Gingerlee Cafe

This little spot on Brunswick Street is one of my favourite locals for breakfast, they also whip up a mean lunch. Get in early for or be prepared to wait a few minutes.

For breakfast I usually order the Shaksouka which is an Israeli dish of baked eggs in a spicy tomato sugo topped with dukkah and served with chunky bread and butter. Jade ordered the home-made baked beans last time and they were yummy. Nick prefers the Syrian style French toast with rhubarb and labne which I must say is a popular dish and beautiful to look at but I like savoury for breakfast. 

I have also dined at Gingerlee a few times for lunch and can't seem to go past the tuna linguine with pine nuts, parmesan and chilli (I ask for it without sultanas).  Nick is a fan of the Hungarian goulash and Chloe is usually a sucker for the meatballs and tapas.

There is plenty of outdoor seating if you are like me and seek the sun first thing in the morning.

The thing about Gingerlee is their dishes are so divine that I tend to crave the same thing every time and can't bring myself to order anything different.  I think that is quite an achievement!

Address:  117 Lygon St, Brunswick East, VIC 3057

Phone:  (03) 9380 4430

Operating Hours: Mon,Wed-Sun 7am-4pm

Licensed:  Yes (I know this because they make a mean Bloody Mary)