Cafe>Bread & Circus Wholefoods Canteen

Bread & Circus Wholefoods Canteen

Address: 21 Fountain St, 
Alexandria, NSW, 2015

Phone: (02) 9698 2939

Hours: Open 7 Days!
Mon - Sun 7:00am - 4:00pm

 
Menu: Organic, MSG Free, Wheat-free Breakfast and Brunch - Oh and every kind of tea imaginable!

Atmosphere: This place is located along a busy street in Alexandria and in the middle of industrial buildings and factory outlets. Despite its location, it is an easy find for locals and visitors alike – with lines of people queuing in for a table or a take-away Organic Lemongrass and Ginger Soy Chai Tea (*phew* did you get all that!?) The atmosphere is a “juggle” of trendy, busy and hippy with a homely, European feel. Oh and the music ranges from Britney to JT to ABBA!

Service:  Staff are very happy and friendly but too busy to “clown around” and establish a conversation

Price: $7 - $27 for a delicious and healthy snack or meal

TJ’s Rating: This place reminds me a little bit of “The Grounds” with its buzzing atmosphere and European influence but also has a unique vibe unlike anywhere I have been. The crowd ranges from young trendy groups of friends and families to couples stopping for lunch after their morning run.

 I came here with one of my girlfriends who ordered the “fruit plate with seasonal fruit and biodynamic yoghurt” ($15) with a “pink pine” watermelon, pineapple and mint cold pressed juice in a little glass ($6).

I had the “parmesan not-so-scrambled biodynamic eggs with real truffle oil, under shaved parmesan served with avocado, tomato, baby spinach fresh herbs and sourdough” ($18) – although it is a mouthful to say – it was a worth the words and the price, a truly perfect breaky! Although the “fresh herbs” aka coriander garnish was “not-so-scrumpitous” for me as I can’t stand even the slightest taste of it! I sipped on “the ranga” cold pressed juice, which was a blend of orange and watermelon juice. It was refreshing but definitely not worth $8 for a tall glass. I had never ordered a “ranga” in my life so that was also a first! 

Overall the food, the presentation and atmosphere is truly delightful but not somewhere to go if you’re not willing to wait for a seat. I would recommend the “not-so-scrambled eggs” as it is filling, the bread it hot and fluffy and the whole dish just works! As I looked around, everyone else seemed to be ordering it as well! 

We finished off with “Himalayan English Breakfast Tea” which did not disappoint but from first glace looked like something from my High School Science class (milk was served in glass beaker!? Weird.) 

With over 2,400 likes on Facebook , a menu that is “uploaded” online everyday and a range of biodynamic, organic, MSG free, wheat-free, super-duper healthy food, how could you not “like” this circus of food and fun!