Two Wheels and a Handlebar, Milton

top quality food for ridiculously low prices.

 

where // two wheels and a handlebar, 33 railway terrace, milton

who would have thought railway terrace would be the new hotspot for foodies? this new café joins the likes of mrs luu's and bunker coffee in the business area of milton, catering mainly to office workers at lunch though. don't be fooled by the target market - two wheels is definitely worth making the trip for. it has a very small setup with two tables and a bar style row of seats in addition to the kitchen area. get there before peak lunch hour otherwise the place will be full of hungry workers lining up for takeaway! the decorations are very cute, especially the handlebar adornments on tables.
 

 when // 11.30am lunch - beating the rush which came shortly after 12!

what // on weekdays, they have 3-4 changing specials everyday. here's what we had:

beef cheek with sweet potato and onion salad (10) how have i been missing out on the delights of beef cheek for this long?! succulent and absolutely melt-in-the-mouth. the sweet potato was a delicious accompaniment - give me a bowl of that and a spoon and i'd be one very happy little vegemite.

sweet potato, spinach, feta salad with shaved almonds (9) exactly as it sounds, this salad was a generous portion. we were even offered a free side of bread to bulk it up a bit more. the sweet potato was the same as that accompanying the beef - again, delicious.

thai fruit shake (7) i forget exactly what was in this, but it definitely had pineapple and mint - very tropical. it was absolutely enormous and not too sweet, which i often find is a problem with shakes. great drink for a hot day.

verdict // i still can't believe they can produce this kind of food for those prices. following them on social media means being able to see their daily changing offerings - i've seen pork belly, salmon, pork hock and other gourmet dishes - and i will definitely be heading back.

info // open mon-fri 6am-3.30pm for a light breakfast/coffee and lunch. they're also open on saturday 7-11.30am for a more extensive breakfast menu which also looks delightful. again, parking can be tricky around that area. follow them on facebook to check out their ever changing menu options!

links // twowheelscafe.com.au
facebook.com/twowheelscafe 

Craft Restaurant & Bar, Milton

a casual, surprisingly quiet spot for an easy breakfast.

where // craft restaurant & bar, 1/12 park road, milton

right in the heart of the very popular park road area. craft restaurant and bar focuses on dinners and late night drinks, as do its many neighbours. their addition of a weekend breakfast menu sets it somewhat apart, and it was pretty much the only place open when we arrived. seating is verandah style, overlooking park road - very pleasant for a quiet weekend brekky.

 when // early sunday morning

what // menu features your standard breakfast items with a few nice touches.

ham hock & aged cheddar baked omelette, tomato jam, toast (13.5) simple and tasty - nothing more really to say!

breakfast pot – sautéed pork, chorizo, mushroom, potato, beans, tomato w/ baked eggs, toast (17.5) this dish was a bit disappointing for me - probably half the dish was just beans (great if you're a bean lover, i suppose!) and the sauce was quite a plain tomato sauce with no real spices or depth. 

3 way strawberry pancake, fresh, syrup & crisps w/ crème chantilly (11.5) the pick of the lot! now i will admit i am a sucker for sweet breakfasts, and this was right up my alley. they weren't so much regular pancakes as big pillowy pieces of goodness. completed with a delicious strawberry syrup and dried strawberry pieces, they were absolutely lovely.

verdict // the breakfast pot fell a little bit short of my expectations after their fantastic lunch and dinner reviews. one thing i will say is that i thought the service was absolutely great. our host was very welcoming and catered to our very specific coffee needs without hassle. he brought out plates without prompting when he saw we would be sharing, and even offered more syrup for the pancakes when we'd miscalculated how to eat the syrup and pancake in balance (how silly). i don't think i'll be returning for breakfast as it's not a convenient location for me, but their other menus do look fantastic.

info // during the week craft is open for lunch and dinner from 11.30am to late. on weekends, they are open sat 8am to late, and sun 8am-4pm. parking can be tricky around the park road area. the entertainment book has a 25% off deal on the gold card as well!

links // craftrestaurantbar.com.au