With soaring brunch prices and cliché menus hoarding the brunch scene, Cafe 2TwentyFour is an unlikely but welcoming find. Pardon me for my ignorance but I reckon Cafe 2TwentyFour has been around for awhile now. From Monster Shakes to the usual brunch menu, I was expecting something boring. But it was not. To start were some hot drinks for the table. Coffee for parents and Matcha Latte for myself.
My Matcha Latte was yummy! A little bit on the sweet side but every bit fragrant. Not as grassy as I would like it to be but it reminded me of ones I had in Starbucks when I was in Europe :)! Good times!!
First up was my Pulled Pork Benedict ($19).
This was my second Aussie brunch in the last 8 months and while tbsp. set a starting level of what the Perth brunch scene has evolved to, I was keen to see what others had to offer. Cafe 2TwentyFour did not disappoint. The Pulled Pork was succulent and the marinate was joy. But it was not the succulent meat that had me thrilled but rather the spices that were used. I have had so many pulled meat lathered in boring brown braise so I will be fair that this is a much welcomed change! It was almost like a Mexican pulled pork! How can you not be excited? Wilted spinach was obligatory but not in any way necessary. I guess it makes the dish healthy? ha ha.. The Hollandaise sauce was also another element well executed. Silky, and rich on the tongue, it was also enough acidity to maintain a fresh yet indulgent finish to bring the meal together. Good!
Next was mom’s favourite the Ricotta Pancakes with Ice Cream, Caramelised Bananas, Bacon and Salted Caramel $17.
When it hit the table I was not too convinced about the looks. I actually thought it would not be fluffy at one point. But I was proved all wrong. In fact, it probably tasted better than it looked. The salted caramel, with those fluffy hot cakes were sensational. Add that bacon for a salty punch and crisp to elevate the joy!
If you had asked me how much I enjoyed the brunch here? I would say the two dishes were lip-smackingly delicious. The bill on the meal? A modest sub-$50 one. Parking is a bliss in the complex and the sitting area was pleasant on a mild winter’s day. Seeing the day go by, I was there for about an hour enjoying the good food and spending time with my parents. Will I come here again? I definitely would. Oh by the way no hipsters serving food here ;)
WenY
