This week pre knee replacement , has been a week filled with appointments, car servicing and catching up. We’ve barley had time to breathe trying to complete renovations, chase children, work and stay on top of things lately so this week we have indulged a little and enjoyed each others company while we can ( and while Im still mobile) The Big Bad Pathfinder needed its service yesterday so off she went Big Blue and we walked back from down the street. Was good, but a little knee hurty later. Today it is Sophia the Little Red Alfas turn, apparently like her owner she’s worn out two of her shoes and they both need replacing. So OUCH.
But a good thing is that we got to go have brunch after we made our way through the Newcastle morning traffic and we decided after seeing a couple of fairly positive reviews on Lets Talk Food that Blue Door in Newcastle was the go!
Being a fan of any cafe with an all day menu ( especially one that caters to food intolerances and the like) it was wonderful to discover this gem in the heart of town just down from the Courthouse and across from the Civic Theatre. Imagine my surprise on finding the infamous and ever smily Nitin in the drivers seat. Chatting charmingly and ensuring comfortable patrons as only Nitin can. It was like coming home.
The food was incredible, the choice was incredible the coffee – and I HATE TO PAY FOR A DUD COFFEE was simply incredible – no wonder the take away section had a line up out the door. But then again this is
something the owner has always done well ( ever since inception as Juicy Beans Cafe) .
I had the Pumpkin and Ricotta Fritters – and I chose to have it served with bacon as an extra. AND BOY HOW … the bacon was sky high and cooked to perfection. The spicy salsa on top was just the right amount of heat and the Tahini Yoghurt was perfection to meld this dish of deliciousness all together. We had started with a medium cappuccino which came out at just the right temperature to not have to wait for it to cool. A little too cool for my hubby – but perfect for me who is used to forgotten coffees consumed cool.
Hubby had the Breakfast plank. This one is not for the faint hearted. As plank of hearty carnivore’ism it is. Lashings of crispy bacon, chipolatas, mushrooms, poached eggs and a side dish of their own signature baked beans plus a potato rosti! This one had my eyes aching and wishing my tummy was bigger. It also came with two hearty slices of multigrain sour dough. Which being deprived of bread at home hubby devoured with gusto. He washed his back with pineapple juice and me being the adventurous greedy guts I am – I had to have the Cocogato.. A concoction of a super strong espresso shot topped with Cocowhip, the vegan ice cream delight of choice. That I’ve coveted from afar for ages.
Oh if only I could have one of these every day my life would be complete.
I highly recommend this cafe – you couldn’t eat there every day – but you could certainly try. I do intend to go back and sample the deconstructed Sushi Bowl along with other menu delights and I look forward to the day they are open longer hours and provide a night time Theatre dining experience.
Its wonderful to see buildings in Newcastle being renovated to maintain integrity and pay homage to their humble beginnings and its fantastic to find such a cosy place to bunker down and enjoy simple real good food in a positive warm environment.
Bravo Team Blue Door. We will be back!
The Domesticated Ms Hemsworth 