A morning at the bar
Mornings
The doors open at seven. Before that there is the grinder to dial in, the jugs to line up and the first loaves…
Stay for a second cup
by the window
Breakfast and lunch every day, with coffee on from seven.
Explore our menu
Seasonal breakfasts, a short lunch list and coffee made with care.
Illustrative prices in Australian dollars.
| Espresso | $4.50 |
|---|---|
| Long black | $4.50 |
| Flat white | $5.00 |
| Latte | $5.00 |
| Cappuccino | $5.00 |
| Magic | $5.50 |
| Batch brew | $5.00 |
| Oat, almond or soy | +$0.80 |
|---|---|
| Extra shot | +$1.00 |
| Decaf | +$0.50 |
| Honey or vanilla | +$0.80 |
| Folded eggsChives, crème fraîche, sourdough | $23.00 |
|---|---|
| Ricotta and tomatoesWhipped ricotta, basil, seeds | $21.00 |
| House granolaPoached pear, yoghurt | $16.00 |
| Mushrooms on toastWhite bean purée, greens | $24.00 |
| Asparagus and a soft egg | $24.00 |
|---|---|
| Strawberries on ricotta toast | $19.00 |
| Rhubarb crumble cake | $8.50 |
| Lemon and mint soda | $6.50 |
The courtyard
The quiet tables out the back
Past the bar there is a small courtyard, with flowers along the ledge and a few tables under the arches. Bring the paper and stay a while.
Gatherings
8 to 12 people
The long lunch
One long table, shared bread, a main each and something sweet to finish. Choose any day from tomorrow and sit down at 11am, 11.30am or noon.
To take home
Baked dailySourdough loafA dark crust and an open crumb, baked every morning for the bar and the counter.
Orange marmaladeCooked in small pots from winter oranges, sharp and sweet on hot buttered toast.
Fridays onlyFruit loafSultanas through a soft loaf with a dusting of sugar. Slice it thick and toast it.
House granolaOats, seeds and nuts toasted with honey, the same granola as the breakfast bowl.
Local honeyRunny honey from hives outside the city, the jar that sits beside the teapot.
Ginger loafA sticky ginger cake with toasted coconut on top, sliced at the counter.
Stoneware mugThe cream glazed mug the long blacks come in, made for two hands on a cold morning.
The café journal
Short pieces from the café: the first hour at the bar, why the room is built around one long table, and how the autumn long lunch went.
Around one long table
The room
Most cafés fit in as many small tables as they can. This one is built around a single long one, made from…