Have stumbled upon a winner, Pure Bronte Pistachio, a newbie on the cafe strip at Bronte beach.Strange name but dig a little and you find out this cafe is also a gelato bar named in honour of a town called Bronte in Italy that revels in it's biannual pistachio harvest. Low and behold a lovely gelato fridge with flavours such as Blood Orange and Piemontese Hazelnut. On checking their website I found they offer kids in uniform two scoops for the price of one!
Tastefully decorated with fresh bright colours, this cafe has the best views of the beach on the strip. It is totally open to the street front and raised up to a decent height so that passing cars are inconsequential to the view.
But the food and drink is what makes or breaks a place and this cafe is a breath of sea air on a strip of mediocre cafes. We sampled the spelt fruit toast with honey and vanilla spiced ricotta and the bacon and egg roll with home made tomato chutney. Both were great however Paul thought the chutney a little sweet and would have preferred HP sauce....
The menu boasts gluten free options, organic beef and free range chicken. Burgers seem to be a specialty - something to try next time.
The coffee was excellent - a blend called Virtigo (see website for roasting details!). I enjoyed a great iced coffee. First sip was typical smooth espresso and by the end was beautifully enhanced the dollop of home made vanilla gelato.
Stella had a babycino with a difference - the marshmallow came toasted. Great idea but not very sensible putting it on a sharp souvlaki stick!
The cafe has a high chair and plenty of outdoor tables. We sat indoors on the real 'high chairs' to enjoy the view.
I noted the fridge did a nice range of beers for anyone wanting a cool one with their burger; Peroni, Corona, Cascade and Pure Blonde to be exact.
Service was swift and friendly and I noticed the place was constantly being wiped down (perhaps to keep away the flies?!). Full marks for bringing a bottle of water to the table as soon as we sat down.
Will be heading back here soon to sample the Pure Bronte Pistachio.
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