This eclectic cafe makes up part of the collective hub Format. Having only opened this week I'm already a massive fan. The all-day brekky-brunch menu featured a nice twist on the classics and is perfect for West-end workers or students who are in the mood for something a little bit different. The service was excellent, coffee was up to the standard you expect around Leigh Street now days and the ambience was bright and welcoming.
My friend and I sat in the window and during our lunch break and watched all the characters of Hindley Street walk by, it was a lovely sunny spot where I could've stayed all afternoon like a cat napping in the sun. I ordered the Smoked Trout Bagel which was one of the best bagels I've ever had in Adelaide (there seems to be a real resurgence of bagels lately, Adelaide's finally upping its game and catching up with the rest of the world). The bagel was fresh, the trout was smoked in-house and the whole dish came together really well. A nicely balanced lunch with the perfect amount of creme, trout, salt, spring onions and olive oil. I think my favourite part of the dish was the little fried flecks of fish skin. They definitely added some depth to the dish and satisfied my salt fetish.
My friend ate the special which was the Salt and Pepper Crocodile Salad. Again, beautifully presented, nicely balanced salad. The crocodile was cooked to perfection, although it could have done with some more seasoning (that may just be the salt fetish talking though), and perhaps an aioli style dressing.
All in all though, it was a great experience and I'll definitely be coming back for more bagels and a browse through all the handmade jewellery and gifts. read more