We arrive at Paper Cup right on the dot of noon only to be told that the cafe has shut the kitchen for the day - they're over it and are shutting shop early - fair enough, we all have days like that after all.
That said, when I wail sadly that we've driven all the way from Parramatta to try out the cafe the man-in-charge takes pity on us and declares breakfast shall be served to the Westies. The cafe's other patrons - lined up at the bench seat and happily tucking in to the last of the Croque Madam's - have a chuckle at our theatrics and thank their lucky stars they live within walking distance of this neighbourhood gem.
We all order coffee to start with - The Boy and I opting for a skinny cappuccino each and Nicey-Poo for a large latte. We all have a bit of a chuckle when the Barista jokingly tells her that large lattes may work at Gloria Jeans at Parramatta but not at the Paper Cup in Stanmore. She quickly points out she lives in Enmore, but I don't think this diminishes her coffee faux par in a place as serious about coffee as Paper Cup.
The breakfast menu is short but sweet. I was all set to try my first Croque Madam, but sadly we missed out due to our late attempt at brunch. The second item to grab my eye is the Smoked Salmon Toastie with Fresh Ricotta, Free Range Eggs and Capers ($10.00). Niecy-Poo likes the look of this also - so we order one each. The sandwich is neatly presented in four little squares of toasted Turkish Bread. The yolk of the egg is still a soft, the ricotta lush and creamy, and the capers offer the perfect salty compliment to the tender salmon.
The Boy orders the Pesto and Goats Cheese Omelette with Roasted Capsicum ($12.00) and is thrilled to see it served in a fry-pan. He's confessed to me before that one of his food dreams it to be able to eat straight out of the fry-pan in a restaurant without be sent to wait in the car for a display of bad manners.
In my typical "diet starts tomorrow" frame of mind I decide that I need something sweet, and another coffee to end my meal. Although there are range of cookies and sweet treats in glass canisters on the counter, this truffle cookie takes my eye - oh so good!
Paper Cup is at 157/161 Cambridge Street, Stanmore.
Truffle cookie!!!! Yes please!
ReplyDeleteThat's really nice of them to cook you up brunch :) Truffle cookie sounds great!
ReplyDeleteDid Niecey Poo order the same as you so she could eat it hot and not have to wait for you to photograph it? ;) That cookie looks delicious!
ReplyDeletethe food looks so good and the cafe so cute, very sweet of them to cook for you! i like lattes....
ReplyDeleteAha! This place is walking distance from my new home. I can see why you couldn't resist the looks of the truffle cookie.
ReplyDeleteYum to the delicate truffle cookie with all the cocoa.
ReplyDeleteoh i have wanted to try this place! your smoked salmon sandwich looks excellent and how can one say no to truffle cookies?
ReplyDeleteI so love the look of the salmon toastie! I can just see you begging them!!! It didn't work at the sausage/butcher's but it did this time!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the name of this cafe! The food looks great- but wow, truffle cookie! I want one!
ReplyDeleteomg that salmon toastie looks so good with the bright yellow yolks poking out!
ReplyDeleteOh Im so glad he ordered the Omelette! I saw that on the menu and was hoping someone ordered it lol. Its def what I'd go for. Glad they let you eat ;)
ReplyDeletehey that truffle cookie looks really good. is it overly sweet? and it looks giant too.. is it me or just ur photography skills?
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an awesome cafe! Must try and get there this weekend (and in time for the Croque Madame!!)
ReplyDeleteaw that's nice that they still served you up a meal :) totally non food related but those lights along the bar look awesomely cool!!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, that truffle cookie looks like serious business!
ReplyDeleteAnd *chuckle chuckle* at your I-came-all-the-way-from-the-West antics, but you did get the food so well done =p
That's really nice.i want one truffle cookie.http://www.ecofriendlypackaging.com/papercup.html
ReplyDeleteI would love to eat everything out of frypans too, but I'm always worried they'd get scratched! The food looks yummy, can't wait to try it. I'm a big fan of their coffee.
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