European

European
161 Spring Street, Melbourne, VIC
Rom Caffe coffee
Best Salmon


This place is so popular that the 1st time we went during freezing winter, we had to sit outside. This time, we insisted on waiting for a table inside. The service is neither the best nor the fastest, but I guess they don't need to think about that with the steady flow of people.

Coffee beans were good, barrista had a unique way of making a mocha - by making a latte and putting a huge dollop of chocolate powder on top, as if it was the sprinking of cocoa. Somehow the black & white chequered floor left an impression on me, as did the price.

Both items we tried on the 1st trip: the Eggs Benedict ($17.50) and the Croque Monsieur - ham, gruyere, bechamel and mustard toasted sandwich($12.50) were delicately prepared and delicious. This time, we had the European Breakfast - eggs, tomato, bacon, a huge mushroom on freshly baked toast ($17.50) which was good but nothing to scream about, and the Tom Cooper salmon with pancakes ($18.50). That was the star of the meal - the freshest smoked salmon I've tasted, if there's such a thing. No skimping on portions too - well worth the money. The supposed pancakes (more like piklets to me) were tasty too, and the caviar added a nice touch to the dish.