X23 Cafe, Chippendale

Date Visited: Sunday 6 October, 2019

I’ve been meaning to visit this cafe for awhile, as I love the idea of an Asian fusion inspired brunch. With elements such as pandan, sambal, chilli crab and rendang on their signature menu, it’s enough to get anyone’s mouth watering! I went with a friend on a Sunday morning around 11am and was surprised that the cafe was empty aside from one solo diner. Though it’s a fair walk from Central station and at a fairly obscure location, it’s a beautifully designed modern cafe that deserves more visitors. It got more busy closer towards lunchtime though, with the place almost full by the time we finished up.

Starting off with drinks, I chose one of the X23 specialty drinks, a taro latte with soy. This taro latte was extremely flavourful and definitely one of the better ones I have had. I was also pleasantly surprised with the super cute paw that was on the top! It was similar to a marshmallow lolly and was a really sweet addition.

My friend opted to try the winter special Mandarin orange oolong tea. Unfortunately, this was far below expectations as it did not have much flavour. It was very watery and we both struggled to taste the oolong or the orange. There were lots of sago balls at the bottom but those were also very plain. Even though it looks really pretty, we did not feel that it was worth the $7.

Mandarin orange oolong tea – $7 (left), taro latte – $4 (right), with soy – $0.5

X23 have a specialty menu and a more standard menu of brunch classics. I always feel that it is better to try the specialty dishes at any restaurant, so one of our first picks was the X23 red eggs. This was probably the most generous scrambled egg dishes I have ever had. Flavoured with homemade spicy sambal sauce, the eggs were certainly the star of the dish. I am super weak with chilli but it barely tasted spicy at all to me. Adding sambal into the classic scrambled eggs was such a clever and unique flavour combination that worked so well.

The portion size was so generous. I wonder how many eggs went into this dish because it certainly felt like a lot. The egg was so filling that I didn’t even really eat that much of the croissant. The few crab pieces were also good but I did not pay too much attention to it compared to the egg. As this is such a heavy dish, I would definitely struggle to finish it myself, but it’s a great one to share.

X23 red eggs – $19.5

Having recently returned from a Singapore trip, I have fallen in love with salted egg yolk, so the salted egg yolk prawn pasta was a must order. The black squid ink linguine with butter glazed prawns and mushrooms was presented strikingly against the yellow salted egg yolk. I really loved this dish. The linguine was deliciously immersed with the glorious salted egg yolk – you could really taste it. I can certainly see why this was marked as one of the suggested dishes to get and I can see why you would pay $29 for this. This was one of the dishes that we pretty much universally saw every table order.

The dish was also marked as being chilli, but it was not chilli at all. The prawns were also quite big and lovely, even though there were only four pieces. It looks like quite a small dish but there is quite a good amount of noodles once it is all unravelled. However, my friend claimed that our dish had less noodles than two of our neighbouring tables. I can’t confirm if this was actually true or if we loved it so much we just wanted more. This was the favourite dish for both my friend and I, and we both wholeheartedly agreed that we would return just for this dish.

Salted egg yolk prawn pasta – $29

We ordered a third dish because I really wanted to try the pandan waffles as well and I didn’t want to not order the eggs or the pasta. These pandan waffles with homemade kaya jam and vanilla ice cream were delicious. Sometimes cafes put ice cream with waffles just to have something hot and cold, but the pandan and vanilla actually complimented each other really well. Admittedly, the kaya was very subtle and not really noticeable, but the consistency of the waffles were perfect and this was another winning dish for me. The lychee and seasonal fruits were lovely as well.

Pandan-lah – $19.9

Having not brunched in over two months, this was definitely the way to get inspired again from Sydney’s brunch scene. The specialty menu is truly original and I love how X23 have rejuvenated the standard brunch dishes with some classic Asian flavours. With such a diverse menu, it is a strong way to stand out from other cafes. There were so many delicious sounding dishes that I would love to have also been able to try. The three dishes we ordered between two was definitely more than enough and we were both struggling at the end with no regrets. I greatly enjoyed my brunch at X23 and am a huge supporter of the Asian fusion concept.

