The Woodfired Baker Returns – Bakery – Cafe

Standard

The Woodfired Baker Returns, 194 Whatley Crescent, Maylands, Phone 6248 4716.

No Introduction Needed … The Woodfired Baker is back in Maylands. And, I was so happy to read about their new café that I was in the car and driving before I drew breath.

The Woodfired Baker Returns

Continue reading

Violet Banks – Coffee – Brunch – Desserts

Standard

Violet Banks, 399 Oxford Street, Mount Hawthorn.

Manavi Eggs … I’d read about Violet Banks’ Farm Pastured Eggs and decided it was time to visit. The Manavi Eggs come all the way from Watheroo and they’re worth a visit to try.

Violet Banks

Continue reading

Esprezzo Revisit – Coffee – Brunch – Juices

Standard

Esprezzo, Noranda Village Shopping Centre, Benara Road, Noranda, Phone 9275 0300.

A Sudden Sense Of Liberty … Feeling a sense of freedom made me decide to revisit Esprezzo. I remember the first visit as if it was yesterday, enjoying fabulous coffee and an impeccable brownie. This time their savoury food was in my sights.

Esprezzo Revisit

Continue reading

Betty & Dave’s Espresso + Kitchen – Revisit

Standard

Betty & Dave’s Espresso + Kitchen, Corner Beaufort Street and Central Avenue, Mount Lawley, Phone 9271 8844.

As Time Goes By … Wow, it’s been a year and a half since I first visited Betty & Dave’s Espresso + Kitchen. Decided a revisit was in order because of two little words “Posh Pies”.

Betty & Dave's Espresso + Kitchen - Revisit

Continue reading

Doric St Cafe Kitchen – Juices – Brunch

Standard

Doric St Cafe Kitchen, 2 / 11 Doric Street, Scarborough.

Doors Unlocked And Open … Doric St Cafe Kitchen sits on Disbrey Park in Scarborough. The day we were there all their windows were open to the park. Very pleasant.

Doric St Cafe Kitchen

Continue reading

Tarts Cafe Revisit – Licensed – Al Fresco

Standard

Tarts Cafe Revisit, 212 Lake Street, Northbridge, Phone 9328 6607.

Soul Kitchen … Haven’t been so excited in a long while. Tarts Café has changed their menu again. And there are a lot of Italian dishes on offer, woot.

Tarts Cafe Revisit

Continue reading

The Queens Hotel – Est. 1898 – Heritage Listed

Standard

The Queens Hotel, 520 Beaufort Street, Highgate, Phone 9328 7267.

It Feels Like Home To Me … Ah, fond memories of The Queens Tavern from way back. Hadn’t visited in a long while and Easter Sunday saw us heading to Highgate. Did I mention the all day $10.00 cocktails?

The Queens Hotel

Continue reading

Lot Twenty – Bar – Beer Garden – Restaurant

Standard

Lot Twenty, 198 – 206 William Street, Northbridge, Phone 6162 1195.

It’s All Happening … Had walked past Lot Twenty many times and didn’t pay it any attention. Then one day I stopped and looked through the fence and their secret garden caught my attention, big time. Fell in love with the place as I walked through the garden gates.

LotTwenty_08

Continue reading

Sprolo Specialty Coffee – Asian Fusion

Standard

Sprolo Specialty Coffee, 138 Canning Highway, South Perth, Phone 0401 625 134.

Toast, Jam, Dippy Eggs … Sprolo Specialty Coffee is an Australian / Asian fusion café in South Perth. Their signature dish is a traditional Singaporean Breakfast at $13.00. Fabulous sourdough toast, Kaya coconut jam and two poached eggs for dipping. Yum.

Sprolo Specialty Coffee

Continue reading

Holmes & Co – Food – Coffee – Bar – Cocktails

Standard

Holmes & Co, Wolf Lane, 329 Murray Street, Perth, Phone 9226 1997.

It’s Elementary, my dear Watson … Not sure if Holmes & Co have actually named themselves after Sherlock but if not they should have. Their surrounds in Wolf Lane are positively Olde Worlde.

Holmes & Co

Continue reading