Quirky little gem and rather small. Yes, no surprise at all that this is another breaky spot that has a long waiting line. So be early or be hungry! Absolutely adored and loved the quirky themed decorations and drawings on the wall. Cuppa served in imported european cups and saucers. They sourced their coffee beans from Seven Seeds (House blend) and Proud Mary (guest blend).
The cassoulet - a rich, slow cooked duck fat casserole (with pancetta, pork and fennel sausage with garden herb crust) that originated from France. There is a lot to love about this dish. For a start, it is very rich in texture and flavors - the perfect hearty dish on a winter day in Melbourne. Presentation is one of its kind, extremely attractive and inviting.
Hunter is the next dish - Balsamic roasted Portobello mushroom with spicy chorizo; creme fraiche and black truffle oil. This is an extremely powerful dish, especially in flavors. Juicy, rich and silky mushroom garnished with truffle oil. Top it up with spicy chorizo and poached egg, I was laughing with joy. Being a mushroom lover, there is no deny as to how attractive this dish is. I am not a fan of truffle oil generally as it can overpower and cloud the true taste of a dish. Twenty & six's chef did an outstanding job in balancing the flavor of each element with the truffle oil.
Another worthy breaky spot that gives breaky hunters a breathe of fresh air. The concept and style is very "out-there" and quirky which will appeal to many. Waiting time again is an issue here but staff members are very friendly and courteous - you will hear a tingle on your mobile when a table is available. Food is one of its kind and is a definite 'wow' factor that makes this place rise above the other breaky spots.
Twenty and Six Espresso
