Nabiha

This hidden little gem is worth a visit. Too– the door SLIDES open. Very teeny tiny space along Hall St, which in its own right has some great places to eat and drink at.
The highlight of this place is the coffee. Serving up some sexy 5Senses beans.
The food is reasonably priced and an interesting selection. The little cake display has the usual offerings.
My only irk was the slow service. Our orders where taken really efficiently but that was it. It wasn’t terribly busy when we where there and we weren’t the only table left waiting. The staff never seemed fussed or flustered and generally were delightfully helpful.

I came here after a recommendation, so figured it must be good, and it was. Certainly not the cheapest coffee available, but it is good. My Latte was $ 3.80.
I nearly walked past it, as it is a tiny venue, but the collection of Good Food Guide and other similar stickers on the door betrayed where Nahiba resides; behind darkened glass and large installation of wood on as external cladding. After realising the door slides rather than swings, I peered sheepishly inside, revealing by virgin-​caller status.
The staff were lovely and good for a chat and banter, and the clientele varied form young families wrestling two meals and a kid, to suited business men and a smattering of singles.
I have had a few people say this is the best coffee in Moonee Ponds, and I am inclined to agree. I didn’t eat this time, but the food looked good, and I noticed one fella who couldn’t put it all away, so I will happily believe the servings are a decent size.
I will go back, and it will probably be at the expense of Fuel Café near Moonee Ponds station, which is now an old, former favorite.

After a year sampling Moonee Ponds’ seemingly endless precession of average café and dining options Nabiha remains the clear stand-​out.
The women running the place are almost the friendliest in any café, anywhere. Really. Supremely warm, personable, attentive, etc. Running out of a teeny-​tiny kitchen, so menu options are limited to a solid range of simple, tasty, vegetarian/​meaty variations of Lebanese-​leaning selections including zataar pizza, baked eggs and paninis. My only beef would be that they don’t mix the menu up some.
Coffee is pricier than most places, which probably ruffles some feathers, but it’s worth it. The space itself is essentially a long, narrow rectangle carved into an inconspicuous Hall St concrete-​brick wall. The furniture, details and finishing mirrors the menu. Simple but stylish. Kinda awesome. There are a few mini-​tables outside too if you need to smoke’n’eat.
PS. They’re one of the few Melbourne cafes that consistently plays palatable and interesting dance/​electronic music at all times. No Jose Gonzales/​The xx/​other generic café fare here.

I am so glad that Moonee Ponds Village still has hidden places. I love this place for a quick lunch but love it more for the coffee. The staff are friendly and cool as well. A very modern, rustic setting that is fairly quiet — so great place for a date or conversation with friends.

Tucked away in a hole in the wall away from the hustle just off Puckle Street. Great space, friendly staff, good food, and definitely without doubt the best coffee in Moonee Ponds.
A welcomed relief from the dishwater coffee made from low quality beans churned out by most cafes in Moonee Ponds.