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Elbow Room Espresso, Chatswood

Date visited: Tuesday 19 June, 2018

It was very rainy and dreary when I decided to try this cafe with a friend, but it definitely did brighten up my day! Elbow Room Espresso can be found a short walk from Chatswood train station, and with so many other great Chatswood cafes, this cafe fits right in. They’ve got quite an extensive all day breakfast and lunch menu, and I’m sure there would be a dish for everyone. From your usual cafe staples, including avo on toast and eggs benedict, to their hot dog de elbow room and lamb taco, there’s so many to pick from!

I started off my meal with this super Instagram worthy drink called the sweet potato flossy. It’s basically a sweet potato latte with a whole lot of fairy floss. The presentation is really cool and the flask makes me think of science. Pouring the sweet potato drink into the cup with the fairy floss causes all the floss to melt. The result is an incredibly sweet drink. It tastes really nice at first, and I like how I can actually taste a strong sweet potato flavour. However, after I’ve had half of it or so, it’s too much for me to enjoy anymore, as it’s simply just way too sweet from all the dissolved fairy floss! Keep this in mind if you do try any of their flossy drinks – they’ve also got chocolate and green tea!

Sweet potato flossy with soy – $7.5

I decided to try the French toast, which was topped off with mascarpone frosting, dark chocolate, berries, sesame seed crunch, and maple syrup. The bread itself wasn’t anything special on its own. However, combined with the mascarpone, fruit and syrup it was a fairly enjoyable dish. There was a little too much mascarpone for me, but I really liked how generous they were with the blueberries and strawberries. The menu actually says its meant to come with marinated cherries, but I suppose it might not be in season. This dish is quite pretty as well, though I think it would have been even more stunning if it weren’t on a dark blue plate.

French toast – $18

My friend opted for the New York style bagel, which consisted of smoked ocean trout, avocado, jalapeno mint, cream cheese, poached egg, snow pea, and duke on a wood-fired bagel. Definitely a healthier option, the trout, avocado and bread went well together and the proportions of everything were well balanced. I feel like runny egg yolk makes every dish better as well! The bagel itself was a little hard and difficult to cut, but that might simply be the nature of a bagel. Definitely a lovely brunch dish overall.

New York style bagel – $19

This cafe was perfect for a catch up with a friend, and I left feeling very satisfied. They have so many food and drink options, and everything sounds really tasty. Atmosphere-wise, it was typical cafe vibes, where people came in to order takeaway coffee and where one would feel comfortable enjoying a meal alone with a newspaper. The service on the weekday was also very prompt, with the food being served really quickly. Portion sizes were decent – enough to satisfy both my friend and I, but not to the point where we were way too full. Despite perhaps not being as famous as other Chatswood cafes, namely Flower Child Cafe and Chimichuri, this cafe is a great place for a brunch or lunch!

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Two Good Eggs Cafe, Surry Hills

Date Visited: Saturday 16 June, 2018

I’ve never heard of this cafe before but I’m always down to try new places! This was a really cute cafe located a short walk from Central station and easily accessible from anywhere else in the city. It has a really warm and comforting interior and lots of choices on their menu. Being a cold day, it was best to start off with a warm drink, so that’s exactly what we did. My friend got the hot chocolate and it did not disappoint. It’s presented beautifully and is exactly what you expect. An easy go to drink to order again.

Hot chocolate – $4

I went for my typical boring choice of a chai latte with soy. Unlike some other cafes, this was served in a big teapot, which in one way is much better value for money as it fills the cup about two and a half times. There was a really good chai flavour but for some reason it didn’t taste as perfect as other chai lattes I’ve had – I feel like the consistency was a bit too watery. However, I still enjoyed it and thought it was decent value.

Chai latte with soy – $5

As the cafe is called two good eggs, it only made sense to order a dish with two eggs in it! Their special eggs benedict included two poached eggs with hollandaise, avocado, and spinach, on sourdough with ham. You can also opt for bacon or mushroom, or for an extra dollar, smoked salmon or a half half combination. My friend has ordered this a few times so it’s definitely a dish he really enjoys. The poached eggs ooze runny yolk when cut open and all the ingredients come together nicely in this breakfast classic.

