Star Turn

Shop 6/642-654 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia
+61 3 9855 8528
$$$ Cafe
(179 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

Nestled comfortably at Shop 6/642-654 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster VIC, Star Turn is more than just a café; it’s a delightful escape for food lovers seeking both comfort and adventure in their culinary journey. This charming spot, popular among locals for its inviting ambience and friendly service, is the perfect place to take a break from shopping or to catch up with friends.

Star Turn offers a sumptuous menu that's a vibrant blend of Asian-inspired flavors, with dishes like their Kimchi Fried Rice and Nasi Goreng showcasing their commitment to authentic taste. Diners rave about the generous portion sizes, particularly the crispy katsu chicken, which consistently leaves a lasting impression, as noted by Weng Hei Chan—one of many who has been pleasantly surprised by the robust flavors and hearty servings.

The café's interior strikes a perfect balance between spaciousness and comfort. With cushioned seating and a cozy atmosphere, it’s an ideal setting for a catch-up or a leisurely lunch. Monica Chong shares her delight in the unique dishes and healthy options, alongside mentions of take-away specials, emphasizing the café’s appeal as a friendly local alternative to the larger establishments that dot the shopping mall horizon.

Among their popular menu items, customers can’t get enough of the Prawn Gyoza and Cajun Battered Chips, both perfect for sharing or for indulging solo. The café even caters to sweet cravings with delightful milkshake offerings like Vanilla & Pretzel and Strawberry & Cream, leaving taste buds tingling and hearts satisfied.

A standout aspect of Star Turn is its commitment to genuine and wholesome service, a fact echoed by Claudine Faerie's experience of the friendly and homely atmosphere—making every visit not just a meal but a memorable outing. Families will appreciate the café’s kid-friendly activities, ensuring a delightful atmosphere for parents and children alike, although W W wonders about trying their renowned Korean toasties for their next visit instead of the ABC sandwich.

For those seeking a café that ticks all the boxes of fantastic food, warm service, and an inviting ambiance, Star Turn undoubtedly shines. Whether you’re popping in for a casual bite or a laid-back lunch with loved ones, you’ll leave feeling nourished in more ways than one. So, why not support this hidden gem and make it your go-to spot on Doncaster Rd?

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Good for groups
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Somewhat difficult to find a space
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

179 Reviews
Weng Hei Chan

07 Oct 2025

Surprise from grabbing a late lunch. The amount of food is huge. Like the crispy katsu chicken from my don! The lady serving us was very friendly. Definitely will visit again one day!

Monica Chong

16 Sep 2025

What a great cafe! Spacious and comfortable ambience, this spot is perfect for a group catch up. There are some unique and delicious dishes on the menu, healthy options, and even take away specials. Very reasonably priced with generous serves of smoked salmon and bacon. Support this local spot instead of going to the big shopping mall across the road!

Claudine Faerie

16 Sep 2025

Nice little Cafe located opposite Bunnings/Shoppingtown in the bottom of an apartment block. 2 hr Parking available on Clay St. Comfortable padded seating in booths and an interesting mix of Asian inspired dishes

Ester Glucose

17 Aug 2025

If I could give this place a 10 stars out of 10 stars I would. Five stars is not enough to describe this restaurant, not only is the food top tier, portion great, awesome service that makes you feel at home, the price is also extremely fair Now to describe the dish in details: 1) Matcha Latte This restaurant definitely uses REAL matcha. Not some fake pre made matcha powder, this place uses matcha that tastes authentic and can make sugar level according to your personal preferences. No sugar tastes great but would recommend 1/2 sugar 2) Kimchi Fried Rice This dish is so interesting. As shown on the photo, this dish is PACKED. Not like your typical kimchi fried rice, this has DEPTHS OF FLAVOUR and a variety of textures. The lotus chips are great, the fried cauliflower and broccoli tastes *CHEFS KISS*, there’s also sliced ham / peas / edamame mixed with the rice. The rice wasn’t greasy at all and could be really enjoyed 3) Tamagoyaki Crazy presentation, tasted like nothing I’ve had before and I cannot really describe it. The wood ears under the egg seems to be cooked with gravy with has a drastic contrast when you eat it, it’s kind of crunchy and complements the soft egg nicely. Taste it for yourself 4) Toasties Unlike other Toasties that I have eaten at other places, this thing does NOT fall apart when I eat it so I can really enjoy it. It’s not too greasy, but definitely very filling. The sauce is great, kinda like tomato with something I cannot really tell, but I really really enjoyed it and it was only 12 dollars!!!! Best brunch restaurant in Melbourne certified

W W

07 Aug 2025

With it's own activity sets and menu for kids, this is a great place for parents to hang out. My husband thought his don was ok, the ABC sandwich wasn't as amazing as what other reviews said. Probably should order their Korean toasties next time

L T

29 Jun 2025

This place has an inconspicuous entrance. However, once you enter through the dark glass door, it opens up into a spacious and comfortable cafe. The service is prompt and friendly. Where it falls short is the food. While the menu reads interesting and the food presentation looks promising, the actual taste is less exciting. We ordered the drink iced strawberry latte and balance was off. The bitter edge of the coffee was in direct collision with the fresh tart taste of the strawberry. The Thai Basil Chicken rice bowl was alright. The Kimchi fried rice had many elements to it but the rice was bland and there was no roast pork as indicated in the menu and was replaced by half a slice of bacon. The fried lotus root slices were limp and unpleasant to eat.

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