Cafe Revival in Beaconsfield

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Cafe Revival in Beaconsfield

24 Wood St, Beaconsfield.

Phone. 97694334


I am an early adaptor. As soon as I get the first hint of a new cafe I am excited and keen and dreaming that all my cafe dreams will finally be fulfilled (Home made chocolate mousse cake that does not make you fat, coffee that does not require you to extend your mortgage to be able to afford a cup every day, wait staff that sing and dance- all the normal stuff). So as soon as I heard that Revival Cafe in Berwick were opening a new outpost, I was pencilling in a visit. Well my pencilled in visit got its pen licence this morning because I got to visit! Woo Hoo!

I am not sure exactly how long they have been open although I have heard rumblings for a couple of months. Certainly the hand written notes handing out the front of the building would indicate that it is still very new.

Cafe Revival in Beaconsfield

So the new Cafe Revival is in the back blocks of Beaconsfield. It is actually a pretty great location as there is plenty of parking, a fairly pretty outlook and away from the bustling main road in Beaconsfield. It also means that this cafe has quite a bit of space for seating when you count the indoor seating and outdoor seating space. Thanks to Melbourne’s freak weather today (21 deg C) there were actually quite a few people sitting outside.

This is the Cafe that Berwick and surrounds has been needing. It is a cafe that you can turn up to with your lap top and your book and sit all day without feeling that you are getting under people’s feet. It has the comfortable thing going on, even with its industrial chic stylings. The interior is actually a bit of a mish mash of all things fashionable right now. We have industrial light fittings and bench tops mixing it with retro chairs, spoons and table tops (think Grandma’s best vinyl bench).

The coffee is good and hot here, the menu of cakes, slices, sandwiches and wraps is pleasing and the atmosphere is casual comfort and I really like this.

Cafe Revival Beaconsfield

 

The coffee was $3.90. Ridiculous price but pretty much the same as everywhere else in the local area. They use Segafredo beans and also some organic bean that I am unfamiliar with. The staff were friendly and helpful and laid back and hit a pretty good note for this style of cafe.

Two more things. The Mummy’s were drinking here today, in groups. This I love! The Mummy’s (and Daddy’s) deserve to have somewhere to go to drink and chat before they get on with their multi tasking. Secondly, they gave me a chocolate with my coffee. It had mint in it. I was not expecting this. It was yum.

Cafe Revival in BeaconsfieldSo I will definitely return, I may even bring a friend. I think I may finally have made at least one local friend, maybe two- not counting the Kangaroo’s.

See you there fellow Berwick/ Beacy-ites.

Dani xx

Cafe Revival Beaconsfield
97694334
Mon CLOSED
Tue-Fri 7:00-3:30
Sat&Sun 7:30-1:00

 

Four Figs Beaconsfield

Four Figs Cafe Beaconsfield

I started my good food pilgrimage here in Berwick with the obvious; a recommendation from a hairdresser. Now I say a hairdresser, not my hairdresser because I have never been to this hairdresser before and have not returned since. In the spirit of new beginnings I had decided to get a fresh new look. Mistake. I cut my hair short, in a POB (Posh Bob) nonetheless. Did I mention it was a mistake? Never get my hair cut short again. It does not suit my head, nor my temperament. I have since made the whole household swear that they will stop me next time I mention a New Beginning and Short Hair. They may use restraints if necessary.

The hairdresser incidentally was lovely, but I am not sure if I can return to the scene of the POB.

So he suggested Four Figs Beaconsfield. It doesn’t look like much from the front, let me assure you. I had already driven past a number of times and decided not to go it. Four Figs kind of hugs a corner block in Beaconsfield with the old Princess Highway on one side and a parking lot, barber, pizza, op-shop combo on the other. But, we all know that hairdresser’s are purveyors of local unspoken wisdom and so I gave it a try.

I was very pleased.

I have been back to Four Figs Beaconsfield 6 times since (at last count).

Once you find the entrance (ohh, that sounds very on trend Melbourne lane way secret passage-ish, but it is not) and enter the cafe you discover that it kinds of stretches back in a diamond shape. This creates quite a cosy, warm ambiance. It also has seats out the front (maybe in Summer) and my favourite, a few stools at a window.

Coffee is consistent and good. ($3.80, $4.80) Coffee machine is red and attractive. Barista is friendly. Tick.

The food is good too. I have had brunch and cake, but no lunch or dinner. My son’s recent choice of a butterscotch chocolate tart (why did I offer him a choice?) proved very successful. It was light and sweet but also decadent. They are busy in this cafe, so there is none of that horrible day old, luke warm, skin formed on top thing happening. The cake’s don’t seem to be made on site but they have sourced something very good so I will not be holding that against them. On a previous visit I ordered poached eggs that were delicious but not memorable. The baked eggs with chorizo was memorable and just thinking about soaking up the slick tomato sauce with some chewy sourdough is making my mouth water.

One of the best things about Four Figs Beaconsfield would have to be the staff. They have been consistently friendly and helpful without being intrusive. They find that balance beautifully.

Four Figs is not setting my world on fire, but is so far is my pick for one of the best Cafe’s in Berwick and beyond. Thanks hairdresser guy!

Address: Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd, Beaconsfield VIC 3807
Phone:(03) 9769 3773

Open from 8am, 7days a week.

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