Saint Helen Cafe

Best Known For

Corn fritters with smashed avocado, ancient grains, nuts, poached eggs, crispy bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream.

Food, coffee and people are what avid Hawthorn foodies come to Saint Helen Café on Riversdale Road for as they refuel and recharge to start their day the right way. A rustic well-worn brick façade gives way to a warm and welcoming indoor vibe of banquette seating strewn with cushions, blond wood table settings and cabinets overflowing with all manner of temptations to satisfy ravenous hunger. Early risers stop in for a brew of choice to go with scrambled eggs, spring onion, chilli, Manchego and Parmesan, served on sourdough toast; or potato rosti with crumbed Portobello mushrooms, grilled halloumi, avo, ancient grains, nuts, smoked salmon, poached egg and Hollandaise. Later diners opt for flame-grilled lamb, chicken and kofta shawarma, served on pita bread with dips and quinoa tabouli.