Friendly staff and great food will be back
Amazing coffee, incredible food and impeccable service.
It's a really cute cafe, the inside is quite small but they have outside seating which is really nice. The staff are really friendly and lovely, very polite and well presented. I had the salmon cured miso and my friend had the wild mushrooms and the presentation of the dishes are impressive, really pretty. The salmon was cooked really well and the risotto rice underneath was crunchy which was surprising but good, I really enjoyed my meal. đ
đ±Lizzieâs first impression: aesthetically pleasing food, tasty and modern brunch dishes
đ©Lizzie enjoyed: I was actually really surprised by the quality of food that was presented to me.
I tried the mushrooms on toast dish and it was amazing â had the citrus tang to the sauce that made the dish perfect. It was presented well and I would go back just for that. The salmon dish was cooked really well and perfect for those who like a healthy but meaty lunch. I also got to try the bircher museli which tasted phenomenal â loved the dried fruits on top that gave it more texture. It wasnât too sweet either which was great and perfect for breakfast.
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Lizzie did not enjoy: Now this cafĂ© is perfect for locals and is a little far as it is situated all the way in Point cook but that is not to say that the drive wasnât worth going for.
đ„Lizzie rates overall: I loved this cafĂ© so much and the staff were so friendly. Highly recommend.
Such a great find in the Westside!
Food was fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. Portion size is always a hit or miss at any brunch place but I left with a happy stomach!! The menu itself is super exciting, canât wait to try some more :)
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Inviting, warm and enthusiastic. SAY NO MORE!
Eatingtravellingcouple
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THE WESTERN SUBURBS IS BRINGING OUT THE GOODS!
Located in Point Cook, this place is definitely worth the visit. This cafe is showcasing what the western suburbs has to offer and with its impressive menu, there is so many things to love about this cafe!
The cafe has a cosy and warm interior, with the aroma and sounds of coffee being made lingering inside the cafe. Equally, there is plenty of alfresco seating to enjoy the sunshine.
The menu was super impressive! It was succinct with all day breakfast and lunch menu dishes with plenty of intriguing and unique flavours. We ordered the Super Smashed Avo, Pork and Apple and Sweet Potato Waffles. All dishes were presented beautifully but more importantly, it tasted amazing! With fresh and flavoursome ingredients, these dishes has easily become of our faves in 2020.
Equally important, their coffee game was strong and highly recommended !
This easily is a neighbourhood and local gem where staff knows your name and your regular coffee order.
We would defintely return to try their other dishes because as mentioned, many of the dishes intrigued us!
Came here to try out the food as I've driven past it almost every day on my morning commute and have heard very good things and I was not disappointed.
The staff were welcoming and helpful when choosing to order as well as the other customer they served who wanted to gain information about coffee beans. Ordered the miso cured salmon and it was delicious, the flavours were balanced with the rice, the sauce and the miso and was very delicious.
Would definitely come back again with friends and try more things on the menu!!
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This cafĂ© is situated opposite the Featherbrook shopping centre â we thought it was within the area and had a hard time finding it. Eventually when we found it, we were already half an hour late and their kitchen has closed, but they were so nice to take our order and hence why the cafĂ© had stacked chairs (which Iâm sure doesnât look like that if I came earlier so it was my fault).
We started off with a cappuccino and a latte. They tasted nice and my grandma liked it.
For the food, we had:
BLACK SESAME AND BEETROOT GRANOLA â House-made granola, black sesame pannacotta, fresh fruits, beetroot yoghurt foam â Apparently this was new on the menu so had to try it! The black sesame pannacotta was something different! It was nice when combined with the granola to give it a crunch. The beetroot yoghurt foam was also very interesting too!
MUSHROOM FOREST â Roasted, grilled and dehydrated mushrooms, pickled zucchini, truffle mayo, fresh dill and fried egg â This was really nice! The mushrooms were so nice and juicy and full of flavour! The sourdough bread wasnât as hard as well, and tasted really good together.
SWEET POTATO WAFFLE â Belgian style waffle with sweet potato, maple syrup, fresh fruits, cocoa and almond soil, green tea cream cheese â One of my favourite dishes â the sweet potato waffle was very chewy unlike the normal waffles. You can taste the sweet potato in it and along with the green tea cream cheese â wow. So nice!!
Thank you Bean Smuggler.
It is one of the rare occasions @what.epi.eats travels to West side of Melbourne and when we do, it was always full of pleasant surprises. This time we came to Bean Smuggler in the outer western suburb of Point Cook. This humble cafe is very spacious and offers ranges of very interesting brunch dishes. Truly love the wide variety of choices in the menu and definitely you can see that this is not just your typical brunch place.
