499-511 Lygon St

New cafe in town. Unfortunately doesn't look very exciting from the outside BUT there is something very interesting happening inside. I'm not sure where this crew have evolved from, as I haven't snooped that much yet!! Extremely nice service, cool grooves, and very yummy, interesting food. I had the tea smoked salmon with devilled Avo and fennel salad (see photo). If you love smoked foods then this salmon is for you, it has quite an intensity about it, they gave me two generous pieces but I could only eat 3/4, not that it wasn't good, it's great, just got a bit too strong for me after awhile, if you're a 'smoked' connoisseur you'll love it. The avocado had just enough chilly and the fennel salad was delicious with pomegranate and capers. They have a large selection of teas, yes they do coffee, and fresh juice, OJ, or an amazing green juice with ginger. There's a lot of white wall space suitable for a great mural or large artwork, this would make the place look and feel more relaxed and not so stark. - just had a chat; the two chefs were previously head chefs at two different restaurants in Melbourne. This place is worth a try, twice.

Excellent quality coffee and a really fun, friendly staff. The decor is pretty cool (I think all their furniture has been custom made?) and the prices are reasonable. A regular latte is $3.80. I've been 4 times in the last fortnight just for a takeaway coffee so I think it may be turning into my regular 'place'.