Alfred B.
Yelp
Tropico in a small shopping centre in Flora Terrace, set back from the coastal strip in North Beach has become extremely popular, and on weekends, especially, a very early arrival is called for! A well designed place, light, airy and modern it simply bustles with activity each day and with summer on the horizon can only bustle more.
The breakfast menu covers the full gamut of eggs - poached, scrambled, boiled, fried, Florentine...you name it also popular trending dishes - acai bowls, protein bowls, paleo bowls, as well as good old house made baked beans, pancakes and the rest.
Kicking off the morning, the coffee was good - a mild roast, smooth and creamy - served at the right temperature and in good time, despite the crowd.
Smashed avocado with a nicely runny poached egg perched on top was well put together - and a side of bacon both crisped and tender.
Scrambled eggs met expectations; although a little creamier style would not have gone astray - but enjoyable nonetheless. Mushrooms were meaty and juicy and well-seasoned.
Fried eggs also turned out well, runny and golden, while the house made beans were well spiced and tender and with a lovely sweetness running through them; so much better than Heinz!
The snags on this occasion were a little dry, but that minor glitch did not detract from the overall experience.
Tropico is a delightful addition to the North Beach strip - even if a little off the coast - and will only become more so with the friendly atmosphere, prompt service and good food; just remember those crowds if you are heading up that way for breakfast - get in early.