Yay: Coffee, Forest Mushroom, Sweet Potato Waffles, Miso Cured Salmon, Chilli Kingfish
Nay: N/A
The smuggler delivers day in, day out without missing a beat. It's always a pleasure to attend and enjoy whatevers on the menu. It's set the bench mark against any other location I've been to date in Australia- be proud guys! Will miss this place in 2021!
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Who would have thought that one of the best cafes that I have frequented this year would be in the outer western suburb of Point Cook. Bean Smuggler is an unassuming cafe that quickly makes you fall in love with it, not just because of a fantastic menu,but also because of the bubbly and friendly nature of the three guys running it. It's hard not to feel welcome here, with it's fun vibe and comfortable ambience. The cafe was literally packed inside and out, and once we tried the food, we discovered why.
The team at Bean Smuggler pride themselves on the fact that they steer clear of the typical standard cafe fare, so if fry ups and avo toast are your go tos, be prepared to try something significantly different. Instead, the menu embraces fresh produce that is prepared with so much attention to detail, and there are definitely some Asian influences in the menu.
The mushroom garden is a perfect example of this ethos. A meticulously plated dish of a variety of mushrooms, sauteed to perfection, served atop crunchy toast. Curls of zucchini, fresh dill and a mushroom dust complement the perfect fried egg that finishes off the dish. This was a savoury plate of perfection, unlike anything I've had at other cafes, and it really was as amazing as it looks.
I consider myself quite the porridge conniseur, so I was intrigued by the pumpkin porridge. This breakfast staple was a divine interpretation, with it's pumpkin puree blended through the grains, and topped with date puree for sweetness, pepitas for crunch and creme fraiche to cut through the sweetness. Beautiful pumpkin crisps were a highlight, as they added a nice chewy texture to the dish. I'm definitely a convert to this almost savoury version of porridge, and I savoured every mouthful.
Even though we were almost full, I couldn't pass up on the amazing sweet potato waffles. Two huge homemade waffles were drenched in syrup, and had thst fabulous texture of crispy outer layer encasing a beautifully fluffy centre. Served with a matcha cream, fresh fruits, crumb and ridiculously thin orange tuilles...so thin in fact, I could see through them. True food art, I was gobsmacked by how gorgeous they were. Everything on this perfect plate worked, with a great balance of textures and flavours; and just like the previous dishes, it was a complete work of art.
As expected, the coffee at Bean Smuggler is the same quality as the food, and really was faultless. This lovely little cafe may be out of the way of your usual brunch destination, but trust me when I say that it's well worth the trek. Exceptional food and service and a cosy, friendly atmosphere makes Bean Smuggler the kind of cafe that wouldn't be out of place in the inner suburbs; so the locals of Point Cook are so very lucky to have this brilliant venue on their doorstep.
The best in the town!
Good coffee services and food!
I go to Bean Smuggler nearly every day for my daily dose of caffeine and am never ever disappointed. The staff are soooo friendly and the coffee is divine. I also absolutely love the sweet potato waffles which I have now had 3 times. Highly highly recommend đ
The cafe is run by an award winning chef which we could clearly see in the presentation and taste of food.
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The menu had good variety to choose from and we went with:
âą Miso Salmon : this was definitely cooked and presented to perfection. Such neat presentation with amazing flavours. A must try.
âą Wild Mushrooms : the mushrooms were perfectly cooked and comes on Sourdough bread with egg, carrot and greens. Another amazing one.
âą Chicken chilli Sandwich : even the flavors of the simple sandwich were amazing. Plus the Hassel potato just added more flavour and interest to this.
âą Drinks : we ordered mango smoothie and Mimosa (yesss they have cocktails from 9am! )
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Overall an amazing experience and we would love to go back again and again.
Iâve been a customer of Bean Smuggler since they opened a few years back! I have always received excellent customer service, and a great welcome from Jack and his team. They always make an effort to get to know their regulars, and are swift to process orders. Their coffee is undoubtedly the best in Point Cook, and their menu most impressive! Prices are also very reasonable for the quality of the produce provided. Definitely recommend anyone who hasnât yet tried it, to do so đ
I love coming to this cafe, I find myself blown away by their food, coffee and their service after every visit!
The sweet potato waffle is the perfect level of sweet and is a must try! The outdoor seating is perfect for bringing my dog.
My new daily stop!
Espresso shot was perfect, accompanied with a refreshing cup of sparkling water. Super friendly service and âŠbanana bread was so so good too! Thank you!
First time customer and happy with the experience. All of our food are delicious. Sliced roast beef with Turkish bread was really good as the meat was soft and tender. While the Hassel potatoes were undercooked and not much season on it, They promptly replaced it and it was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend.
Phenomenal coffee and food here. Also loved the atmosphere and the customer service was fantastic. The food is full of flavor but always equally balanced. We would come here again!
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