Comments on: The Best Breakfast in Melbourne’s West? Plus Swiss Buttercream Pineapple Pies

By: Jacqfruit

Jacqfruit — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:46:09 +0000

I have just eaten dinner and so full of pasta but reading your blog post is making want to get in my car and drive straight to this place!

By: Gwenda Kullen

Gwenda Kullen — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:18:35 +0000

Since Spotswood is only a short drive form Daylesford, why not make it for breakfast? Just leave 90 mins earlier and phone the order through!

By: 8 Killer Melbourne Cafes and The Breakfast Bootcamp | Food Rehab: The Tastebud Diaries a melbourne food blog

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:58:30 +0000

[...] up some rays. I have to admit though, the location is pretty whack but its appeal, like that of Duchess of Spotswood who also faces a similar location deficit, is their outstanding ‘dinner quality’ menu [...]

By: Adrian

Adrian — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 06:43:58 +0000

hey saturdaysophie- I still have to go to Auction Rooms, but each time I go, there’s a long queue. Unfortunately, I can only go on weekends…

Thanks for the tips and please keep them coming as I’m always up for something new!

By: Breakfast at Hardware Societe, Le Chien Cafe, Proud Mary, Stellini Bar, Cornershop to Nosh@Newport | Food Rehab, the Tastebud Diaries, melbourne food blog, melbourne restaurant reviews, pinoy recipes

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:18:45 +0000

[...] at work preparing what was to be the best cappuccino I’ve had in the west- equal to that of Duchess of Spotswood. Rich, smooth, flavoursome with a not so bitter aftertaste is long [...]

By: saturdaysophie

saturdaysophie — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:06:26 +0000

This has made me seen some kind of light in breakfasting elsewhere than inner Melbourne. Who would have thought the’burbs could have provided such entertainment for tastebuds! Looks like Melbourne food culture seeps all the way to the edge of this fine city. Coming from South of the Yarra myself, I can recommend more than a few gems to dine at.

Duchess of Spotswood may be the best breakfast in the West, but the best in the North would have to be the Auction Room (http://www.auctionroomscafe.com.au/), where the steak sandwich can rival any in town. I find it interesting – and pleasing! – how Melbourne’s food culture has extended to breakfast, with breakfast menus staying open later and later, even merging with lunch.

Check out an article in the age (http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/epicure/articles/2010/02/22/1266687040087.html) which identifies how breakfast is becoming trendier! Perhaps this is the reason for the extended menus. Whatever the reason, I think the rivalry it presents between cafes to maintain business means no excuse for bad coffee or service.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:21:14 +0000

Hey alisoncroggon- Yes, terribly close to where I live. Very dangerous indeed! It’s my second home!

By: Adrian

Adrian — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:05:37 +0000

Hey Cath- Yes, although I invented the name of the beauties, I thought it was most fitting! I want more!!!

By: Cath @ Moo-Lolly-Bar

Cath @ Moo-Lolly-Bar — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:36:45 +0000

Love the idea of the Pretty in Pink Lamingtons. They look so delish!

By: Adrian

Adrian — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:25:34 +0000

Hey Shirmy- haha! Yep, it takes a while to get used to my humor- can you tell I’m way obessed over my food. Of course I have the best of intentions.

By: Shirmy

Shirmy — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:38:58 +0000

Errr, that was a good review except for the creepy bit where you said ‘Come to papa…’ to a poached egg yolk.

By: alisoncroggon (Alison Croggon)

alisoncroggon (Alison Croggon) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:38:30 +0000

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By: Adrian

Adrian — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:59:37 +0000

Hey Ms Baklover- Yes, the fish was the highlight. Amazing. I liked Le Chien, so far- that would be the best one so far.

By: Ms Baklover

Ms Baklover — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:56:30 +0000

Oh, I am so at this place when I get back home! Looks amazing. Love the fish and the egg, wow. I am with Agnes, haven't found a cafe that I love yet, despite living in the west for 4 years now. I must admit my cafe visits are few and far between, though, as they necessitate driving (very few within walking distance and all that are, are bad). I used to quite like Hausfrau's coffee but have had disappointments recently; ditto Le Chien. Have never tried Cornershop but have heard only good things. .-= Ms Baklover´s last blog ..HuTong Dumpling Bar =-.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:46:17 +0000

Hey Belle- I do that as well LOL Yep, the lamingtons were sublime.

Creamy has already forgotten about the old place. She goes crazy on the stairs!!!