Cafe Transylvania

Lovely place to go. Welcoming and friendly. They make their own cakes in traditional style with recipes passed down generations. Some beautiful pictures of old churches on the wall, and they obviously have a sense of humour with some amusing signs! They also do birthday cakes.

Do yourself a favour. If you have a sweet tooth try Cafe Transylvania offering a tantalising array of home made Romanian desserts located in Hallam. I gorged on two mini "Savarina's' a doughnut containing rum essence and whipped cream (similar to a rum baba without pineapple )the flavours explode in your mouth. See attached picture. For a more substantial meal you can try everything from chicken livers to cevapi(skinless sausages) vegetarians are catered for also with cabbage rolls amongst other Balkan delicacies. Under new ownership this cafe/restaurant is 5minutes drive from the Monash freeway and is a stone's throw from the Hallam Hotel. The owner Ildi is a gregarious host with a beaming smile see attached picture. For Valentine's DAY celebrate at Transylvania in Hallam limited seating please contact the owner. I had a Valentine's Day slice of cake.

Eating at Cafe Transylvania was a wonderful experience, I loved the warm and welcoming service, and overall atmosphere of the place. The food was very good, the environment alone was already very comforting, and the service was so nice - you could tell that there was so much genuine pride put into everything. Would definitely come back again.

Cannot fault this place, the food is delicious and cooked to perfection, the restaurant is clean and nicely set out, but what sets it apart is the attentive and warm service where you are made to feel at home and nothing is too much trouble. The price point is great for the serving size and quality of food, I love the mixed grill everytime I come here but the Cevap and Sarmale are like home. The new owners, Ildi and Ionel are great at what they do and I'm looking forward to what they come up with for this place 🎉

Cafe Transylvania is a fantastic spot! The food is delicious and portions are generous, though prices are slightly on the higher side. The pastries are particularly tasty, and I was even offered a free sample—what a nice touch! I highly recommend trying the Mixed Grill—it’s the best way to experience the full range of flavors. The staff are friendly and attentive, making the experience even better, especially when serving their mysterious signature drink. Definitely worth a visit!

I contacted Ildi to prepare some traditional Hungarian-style slices for my wedding. We went with the dobos, cherry strudel, and their signature Transylvania slice. These were all excellent and our guests loved them. We especially liked their in-house slice. Ildi was very easy to deal with and helpful. Highly recommend!

Stopped for coffee break on our way to Bright. The owner and his wife made our family of 5 felt so welcomed. They are so passionate about their food, which was yummy! we hope to come back again in the future to try the other dishes!