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[VIC] Sunday-Thursday All You Can Eat Dinner (1.5 Hour Session) $25 Per Adult @ Garden State Cafe (Mulgrave)

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[VIC] Sunday-Thursday All You Can Eat Dinner (1.5 Hour Session) $25 Per Adult @ Garden State Cafe (Mulgrave)
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AssociatedPgardenstate on 13/07/2023 - 20:11 gardenstatecafe.com.au (7533 clicks)
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Possibly the best value $25pp ALL YOU CAN EAT in Melbourne, Victoria or dare we even say Australia!?

Tickets for the week of 24-30 July are now available!

  • We've now migrated ticket sales to our own website, so that there are absolutely ZERO extra fees that you have to pay (previously Eventbrite charged a $2.78 fee).
  • Due to popular demand, tickets are now available on Sundays in addition to the usual Mon-Thurs.

As seats are limited and in high demand, we're releasing tickets a week at a time. To be fair to everyone, reservations will only be taken via our website. Every Thursday at 6pm, we'll release tickets on our website, which you can use to secure yourself seats for the next week’s sessions! Be quick, don't miss out. We hope to welcome you soon :)

Day Session 1 Session 2
Monday 6pm - 7.30pm 8pm - 9.30pm
Tuesday 6pm - 7.30pm 8pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm 8pm - 9.30pm
Thursday 6pm - 7.30pm 8pm - 9.30pm
Friday — —
Saturday — —
Sunday 6pm - 7.30pm 8pm - 9.30pm

6 "Night Market" stalls are featured in this week's All You Can Eat:
51st State Burgers | Annyeong Chicken - Korean Snack Boxes | Loaded Superfries | Ting Mama - Taiwanese | Hotdogs Reloaded | Wing Slingers

Other Information:
Drinks are not included
Children under 2 are FREE, Children under 5 are half price ($12.50).

Keen to find out more about us?
Website: www.gardenstatecafe.com.au
Address: 799 Springvale Rd, Mulgrave (near Monash Uni Clayton Campus)
Phone: (03) 8524 9547

Parking Instructions:
Carpark entry is via Miles St. From Springvale Road, turn into Miles St, then make a small U-turn into the Paragon Office Building undercover carpark. Then, walk around the front to the cafe!

Dining & Takeaway All You Can Eat Bubble Tea Burger Chicken Wings Dinner Korean Fried Chicken

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  • askbargain on 13/07/2023 - 20:17
    +41

    Host next ozbargain meet up.

    • Associatedgardenstate @ Garden State Diner on 13/07/2023 - 22:26
      +7

      We would love to host your next meetup :)

      • mckayver on 14/07/2023 - 00:29
        +1

        That's a really good idea. If I was in Melbourne I would definitely go.

    • Murkymerv on 13/07/2023 - 22:37

      Well done tight arse !

    • billbob123454 on 14/07/2023 - 13:19

      I would attend. Met a lovely group in Holy Basil (Canley Heights, NSW) as the meetup just so happened to be during our trip to Sydney from Melb so we got to have a lovely meal and socialise for a night of our holiday. Def would meet some Ozbargainers again

  • mwblink86 on 13/07/2023 - 20:19
    +1

    Order at table style is the worst. We never had enough people come to us to order stuff

    • xyron on 13/07/2023 - 21:05
      +38

      This is by design.

    • Mokr on 13/07/2023 - 21:49

      Walk up to the servers

      I do it all the time.

      Just grab water jugs etc.

    • Associatedgardenstate @ Garden State Diner on 13/07/2023 - 22:26
      +7

      To make sure that we're giving every table the attention they deserve, we only take limited bookings per session! We can assure you that you won't leave feeling hungry or that you weren't given enough opportunities to order. We walk around asking each table multiple times if we can get them anything else. :)

    • tamoz on 13/07/2023 - 23:07
      +17

      Went this week, can confirm that staff were extremely attentive, checked up on us about 5 times throughout the session to see how we were going and if we wanted any more food. Was a very pleasing experience!

    • chrismheath on 13/07/2023 - 23:10
      +2

      Went this week and it wasn't an issue. There was only one waiter (which I had my concerns about) but we had our food ordered within 5 minutes of being there. They also asked us another couple times throughout the night whether we wanted to order more.

  • Kerorooo on 13/07/2023 - 21:09
    +17

    Possibly the only $25pp ALL YOU CAN EAT in Melbourne, Victoria or dare we even say Australia!?

    No you are not. There are at least 3 Sri Lankan all you can eat at $25pp and work day lunch places <$20.

    • xyron on 13/07/2023 - 21:15
      +17

      https://maalumaalubrunswick.com/

      Excellent Sri Lankan all you can eat in Brunswick

      • Wolfy on 13/07/2023 - 21:33

        Thanks!
        Do you know if they have kids prices?

