Streat 2
I’ve written about Streat before, and I’m posting about it again because I think it’s a bit underrated.
The food at Streat is good, drawing inspiration from different cuisines and places around the world, so it’s not just about bacon, eggs and toast. They don’t need a slick fit out and the latest shiny coffee machines. I like Streat so much that it’s our second most visited cafe (after Reading Rooms).
When Alastair and I had lunch there the other weekend, I ordered the ‘Seoul Cakes and Syrup’ ($16) which was a kimchi pancake, topped with Asian coleslaw, slices of pork belly and a chilli caramel syrup.
My kimchi pancake could’ve used a smidgen more salt, but it was pretty tasty with the fresh herbie-ness of the coleslaw. And pork belly, yes, no more needs to be said.
Alastair had the very pretty Turkish toast ($15.50) – brioche and rosewater French toast, with rhubarb, pistachio marzipan and praline, and Turkish fairy floss.
Another reason Streat deserves more love – their coffee is good too.
Keep doing what you’re doing, Streat. I’m a fan.
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STREAT Flemington
307 Racecourse Road
Flemington / Kensington
Phone: (03) 9372 3288
Web: streat.com.au
msihua
April 17, 2013 @ 11:15 pm
I have a Streat near work and I never go.. must give it a go as you rate it so highly!
Agnes
May 11, 2013 @ 7:45 pm
You should go!
Hannah
April 18, 2013 @ 3:25 am
I die I die I die for that French Toast creation oh yes.
Agnes
May 11, 2013 @ 7:48 pm
Who can resist Turkish fairy floss?
Keren
April 18, 2013 @ 7:23 am
Mmmm, those coffees look great and anywhere that does something other than eggs is always a winner with my man … I’ll have to keep this in mind next time we’re heading across town.
Agnes
May 11, 2013 @ 7:49 pm
I hate cafes that only do eggs / toast / porridge. Boring.
Daisy@Nevertoosweet
April 18, 2013 @ 3:32 pm
i’ve heard of STREAT before and know it’s for a great cause but I haven’t tried really should go sometime though the coffee and dishes look good especially the Turkish toast 🙂
Agnes
May 11, 2013 @ 7:50 pm
You should gooooo. Haha I tell everyone. STREAT is awesome.
Libby
April 20, 2013 @ 3:09 pm
The reason why I don’t frequent that many brunch places is that I sometimes get over menus that are filled with eggs, bacon and smash avocados. I like places that offer interesting choices and STREAT definitely fits the bill – definitely one to try!
Agnes
May 11, 2013 @ 8:08 pm
Yes, I agree about boring menu breakfast choices!
Winston
April 20, 2013 @ 10:18 pm
SOLD! I think Reading Room is my most frequented cafe too so I take your recommendation very highly. Never been to a STREAT but I imagine that I’d like it too since we have RR in common. Oooooohhh…
Agnes
May 11, 2013 @ 8:10 pm
Go Mr S&H, go go.
Gourmet Getaways
April 21, 2013 @ 11:40 am
Oh yes please!!
Everything looks so good, especially the brioche! YUM!
Agnes
May 11, 2013 @ 8:11 pm
The brioche is particularly attractive 🙂