Eggs benedict on sourdough with avocado and ham – 19.90

Even though I love my eggs, I’m also a massive pancakes lover, so I decided to try their buttermilk pancakes with strawberry compote, vanilla mascarpone and milk chocolate shavings. It was definitely a very satisfying and filling feed, but not the best pancakes I’ve had in both presentation and taste. I suppose it’s not their specialty, compared to all the dishes with eggs in it. Nevertheless, the portion was very generous and the berry compote went beautifully with the fluffy pancakes.

Buttermilk pancakes with strawberry compote, vanilla mascarpone and milk chocolate shavings – 18.90

I definitely enjoyed my meal at Two Good Eggs, and think it’s a trusty place to grab a bite for breakfast or lunch. I don’t think they are on the same level as some of the other cafes these days with inventive and unique dishes that truly make them stand out, but Two Good Eggs definitely seem to do the classic breakfast dishes very well. The service was also super attentive, and with all day breakfast, it could be a convenient choice when you’re in the city looking for something to eat.

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Naked Brew, Erskineville

Date Visited: Friday 6 July, 2018

You might not have heard of Erskineville before, but it’s home to Naked Brew, a cosy cafe that serves up some wonderfully creative dishes. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, my friend and I had our choice of tables on the Friday morning that we went. The cafe does breakfast and brunch all day, with a lot of trusty classics and unique twists. Though it was just the two of us, there were three dishes I was absolutely dying to try, so I was really happy that my friend let me order all three to share.

First up was the soft shell crab benedict. I absolutely adore poached eggs, and I also love soft shell crab. I’ve had one or two soft shell crab burgers before, but this was the first time I had seen soft shell crab incorporated in an eggs benedict. This was a pretty yummy dish, but I feel like all the flavours weren’t totally cohesive. The sriracha hollandaise that went with it didn’t completely appeal to me, but I still enjoyed the dish overall. The soft shell crab was fantastically crunchy, and the poached eggs were perfectly runny. Decorated with edamame, pickled daikon and fried shallots, the dish definitely felt a little Asian inspired and I liked how different it was.

Soft shell crab benedict – $18

On the menu, I saw pork belly, and I saw waffle, and it was a no-brainer. The crackling pork belly buttermilk waffle sounded like the perfect dish for me. I love the plating up of this dish, as it’s definitely very different and like nothing I’d seen before. Unfortunately, I suspect that because of the way they wanted to present the dish, it led to the bacon being too hard for my preference. The pork belly was juicy enough and cooked well, though for the $22 needed for this dish I might have liked to see another one or two pieces.

The waffle was also perfect in its texture and flavour. However, all the elements on this dish are pretty dry, so it heavily relies on the maple syrup to counter that. Since I have a sweet tooth, this was no problem, and I drowned the waffle with syrup which you can’t really go wrong with. I also thought it was funky how there was shreds of fresh green apple on the side, which didn’t add anything extra to the dish, but I didn’t mind them either. The menu also mentions that the dish includes wasabi mayo, but I don’t recall tasting it consistently throughout.

Crackling pork belly, buttermilk waffle – $22

The third dish was the apple crumbled brioche french toast. This was another good dish, but again fell a bit short. I was kind of expecting really strong apple crumble flavours, but it was quite a basic french toast. Though served with a few cinnamon poached apple slices that were flavourful, the dish overall wasn’t as mouth-watering as it looked. I enjoyed the hints of fruits and nuts included, and the presentation is definitely on point, but it was probably my least favourite of the three dishes.

Apple crumbled brioche french toast – $18

As for drinks, I went for my usual chai latte. This one was sticky chai tea infused with victorian honey, which I had with bonsoy milk. It was a pretty average chai latte, and I don’t recall tasting too much of the honey. For $5.5 it’s a bit pricier but that’s because you get a whole teapot, so in a way perhaps it’s better value and still a safe choice to go with.

Sticky chai tea – $5.5

A cafe that’s perhaps trying quite hard to become ‘instagrammable’, I felt that all three of the dishes sounded absolutely incredible, but missed the mark by just a little. I enjoyed eating them, and appreciated the unique flavour combinations, but they weren’t delicious enough that I would return solely to have the dishes again. The portion sizes were pretty okay, but at $29 per person for the three dishes, I don’t think either my friend or I were completely stuffed. However, we do both have huge appetites!

