The industrious area of Alexandria is steadily rising to become the new 'it' spot (guess we have The Grounds to thank?). I was meeting up with Liz for a needed post-exam pre-holiday catch up, however with us living on opposite ends of Sydney we chose a place that was difficult for both of us to get to.
I arrived a bit earlier and noticed the store section at the back with its huge variety of cooking goods. Everything from homemade jams, spices, pre-made cake mixes, and home wares. My soft spot for home wares was going haywire - of course I needed a pot to put my honey in (it came with a stirrer as well!), I could do with another tea infuser, who wouldn't want squirrel shaped cookie tin - it's just a massive downward spiral...
Freshly baked goodies - the muffins were only $1!!
Soy Chai $5
Freshly Squeezed Apple $5.50
Liz had a pineapple juice that was sweet and refreshing. I opted for a warm chai that lacked real any real depth of spices.
Spicy Shakshuka $14.50
Along with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and supper, brunch is definitely my favourite meal of the day. Nothing speaks more brunch to me than baked eggs, like the spicy shakshuka I chose instead of the traditional tomato and capsicum. Two perfectly cooked eggs in Grandma's hot chilli sauce served with Grandma's bread. The fresh bread was thick and fluffy, which made great for mopping up all the sauces and oozing yolks. Not spicy enough for my liking but enjoyable dish.
Traditional Chicken and Vegetable Casserole $12.50
Slow cooked chicken and veg that has been infused with spices, almost curry like, and very homey and comfort style eating. The rice was a tad dry, but the sauce/broth of helped with that. Very generous serving as well.
Grandma's Italian Ricotta Cheesecake $6.90
I read on the online menu that this was supposed to be serve with some sort of fruit compote, but the cheesecake was perf on its own. Shortbread crumb base and top! Innards were light, fluffy and melt in your mouth. Would of happily had seconds (and thirds...)
Grandma's Little Bakery brings the concept of homestyle cooking and baking, as if it were our nonnas and papas (if I was Italian). On weekend mornings they have breakfast buffets as well to tie in the whole idea of eating like a family, sharing food and stories while dining together. It caters well for kids as well, which something you don't see too often and offers catering services for parties. While the food was nothing spectacular, it is a great little cafe and bonus points for easy to find parking.
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