bills - Darlinghurst

When we lived in Sydney, for some reason, I never got the opportunity to have breakfast at 'bills'. Now everyone knows of him, how he started and his famous scrambled eggs and coconut bread.

I have made the coconut bread often. I toast a slice - or two, place a generous pat of butter on top, dredge it with icing sugar, drizzle generously with maple syrup and then sit quietly by myself and enjoy the moments of bliss while I eat this divine breakfast bread.

A recent day trip to Sydney was started with breakfast at bills. While I forgot to take a photo of the beautiful deep pink juice, I did remember the large communal table and the famous scrambled eggs.
By the time we left people were standing around the walls waiting for a table.

The Lansdowne Cafe

This morning A and I had great plans to go for a walk and discover a new cafe. Well, not in this wet and windy weather thank you. We decided on The Pigeon Hole, a newly opened cafe on the outer edge of the city. Neither of us had noticed that it wasn't open on a Monday, so a quick change of plans and we were at The Lansdowne Cafe in West Hobart. At ten o'clock on a Monday morning it was almost full, but they were happy to pull two tables together for us and the little people.

As usual my hot chocolate and it was rich and delicious. A cute baby chino and a baby hot chocolate were delivered in shot glasses, dusted with chocolate and accompanied by a marshmallow - two happy little people.

The Lansdowne Cafe serve all day breakfast from 8am until 3pm, and it's going to take a few visits to work my way through this menu.
First on the menu was toast with a choice of seven different types of bread; including sour dough, brioche and rye.
Fruit and nut organic museli with a fruit compote and natural yoghuet ($8.50)
Fruit Compote with natural yoghurt and cinnamon ($6.50)
Waffles with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup ($9.00)
Egg & Bacon Baguette with Vintage Cheddar and TLC tomato relish ($9.50)

A and I decide to share the fruit compote with yoghurt and cinnamon. This was very tasty and not at all tart, something that usually scares me off ordering fruit for breakfast. Rhubarb, apple and blueberries were identifiable and the yoghurt was smooth and creamy with a generous dusting of cinnamon.

While the egg and bacon baguette was a bit plain looking on arrival, it made up for it was lashings of bacon and a wonderful home made relish with nigella seeds that gave it an interesting taste. Served on a soft baguette this was a great antidote to a cold and blustery morning.

We were pleased with the speed at which the meals were served. We weren't sure if it was because we had little people or they had an efficient kitchen. Either way we were impressed.I've had breakfast here before and on both occassions have enjoyed the food and service. It's on my list for breakfast again, and it will be the waffles next time.

The Lansdowne Cafe

68 Lansdowne St

West Hobart

Waxed

A family Sunday breakfast was the order of the day. We tried Waxed in Sandy Bay and had a great time. Although we were unable to uncover the origins of the name, we were met with a smile and friendly service. Nice to see a happy face on a Sunday morning. We have come across some grumpy Sunday staff on occasion.

Waxed is open seven days a week and serve breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The menu includes a simple Eggs on Toast ($7), through to Eggs Benedict ($12.50), Eggs Florentine ($12.50) and Banana and Ricotta Hot Cakes ($13)

Hot Chocolate - delivered as requested: strong

My husband enjoyed the Big Breakfast. I don't remember the price but he commented he was happy to pay it when the meal was a good as this.

I had the half serve of the Eggs Royal; Mini Eggs Roy ($9), sour dough toast, smoked salmon, beautifully poached egg and Hollandaise sauce. Both the kids enjoyed their meals and chocolate milkshakes. One had poached eggs on toast; two eggs and two pieces of toasted sourdough, he reported this to be the best eggs he had ever had. The little bloke had a small serve of scrambled eggs. This wasn't on the menu but the staff were happy to oblige.

Coca Cola Apple Fritters with Hot Cinnamon Ganache and Vanilla Ice Cream
It's not like me to have such a small breakfast, but the opportunity of a half serve meant I could try the apple fritters. The coca-cola batter and cinnamon ganache, while not the sort of item you expect on a breakfast menu, were too intriguing to pass by. Although the cinnamon wasn't overly obvious these fritters were delicious.
A great breakfast enjoyed by all the family, great food, reasonables prices and friendly service with a smile. We plan to go back and try the dinner menu one night soon.

Waxed
5 Gregory St, Sandy Bay