Never has a name more aptly matched its product. This cafe is well known among the basket-weaving, organically-dyed, dolphin-friendly locals of inner-city Glebe and has been here on the corner of Glebe Point Road for many years. No doubt, in its day it might have been cutting-edge; what, with its strictly vegetarian menu and comfortable-shoes clientele and all. However, those days are well and truly over and it now seems to be relying purely on the 'habit' and complacency of its customers. Unfortuately, now what you find is a decor, setting and tone that is more shabby than chic and more tacky than trendy.
Baked beans were home-made but a little bland and too many of them for the bread and minute slice of tomato (despite the menu listing it as one of the key items). Mediterranean breakfast at least lived up to its name (if you mean debt-ridden fading Greece, that is). The pancakes were ok and as described but there is still debate over the 'fresh' nature or otherwise of the juices. Don't get us wrong, we love Glebe (and especially its University proximity) but this cafe is no highlight.Thank goodness we did well with the quiz: 14/15.
RATINGS:
SAL: 2 1/2 golden eggs. I liked the waiter but not really inspired by quite average food. Poor service. Past her prime.ANDREW: 2 1/2 eggs. Well positioned but too complacent.It was my idea to go here not because I thought it was gonna be good but because I think it's good for us to experience a dud once in a while to tell you readers all about.
BRAD: Like the Glebe 'village' markets that are held opposite I returned thinking perhaps there might be something of more substance and interest than the last time I looked, only to find the same tat sold with the same tude. I won't be back (especially when Clipper Cafe is just down the road - see previous brunch club post). Only 2 golden eggs. (and even these is inspired only by one of the waitresses!)
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