Sticky Moss Cafe

Multiple people have been recommending me to go to Sticky Moss, so this morning I finally rang a friend, met up in town, and grabbed the tram, which stops you just a few meters away from the café. As soon as you enter, the owner greets you with the biggest smile and welcomes you to take a seat. You can sit on the street (and feel the hustle and bustle of Sydney Road), inside (there’s a great long bar by the window, ideal for people-watching, or at the back (in a serene courtyard). The interior is simply gorgeous and quirky! We ordered a couple of coffees, I decided to try the Big Brekki and my friend got a Chicken Burger with a side of Sujuk. The coffees arrived very quickly and were nice and strong. As we were waiting, a couple of ladies popped their heads in and just said, “Thank you so much - this was the best coffee we’ve ever had!” The owner disappeared at the back and another girl was serving customers. Minutes later, the food, which one could only describe as a Feast, was arriving at our table. I asked the owner if she made it and, with a smile, she replied that she prepares absolutely everything herself and she absolutely loves doing it. We truly felt like guests in her own home - real Turkish hospitality right there. The Big Brekki arrives served on a board and, separately, in a skillet. On the board, I had Turkish Bread, Bagel, Tomato, Cucumber, Olives, Feta, Honey & Butter and Grape Molasses with Tahini. In the skillet - Baked Turkish Eggs with Sujuk. What A Treat!! The Sujuk was nice and spicy. The spiciness was cut through by the fresh cucumbers and tomatoes. The honey & butter offered welcomed sweetness, and the cherry on top was that grape molasses with tahini, which I was spreading on top of my bagel. You get sweet, salty, spicy... There’s a party in your mouth. And, once you’ve devoured it all... you get to finish it off with the couple of pieces of halva. I truly don’t think that there’s another place in Melbourne offering anything like it. Now the burger - it arrives with a massive breast of chicken and a large slice of pineapple. I didn’t taste it, but my friend scoffed it down so quickly. I tried the fries, which were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Man, I know I waited a long time, but boy was it worth it!! I rarely praise a place like this, but Sticky Moss is worth it! One must experience it to believe it!! Can’t wait till I go back for more!!