Cafe Java in Blackrock is cosy and offers tasty light fare for breakfast or lunch. Since I arrived…read moreat 11:45 am, I had the option of either. So many items on the menu were appealing!
I chose the 2-egg omelette, which has both a breakfast and a lunch variation (lunch includes a side salad). Thinking that adding a few veggies to my meal couldn't hurt, I went with the lunch version, and in fact chose the vegetarian option, which features tomato, cheese, and caramelized onions as the filling. The caramelized onions had me sold! And, to accompany the food, a nice pot of tea.
The presentation was simple but inviting. instead of a typical omelette with a sort of "fat banana" shape, they rolled it like a sandwich, and cut it on a diagonal. Nice! The fillings were just right, and not too heavy or wet from the tomatoes. The tomatoes were lightly cooked.
The salad, too, was inviting. In addition to greens, there was some tomato, slices of pepper, an olive or two, and some hand cut shards of carrot, which is a nice change from the usual packaged, dried-out, grated variety. It was served with a choice of white, wheat, or soda bread.
It was a pleasant, light meal that was easy to eat and easy on the wallet, at just under 10.00. Best of all, my server was kind, attentive but not intrusive. She noted that I was keen to get some work done while eating, and so she cleared my plate to give me more room when I finished my food, but assured me that I was welcome to stay. I did, but of course, kept an eye to make sure that I wasn't taking up a table if it were needed.
I'll definitely head back. Soon.
