Hot Poppy Cafe

Ellya Sam:

One nice Sunday while walking around North Melbourne, a bunch of friends and I decided "HEY! Let's go have brunch at the most crowded place in the world, Auction Rooms." This is reality back hand slapping us in the face. We were turned down for immediate seating and were told to wait for an hour for the next available seating. Lame. Noway were we going to wait, even though it was a nice sunny 25C out. We needed food and pronto. So we sadly walked away from Auction Rooms to the busy street of Errol and found a quiet cafe. As we passed by this place we saw the food on the tables outside and decided to try this place out. I mean, who knows? This place could potentially be like an unknown gem just waiting to be discovered. Er..

This was how my brunch looked like. (Y)

Veggie Bonanza: Sauteed mushrooms, roasted tomato, chilli beans, smashed avocado, herbed potato, spinach, relish and poached eggs on rye ($17)

This is my reaction to the food tasting...

Don't get me wrong. It looked amazing. The taste however.. Nothing I couldn't have made. Just being honest here.

I had good company though! Even though Mealor was MIA. :( 

 Jac and Josie in photo. ;) 

2/10

Nothing spesh.

Hot Poppy Cafe
9 Errol St  North Melbourne VIC 3051
P: (03) 9326 9299

Twenty and Six Expresso

Having a four hour break at VCA means we get to spend our lunches at nice places like this one. Twenty and Six Expresso does not disappoint if you are looking for something yummy to eat. 

Tucked away in a very secluded area on Queensberry street, you would not miss this baby because of the long line of people waiting outside to be fed. 

Elephants are cool!

Twenty and Six unfortunately is a small space, so be warned, you may not always find a seat at peak food hour! 

As the norm of Mealor and Sam, customary caps and lattes come our way in a snap. They look as lovely as they taste, we might add.

Our coffees went in as quick as they came and we ordered another round. This time, their chai. 

Not the best. Awks.

We had the Hunter, which is their best seller on their menu. "Balsamic roasted Portobello mushrooms, spicy Spanish chorizo, sourdough, creme fraiche and black truffle oil.  ($16.90)  ".  It is a spectacularly displayed meal and makes you think that you are eating something created off from MasterChef.  It's awesome, and reasonably priced, yeww!!

Photos are proof. 

Extra $2.50 for an avo 

The first thing you notice when these bad boys come out is the smell of mushrooms and truffle oil. It still amazes us to this day how awesome it smelt the second it arrived at our table. Holy shit. I can't even.. 

Definitely a favourite of ours.

Our thoughts: 8/10

Twenty and Six Expresso
594 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
P: 9329 0298