On a cool weekday afternoon, my friend and I paid a visit to Breakfast Thieves to try out their menu. It was surprisingly empty, and ideal for intimate chats...to top it all off, the food was marvellous. Scrumptious, nourishing fare that doesn't skimp on flavour in good, sizeable portions. It has duly taken its place as one of my top brunch spots in Melbourne.
I couldn't quite decide what to order, so my friend decided on behalf of me. He chose the Buddha's Feast (AUD$17.50), with rosemary and parmesan polenta, piled atop homemade creamed corn, asparagus, mushrooms, smokey tomato sauce and a poached egg. This was FLAWLESS. The flavours of the sweet creamed corn commingled beautifully with the polenta cakes, but what really elevated the dish to a whole new level was the smoky tomato relish.
Just looking at this picture makes me salivate! Needless to say, the poached egg was cooked to perfection, as was the asparagus - firm and al dente, just the way I like it. I have to say, I'm thoroughly impressed with Breakfast Thieves for coming up with such a mouthwatering vegetarian option.
Just looking at this picture makes me salivate! Needless to say, the poached egg was cooked to perfection, as was the asparagus - firm and al dente, just the way I like it. I have to say, I'm thoroughly impressed with Breakfast Thieves for coming up with such a mouthwatering vegetarian option.
My friend picked the Robin Hood (AUD$18) for himself. This dish was unusual and interesting, which made the gastronomic experience even more memorable. It consisted of Pu-Erh tea smoked trout with organic quinoa tabbouleh, rosemary roasted beetroot and a poached egg with yuzu-lime dressing. My god.
The trout was exquisite...its slightly charred, smoky flavour was to die for.
The trout was exquisite...its slightly charred, smoky flavour was to die for.
I cannot speak highly enough of this café. The quality of the food here was pleasantly surprising, and I can't wait to return for more :-)
Breakfast Thieves
Shop 1, 420 Gore St
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Tel: 03 9416 4884
Breakfast Thieves
Shop 1, 420 Gore St
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Tel: 03 9416 4884
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