The Taste Factor - REPLETE PROVIDORE
Type: Breakfast
Establishment: REPLETE PROVIDORE
Review By: Kenny
Location: 302 Barkers Road, Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Phone: 03 9818 4448
Website: http://www.repleteprovidore.com/
Background:
After hearing so much about this little place, stuck in the cosy area of Melbourne, we (Julia and I) finally had a chance to try this place out and it was safe to say that our trip was not wasted.
Under the influence of my taste buds, I diverged away from my usual, breakfast with the works to try the special of the day, poached pear and almond crepes, which was beautiful though it was a little too sweet for me. The crepes were light and the flavour was rich, bit too rich but still balanced.
The other dish I wanted to try was one of their signature dish, Ricotta Hotcakes. Being a pancake fanatic, it is high on my list to taste.
Establishment: REPLETE PROVIDORE
Review By: Kenny
Location: 302 Barkers Road, Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Phone: 03 9818 4448
Website: http://www.repleteprovidore.com/
Background:
After hearing so much about this little place, stuck in the cosy area of Melbourne, we (Julia and I) finally had a chance to try this place out and it was safe to say that our trip was not wasted.
Atmosphere (4 /5):
There are two half to this store. The front part of the store is a shop selling some of the goodies produced by the shop. The front of the shop also has some tables and a bench along the windows.But we seat in the back room, which was a cosy little room with a fireplace and about 6 tables. The atmosphere was very relaxed, perfect for those cold Winter days. I think there is also a back garden as well though I haven’t seen it.
There are two half to this store. The front part of the store is a shop selling some of the goodies produced by the shop. The front of the shop also has some tables and a bench along the windows.But we seat in the back room, which was a cosy little room with a fireplace and about 6 tables. The atmosphere was very relaxed, perfect for those cold Winter days. I think there is also a back garden as well though I haven’t seen it.
Taste Bits (4.5 /5):
I am giving 4.5 stars but I don’t believe in perfect food but I tell you what, this is seriously close. This place was not a state finalist in the Best Breakfast Restaurant category of the 2008 Savour Australia Awards for Excellence without a reason
I am giving 4.5 stars but I don’t believe in perfect food but I tell you what, this is seriously close. This place was not a state finalist in the Best Breakfast Restaurant category of the 2008 Savour Australia Awards for Excellence without a reason
Main:
My dear had the Replete Corn Fritters with smoked salmon, poached egg & tomato-chilli relish. The dish was magnificent. Close to the best Corn Fritter I have ever had (in saying I have only ever had this Corn Fritter but it was sure nice!)
My dear had the Replete Corn Fritters with smoked salmon, poached egg & tomato-chilli relish. The dish was magnificent. Close to the best Corn Fritter I have ever had (in saying I have only ever had this Corn Fritter but it was sure nice!)
Under the influence of my taste buds, I diverged away from my usual, breakfast with the works to try the special of the day, poached pear and almond crepes, which was beautiful though it was a little too sweet for me. The crepes were light and the flavour was rich, bit too rich but still balanced.
The other dish I wanted to try was one of their signature dish, Ricotta Hotcakes. Being a pancake fanatic, it is high on my list to taste.
Drinks:
Julia had the T2 Earl Grey tea and I had a latte and cappuccino. I am tell you, even Julia who don’t normally drink coffee was into my latte. So that tells you something. The temperature and the strength of the coffee were on the spot.
Julia had the T2 Earl Grey tea and I had a latte and cappuccino. I am tell you, even Julia who don’t normally drink coffee was into my latte. So that tells you something. The temperature and the strength of the coffee were on the spot.
$$$ (3.5 /5):
The price of an average breakfast plus coffee would average about $13-$20 person.
The price of an average breakfast plus coffee would average about $13-$20 person.
It is probably not the cheapest place you can find but then again, you get what you paid for. For the services and quality, I say it is not too bad.
Service (4 /5):
No grumpings from me. The service was fast and very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. For example, when Julia finished the tomato-chilli relish and asked for another service, the reply was "Yes, of course" and out came another service of relish. Beautiful.
Service (4 /5):
No grumpings from me. The service was fast and very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. For example, when Julia finished the tomato-chilli relish and asked for another service, the reply was "Yes, of course" and out came another service of relish. Beautiful.
The Taste Factor Verdict (4.5 /5):
People say you need a good breakfast to have a good start to the day. This place will definitely go a long way to making sure your day starts off well.
Any Last Words:
Can’t wait to go back again!
Can’t wait to go back again!
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