Four ate five, Surry Hills
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Cafes are the perfect place to enjoy a lazy weekend lunch. Or breakfast. Or any weekend meal, for that matter.
We are walking down Crown Street one Sunday, looking for somewhere to eat lunch, when we come across Four ate five.
At just past 12pm, the small, lively joint full to the brim with people enjoying a lazy Sunday
coffee and brunch.
Drawn to the buzz of the crowds, we seat ourselves at
the last outdoor table and peruse the menu. It's full of café favourites with a
hint of Middle Eastern flair. Hummus, dukkah and Israeli pickles feature
alongside classics like house made muesli, avo on toast and creamed corn with poached
eggs. More out of the ordinary menu items include a wagyu meatball and three
cheese sandwich, sweet potato, brown rice and black bean burger, and sides such
as shmaltz herring and creamed goats chevre.
Ginger Turmeric Kombucha ($6)
You know a café is on-trend when there's kombucha on the menu. Kombucha is an fermented,
tea-based beverage which contains a live culture of yeast and bacteria. Natural fermentation processes turn the sugary tea into a refreshing, carbonated drink that is said to
have amazing health benefits. Four ate five serves locally-produced JIVA kombucha; we try the ginger turmeric variety and love it's fizzy,
lightly sweetened taste.
Fouratefivesalad ($14)
This is one of a few
different salads on the lunch menu. It consists of roast pumpkin, pickled red
cabbage, tomatoes, parsley, red onion and chickpeas, which are arranged as a
deconstructed plate rather than a more conventional tossed salad. A sprinkling
of dukkah lifts up each bite of the light, nourishing salad. The smooth, creamy tahini dressing is dolloped on the plate and brings everything together.
Pulled pork salad ($17)
A sweet, soft heap
of pulled pork is strewn among baby rocket leaves, shredded carrot, capsicum
and red onion. This Asian-inspired salad is dressed in a soy and coriander
dressing and topped with sesame seeds. It's a filling, tasty dish that a little
more punchy than the fouratefive salad.
Wagyu beef burger ($18)
This classic café burger is delicious. Tucked inside a flour-dusted, crusty roll is a
tasty wagyu beef patty atop a bed of rocket and lettuce. The patty is moist and
pink in the middle, and each mouthful is punctuated with the sweet sourness of
gherkin, creamy aioli and tomato chutney. The caramelised onion relish adds a layer
of salty richness to the burger. It comes with a side of hand-cut chips that
are peppered with herbs and taste like they've been baked rather than fried.
Judging by the
crowds we encountered while eating there - there was a small queue out the
front at peak lunch hour - Four ate five looks to be a firm and reliable favourite
among locals and Sydney brunch-lovers. The vibe is cosy and friendly, and it's the perfect place to go if you're in the mood for a cafe that delivers wholesome, tasty food with a bit of a twist.
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