Des Alpes - MITCHELTON

A quaint little establishment with interesting décor. Read all the reviews and decided to do dinner on Saturday. The evening had its ups and downs which were all taken in good spirits. Firstly we made a reservation and this was confirmed by the owner with a phone call. We arrived on time and were shown to our table. Within ten minutes after we were all seated and enjoying drinks another party arrived and we were told we had been given their table and would we mind moving. We agreed, but all our unfinished drinks disappeared. The meals were then ordered and were delivered to our tables, and in each case the plates were so hot they could not be touched. My wife and I received each others meal and they were so hot we both got burns from the plates trying to exchange them, as the waitress had disappeared before we noticed. On all four meals 50% of the plate was Potato Rosti (grated potato) with the main course beside it in fairly small portions. The meal was tasty, but were not served with any greens, except if ordered extra as a side dish. Just too much starch for this price of meal. My dessert was an apple pancake, which was tasty and reasonably sized, but with too much cream and too little ice cream. We all followed the meal with coffees or hot chocolates, but they were all served at a low temperature. (Quaffing not sipping). I have noticed that most of the reviews are for morning or lunches so these may be their speciality, but dinner was not quite up to expectations or value for the experience.

Went after the Mitchelton Parkrun. Coffee was so good that we ended up staying for another. Staff were very friendly and relaxed.

My sister and I meet regularly with a friend for lunch, but as our friend was away when my sister celebrated her 70th birthday, we wanted to do something a bit more special this time. We had decided the 13th April was the date to suit us best, and that we would like to meet at Des Alpes at Mitchelton. However, on phoning we found they would not be open on that particular day, the Thursday before Easter, as their owner and chef was indisposed. They were wanting the time to prepare for the Easter Break, since they were short-staffed. We were disappointed, but before we could decide on another venue, they rang to say they would accommodate us. We were so glad they did, as we could not have had a better experience anywhere. They had put a special decoration on our table since we were celebrating a birthday, and when dessert was served, there was a lighted candle in my sister's dish, together with a freebie that could be used at a later date. We all had the pork belly, followed by delicious apple and coconut crepes. The meals and service were exceptional, and the experience altogether just what we had hoped it would be. Thank you so much Monika and the staff at Des Alpes for going out of your way for us at a very difficult time. We will be back.

Yes! Me and my partner loves brunch! So we make sure to explore and to try local cafes or restaurants in our road trips. Found this lovely and cozy cafe in Mitchelton - Des Alpes. I had Seafood Crepe with Rosti (prawns, scallops, fish, grilled Swiss Cheese $21) - so goodand my partner had Eggs on Blackwood (two poached eggs, Rosti potatoes, avocado, grilled tomato $16.50) - yummy . And a soy flat white and meringues - Friendly staff in a "relaxing environment" to discover homemade Swiss delicacies. Can't wait to go back and to try their other menus and desserts

I had my 50th Birthday dinner there 3 years ago and always meant to do a review. So better late than never... The staff were amazing i had about 50 people and the food was amazing and delivered on time, I also supplied my own wine and beer and they were more than happy for this. I could not have had a better night and all guests loved the restaurant and some have been back since. Gail Taylor