Sassafras Cafe, Sassafras

Right in the heart of the Dandenongs, lies the Sassafras Café. This Café is home to one of the best burgers I have ever tried!

The atmosphere was great and the service was fast!

For lunch, I had the Sassy Burger ($15.50). It contained an Angus beef burger with tomato, cheese, lettuce, caramelised onion and tomato relish in a toasted focaccia roll. The burger tasted so delicious that I wanted to try another one!

 My gorgeous girlfriend tried the Quiche of the day ($13.50). She described it as one of the best she has ever had!

To top off a great refreshing lunch we had a Hot Chocolate ($4.50) and Tea ($4.00). 

Overall, we had the most satisfying experience at the Sassafras Café.

The PURE (Perfect Ultimate Ratings for Everything) score was:

Food	10/10
Atmosphere	9/10
Service	9/10
Drinks	9/10
Interior Design	8/10
TOTAL	45/50

Sassafras Café Opening Hours

Open Breakfast and Lunch for 7 days.

Norma Loves Joe, Balwyn

After walking past this fine local café many times, I just had to try and see what it was like!

 When you first walk into the café, you notice the hospitable staff and the pleasant vibe.

                                     

With my partner in crime we began with two Lattes ($3.90) that were accompanied by quotes from famous people. I thought it was quite an elegant touch.

As a man who has a fetish for burgers, I thought I would try the Yankee Burger ($19). I loved the way the burger was presented with some potato chips on a wooden board.

This incredibly delicious burger comprised of lean beef, swiss cheese, rocket, pickles, fresh tomato, caramelised onion, mustard, and aioli. I was fascinated by how the mustard and the pickles did not dominate the taste.

 

My girlfriend went for Mushrooms on sourdough with garlicky parsley puree and a poached egg ($17). She said that her meal was delightful!

Overall, we had an extremely positive experience at Norma Loves Joe and would love to go again!

The PURE (Perfect Ultimate Ratings for Everything) score was:

Food	9/10
Atmosphere	9/10
Service	9/10
Drinks	8/10
Interior Design	8/10
TOTAL	43/50

Norma Loves Joe Opening Hours

Monday 7am-4pm

Tuesday CLOSED

Wednesday 7am-4pm

Thursday 7am-4pm

Friday 7am-4pm

Saturday 8am-4pm

Sunday 8am-4pm

Snow Pony, Balwyn

Hello fellow food lovers! I could not resist the temptation to blog about a local cafe, Snow Pony!

After much thought glancing through the menu, I decided to try the Pony's Cheese and Bacon Burger. This $22 burger comes with aioli and fries and consists of a blend of pickles, bacon, cheddar, tomato relish, american mustard, wagyu patty and a brioche bun.

The blend of the american mustard and the pickles seemed to dominate what could have been a fantastic and delightful dish. Sadly, the burger also consisted of an undercooked wagyu patty and was accompanied by a plain side of fries.

I expected more from a dish of that price.

The burger may have been disappointing, but the service and the coffee was excellent. My girlfriend and I had a great Latte ($3.80).

The atmosphere and the background music was really lively and seemed to strengthen the hospitality.

Overall, the PURE score is:

Food	5/10
Atmosphere	9/10
Service	8/10
Drinks	8/10
Interior Design	8/10
TOTAL	38/50