Cibi
Cibi is so sweet.
So sweet.
Cibi is a cafe with Japanese leanings, located in Collingwood on a street that’s a strange mix of industrial / commercial / quiet residential.
One sunny Friday, I had breakfast there with my dear friend Em.
Em had the Cibi breakfast – a half boiled egg with avocado on sourdough toast served with green salad ($12).
Mine was the house made tomato salsa, boiled egg, gruyere cheese on toasted sourdough with green salad ($13.50). The salsa gave the egg and cheese some tangy, sweet/sour goodness.
The food was simple but lovely – and just right portion wise.
We liked Cibi so much we scheduled another catch up there, but this time on a weekend.
Why the weekend? Because on Saturdays and Sundays, Cibi do Japanese breakfasts.
There’s three options on the menu for the Japanese breakfasts. There’s a traditional option – with salmon, omelette / tamagoyaki, green vegetables, potato salad, brown rice and miso soup.
And then there’s a “more vegetables” ($16.50) choice, which Em had. This also comes with tamagoyaki, seasonal green vegetables, potato salad, brown rice and miso soup, with the addition of pumpkin nimono.
The last option is the “Ultimate” ($21.50) and of course I had to go for an ultimate breakfast. 🙂
This has grilled sliced salmon fillet, tamagoyaki, seasonal green vegetables, potato salad, CIBI home made pickles / tsukemono, natto, umeboshi / sour plum, nori, brown rice and miso soup.
The pickles, natto, umeboshi and nori came on a separate plate.
The miso soup is superb and packed with ingredients.
The Japanese breakfasts are really nice. They feel really wholesome and full of goodness.
And look at this beautiful cup of green tea.
Like I said – Cibi is so sweet. The food is homely and simple but ultimately delicious. It is so nice.
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Cibi
45 Keele Street
Collingwood VIC 3066
Phone: (03) 9077 3941
Web: cibi.com.au
Hannah
July 31, 2013 @ 1:14 pm
QUICK WE’VE RUN OUT OF CHERRY TOMATOES TO HALVE QUICK PUT A QUARTER ON EACH PLATE INSTEAD QUICK NO ONE WILL NOTICE.
Agnes
August 12, 2013 @ 9:16 pm
Tehehehe oh you make me laugh.
Ashley
July 31, 2013 @ 5:31 pm
Oh how darling! I’ve wanted to pop here for a while but been worried there might not be enough food for Brad, looks like a decent feed though 🙂
Agnes
August 12, 2013 @ 9:21 pm
I found it pretty filling by the time I ate all of it. 🙂 Plus he could always finish with a green tea muffin!
Kim
July 31, 2013 @ 7:18 pm
that tamago is calling my name~~
Agnes
August 12, 2013 @ 9:22 pm
“Kim…. Kim… Kim….” 😉
Peggy
July 31, 2013 @ 11:36 pm
Simple, but seems yummy!!! 🙂 I may try it when I travel to Australia end of this year. 😀
Agnes
August 12, 2013 @ 9:27 pm
Oh are you coming back for a visit? Let me know when and if you need a place to stay etc 🙂
Peggy
August 13, 2013 @ 9:38 pm
yes…I’m planning may be to stay for 2 weeks around end of this yr. Sure I’ll let you know if I need any help with accommodation etc. 😀
All I need is some good food from Melbourne!!!! I’m sure your blog will be one of the guides. haha..
leaf (the indolent cook)
August 1, 2013 @ 1:09 am
I’ve been for both breakfast and lunch, it is such a sweet place indeed, and wholesome!
Agnes
August 12, 2013 @ 9:37 pm
Sweet and wholesome – describes Cibi perfectly. 🙂