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Such a lovely cafe hidden in Carlton North - if I live nearby, I'd honestly visit every weekend just to relax and unwind. It was a sunny day so it was the perfect weather to sit outside in their beauty cozy courtyard.
We ordered heaps: Mashed Pumpkin ($19.5), Banana Bread French Toast ($18.5), Fledge Benny ($18), Big Fledge ($23), Mushroom Medley ($19.5). Slightly cheaper than most brunch places but most importantly, they do Zomato Gold!
Mashed Pumpkin came out with halloumi, dukka, and poached egg on multigrain. Halloumi was surprisingly good and mashed pumpkin/sweet potatoe kinda tasted like Korean Pumpkin Porridge - familiar taste. It was sufficiently creamy and its presentation was just wonderful.
Highlight? Definitely, Banana Bread French Toast. It lived up to its reputation and satisfied everyone's sweet cravings with berry compote and pistachio praline. The banana bread was moist and creamy at the same time. I usually don't have a crazy sweet tooth but I definitely enjoyed it. Loved cotton on top!
Such a pleasant brunch experience and already looking forward to returning!
As a mushroom lover, this dish was beyOndDdD enjoyable! The mushrooms were juicy, the sourdough was crispy & the feta went so well w the dish. The herbs rly tied the dish together as well and added an extra touch to the overall flavor! Very very yummy overall & i’ll DEFINITELY stop by here again soon to try their mashed pumpkin dish😍
$19.50
Yesterday we visited @fledglingespresso for brunch as it was long overdue, but the wait was worth it.
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We completely enjoyed amazing dishes of our brunch and the perfect sunny afternoon of our lovely Mebourne starting off with some coffee (of course)
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You can view their photo menu on phone through @mr_yum_
We wanted to order everything but finally settled on -
*BIG FLEDGE - it had the assortment of the best - bacon, mushrooms, chorizo,baked beans, avocado, tomato, spinach, eggs & sourdough
* RUBEN SANDWICH - needs no introduction with amazing cheese & ham filling with chips
* BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST - this is one dish which is not only pretty looking but super super delish. Even though we were full, but we still managed to finished it because it was sooo good.
Living locally I have been here a few times, most of their food is great though their muesli acai bowl is really dry with very little acai and yogurt making it so hard to chew and eat.
Also the last time I visited, what I presume was the owner was sitting at table constantly asking to speak business with staff and staring at our table making it a little uncomfortable.
I will return as I love to support local business and every else I’ve ordered in the past is yummy.
Eatingtravellingcouple
+5
A LOVELY CAFE IN A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD OF CARLTON NORTH.
Came here for a Sunday morning brunch and loved everything that this place has to offer.
We loved how there is 4 different defined area for dining which includes a lovely courtyard with plenty of lush greenery. All areas has a warmth and cosiness to them, never feeling crowded or loud despite other people being there.
We ordered the Mashed Pumpkin and The Banana French Toast and absolutely loved both dishes and no doubt we will order them again upon return. We highly recommend both dishes with both of them tasting so flavorsome with excellent presentation!
Customer service was attentive and kind. They even made recommendations which is always a lovely touch when at a cafe.
We can see why this is place gets rave reviews. Such a great cafe and experience!
Melbournemojoeats FoodBlogger
+5
True to its name in every respect, this little bird is flying high and strong just within a few months of its inception. Now a huge favorite to many local celebrities, covered by @urbanlistmelb and the likes and by foodies from all over Australia .... it's a personal delight to have seen why @fledglingespresso is regarded as one of the strongest in its game.
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Check my post on @barlogespresso for an interesting fact about this place.
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#mojolevel 5/5
Will come back for:
+ Mushroom medley
+ Banana french toast
We came here for brunch on a bright, sunny morning, and chose to sit outside in their tiny and homely little courtyard. We shared a chilli scramble egg which was generously sized and comforting, the mushroom medley which had loads of mushrooms and herbs, pops of feta served on nicely toasted sourdough. This was pretty special and something I would return for. We also shared a sweet take of the French toast. Normally, I frown upon candy floss topped dishes, but this actually works. The textures of pistachio praline, moist banana bread, mascarpone, and fruits was great. Good enough for me to forget about the candy floss on the side. We washed all of this down with a berry smoothie which was tangy and refreshing. Service was friendly and prices fair for what you get. A lovely option for a brunch spot in this part of town.