      • 3atc3 on 14/07/2023 - 07:45
        -1

        Thanks - never heard of this and I live in Brunswick!

    • cloudy on 13/07/2023 - 22:22
      +3

      OP did not say the only $25 or lessAUCE, they said only $25, any cost a cent above or below $25 doesn’t count

      • Kerorooo on 14/07/2023 - 00:06

        Then I think OP will dare to say they're "the only one in Australia" if they increase the price to $25.01 lol

      • poppingtags on 14/07/2023 - 12:12
        +1

        Both Citrus and Maalu Maalu are exactly $25 for their buffet.

        • cloudy on 14/07/2023 - 22:40

          Ding ding you caught OP out!

    • capslock janitor on 13/07/2023 - 22:31
      +3

      thats if u want lankan food …

    • bazingaa on 14/07/2023 - 07:14
      +1

      yep, below is my go to place and they got friday to sunday buffet as I remember, just $20

      https://m.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=276399784978848&set=pcb.2…

    • poppingtags on 14/07/2023 - 12:08
      +4

      I've tried all of the Sri Lankan all you can eat joints in Melbourne (Maalu Maalu in Brunswick, Serendib in Northcote and Citrus in Fitzroy North).

      They're all good and offer outrageous value - but Citrus in particular is truly excellent and a clear step above the rest. Incredibly delicious, authentic, family style cooking - because it is a family that's cooking. Super lovely and attentive service, you can go up and serve yourself as many times as you want - and they keep refilling the stations. Highly recommended!

      • Kerorooo on 16/07/2023 - 22:46

        Ha I've tried all of them too. IMO Citrus ≈ Maalu Maalu > Serendib

    • SpendLess on 14/07/2023 - 15:34

      love sri lankan food can you list the 3?
      thanks

      • Kerorooo on 16/07/2023 - 22:46

        see above

      • CodeXD on 13/07/2023 - 22:21
        +2

        The menu is on the website and from a quick look there are a few vego dishes

        A few of the nacho fries
        Golden mushroom
        Sweet potato fries
        Seaweed fries

        It is very potato heavy but hey, who doesn't like potato.

  • Thranrond on 13/07/2023 - 21:50

    Is it possible to get a booking for this Sunday?

    • Associatedgardenstate @ Garden State Diner on 13/07/2023 - 22:22

      Certainly, please purchase tickets via our website as linked in this post! :)

      • Thranrond on 13/07/2023 - 22:27

        Next available booking is on the 17th (Sunday is on the 16th)

        • Associatedgardenstate @ Garden State Diner on 13/07/2023 - 22:28

          Sorry, misread your comment. Next Sunday 23 July is the first Sunday we are doing the buffet for!

    • Associatedgardenstate @ Garden State Diner on 13/07/2023 - 22:22
      +6

      Hi there, sorry the buffet pricing doesn't really make it viable for your situation. However, our ala-carte menu is value-packed as well, perhaps that would be more suitable for you and your child if you'd like to try our food! :)

        • bobzor on 14/07/2023 - 00:05
          +5

          Identify as a 4yo
          They can't say no

        • CrowdControl101 on 14/07/2023 - 02:07
          +6

          you open a store and do it please! run a muck for us

          • browncamry on 14/07/2023 - 07:10

            @CrowdControl101: Google “kids menu age”. The standard is 12yo.

            Because 6yo’s won’t eat 2 burgers fries and a large chicken popcorn.

            • CrowdControl101 on 14/07/2023 - 11:38

              @browncamry: Is 2 burgers fries and a large chicken popcorn $12.50 to you?

              • browncamry on 15/07/2023 - 08:10

                @CrowdControl101: No happy to pay full price just not for a 7yo kid who’s going to eat a bit of fries and a bit of chicken

  • Ceri on 13/07/2023 - 22:25
    +7

    Well done for getting the site up and removing the Eventbrite fee, OP! Not in VIC but will give it a try when we are in the area

    • Associatedgardenstate @ Garden State Diner on 13/07/2023 - 22:30
      +1

      Thanks! We take the comments and views of our existing/prospective customers very seriously, and are week-on-week taking onboard suggestions to make our offering the ultimate one for you all! :)

  • capslock janitor on 13/07/2023 - 22:28

    any table for 1 ?

    • Associatedgardenstate @ Garden State Diner on 13/07/2023 - 22:29
      +2

      Yes, we've taken into account the comments in the last session, and now you can buy individual tickets on our website. :)

    • Spamazon on 13/07/2023 - 22:42

      :-(

    • Save 50 Cent on 14/07/2023 - 12:02

      Have you watched “the menu”?

      • capslock janitor on 14/07/2023 - 15:50

        nope
        ?
        comedy horror 🤔

        • Save 50 Cent on 14/07/2023 - 17:12

          You can basically hire someone to go eat with you if the place don’t take reservations for 1 person even if you know you’re going to get them killed. Stupid movie. Don’t watch it.

