food. I have had breakfast and lunch there and it is awesome.There is a also a French bakery next to it which has fresh French patisserie items.