Bendigo St Cafe 3121 - Kurunjang

3.5I came to work not the usual way today so called into Bendigo milk bar for a coffee and a grab and go breakfast. I used to frequent Bendigo more regularly when I live on Westbank Terrace but that was over 5 years ago now... tick tock. The cafe cabinet still had plenty of great looking food and though I had need up with an apple and berry muffin still warm from the oven. I had hardly any wait for my coffee which was great Coffee was still good and strong without the need to upgrade to a double shot. I like that this little cafe is away from the Richmond strips so there are more locals (or once upon a time locals) here than down Swan or Bridge.

This is truely a local cafe if I’ve ever been to one. It feels like you’re sitting at your friend’s kitchen table having brekky. My chilli scrambled eggs had a great kick and were very filling although I had food envy of my friend’s fritters!

Little local cafe hidden in Bendigo St. fairly dark and not an amazing decor so if it’s a nice day I recommend getting a seat outside. Ordered the beef pie which on ordering at $10 I almost fell over especially when the pie is cold to start with and the put it in the oven on ordering. Once it landed at our table and cut it open I could see why it was expensive and it was full of chunky steak. Pastry was good, flavours in the pie ok but needed more gravy but the relish on the side helped. Some adjustments could be made and it would be much better.

Having lived in Richmond for nearly seven years and walked past many times, we thought it was time to come and try the famous pies! They had the chunky beef homemade pies available so we grabbed two of those with a side of tomato sauce and one with tomato relish. The pies themselves were extremely filling and had about a 95% ratio of pieces of beef throughout. The pastry was lovely and thin, the pie itself was definitely more beef than pastry. For $9.50 they are certainly worth it as we were both stuffed once finished. Will come back again next time we feel like a quality pie.

Sunday 13.08.17 at 1pm. This is a relaxed neighbourhood cafe, nothing pretentious here, just honest and hearty food.Generous portions. Friendly staff. Ok coffee.