Bread & Circus

After careful consideration I decided my first blog post had to be on what is sure to be, my favourite cafe/canteen in Sydney so far! Hidden inside a warehouse in Alexandria is Bread & Circus, a wholesome, organic 'canteen' where you dine on menu's that vary from day to day. Sitting at inviting long wooden tables, you face an array of bright colours, fresh plants and flowers, lovely yet quirky decor (a pumpkin or two) and a few beach chairs and stools that face the sun. As you wait for your food to arrive (which is rather quick), you can either read the latest Frankie, Russh or Vogue that awaits you on your table, or watch the owners prepare the next course of food from scratch. A family and homely vibe can be sensed as the owners and staff peel the organic vegetables, sitting on a colourful mix of milk cartons, whom chat as if you weren't even there. And that is what I love; the slight European vibe which invites you to relax. 

Although I am a coffee fiend, surprisingly Bread & Circus does not serve coffee, but the fresh juices, smoothies (although quite pricey for a smoothie) & fresh young organic coconuts are a lovely substitute for my caffeine hit! As a breakfast lover who could happily eat breakfast for each meal of the day, I have repeatedly ordered the Granola Muesli tasting plate! I have been known to be quite the 'muesli snob' as the muesli I dine on at home is normally better than any cafe's. Except for this place!

I have also tried the 'Foxy Porridge' which is delightful! A hint of rose mixed through an extremely satisfying porridge filled with blueberries and hazelnuts! But as I said earlier, a breakfast tasting plate with fresh honeyed blueberry yoghurt is all i'll ever need! As a breakfast lover, I have still not ordered what looks to be a wholesome and vibrant array of lunch foods (even though I intentionally went at 3 o'clock to force myself to not order muesli - but I couldn't resist)! The picture below depicts the fresh array of vegetables and legumes, which you can look at before you make your decision. This is extremely helpful for all of us indesisive eaters who get severe cases of food envy!

All up, Bread & Circus is the kind of place where you want to be a regular. The staff are welcoming and have begun to recognise me as the girl who loves coconuts and taking photos of her amazing food - just to make her friends jealous. The food is reasonably priced; breakfast under $15 and lunch ranges upto $22. Don't be worried when you see Campos Coffee and not this adorable little set up, walk around to the back and you will soon realise why I have fallen in love with this place! (Situated on Fountain st, Alexandria - opposite Dan Murphys).