Cherry and Grapes recently joined the brunch scene in Perth played host to my first morning brunch after finishing onsite I was pumped and the easy parking made it better! After a quick scan through the menu,I was thoroughly pleased to know that non-coffee drinkers are well-taken care off.
I started off with a Matcha Latte. Green must be good for healthy right? lol.
The Matcha latte was pretty good with a generous layer of froth! Would have liked a stronger hit of matcha but I realised that the Matcha amount was probably right but it needed a little more whisking to make sure all the Match powder was dissolved! And did I mention how good the latte art was? It is top notch at Cherry and Grapes!
The Matcha latte was pretty good with a generous layer of froth! Would have liked a stronger hit of matcha but I realised that the Matcha amount was probably right but it needed a little more whisking to make sure all the Match powder was dissolved! And did I mention how good the latte art was? It is top notch at Cherry and Grapes!
With over 15 people there were way too many dishes for me to go around snapping photos! So I stuck to getting a few popular choices!
Queen Z’s Truffle Burger.
Featuring a house made patty, tangy relish, and truffle aioli, this burger looked ready for a model shoot alright! Sandwiched between two nicely browned buns, this burger looked the real deal and tasted good too. Who is to forget the hand cut chips made in house! Best thing about these chips are the crunchy edges and fluffy insides! Filled with potato flavours unlike the powdery packed ones! Note: pure beef aficionados with a stronger preference for bovine heaven in its original state (basic salt and pepper), you might find the addition of herbs be a little overpowering!
Cake by the Ocean.
This was another interesting dish by the folks at Cherry and Grapes with a cod filled croquette taking the centre stage. Topped with hollandaise a sprinkle of what appears to be Paprika my friends thought it was good and flavoursome! I liked how there was more acidity in the dish beyond the hollandaise with the addition of the gherkin and caper salsa! That was a nice touch.
Lamb Shank with crushed potatoes and grilled peppers.
Every week, the restaurant puts a special out for their diners and this week its the slow braised lamb shank. I got the last one for the week and it was a damn good feed. Tender braised shrank meat was fall-off the bone good. Then comes the sauce that is herby, rich and full of flavour with a whiff of wine! It was the perfect sauce for the carbs on the plate.
Easy weekend parking and great drinks are only part of the enjoyment at Cherry and Grapes bring. With lots to offer in their menu along with weekly specials keep things interesting, I have to say it was a memorable brunch with good company! Sure there were hits and misses like the over seasoned burger patty but for a place that has opened just a few weeks ago, I expect a lot more to come from the good folks at Cherry and Grapes!
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