Animal Orchestra

Animal Orchestra
163 Grattan Street, Carlton, VIC
Best Sticky Date & Muffins


I decided to try the famous baked eggs after my neighbour (who works there) gave me some of the best (Raspberry & White chocolate) muffins ever after her shift one night.

After squeezing inside the funky venue with low lighting, randomly collaged walls (or maybe it was art?), lots of mirrors & petite tables, we ordered the baked eggs with smoked salmon, dill & capers but there was also other varieties: bacon, tomato, mushroom and cheese; potato & leek; sardines & fetta. A 'lil too 'rubbery' for my liking, but maybe I'm just not a fan of baked eggs.

Their sticky date pudding however, lived up to it's claim of 'Carlton's best' & possibly even Melbourne's best (not that I've tried that many though). Never too early for a sugar rush I say.

My uni friends recommended their foccacias - chicken with bacon, thyme, pesto and cheese; Viet pork with hoisin sauce; Mushrooms with chilli, garlic, roast almonds and cheese. The students are probably their main clientele, considering they are closed most non-office hours. Big tip: call before you go! Even at night they close at different times depending on their mood...