St Beans Provedore is continuing along the Piper St rules for a eatery-
1 Must charge Melbourne prices. This is not negotiable. Especially if your produce is local.
2 Art work must be quirky and amusing. Slightly enjoyable to the eye but not overly in your face or offensive
3 Rustic country charm, with home made looking goods on display
4 Mildly bemused staff. I'm never sure if they are smiling or have gas.
The St Bean set up has been developed well, considering the very tiny space. It certainly doesn't open itself up for those with prams. Doors have to be unlocked to get baby wheels in and out.
There is a generally good selection of couture style home wastes, condiments and foodie knick knacks.
A generous display cabinet shows off lovely baguettes and pies, plus a few other tasty treats. The variance in price really shocked me. $7 for a ham cheese toasty but $18 for a pie.
Coffee was the usual $3.9/4.50 price. A Macedom Ranges agreed price it seems. We couldn't tell you what was on offer bean wise, as the bags where hidden away and the staff didn't know.
The toasty was a saviour. Petite in size but packing a punch in the pallette. Perfectly toasted so the bread was crisp and the cheese melted. By far the best toasty I've had in the region!!! read more