Gladesville - Cafe on Monash

Cafe on Monash has become a favourite haunt of mine as a Saturday morning pick-me-up. Modestly named after the road it sits on, Cafe on Monash is a local business that serves as a welcome change from a fancy brunch when all you want is a no-thrills breakfast.

As you walk in you'll usually pass some people chatting leisurely outside with dog on leash; a handful people queuing for a coffee or food to-go; maybe one or two sitting alone with hot coffee and a newspaper strewn on the table. There's a blackboard featuring their specials ($5 burgers on Saturday for a while now). The cafe is also strewn with colours and flags of the owner's favourite teams. Next to the counter is a little stand with a pigeonhole of cards from local businesses. There's a little nook for condiments (extremely important) and next to it, a little game area including an old timey console and other puzzles. Soft radio music plays. Basically, it's very nice.

I've gone a fair few times and am currently in an attempt to try the board (see progress below). We've gone when we were absolutely ravenous, when we've already had a bite to eat so we weren't so hungry, and when we had no idea what we wanted.  Cafe on Monash offers a good bite for any situation and so far, everything we've tried hits the spot.

A blurry photo of their menu on board (see below for a less blurry photo). There's usually a coffee/cake deal advertised at front with their delicious homemade sweets.

The little game nook while you wait for your coffee or wait for your mums to finish chatting after soccer practice.

Monash Plates
Immaculate. Heavenly. Eggs cooked to perfection. Juicy bacon and sausage. A hash brown being a hash brown. Nice sourdough bread with throwback-to-airplane butter. Get grilled mushrooms if you feel like it and you won't be disappointed.

The Monash ($16)

The Eltham ($15) (so much guac!)

Ryde Rd Omlette with extra mushrooms ($13.50 + $2)

Burgers
Since finding out the burgers were $5 on Saturdays (the day we go to Cafe Monash anyway), we've been hungrily trying every burger and so far have not been disappointed. Try the Two-Hander if you're after the works. Or Papa Americano if you're after a classic beef patty. If you're not that hungry/ wanna eat something light, definitely go for their delicious wraps.

Big Brekky Burger ($10) - absolutely satisfying; a big breakfast in a convenient package.

Two-Hander Burger ($12) - just like the name; its got the works. Finger licking good.

Juicy Lucy Burger ($11)

Papa Americano Burger ($8) - that sauce is amazing. This burger is a classic beef patty burger with crisp lettuce, melty cheese and did I mention the sauce ties it all in?

Philly Cheese Steak Sub ($10) - not quite a Philly cheesesteak but a nice homey interpretation!

Freddos Fish Wrap ($8.50) - great for when you want something lighter and healthier!

Fully Falafel Wrap ($8.50) - absolutely amazing falafel; packed with flavour and not dry at all. Excellent!

Coffee
It's good.

Dirty Chai

Almond latte (top) and chai latter (bottom). The almond latte is a favourite that we always get now.

We'll definitely be coming back (we're trying the board!) so this post will be updated.