  • lainey13 on 13/07/2023 - 22:30

    How often do you change the stalls there?

    • Associatedgardenstate @ Garden State Diner on 13/07/2023 - 22:33

      We currently only have 8 stalls, which we can cycle around every month or so, to keep things fresh! We will update when we add any new stalls!

  • YasimKudomi Pape on 13/07/2023 - 22:38
    -2

    Personally, I think SSAM, the Korean buffet in Melbourne is much better value for money. Did anyone try it before? I have been there once when I was in Melbourne. The foods was absolutely delicious for just under $20. https://instagram.com/ssam_kbbq?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    • johnmelb on 13/07/2023 - 23:09
      +1

      When is it $20 per person?
      Just looking at it and it says $49.9 per person for buffet

      • spaiydz on 13/07/2023 - 23:11

        Looks like specific lunch option only

        • Aster on 14/07/2023 - 07:00

          Yep 20 bucks during lunch, it's good value and the buffet option at 20 bucks has a nice spread, I believe you can also upgrade to kbbq all you can eat buffet at 40 bucks pp.

  • Zuelly on 13/07/2023 - 23:59
    +6

    Just booked in for next week, excited to be filled.
    Will report back here, and also google reviews to help you out afterwards.
    Disliked how neg’ed you got last week, seems like an amazing opportunity!

    • Associatedgardenstate @ Garden State Diner on 14/07/2023 - 00:38

      Thanks! We hope to deliver a good experience :) See you next week!

  • mrnacho on 14/07/2023 - 03:50
    +6

    Went there on Tuesday. Food was good. There were two waiters. Good service, wait time was not that long. Only issue was the washroom was located in the office buildings two floors above, and that is beyond the cafe's control. Looking forward to dine there again.

  • Adz12 on 14/07/2023 - 09:25

    Any plans for a Sydney business?

  • Piranha2004 on 14/07/2023 - 09:40

    Any issue with the website this morning? Doesnt seem to be loading for me. Ill try on another device and report back too.

    Edit: looks like its just my work laptop that doesnt like the site. Works fine on mobile.

  • immortanwayne on 14/07/2023 - 11:19
    +2

    Looks great OP. Do you have any halal options?

    • Associatedgardenstate @ Garden State Diner on 15/07/2023 - 04:58
      +5

      Hi there, sorry unfortunately we don't - we did consider buying halal meats given the large demand in the area, however we were reminded that buying halal meats does not make our restaurant halal as we still have pork on the menu and there is the possibility of cross-contamination via using shared pans etc.

      • immortanwayne on 15/07/2023 - 21:10
        +1

        Thanks for replying OP. Don't know why I got negged. Would love to visit if you do make the switch in the future.

        • Yola on 16/07/2023 - 03:22

          I don't either and got rid of it for you.

  • Kista on 14/07/2023 - 12:55
    -1

    Is the meat Halal? If so, would love give it a try this weekend.

  • browser on 15/07/2023 - 01:18

    Looks yummy, but quite a trip to visit from NSW.

    I always wonder why buffets price based on age? As there's no easy way to tell if a child is 4yo, 5yo, or 6yo.

    Wouldn't it make more sense to go by height?

  • kosh52 on 15/07/2023 - 10:39

    Great concept. Bringing back the days of old with Pizza Hut, sizzler, smorgys, where you can go to an all you can eat and destroy as much food as you could until you were literally sick.

    With the economy the way it is, it’s great to see that budget buffet options are still available.

    Stuff paying for a la carte and then racking up a $200 bill cos u were hungry

    • AustriaBargain on 15/07/2023 - 15:03

      I would eat very little pizza so I could pack my kiddy belly full of chocolate mousse.

  • McOzbargainer on 15/07/2023 - 12:10

    Wastage fee is a cool idea - people should order food to eat, not for the sake of it

  • AustriaBargain on 15/07/2023 - 15:02

    I like that you call them "sessions", makes it seem kinda seedy.

  • Wontons on 20/07/2023 - 22:16
    +7

    The customer service was top-notch, with the servers and even the owner being incredibly attentive throughout our meal. We severely over-ordered, underestimating the behemoth portion size of the Cheeseburger fries. However, the owner was understanding and graciously canceled the order, offering to eat it himself, despite it already being cooked. We had a delightful conversation with the owner, who was very down-to-earth and approachable.

    Food-wise, the wings were great. While I didn't expect five-star food, some was slightly overcooked, like the cheeseburger patties on the fries and the popcorn chicken.

    Overall, the dinner is stupidly great value for money, and the outstanding customer service made the experience even better. Despite a few minor cooking mishaps, I would definitely return.

  • Wardaddy on 26/07/2023 - 23:52

    $15 fine if your leftovers weigh more than 300 grams. WTF?

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