The food was delicious and beautifully presented! Staff were so attentive to details even when the cafe was completely full. Coming back again for sure X
always up for a new brunch stop to check out and this was right up there on our list. Was not disappointed food and atmosphere were absolutely brilliant!
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Overall rating: 4.5
The architectural design and earthy tones of Bentwood cafe gave off such a calming atmosphere as we were welcomed by friendly staff. We were seated in a very spacious setting with a nice window view.
I must say the plating is just beautiful and everything on their menu is definitely worth trying. As we waited for our brunch, we ordered some drinks.
Mango smoothie was so refreshing and balanced with flavours of sweetness and tartness from the yoghurt and mango. Loved the addition of the coconut flakes, chia seeds and mint leaves!
House blend coffee was nicely roasted and had a smooth taste. We also had some Chai which involved having to sift the physical herbs and spices in the chai mixture. Was fun being an alchemist for a bit and was definitely aromatic but wish it was sweeter. Maybe something went wrong given our poor cooking skills!
Mango chicken salad (4.5/5): this was interesting yet divine to eat. Who knew mango and coconut dressing would go so well with savoury chicken and noodles. Chicken was a teeny bit dry. The soba noodles kept its nice integrity as it was soaked in the creamy salad dressing. The crispy salted flakes gave the dish a nice finish and a perfect balance of flavour and texture.
Chilli scrambled eggs (4/5): A beautiful vibrant dish full of flavour. The tangy yet sweet cherry tomatoes was balanced by the creaminess of the egg scramble and saltiness of the bacon. Shallots are my favourite condiment and gave the dish that needed texture. Price for just a sourdough with eggs scrambled with bacon and tomatoes could be less expensive.
Eggs benny (5/5): Braised beef cheek was so juicy and fatty, just melted right it in the mouth. It was seasoned perfectly, and paired well with the hollandaise sauce. The sweet potato waffles was the perfect base to create that perfect balance of flavour and texture. Its deceiving size is very filling.
Food: 4.5
Value: 4
Ambience: 5
Service: 4
Ordered -
Super Greens ($19) - If you are after something light and healthy, I highly recommend this dish! Perfect match of veggies and condiments as they add so much more flavours to the greens. (If you are a big eater like myself, the portion of this dish might not be enough to keep you full).
Eggs benny ($20)- Absolutely love the sweet potato waffles! Was a lil disappointed with the beef cheek as it was very gamey. I've tried this dish quite a while ago and it was really good.
Food rating: 3.8/5
Service: 4.5/5
Ambience: 4.5/5
Bentwood is a stunning a café located in Fitzroy. For something light and moreish, we recommend the Sriracha baked salmon served with raw zoodles, edamame, avocado, herb dressing and fried basil. If you are after a healthy and nutrient dense truly gratifying, the california salad is a winner – I delicious amalgamation of the tender morsels of chicken surrounded by red quinoa, kidney beans, pomegranate, kale, red cabbage, sweetcorn, pepitas, carrot, walnuts, grana padano and beetroot hummus all brought together by a spiced ginger dressing.
One of the best breakfasts in Melbourne! Honestly could not fault the food and the porridge was amazing 😍
Thank you @bentwoodfitzroy for inviting me out! It was such a pleasant experience. The food was amazing!! We ordered the Granola Bowl, the Grilled Salmon, the Eggs Benny and a refreshing Mango Smoothie.
The Granola Bowl was probably the best Açaí bowl I’ve ever had - I especially loved the caramelised granola and the hazelnut and bee pollen that was included.
The Grilled Salmon was my least favourite out of the three. I’m not a big fan of grilled salmon as I prefer mine raw, however, grilled salmon lovers - you might want to give this dish a try!
To this day, I still think about the Eggs Benny. The combination of a traditional eggs Benedict on sweet potato waffles instead of an english muffin (or sour dough) is absolutely genius 🤤
Lastly, the Mango Smoothie is definitely worth the hype!! I've read many good things about it and it did not disappoint.
