Mixed Business

After several attempts, we finally managed to snare a table at a local cafe called Mixed Business.  It is one of those places that is so popular that you might as well get up at the crack of dawn to ensure a table. In this instance, 9.30am on Sunday morning seemed to be good enough.

And I must say upfront that Mixed Business is one of those annoying eateries that functions on a 'cash only' basis, which I have never quite understood given I come from the country where Eftpos reigns supreme and you can use it to buy a 50c mix without the cashier even batting an eyelid.

Putting that matter aside, we were able to enjoy a yummy brunch and would definitely go back again to try some of the sweeter items on the menu including the gingerbread waffles which sounded scrumptious!  We were sat outside with dog in tow, and were able to enjoy the flowers and plants on display at the flower shop open next door, which was all rather enjoyable.

The breakky menu.

Apple and berry smoothie - frozen berries, apple juice, yoghurt and honey

His - Poached eggs with crispy pancetta and roasted tomatoes

Mine - poached eggs with potato and rosemary rosti, avocado and relish

Mixed Business

at Stop 25 Queens Parade (Tram 86)

486 Queens Parade

Clifton Hill 

Open Tuesday - Sunday for breakfast and lunch

Fowlers Flowers

488 Queens Parade

www.fowlersflowers.com.au

Billy Buttons at Fowlers Flowers

A short train ride takes you to Armadale...

Armadale is one of Melbournes more upmarket suburbs on the outskirts of inner Melbourne and while it has an element of toffee-nosed about it... it is worth the short train ride from the CBD if a) you are in the market for a vintage poster, b) if you are planning a wedding or c) you would like a nice breakfast or lunch at the Coin Laundry cafe located immediately opposite the train station.

We first ventured to Armadale when we first moved to Melbourne and had this idea that we would try and explore one suburb per weekend.  We actually came across this really cool vintage Air NZ poster but at $500, it didn't fit into the budget when we were busy setting up home in a new country.

So two years later, we thought we would head back and see, if by absolute miracle, we could find the said poster - because then that would be fate, meant to be and we would definitely make the purchase.  Unfortunately in this instance, the shop was closed. Fate, door closed. 

Not to worry, we did have a yummy lunch at Coin Laundry and enjoyed having a wander through the high street shops.  

His - Braised lamb with pilaf rice, yoghurt, sundried tomatoes,
spinach, mint and onion. 

Mine - Moroccan spiced chicken with mint yoghurt, hummus,
eggplant puree, spinach and tomato on toasted turkish bread.

Coin Laundry

Coin Laundry

61 Armadale Street

Armadale

Ph: 9500 1888

Open for breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week. 

Vintage Posters can be found at:

Letitia Morris - 1158 High Street, Armadale

www.letitiamorris.com.au 

Vintage Posters Only -  1136 High Street, Armadale

www.vintagepostersonly.com