I hope I don’t sound too harsh on Naked Brew, because I did really enjoy my experience brunching here! It’s just that compared to some other Sydney cafes that are absolutely killing the game, there’s perhaps a tiny bit of catching up to do. Naked Brew’s menu is absolutely killer, with other special dishes like the spag bol on toast or a variety of burgers, sandwiches and salads as well, so it’s definitely still a wonderful local cafe to visit. The service was also top-notch and it’s a cafe I would keep on my list to revisit some day!

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Glück und Selig, Hamburg, Germany

Date Visited: Wednesday 3 October, 2018

It was a dreary, rainy day but I was not deterred from heading out for my first proper brunch in Germany. Glück und Selig is pretty highly rated so I had some moderate expectations for the food. It was quite busy when we arrived, but we didn’t have to wait too long before grabbing a table outside. Unfortunately, it started drizzling while we were ordering and waiting for the food, but we were then able to move inside when a table freed up.

The menu was drastically different from the brunches I’m used to in Sydney. Rather than complex fancy dishes of avo on toast, eggs benedict or multilayered colourful pancakes, the cafe offerings were a lot more simple.  We decided to order five different dishes to share amongst the five of us. The prices below are in Euros, keeping in mind that 1 Euro is roughly approximate to AUD $1.6 at the moment.

One of the main dishes we ordered was the Orient (Hausgemachter Brotaufstrich, Hummus, Kirschtomaten, Oliven, Schafs-und Ziegenkäse, Joghurt mit Honig und Walnüssen, Butter, Seele, Nussbrot, Ciabatta). The homemade spreads and hummus went deliciously with the bread, and I think I had more than my 20% share. I’ve never been a massive fan of the other elements, such as the sheep and goat cheese, olives or yoghurt, but they helped balance out the fairly healthy plate.

Orient – €10.6

It seemed like a no-brainer to order the Glück und Selig breakfast dish intended for two people (Käseauswahl, Wurstalswahl, Frischkäse nach Art des Hauses, geräucherter Lachs mit Honig-Senf-Sauce, Marmelade, Nutella, grieschischer Joghurt mit Fruchtpüree und karamellisierten Kernen, zwei Bio-Eier, Butter, drei Brötchen, ein Croissant, Ciabatta).

Considering the size and cost of the Orient dish compared to this 2 person plate, this one was pretty disappointing in the amount of food. Featuring some similar elements to the Orient, such as the cheese and Greek yoghurt, this also felt like a pretty healthy plate. I enjoyed the smoked salmon the most, but there wasn’t anything else that impressed me too much here.

Frühstuck – Glück und Selig für 2 Personen – €22

We had to ask for the bread, but they then provided us with this cute box. For both the Orient and the Frühstuck, it seemed like a pretty generous amount of bread, and I liked the variety provided. The bread definitely went well with everything else on the plates, and they were especially needed to go with the spreads and cheese, which some on the table thought were too strong to eat on its own.

Assorted bread/ciabatta – with the Orient and Frühstuck

I adore waffles so we went for the fresh waffles with powdered sugar. It was exactly what it sounded like, but because I’m used to really elaborately decorated and flavourful Sydney pancakes, I didn’t find this anything special. It was a decent waffle in terms of price and taste though, and others might find its simplicity more appealing.

Frische Waffeln mit Puderzucker – €3.4

Probably my favourite dish of the brunch was this crumble dessert-looking dish with vanilla ice cream. The streusel topping was the perfect amount of crunchiness while the inside was perfectly warm and delicious. I probably could’ve eaten one all by myself.

Warme Crumbles (Streusel) mit Vanilla-Eis – €5.5

We also tried the house made scones with clotted cream and marmalade. There isn’t anything bad to say about these, with the scones pretty much made to perfection. I haven’t had scones enough times to be able to judge how good this was relative to other scones, but I definitely really enjoyed eating these scones.

