TWENTY SEVEN Cafe + Providore

(3.5 stars) Just up the road from Mildura’s Kar-Rama Hotel, Twenty Seven Cafe and Providore does a good breakfast. While it didn’t have the coffee or the vibe of Brass Monkey—we did dine early on a public holiday—they do make an equally enjoyable chilli eggs ($25) for almost the same price. Here the softly set scrambled eggs are served on sourdough with a fresh tomato salsa topper. The chilli oil had a building heat that saw me check their product shelves to see if I could take some home with me (it wasn’t to be). Mushrooms on house-made sourdough ($24) piled a good collection of well-handled fungi on a fluffy mound of goats cheese. They topped the lot with vibrant fresh mint and parsley for an enjoyable breakfast plate that felt like it showcased the region. Coffee, whichever way you like it ($5.50 cup/$6 mug), by Vittoria felt serviceable rather than pleasurable, but I’ve never been particularly enamoured with this roaster. I was however captivated by the beach and water themed photographic art, even if the nearest coastline is several hundred kilometres away.

The breakfast menu was superb and the food delivered. Staff were friendly, but not really on their game. Have the pancakes. You won’t regret it!

Small, but thoughtful menu, and well priced. The food was superb with great plating and bold, authentic flavours. The service was professional and attentive Great little wine list. Cosy, yet spacious atmosphere. We will most definitley be back

I enjoyed a good breakfast and a delightful coffee at this cafe. While the menu options were a bit limited, the staff's friendliness and helpfulness added to the overall positive experience. A solid 4-star rating for a cozy spot with room for a bit more variety on the menu. Thank you 🙏

Excellent toasted ham, cheese and tomato sandwich. Think and fresh bread. Not your supermarket rubbish here. Beautiful interior with soft background music playing. The large flat white was good. Not great but at least 8/10. Temperature was perfect. Service was reserved.

Lunch at Stefanos. The ambiente imitates an Italian eatery as perceived as such in Australia. A good standard. We ordered 4 dishes. Mushroom burger is ok, but not exciting good. I would notice that a sharper knife for the burger should be offered. It is common, though, to get a standard cutting knife everywhere. Chips, together with the burger, resemble a classic Burger Chips dish. There's nothing wrong with that. And the chips were well fried, thick and maybe not from the bag? Suacage pasta was tasty, missing maybe some pepper, spicyness. Gnocchi with Stefanos sauce was ok. The Gnocchi were massive. I would prefer them a bit lighter in texture and fresher in the arrangement. Red sauce with parsley topped with a bit of cheese, it is ok, but heavier as wished for a lunch dish. I cried when there was no Osso Bucco available! The steamed vege was nicely glazed,green zucchini, Brussel sprouts, and broccolinis. Ok, good! A good choice for a side dish. The service was a bit strange. We have been asked to sit on a table for six. Then suddenly the manager? Asked if we were waiting for anyone else. On our answer, she did not even reply. She just turned away and continued her work. We have noticed her being rude to other staff. Not rude but abrupt. Do not do that in front of your customers! A manager must be the friendliness personified. Not offered the wine list, even after I started looking on the displayed wines. Why? Overall, I had higher expectations. It's a good restaurant, but it can do it much better. Improve the organisation, train your staff to be polite besides being "stylish" and with "attitude". And play a bit more with the dishes. Do not forget your wine list! Last moment addition... desert practically not existing. The pantry displayed mass-produced flourless "persian" tart, lemon curd, and a few almond croissants. These are not deserts!

Really enjoyed the coffee here, lovely spacious area to keep cool from the weather. Easy parking out the front. Looks like a delicious menu for breakfast and lunch.

We had to try Stefano’s Cafe as we heard so much about it when it was reviewed in the The Good Food Guide Mildura. Amazing coffee and we could have had another- yum!! Not bad presentation of the pancakes with delicious lemon curd by Mildura standards. Nothing could fault the pancakes but what a miserable plate of fruit with a few grapes and melon pieces for a hot price of $18!! Sadly, can’t say much the rude customer service and mistakes made on the orders, especially on a quiet morning. I’d give the service a straight out 0. After thought: Was surprised to find out that Stefano sold the cafe and it’s under a different management using his brand name. Pity!