Cafe Essence - Coffee Cake Wine Dine

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Greek Lamb Salad: baby lamb rump, marinated in za’atar spices, served on fresh lettuce, with semi-dried tomatoes, local olives, cucumber, goats’ cheese and cucumber yoghurt.

For café fare sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate, head to Café Essence – Coffee Cake Wine Dine on Bull Street in Bendigo. Step into an elegant interior of ornate wall mirrors, an open fireplace, comfy chairs to chill out on and intimate table settings; ideal for lingering over breakfast, or lunch with a glass of ice-cold wine. On balmy days take to the balcony and soak up the street’s food vibe while devouring loaded avocado, on sourdough with heirloom tomatoes, rocket, goats’ cheese and a poached egg. Lunch temptations include a nourish bowl of Thai chicken marinated in coconut and chilli, julienne vegetable salad, cabbage, bean shoots and fresh coriander; or wrap your hands around a Southern fried chicken burger, with cos lettuce, bacon, grilled pineapple and chipotle mayo.