Fork and Spoon

Best Known For

Fork’s Shakshuka: slow-cooked rich tomato, capsicum and onion sauce with Middle Eastern spices, chorizo, spinach, free-range poached eggs, Persian feta, almond dukkah and charred Turkish bread.

Soak up balmy breezes and river views at family-friendly café Fork and Spoon on Bowden Street in Meadowbank. This eatery is all clean lines with polished concrete floors, tiled counter and blond wood table settings, while trailing greenery adds a zen-like touch, ideal for lingering with friends over a coffee after dropping the kids at school, or a weekend bike ride. With halal options on the Middle Eastern-inspired menu, start your day with grilled halloumi, freekeh, beets, cucumber, chickpeas, raisins, almonds, spiced yoghurt, lemon dressing and charred Turkish bread. Stop by later and devour slow-cooked lamb shoulder, kale slaw, roasted cauliflower, pickled cabbage, herb tahini dressing, chipotle mayo and almond dukkah; or a Thai chicken burger, cheese, Asian slaw and a side of fries.