three bags full

three bags full is a great little cafe tucked away in the back streets of abbotsford.

I've been there a couple of times now after reading some great reviews and I made a trip back yesterday for breakfast with my sister who was in town.

great atmosphere and decor: industrial chic, stools made from old street signs, plenty of flowers to brighten up the tables, exposed light bulbs & antique scales to display cakes.

fantastic service: quick and friendly

amazing food: sticky black ginger bread with vanilla bean mascarpone, candied cumquats & pistachio for the sweet tooth. our savoury choice was roasted field mushrooms with garlic, rosemary, goats cheese and almond dukkah. yum yum!

it was pretty busy for a tuesday morning though, so either get there early, book or expect to wait!

three bags full 60 nicholson street abbotsford

monsieur truffe

chocolate heaven? I think so...

amazing amazing hot chocolate, to die for chocolate, great fit out, an awesome forest mural and a sister shop called L'atelier de Monsieur Truffe that has just opened up in Brunswick!

I particularly enjoyed the final sentence of The Age review on L'atelier de Monsieur Truffe...

'It's a compelling argument for Brunswick's status as the centre of the universe.' enough said.

monsieur truffe 90 smith street collingwood
l'atelier de monsieur truffe 351 lygon street brunswick east