Rathdowne & Reeves

Best Known For

Indian Scramble: curried scrambled eggs tossed with paneer, baby spinach, red onion, fresh coriander, fried shallots, housemade cantaloupe chutney, minted lane and a side of naan.

Hearty classic meals made from seasonal produce is what you can expect at Rathdowne & Reeves on Rathdowne Street in Carlton. Situated beneath a retirement home, this international-style café presents a light, bright vibe with potted greenery and cabinets overflowing with temptations; along with housemade pickles, relishes, chutneys and bonsai trees on offer. Think all-day breakfast choices like Middle Eastern fried eggs on warm pita bread, topped with za’atar, hummus, mint, rocket, pickled red onion and pomegranate seeds; while the lunch crowd delves into signature spicy lentil soup, with Greek yoghurt, coriander, fried shallots and papadums, or beer-battered flathead fillets, salad and chips. Don’t forget to grab a sweet treat to go like choc-caramel hedgehog, or peanut caramel slice.