Not only was their Banana Bread French toast amazing but the atmosphere created by the warm and welcoming staff was what really made this an amazing experience. Also coffee was great!
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Been to Carlton North lately?
Admittedly, it’s one area I have little experience in. You could say, I’m a Fledgling in this area.
That’s not such a bad thing when you find a venue called Fledgling… Birds of a feather definitely do flock together at this Rathdowne Street café.
Owner Conner Cunliffe started young in hospitality, a fellow fledgling as such. He’s now made his mark in Melbourne, and showcases both his creative flair in the kitchen and behind the espresso machine.
The menu goes from one extreme to another. For those with a sweet (indulgent) tooth there’s the Raspberry Pancakes with popping chocolate and Oreos, and Banana Bread French Toast topped with vibrant pink fairy floss. While those of us who tend to hunt for something that’s nutrient rich, there’s the mushroom medley topped with a fried egg. A wholesome option is the Fledge Benny with smoked salmon and jalapenos hollandaise.
Nestle into this Carlton North hotspot, and spoil yourself with a bottomless lunch if you feel the need for a midday escape over the Christmas period.
Banana french toast was AWESOME and is MUST GET!! The waiter was super friendly and helpful in making recommendations and the decor is nice. The place is small however, so not good for big groups/prams etc.
They do not take AMEX despite being listed as an AMEX vender on the shop small promotion and the waiter was reluctant to take our Zomato gold deal because we didn't show him the code before we ordered. At that point, zomato gold was very new so it wasn't communicated clearly that we needed to show the server our code before placing an order. However- we will definitely be back and will show our zomato gold membership! ;)
Adhiputro Prabowo Armand
+5
Famous Coffee and brekie provider at Rathdowne St, have some spaces behind the coffee maker..busy at morning till lunch, either dine-in, takeaway, or courier service..
Delish food and a great back area space for breakfast with the puppy! Especially loved the mushroom medley and the chilli eggs!
Consistently good food, consistently good service and consistently good coffee. Take away or eating in, Fledgling is hard to pass on a shopping strip that has many options. Their menu changes with the seasons and I always find something worthwhile. They are especially accommodating to people with kids or pets (and some people bring both).
We visited @fledglingespresso for brunch as it was long overdue, but the wait was worth it.
.
We completely enjoyed amazing dishes of our brunch and the perfect sunny afternoon of our lovely Mebourne starting off with some coffee (of course)
.
You can view their photo menu on phone through @mr_yum_
We wanted to order everything but finally settled on -
*BIG FLEDGE - it had the assortment of the best - bacon, mushrooms, chorizo,baked beans, avocado, tomato, spinach, eggs & sourdough
* RUBEN SANDWICH - needs no introduction with amazing cheese & ham filling with chips
* BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST - this is one dish which is not only pretty looking but super super delish. Even though we were full, but we still managed to finished it because it was sooo good.
Great little place with constant stream of people which is a great sign of quality. The Magic coffee was outstanding, with a thick roast flavour!!
Enjoyed the Chilli scrambke which had a good amount of heat and generous serving size. We'll be back!
Had a beautiful lunch at Fledgling, starting with some really nice coffee. I then shared the smashed pumpkin and mushroom toasts with my friend. The first was a great combo of savoury and sweet with generous slices of haloumi and a complementary beetroot hummus. The second was an umami bomb brimming with the salty, briny flavours that I love. For dessert, we also shared the banana bread french toast. I'm not usually super into sweet brunch dishes but this one wasn't overly rich. It featured two hearty slices of banana bread and some cream cheese and fresh fruit. The fairy floss wasn't necessary as the dish is sweet enough but it does add to the look of the plate. Overall, great experience at this cute little cafe.
This is one of the popular cafes in Melbourne and when you try out their menu you can see why! This cute cafe is located in a Victorian styled venue, with welcoming seating indoors or a bright courtyard out the back!
We enjoyed a few cocktails to start, and there are a variety that would work for anyone! If your game have the Bloody Mary, that pickle thoughhhhhh!
We had of course the banana bread French toast, now you can’t go past this! I’d even recommend it as a third dish to share. It’s worth it! The Smashed Pumpkin was a good choice and the eggs benny is a classic goody! The surprise dish was the fritters! So full of flavour!
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