‘Where the Bean Drops’ is a new addition, to the thriving hub of Rozelle, having been open for 3 months now. A few streets away from the hustle and bustle of the markets, you can come here for a relaxing breakfast or brunch and enjoy the delicious food on offer. The business owners Alexandra & her step-mother Cinzia Agrillo. They are passionate in preparing meals with home made ingredients with an Italian influence and they sure will take care of you. Sit inside and enjoy the warmth in a homely environment or if you have a dog, you can pull up a stump outside. Either way the ladies are sure to make you feel part of their family.
We started off with some in store made spelt cracker made with olive oil, sesame seeds, linseed, chia seeds, sunflower and pepita seeds. They tasted buttery and morish. I wish they delivered to my house on a regular basis! We dipped these in a variety of dips; babaghanoush, tzatiki, and hummus.
Omelettes, bruschetta, granola, big breakfast, baked eggs – they have something for everyone. A great weekend brunch option is the French Toast #cheatday. A generous serving of this sweet bread topped with marscapone, maple syrup, and a berry syrup, it worked well together and looked beautiful on the plate!
We also tried the wagyu beef burger as a lunch option a nice burger made up of; a soft milk bun, swiss cheese, caramelised onion, lettuce, tomato, with a delicious and beautifully cooked homemade beef pattie served with house made relish and baked potato wedges. The wedges were so crispy and I like that they were baked. There’s also a veggie burger, bacon or cheeseburger if you prefer. Salads, paninis, lasagne and sliders were also an option.
For drinks we tried the Italian hot chocolate; a thick dark decadent hot chocolate, topped with edible flowers, so rich and beautiful! We also had a latte, compete with latte art and shared a brewed chai. They have a range of loose leafed teas and milkshakes.
When we thought we were finished, we were lucky to sample a variety of their home made pastries, brownies, carrot cake and more. You can certainly tell the difference when the food is freshly made in store – soft and pillowy and we loved these! In fact we took some home for later! They also offer gelato for those of you that love that sweet hit.
The lovely ladies were so hospitable to everyone coming in and we loved our visit. They gave us a little goody bag of a variety of salts to take home and use. They sell these in store.
Thanks to the staff at Where the Bean Drops and to ompty for arranging our visit.