Blue Train Cafe

Ph: (03) 9696 0111; Mid Level Western End, Southgate, Southbank 3006 www.bluetrain.com.au

Australian Modern, $
Open 7 days 7am-1am; Licensed; AE, BC, DC, MC, V, Seats inside 200, Outside seats 150

Mietta's Review
60's ski lodge decor, waiters in Hawaiian print shirts and casual, straight forward menu that encompasses influences from around the globe as well as offers healthy options. The Blue Train was the first of its kind of mega-cafe that successfully caters for the lunch, dinner, pre and post theatre diners, and has been copied by it's original owners at Automatic and by many in and beyond Melbourne. The views of the city of Melbourne be it during the day or all lit-up at night are sensational.

Other published opinions

"you'll find hordes of locals and out-oftowners gabbing gleefully from Bircher brekkie to latenight pizza. In the heart of clamorous Southbank you can't expect much peace"

The Age Cheap Eats 2004 "Blue Train sometimes feels more nightclub than restaurant. Then there's the arty mood lighting, wellstocked bar and peak-hour table queue."

Herald Sun, citytsyle, 20/7/04, Donna Coutts,Score 14/20,'Fresh, cheapish,modern food,a level up from a boring,over-priced food court at Southgate.' The Age Cheap Eats 2004,Good,Excellent Breakfasts,Good Bar,'With its relentless doof and clatter,Blue Train sometimes feels more nightclub than restaurant.Then there's the arty mood lighting,well-stocked bar and peak-hour table queue.Blue Train has built a solid following over the past 10 years,attracting everyone from teenage fashionistas to besuited businesspeople.' Age Good Food Guide 2002 - Score=13/20 - They call it Blue Train Cafe - "You'll feel the adrenalin pumping at Blue Train, with its frenetic pace, noisy New York-diner buzz and dashing staff..."