The Old Cop Shop

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• Anynomous

  15 December 2023

  It's all about timing. The Coburg area needs just this sort of place, and the Cop Shop fills a gap that has needed filling for some time. There are plenty of good cheap ethnic eateries in the area, heaps of quality take-away places, and a couple of good pubs (the Post Office and the Woodlands are stand-outs). What the area lacks is a more traditional restaurant, or, even better, a bar restaurant. The sort-of place that would fit nicely in one of our city's more traditional dining strips.
  
  The Cop Shop fits beautifully, and is just the thing the area needs. The spacious venue is located in--surprise, surprise--the old Coburg courthouse and police station. It's a huge space, with a great outdoor area that I'm looking forward to enjoying in the warmer months. The indoor area is friendly, comfortable, and spacious, and has a very warm feel. I've found the staff to be uniformally friendly and efficient. Service is fast and competent. A couple of private rooms are also available, and the outdoor area can hold functions for up to 80 people. Come Christmas, I can see it being used heavily.
  
  The food here has a bit of an Italian edge, but it's basically mod-Melbourne bistro. Good pasta and risotto, but also some interesting Asian-fusion dishes. We're talking good quality ingredients with strong tasty flavours, but it's very cosmopolitan, and that's fine. Like I said, mod-Melbourne bistro--something for everyone, including popular classics--parma, burger, steak, etc.. There's your typical "small dish large dish" distinction (what's wrong with the words "entree" and "main"), and always some specials.
  
  Everything I've eaten here has been great. The chef really knows his stuff and his team obviously works well. Food comes out at an impressive pace. I've never tested the place out when it's been really busy. If they can keep up this standard of service when busy then I'd be very, very impressed.
  
  The pasta dishes and risotto here are a standout. I've enjoyed the gnocchi with mushrooms on several occasions and it's always excellent. My most recent visit there tempted me with the crab risotto, and I was glad I did--a wonderful dish.
  
  Serves here are generous, and the prices are fair--not cheap, but fair. There's a decent drinks list with some interesting wines by the bottle.
  
  Given the increasingly gentrifying demographic of this area, my feeling is that the Cop Shop hits the mark on a number of levels. I'll certainly be going there regularly, and I suggest you do too.

• Anynomous

  01 December 2023

  The food here is good quality and consistent, I have been here many times recently and I have been pleased with my meals on all occasions.

• Anynomous

  01 December 2023

  Nice place for a few beers in the sun.

• Anynomous

  10 November 2023

  fathers day my order was the old cop shop burger .The bacon was burned     the meat patty was cold and tasteless  full of artificial coloring  and disgusting in every aspect  .Very disappointed because I was really like the place and the staff

• Anynomous

  03 November 2023

  More a bar vibe than a cafe. Same food as everywhere else. Not particularly good value.

• Anynomous

  24 October 2023

  How good is this place. The food was bloody good, my friend and i share the steak platter and it was spot on and plenty of it. Staff where very helpful and pleasant and knew the menu well. It has a nice relaxed atmosphere. I'll ne back again.

• Anynomous

  08 September 2023

  Very disappointed.
  Ordered Rigatoni Matricina.
  The rigatoni was over cooked and mostly broken, sauce was very average in quality and flavour.
  Expected a much more premium dish when charged $21 for a pasta dish.
  Coffee was flavorless and watery at $4
  
  The food and coffee went to waste biggest waste of money I've done

• Anynomous

  19 July 2023

  Convivial, most notably due to the company, but also quiet and warm, which was surprising in an old cop shop. I'd recommend it for club meets and other medium sized gatherings.
  

• Anynomous

  16 March 2023

  Food was just ok. Anti pasto plate, the vegies were very bitter and bland. The sharing plate for 2 was ok but need some sauces or something to help lubricate with all that meat. Which was pretty good. Nice place and let us eat fairly late. Thanks and i would go back.

• Anynomous

  11 March 2023

  Delicious food! Great service! Can't go wrong, highly recommended! :)

• Anynomous

  09 March 2024

  Cool vibe,eat inside or out.very well done

• Anynomous

  02 March 2024

  The ambience food and service was lovely. We had a great time and as locals we will continue to frequent it for many years to come 😊

• Anynomous

  05 December 2023

  We had a lovely experience today for lunch.The food was at a high standard. A lovely place for lunch or dinner. Enjoyed my lamb salad and dips today.The staff were friendly especially Lisa.
  Looking forward to the scones on the weekends.Four stars always room for improvement.