Short Straw, Hawthorn

WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

·         Wild mushrooms, chorizo, rainbow chard, fried enoki, poached eggs, pumpkin loaf, shaved manchego ($18.00)

·         Thai sardine salad with whole fried sardines, bean shoots, peanut, coconut, sweet soy, Asian herb slaw, tamarind, fresh chilli ($20.00) *gluten free

·         Morning grain salad with quinoa, brown rice, pomegranate, sumac corn, pistachio, poached egg, chai soaked sultanas, beetroot leaves, cumin yoghurt ($16.00)

·         Vietnamese scrambled eggs, fresh chilli, toasted roti bread, sweet soy, papaya, Asian herb salad ($15.00)

WHAT WE ATE...

I chose the ‘Buttermilk hotcakes, blueberry compote, vanilla mascarpone, maple, roasted hazelnut ($16.00)’. A stack of three hotcakes arrived with a lovely combination of blueberries and hazelnuts on top. I managed to eat the whole thing as it was scrumptious but this was indeed a very filling dish.

My dining companion decided to order the ‘Zucchini and feta fritters, house-made chilli jam, avocado, sumac corn, shaved cauliflower and apple slaw ($15.00)’. The fried fritters were very tasty on their own. The fiery chilli jam and the freshness of the slaw complemented the flavour of the fritters.

WHAT WE DRANK...

My latte ($3.80) made with Niccolo Coffee was pretty good.

OVERALL…

There is a plethora of delightful cafés in Hawthorn and no doubt you have your favourites… However, there is a new café on the block that might end up on your revised favourites list. Short Straw is located just off Glenferrie Road and has a wonderful, relaxed vibe and a brilliant menu. The interior is light and cheery with hanging baskets full of greenery. Try it out for yourself next time you are in Hawthorn…     

Address: 743B Glenferrie Road (enter via Mary Street), Hawthorn, VIC

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Trading Hours:

Mon – Sun: 7.00am – 4.30pm

P.S. Other eateries nearby are Crabapple Kitchen, Axil Coffee Roasters, Omah’s, Hawthorn Common, Liar Liar, and The Green at St. Columbs...