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!
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!
