The battle of the bread takes place each time I peruse the menu at Mrs S. The lusty steak sandwich with sweet potato chips and fiery dose of Tabasco or a ham and cheese melt, oozing with béchamel.
Croque Monsieur v Manwich
Kettle Cafe
Every pocket of the globe needs a great local cafe. Somewhere to walk to on a Sunday morning knowing the smell of coffee and a paper await. Kettle Cafe has recently popped up in Lathlain much to the delight the locals piling in for honest home cooked fare.
Our friends who all live close have been singing Kettle's praises since it opened. Breakfasts are my favourite catch ups so we quickly snapped up the opportunity to check it out. The cafe has a breezy neighbourhood feel with warm furnishings and welcoming staff. There are cosy and intimate tables for lovebirds, larger tables for groups and the rustic communal table is perfect for spreading out the paper. The rugrat friendly corner is right by the low, lounge style seating for parents to enjoy their meal whilst the little ones play.
The breakfast menu is short and simple and the counter filled with sweets and muffins for those wanting a sweeter start to the day.
I can never understand my boyfriend at breakfast time. He always orders what I think is the boring option, this time the classic free range eggs poached with avocado and bacon which was wolfed down in seconds. The lemon and thyme polenta served with creamy mushrooms, rocket, thick shavings of parmesan and a drizzle of basil oil caught my eye so I added a serve of poached eggs on top. It was warming and hearty, tasting like a Winter breakfast should.
Kettle Cafe is a quaint little cafe just perfect for this corner of the world.
light lunch
Oh Mrs S you always get it right! I had forgotten how tranquil the cafe is after 2pm. It is nice to beat the rush, sit down spreading out over the big table without anyone eyeing off your spot the moment you put down your fork and brush the crumbs from your mouth.
The Manwich was a perfect love affair of pulled pork, beetroot pickle and salad embraced by a firm, fresh ciabatta roll. I love that the Autumn menu has an offering of tasty and decadent salads which all seem healthy enough to warrant #cleaneating. The nutty wild rice and charred pumpkin salad was riddled with cranberries, pecans and pepitas adding texture and crunch. The salad of French green lentils laden with gorgonzola, pear and broad beans had a beautiful balance of flavouts set off by the bitter salad leaves.
A perfectly light lunch with a perfect pair of friends.
Sherbet
Demolition.
50ml
Oh I love this little coffee shop in Leederville! Maybe it is because my friend Terri works there and I get to see her little face or maybe it's the relaxed kitschy vintage feel and gorgeous little desserts and abundant tea choice. Who cares. Just visit. If this place had wifi I would never ever leave.