I'm just gonna put it out there right now: Hammer & Tong is my new favourite brunch place in Melbourne.
Cafés are a dime a dozen in this part of town, and it's easy to feel tired and unimpressed with the offerings at most cafés. But not at Hammer & Tong. The menu tempts the most jaded of appetites, and they serve up a bloody fantastic brunch, in my opinion. Helmed by two Vue De Monde alumni, the café is one of Brunswick's many gastronomic attractions, and for good reason... With its open concept kitchen and eclectic mish mash of items on display, this is one joint that's certainly eating its way into people's hearts.
Cafés are a dime a dozen in this part of town, and it's easy to feel tired and unimpressed with the offerings at most cafés. But not at Hammer & Tong. The menu tempts the most jaded of appetites, and they serve up a bloody fantastic brunch, in my opinion. Helmed by two Vue De Monde alumni, the café is one of Brunswick's many gastronomic attractions, and for good reason... With its open concept kitchen and eclectic mish mash of items on display, this is one joint that's certainly eating its way into people's hearts.
I had the French toast with peanut butter, raspberry yoghurt ice cream and banana caramel (AUD$16). This was delicious. The french toast was light and fluffy, and popping candy was sprinkled over the sweet offering, which was a playful and interesting touch!
Amos had the signature soft shell crab burger (AUD$16). Man, the flavours!!! This was incredible. The sriracha mayonnaise lent a good kick to the burger, and a generous handful of coriander gave it an earthy spiciness. Needless to say, this was gone in minutes.
One other thing that's great about Hammer & Tong is that it manages to keep its prices in the mid-range, while providing fresh and great quality food. The menu is also fairly varied, which allows it to cater to a wide range of diners, and it is honestly one of the few cafés that has excited me in awhile.
Hammer & Tong 412 Eating House
Rear 412 Brunswick St
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Tel: 03 9041 6033
Tues - Sat: 7AM - late
Sun: 8AM - 5PM
Hammer & Tong 412 Eating House
Rear 412 Brunswick St
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Tel: 03 9041 6033
Tues - Sat: 7AM - late
Sun: 8AM - 5PM
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