For an out-of-town brunch experience, Las Chicas is the place to visit - with its cute hanging lights and brick walls, the medium-sized joint is a perennial brunch favourite of locals in Balaclava. I hopped onto a train down with my amigo Prasanna, and we had a hilarious time catching up and creating a bit of a ruckus in the café.
They serve up a decent cup of coffee, and have a laidback and homely atmosphere.
Better yet, brunch is served all day long; which is great for those roll-out-of-bed-at-12PM days. Consider me sold! :-)
They serve up a decent cup of coffee, and have a laidback and homely atmosphere.
Better yet, brunch is served all day long; which is great for those roll-out-of-bed-at-12PM days. Consider me sold! :-)
I had the really dense banana and strawberry buttermilk pancakes, with pistachio ricotta atop it (AUD$16), while Pras had a good old Wagyu burger (AUD$20). They have a beautiful little courtyard at the back that's perfect for lounging about on warm summer days - just request a seat at the back and the staff will be happy to accommodate.
All in all, it was a comfortable experience with reasonably priced items on the menu. I should also add that their menu is much more extensive than that of most cafés, so yay for more choices!
Las Chicas
203 Carlisle St
Balaclava, VIC 3183
Tel: 03 9531 3699
Las Chicas
203 Carlisle St
Balaclava, VIC 3183
Tel: 03 9531 3699
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