On busy Anzac Parade, a stones throw away from the horse stables & racecourse, this cafe transports you from busy city scapes to somewhere cosy, warm & inviting with accents of stables & horses in pictures, saddles and trofies lining the walls. The warmth of this place is also reflected by the staff who welcomes you in warmly and are friendly and hospitable throughout my visit. The menu is classic and solid, providing lots of the all time favourites such as fluffy, 3-stacker, plate-sized pancakes which you can choose to have with banana & choc honeycomb or fresh berries. All generously doused with maple syrup & a big scoop of ice cream. Or a healthier, ever so popular smashed avo on toast with fresh cherry tomatoes, a scattering of feta & 2 perfectly poached eggs. The pastas all sound tempting & the chilli prawn number was a great choice with juicy sweet prawns and a good kick from the chilli. Then there are the burgers - you can order it however you like with whatever toppings you like. The concoction I tried had pink, tasty beef patties, chorizo, egg & a special, delicious sauce all on a soft brioche style bun. The Irish breakfast would please anyone up for a substantial, hearty meal & will surely cure a hangover. Coffee is well-made and strong and alcohol is also available if the desire strikes. Warm hospitality, great coffee, solid food offering that is well made and delicious, you may have won the trifector here.