Hausgebackene Scones mit Clotted Cream und Marmelade – €4.9

For my drink, I was super excited to see that there was a chai latte in the menu, since they are nowhere near as common in Germany as in Sydney. I was really pleasantly surprised when it was brought out in a massive glass, rather than the normal coffee-sized cup I’m used to. I’m not complaining though – this drink was definitely good value for money! It was quite a nice chai latte but tasted a bit different from the usual flavour. I can’t quite articulate what it was specifically, though I do remember that the drink on a whole was very foamy, which was not ideal.

Yogi Chai Latte – €3.4, mit Sojamilch – €0.3

When comparing to the Sydney brunch scene, Glück und Selig felt pretty underwhelming. However, it definitely felt like a very German brunch, which is probably the experience I should be focusing on. The major thing that struck me was that the main breakfast dishes all seemed super simple. There wasn’t really anything that required cooking, aside from perhaps the hard boiled eggs. Rather, both dishes simply involved assembling a variety of ingredients, which doesn’t seem too hard to do.

Looking at the bigger picture, the cafe itself definitely had a very cosy atmosphere, with pretty decent service. The waitresses were all fairly attentive and accomodating to our group. Whilst this was a nice and enjoyable brunch, it’s definitely a lot different from Sydney brunch and it made me miss the traditional brunch dishes I’m used to.

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The Rusty Rabbit, Burwood

Date Visited: Monday 9 July, 2018

Located a short walk from Burwood train station, the Rusty Rabbit is another cafe gracing the inner west brunch scene. Even on a Monday morning, I was surprised to find that the cafe was fairly busy with at least half the tables full. We had to wait a bit for one of the waiters to notice us, but we were then welcomed to sit wherever we wanted. With indoor and outdoor seating, I was grateful that the weather was nice enough to be able to sit outside for the natural lighting and aesthetic white tables.

Warm drinks were definitely needed to warm us up on the cold morning, so I opted for a green tea latte with soy milk. I felt that this was a bit below average compared to other green tea lattes I have had, as it was fairly frothy and the green tea flavour didn’t come through that strongly. For $4.5, I was happy with the size of this latte though, being large enough to last me throughout the whole brunch.

Green tea latte large – $4.5, with soy milk – $0.5

My friend chose to go with a chai latte, which was good, and on par with other cafes. The only issue I noticed was that the latte was served in a cup that didn’t quite fit the plate, so it kept wobbling here and there, but this is a fairly minor quibble.

Chai latte large – $4.5

My go-to order is always pancakes, and the Rusty Rabbit’s version featured ricotta, maple syrup, and crushed pistachios. Not only does this look spectacular, but it was also super fluffy and delicious. I was in heaven from the first bite, and this dish would be high on the list of my favourite pancakes, behind perhaps only to Flour Drum’s banoffee pancakes. I also loved how there was such a generous variety of fruits, including strawberries, passionfruit and berry compote. These pancakes are definitely very sweet, and with sugar framing the plate, this dish would not rank very highly on healthiness at all, but it’s hard to care when it tastes this good.

Pancakes – $19

For something a bit different, we also tried the ginger and salmon. I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy this, since ginger can be very intense. However, the smoked salmon with pickled ginger was a surprisingly refreshing combination. I was very impressed with the way the two ingredients were balanced so well, and I felt that the salmon was quite fresh. Served on top of trusty smashed avocado and bread, this was a winning dish.

Ginger and salmon – $17.5

My friend and I shared both dishes and we were definitely quite full afterwards. The pancakes in particular were fairly filling. I really appreciate that though, as it means that it was good value for money. I find it quite annoying when food looks and tastes good, but isn’t filling, but these two dishes thankfully avoid that problem. The Rusty Rabbit is definitely far from rusty, and has definitely gained another fan in me. Usually I don’t tend to revisit cafes as I’m always trying out new places, but I would love to come back to have both the pancakes and the ginger and salmon dish again!

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Cuckoo Callay, Newtown

Date Visited: Wednesday 4 July, 2018

Cuckoo Callay has long been on my brunch radar, so I was long overdue for a visit. The Newtown branch is located right outside Newtown train station, with indoor and outdoor seating. It’s a great spot to people watch while having a coffee, or for a relatively convenient brunch with friends. It wasn’t that busy at all on a weekday morning, with many tables free.