I am definitely going back again to try out their other dishes (I already have my eyes on a few 👀)
Food: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Ambience: 4.5
Here, I had one of the best hotcakes I’ve ever had. The sour passionfruit really balanced out what would have been a very sweet dish. I was able to easily consume every last bite which I can’t say for many hot cakes/ pancakes! Would definitely recommend 😋
Amazing Ambience, Amazing Attendants, Amazing Coffee, Amazing Hot Chocolate, Amazing Scrambled Eggs with Rosti, Amazing Grilled Salmon
Amazing Value for Money
Decent Choice for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Definitely returning
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😱Lizzie’s first impression: Fresh, Amazing food and beautiful interior.
🍩Lizzie enjoyed: I enjoyed everything about this café – from the vibes, to the service and the food. I tried the grilled salmon dish and it was cooked perfectly, I liked that it was placed on a pool of zoodles which were flavoured really well and was healthy too. The hotcakes are always my go to – always so delicious and presented well. I love that they add crushed meringues on top!
The eggs benny is another winner of this place – it comes with the most well cooked beef cheeks that was really flavourful and is covered by a layer of delicious hollandaise on sweet potato waffles! Now that was a handful to even type out!
I opted for a mango smoothie and it was delicious – everything I need especially during summer. A Winner.
🍅Lizzie did not enjoy: You might need to wait for a table if you ever go in during peak hours of the weekend – but luckily theres plenty of seating and it is usually fine. 🥇Lizzie rates overall: Love this place so much and it is exactly what Melbourne brunch should be like – chilled and good vibes.
Bentwood still remains to be a favourite of mine - their terracotta interior is unlike any other, they consistently deliver amazing dishes on their menu and service is always on point. Can’t go wrong with their salmon zucchini noodles, eggs benny, Nutella dessert and bowls. This time I didn’t order their delicious smoothies, but went for a Bloody Mary, so good!
Bentwood Cafe is the perfect example of Melbourne’s fantastic cafe scene. Nestled down a side street in trendy Fitzroy, it’s no wonder this cafe is a local favourite!
A solid menu which had a great selection of different options. We ordered the eggs benny, braised lamb and hot cakes which presented and tasted beautiful. Coffees were spot on and a special shout out to the barista for the cute latte art!
Decor is beautiful and service incredible, we had a great time.
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Brunch like never before @bentwoodfitzroy where the cozy and charming ambiance with great brunch food will bring you here again and again.
We had:
Eggs Benny, that comes with pulled braised beef brisket, chipotle hollandaise, poached eggs, sweet potato fries, chives, cornbread waffles. All the perfectly cooked and picked ingredients to make this a sensational yet a classic Benedict’s dish with lots and lots of amazing flavours. Hence you definitely need to must try, that beef brisket is the key to this entire dish being so tempting and addictive.
Prawn and Kimchi Omelette, need a bit of spiciness this winter, then definitely try this, a beautiful combination of kimchi braised prawns inside an omelette with kewpie Mayo, beans sprouts, Asian salad, coriander, chilli and fried shallots, a very Asian take of this lovely breakfast/brunch dish. Loved it, especially because kimchi makes everything so flavourful.
Churro waffles, served with hot cocoa fudge sauce, vanilla icecream, salted caramel and strawberries, a very refreshing and delicious sweet breakfast/brunch dish that’s kids gonna love it because of all the fresh ingredients in it and the churro waffles are super crisp and fluffy from the inside.
Mango smoothie and peanut butter smoothie, both were equally refreshing and very filling.
Matcha latte, so satisfying to drink, must try for matcha lovers.
The prices might be slightly steep but then again you only expect to get quality and premium ingredients in your food. Also not to mention, the serving sizes are quite generous considering the price. And the service is friendly and prompt and the team of staff are all very cheerful, welcoming and helpful in nature.
So why not spend your Saturday morning @bentwoodfitzroy and have a sumptuous brunch or brekkie over comforting drinks/coffee/cocktails with your crew.
Consistently incredible. I have been dining at Bentwood for years. I keep coming back because the food is top notch whether you go for a sweet or savoury option. Today’s breakfast didn’t disappoint
Arrived on Anzac Day’s noon and the place was packed. My partner booked a table in advance and we ordered two dishes.
The grilled halloumi cheese, fig, mixed salad 🥗 was packed with flavour and texture. The smoked balsamic sauce and pumpkin purée enhanced the overall flavour.
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