St Zita's Cafe

Conveniently located in the heart of Glen Huntly, St Zita's Cafe is what I call your local suburban cafe. It doesn't claim to be anything revolutionary, instead they heavily focus on the classics that satisfy and making you feel at home. Home sweet home.

St Zita's Fritters

It's not often I find myself craving fritters, but today was the day. Corn and zucchini fritters dotted with herbs, a fresh tomato and avo salsa, a handful of peppery rocket followed with a dollop of a rich and mildly tangy crème fraîche. The addition of poached eggs ? Hello protein ! What I would have loved to see were a couple more fritters though (oink oink) and a crispier exterior if I were to be extra picky.

Green Eggs and Ham 

What a plateful the Green Eggs and Ham was ! A luscious pile of creamy, golden goodness atop two slices of 7 grain toast, buttered mushrooms, black beans and roast tomatoes over a bed of vibrant green basil pesto rich in parmesan and pine nuts. Let's not forget the sexy folds of prosciutto and added hash brown (naughty naughty). Because really, no big breakfast is complete without a super crispy hash brown.

Overall ? St Zita's Cafe delights with traditional, honest food and friendly staff in a warm homely ambience. A true local's choice.

confessions of a little piggy was invited to dine as a guest of St Zita's Cafe

St Zita's Cafe

1167 Glen Huntly Road  

Glen Huntly, VIC 3163

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Workshop Specialty Coffee

Situated on the quieter end of Glenhuntly Road, the Brothers at Workshop Specialty Coffee have been pleasing coffee-lovers for just over a year now. The cafe features a rustic brick feature wall, washed timber tables, industrial light fixtures and huge windows, bathing the space in sunshine. Touches of nature brings colour and life to the space, with bright yellow chrysanthemums bringing instant happiness.

The menu is loaded with goodies - think Five Spice Soft Shell Crab Salad, Spiced Ricotta Croquettes to The Full Catastrophe. For those that crave sugar for breakfast, be tempted by Ricotta Hotcakes with saffron poached pears, sour cherry coulis, candy and range blossom mascarpone.

Skinny Flat White

Full bodied and creamy, my coffee went down an absolute treat. Can I mention again just how much I am in love with those Chrysanthemum flowers ? Flowers and coffee are a lethal combination.

Soy Latte

Quinoa & Parmesan Fritters

As soon as I had laid eyes on the Quinoa & Parmesan Fritters, I was sold.  When bitten into, the  generously sized fritters delivered the unique crunch of the quinoa, the sharp distinctive flavours of parmesan, and the burst of sweetness of onions. Together with silky folds of avocado, beautiful thin slices of house made salmon gravlax and a duo of perfectly runny poached eggs doused in a creamy and light dill hollandaise, I was all smiles. Two big thumbs up from this little piggy.

All in all, Workshop Specialty Coffee is a well-rounded cafe that is churning out what I believe to be the best coffee in Glen Huntly. Hand in hand with top notch food and warm, friendly service, there is no reason not to visit. 

Workshop Specialty Coffee

1146 Glenhuntly Road 

Glen Huntly, VIC

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