Cafe Zappa

Went here on a Saturday just after 11am and there were no other customers which I thought was strange. I ordered the Eggs Benedict but was disappointed as it was luke warm when it came out and one of the eggs was a bit undercooked. The problem was they had put the eggs straight on top of some fridge cold slices of ham. It also had some potato cakes which were fairly cold. I don't think I'll be going back here.

I have been a regular at Cafe Zappa for quite some time now and I cannot fault it. The soy cappuccinos and soy mochas are creamy, delicious and pack a punch. I don't know what beans they use but they made a great choice. The Eggs Florentine is my usual order. The poached eggs are cooked perfectly, the hollandaise sauce is homemade and fresh, the Turkish Pide has just the right amount of crispiness and it even comes with two cheesy potato croquettes which are divine. I always ask for their homemade chilli oil on the side too - wow!. It's got to be my favourite breakfast. You can also buy little jars of the chilli oil to have at home. They often have samples of food at the counter. I've tried their vegemite/cheese on Turkish bread, and some croissant. Delicious! Every Thursday fresh gnocchi is available to eat in or takeaway, with a choice of different sauces for both meat eaters and vegetarians. This is homely Italian cooking at its finest. The decor is very Melbourne, quirky, full of character and interesting knick knacks in an old house. The cafe is named after Frank Zappa himself. The staff are welcoming and the owner Michael always seems to be there, and up for a friendly chat. I think the cafe has been there for 15 years and I can see why. It's a real neighbourhood gem and popular with locals who probably want to keep it under wraps!