Now Terror Twilight is a pretty unusual name for this cafe, as it will fill you with delight, not Terror, and it’s probably best to visit at the crack of dawn, to enjoy their great coffee – provided by Brunswick’s Wide Open Road, and sample their gorgeous breakfast menu. We visited on one of their quieter days, and although it was almost empty when we arrived, about half the tables quickly filled up with patrons visiting for a mix of coffees and pastries (Also made by Wide Open Road), or breakfast. It’s a simple, clean fit out and works well for laid back brunches or a calm environment for a business meeting. There are a range of tables, including two well suited for larger groups.
The menu comes in roughly two parts- there’s your more traditional breakfast options – free range eggs, avocado, pikelets, porridge, fritters etc. and then there’s Bowls or Broths, which are definitely going to become Terror Twilight’s trademark. There’s a lot to love about them – they’re healthy, full of flavour, fresh and totally on trend.
Choosing them comes in 4 parts. Firstly, decided if you want a bowl or a broth, then choose base, add your sides, and a protein. I opted for haloumi, sweet potato, and tumeric + cumin tossed cauliflower in my bowl, with a base of broccoli and winter greens and chicken for my protein. My other half went for a chicken broth, with buckwheat noodles, a soft boiled egg and fresh bokchoy, enoki mushrooms, beanshoots and thai basil, adding salmon for his protein.
I want to say the best thing about them is that they are so healthy, but it’s not. It’s either that they are so delicious, or that you get to build your own dish, so they are really versatile, or that they cater really well for dietary requirements - so you can please everyone!
We also got to try the pikelets, which came with grilled plums, cherry and cardamom syrup, coconut yoghurt and hazelnut brittle. These were also vegan and were amazing, they were light and airy and really tasty. They were so easy to eat, I could have devoured about 100 of them. I enjoyed the syrup and the brittle, but I think a smaller fruit like blueberries or strawberries would have completed the delicate pancakes better.
A quick final word on the coffee. My other half tried the batch which is a strong, but enjoyable brew – will really wake you up. You can customise this by adding extra shots too.
We liked the healthy conscious, clean eats undertone of Terror Twilight. It’s not in your face about it, but most of the menu is healthy, fresh food. It tastes great and really sets you up well for the day. It’s a got a good all day, versatile menu, with plenty of options to keep you coming back.
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