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Polish Rye Crust Bakery

Polish Rye Crust Bakery is a simple looking cafe/bakery in the heart of Dandenong selling pretzels. Babka, pierogi, baguette’s, cakes and more, most of which are made fresh on the premises. The bread is made with the kind of patience and attention that most foodies only dream of, using starter culture more than a century old.

Polish Rye Crust Bakery scores a whopping 4.6 out of 5 on the Zomato charts which is how I ended up popping in for a brunch date. A little photo montage on the wall shows that I am not alone in travelling across town for a visit. Previous visitors include Matt Preston and Maeve O’Meara from Food Safari and all with good reason.

We started with coffee.

We also ordered a breakfast bagel which was simply delicious. Or rather simple and delicious. Perfectly textured bagel filled with layers of sliced egg, salad, cream cheese and topped with a sprinkle on sesame seeds. The excellent bagel elevated a simple sandwich to the next level. There was fighting over who would get the last bite. 🙂

A sweet little orange butter cake laced with marzipan and topped with orange icing packed a flavour punch that I was not expecting. The icing was pleasantly crumbly and the cake had a lovely texture and excellent, full flavour.

There were so many things on that menu that I would have liked to try. House made pierogi for starters, Babka, Salt stick with pulled pork and coleslaw, plump, shiny donuts, a Reuben sandwich and sauerkraut soup. The prices were very reasonable with bagels starting at 60 cents, Profiteroles for $2 and breakfast bagels from $3 to $8.50.

I am told this is excellent Polish food and I would have to agree.

the details

Polish Rye Crust Bakery

Where 101 Foster Street, Dandenong, 9706 9194

Dani B is a blogger and foodie from the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. Click on the link to take a look at her favourite restaurants and best recipes. Thanks for stopping by. xx

Four Figs Cafe Beaconsfield

I started my good food pilgrimage here in Berwick with the obvious; a recommendation from a hairdresser. Now I say a hairdresser, not my hairdresser because I have never been to this hairdresser before and have not returned since. In the spirit of new beginnings I had decided to get a fresh new look. Mistake. I cut my hair short, in a POB (Posh Bob) nonetheless. Did I mention it was a mistake? Never get my hair cut short again. It does not suit my head, nor my temperament. I have since made the whole household swear that they will stop me next time I mention a New Beginning and Short Hair. They may use restraints if necessary.

The hairdresser incidentally was lovely, but I am not sure if I can return to the scene of the POB.

So he suggested Four Figs Beaconsfield. It doesn’t look like much from the front, let me assure you. I had already driven past a number of times and decided not to go it. Four Figs kind of hugs a corner block in Beaconsfield with the old Princess Highway on one side and a parking lot, barber, pizza, op-shop combo on the other. But, we all know that hairdresser’s are purveyors of local unspoken wisdom and so I gave it a try.

I was very pleased.

I have been back to Four Figs Beaconsfield 6 times since (at last count).

Once you find the entrance (ohh, that sounds very on trend Melbourne lane way secret passage-ish, but it is not) and enter the cafe you discover that it kinds of stretches back in a diamond shape. This creates quite a cosy, warm ambiance. It also has seats out the front (maybe in Summer) and my favourite, a few stools at a window.

Coffee is consistent and good. ($3.80, $4.80) Coffee machine is red and attractive. Barista is friendly. Tick.

The food is good too. I have had brunch and cake, but no lunch or dinner. My son’s recent choice of a butterscotch chocolate tart (why did I offer him a choice?) proved very successful. It was light and sweet but also decadent. They are busy in this cafe, so there is none of that horrible day old, luke warm, skin formed on top thing happening. The cake’s don’t seem to be made on site but they have sourced something very good so I will not be holding that against them. On a previous visit I ordered poached eggs that were delicious but not memorable. The baked eggs with chorizo was memorable and just thinking about soaking up the slick tomato sauce with some chewy sourdough is making my mouth water.

One of the best things about Four Figs Beaconsfield would have to be the staff. They have been consistently friendly and helpful without being intrusive. They find that balance beautifully.

Four Figs is not setting my world on fire, but is so far is my pick for one of the best Cafe’s in Berwick and beyond. Thanks hairdresser guy!

Address: Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd, Beaconsfield VIC 3807
Phone:(03) 9769 3773

Open from 8am, 7days a week.