Ordering started with drinks, of which they have a decent selection to choose from. I’m all about coloured lattes, so I decided to try one of the less common lattes you can find in a café – a beetroot latte. Cuckoo’s version was very subtle in flavour, with barely a hint of beetroot, but it’s still lovely to sip on during a winter morning.

Cuckoo’s beetroot latte – $5

You are spoilt for choice with the menu offering several dishes that sound unique and delicious. Perhaps one of the most seen dishes on Instagram, the Sideways Shuffle consists of a blue swimmer crab cake with corn and avocado salsa, watermelon, cucumber and lemon jelly, and a 63˚ poached egg.

Unfortunately, this was a little underwhelming. Though the crab cake was excellent in flavour, the dish as a whole was gone too quickly. The amount on the plate is on the smaller size, so it’s difficult to justify the $24 price tag, even in consideration that crab is a relatively ‘rarer’ ingredient. I couldn’t quite make up my mind whether the flavours of the crab cake, avocado and watermelon really went together or not (I think ultimately the watermelon is more for presentation than taste), but it’s still a dish I had no regrets trying.

The Sideways Shuffle– $24

One of the dishes I was most keen to try was the Bacon MacDaddy, and I was drooling at the mention of triple smoked bacon, bacon mac and cheese, tomato relish, a 63˚ poached egg and fried shallots on a toasted croissant. It’s hard to go wrong with a combination of such staple brunch ingredients, and this dish was a good one. Once you’ve taken a bite, it’s hard to resist taking another one. I really enjoyed the different textures of the crunchy bacon, soft mac and cheese and the flaky pastry, with the various flavours working pretty nicely together as well.

One thing to note was that the bacon was a little overcooked and a bit hard for my preference. This dish is also not the easiest to share as it’s difficult to cut without having all the ingredients spill out. Nevertheless, this dish was the most satisfying one of all our brunch dishes.

Bacon MacDaddy– $20

Another choice was the Cuckoo’s Nest, which was definitely on the healthier side. The dish was very vegetable heavy, with sautéed broccolini, baby kale, fresh peas and snow peas. It was accompanied with wild grains, spicy chermoula, herbed labnah, activated almonds and a 63˚ poached egg. Although all the ingredients try hard to work together, this was our group’s least favourite dish. It simply was not very memorable and the nest and vegetable bed was lacking that kick in flavour. Heads up that it’s also a little spicy if that’s something you look out for.

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest– $22 – v

It’s hard to go wrong with fritters at brunch, and Cuckoo Callay’s offering consists of haloumi and corn fritters. They are served with spiced house labnah, bell pepper puree, zucchini ribbons, roasted cauliflower, cherry tomato and basil salad with a 63˚ poached egg. This was a much better vegetarian dish than the Cuckoo’s Nest, but still not anything overly impressive. It’s a very safe dish, with a combination of flavours that is hard to go wrong with. Considering how innovative other cafes are getting with their brunch dishes and fritters, this dish is pretty average.

The fritters themselves were nicely cooked and had a good consistency, but combined with everything on the plate, it wasn’t a very cohesive dish. I felt like it needed some kind of special sauce or dip to bring everything together.

All That Fritters is Gold– $20 – v

Cuckoo Callay offers some unique dishes, but in this case, I was unfortunately not overly wowed during my experience. Perhaps it’s because I had high expectations going in, or perhaps my standards have grown in consideration of competing cafes making new waves in the Sydney brunch scene. Having said that, I still had a very enjoyable brunch at Cuckoo Callay.

One thing that was especially commendable was their top notch presentation. Every dish is plated beautifully and it was definitely a brunch where the camera eats first. Being an egg lover, I also liked how all the dishes we ordered had a 63˚ poached egg, so I didn’t have to deal with the dilemma of whether I wanted a dish with a poached egg or one without! Other than that, I thought the dishes were inconsistent in quality, with some more tasty than others. The serving sizes also varied, making some dishes more worth it than others. I’m not sure if I would return again given the many other cafes out there, but I’m glad I had the chance to finally give Cuckoo Callay a go.

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