Si and I are always looking for new and trendy cafes and restaurants to sample their food and coffee, so imagine our excitement when a fab new cafe opened just down the road from us! This weekend Axil Coffee Roasters opened their doors and shared with the Eastern suburbs a menu comprised of well thought-out dishes and ah-ma-zing coffee! I'm going to go out on a limb and say- the best coffee I've had in Melbourne so far!
Our excitement was clearly shared by the rest of Hawthorn as the line of keen critics was constant, but owner Dave was well prepared and personalised every single customer's experience. Sure we had to wait 15 minutes for a table (to be expected on an opening weekend without a booking) but the time went swiftly as Dave took the time to continuously update us on the wait and even offered us coffee. I hope that kind of service continuous through the life of the cafe because it's not a trait you see often!
Let's skip ahead now to the food. Again it was a 35 minute wait but this was not an issue as the decor and crowd were entertaining enough to see us through. The staff seemed to handle the rush well and considering that this weekend was their first the kitchen managed well also. I had the Eggs Benedict. It comprised of a chewy poppy seed bagel with house smoked ham ( Amazing), two runny poached eggs finished with a creamy hollandaise sauce. A simple and staple dish of most breakfast menu's but a well placed one! Si had sourdough toast topped with smashed seasoned avocado with a poached egg. Pretty sure it took him less than 5 minutes to finish it! a good sign!
So if you are around the Hawthorn area I suggest you add Axil Coffee Roasters to your 'must visit' list as it's a place we will be returning to regularly! Love it!
Find them at 322 Burwood Rd HawthornVIC
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oh here are a few happy snaps!
Benny
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