POP-UP FOOD REVIEW

by A. Tablehopper

Sweethearts Café – 2 Anzac Road, Eudlo

I am an ‘average joe’ who enjoys good food, not a food critic by profession, so excuse my lack of fancy terminology! I have not been paid to promote anyone – I am simply sharing my opinion on the hinterland eateries I visit, for their service/ambience and presentation/flavour. 

I have driven past this café countlesss times over the years, and even stopped off for a takeaway coffee once or twice, but I never realised they had a whole outdoor section to the left of the building. 

My friend and I decided to stop for breakfast last weekend, and were pleasantly surprised by parasols, plants, a giant Buddha statue and piano, all making up the atmosphere, along with cheery music gently wafting through the air.

We opted for traditional brekkies, Eggs Benedict, and fried eggs and bacon, along with roasted organic coffee, which was delicious.  (I also noted they cater for vegetarians and vegans.)

The meals were with us within about 10 minutes, both just the right portion size, with perfectly-cooked bacon and eggs for our liking - my poached eggs were not too runny or too hard; it’s surprising how many places don’t get this right.

We both agreed the meals, the service, the unpretentious and relaxed atmosphere, and the value for money have put this as one of our top ‘returning very soon’ cafés.

There was a local sitting at a nearby table who we struck up a conversation with. He was tucking into a substantial Eye Fillet Burger on Turkish bread, which looked fresh and hearty, complete with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, beetroot and tomato relish. 

His feedback? “All the food here is great. I also enjoy the Chicken Schnitzel Burger and my wife often has the Roast Sweet Potato Salad (sweet potato, baby spinach, basil pesto, sundried tomato, feta, Balsamic dressing and pine nuts). Everything is fresh and the quality is consistent.”

This is a local family-owned and run café and you can sense the pride and care everyone takes in the place. A quick look on Tripadvisor and Google shows over 200 five-star reviews, which didn’t surprise either of us.

So, I advise you to treat yourself and, in the words of Cold Chisel, enjoy a ‘breakfast at Sweethearts’!