On our way home, driving through North Melbourne after visiting family the other day, Trent noticed a cafe we have not seen before. We are massive fans of trying out new places around the city, god knows we eat out enough. So we stopped.
And we never looked back.
20 & 6 Espresso. Write it down, look it up, remember the name. Never have I thought about food as much as I did following this meal.
Their coffee is from Proud Mary, so they had us wrapped around their little finger after the first sip of our lattes.
I was feeling adventurous with lunch so I ordered the Balinese Sticky Rice. Never heard of it, had no idea what to expect, and I was enjoying that experience. It was Black sticky rice with banana, fresh mango, finished with salted coconut cream, palm sugar and passionfruit pulp. When it came out I had my doubts, but it did look pretty.
Upon first taste I was officially in love. It was sweet, but porridge-y all at once. I don't think my descriptions could do it justice. It was fantastic and you must try it.
Trent ordered "The Hunter". Balsamic and port roasted portobello mushrooms, spanish chorizo, creme fraiche and black truffle oil on sourdough bread. It was just as yummy. You just ate and ate until the plate was clean. Never mind that you were full, there was simply no stopping until the entire meal had been devoured.
We left. More than satisfied, eagerly anticipating our next visit...
We woke the next day. Trent has hurt his ankle so our usual adventures of going for a bike ride or rollerblading, or even walking really, have been put on hold. All that is left is eating. So I asked him what he would like for breakfast.
He smiled. "wanna go back?"
I had been thinking about that sticky rice all night. And even writing this now, two days later I'm thinking of returning again, my mouth is watering...
We walked in. The guy that had served us the day before looked at us, somewhat surprised.
We sat timidly and he brought us over our lattes. We had a chat about how we couldn't resist returning. We were hooked. He told us that 20&6 has been voted second best brekkie in Melbourne, after Duchess of Spotswood. Another establishment of which we are fans.
We pondered the menu once again. No matter how eager I was to try the pecan and rum soaked raisin bread I just could not get past that damn rice. I caved and ordered the exact same dish as I had inhaled the previous day. It was just as delightful as the day before. Trent had more willpower than I and ordered "The Russian". Vodka and lemon salmon tartare, a poached egg, lemon labneh and avocado on seeded sourdough. Looked delicious, and must have been because I didn't even get a taste. Not to worry, meant I didn't have to share mine.
You know you have found a gem when after two visits in two days you are still sitting here hoping the opportunity will arise soon to return.
Visit their website
And we never looked back.
20 & 6 Espresso. Write it down, look it up, remember the name. Never have I thought about food as much as I did following this meal.
I was feeling adventurous with lunch so I ordered the Balinese Sticky Rice. Never heard of it, had no idea what to expect, and I was enjoying that experience. It was Black sticky rice with banana, fresh mango, finished with salted coconut cream, palm sugar and passionfruit pulp. When it came out I had my doubts, but it did look pretty.
Upon first taste I was officially in love. It was sweet, but porridge-y all at once. I don't think my descriptions could do it justice. It was fantastic and you must try it.
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| Balinese Sticky Rice |
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| The Hunter |
We woke the next day. Trent has hurt his ankle so our usual adventures of going for a bike ride or rollerblading, or even walking really, have been put on hold. All that is left is eating. So I asked him what he would like for breakfast.
He smiled. "wanna go back?"
I had been thinking about that sticky rice all night. And even writing this now, two days later I'm thinking of returning again, my mouth is watering...
We sat timidly and he brought us over our lattes. We had a chat about how we couldn't resist returning. We were hooked. He told us that 20&6 has been voted second best brekkie in Melbourne, after Duchess of Spotswood. Another establishment of which we are fans.
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| The Russian |
You know you have found a gem when after two visits in two days you are still sitting here hoping the opportunity will arise soon to return.
Visit their website
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