Jason King
AmyHuangCafe Q
July 4th 2006 03:17
469 Bronte Rd Bronte 2024 - 9369 5673
Bronte Beach has had a thriving little cafe culture for the last five or ten years, with many cafes changing shopfront or direction; but one stalwart is Cafe Q, which seems to personify the heart of Bronte.
While the rest of the cafes and restaurants seem to cater to tourists or visitors, Cafe Q (along with the old Bronte Chippa, which has sadly changed hands) is the locals' cafe.
Which is not to say that it frowns on visitors. Not in the least. Instead, visitors seem to eschew the homely looking Cafe Q for more modern (think stainless steel) cafes next door. Their loss. Which is why you'll always find a couple of Bronte locals cooking, serving, or eating at Cafe Q.
Cafe Q does typical cafe fare such as sandwiches, burgers, breakfasts all day long, and so on; along with more adventurous offerings. And as a good cafe does, it transcends any particular cuisine label.
The BLT, ever-present cafe item, is as you'd expect it, but with a Cafe Q touch. Jazzed up lettuce comes with baby spinach and rocket; along with tasty bacon and a crispy Turkish bread sandwich; and extra greenery on the side.
The minestrone is fantastic. A light yet flavourful stock, not overpowered by tomato as is so often the case, is the secret here. Lots of good winter vegetables and some soft Turkish bread for dunking make this a light, wonderful alternative.
My Thai green curry chicken is obviously not going to be the same as what's on offer at authentic, devoted Thai places. And that's fine, I'm aware of that. Yet this is also not the weak, watery, heavy-on-the-coconut-milk curry that you find in so many places. Generous amounts of chicken breast come simmered in a spicy curry sauce with spring onion, baby tomatoes, and a few other vegetables over rice. Excellent.
Cafe Q is the cafe of choice for locals, and should be the first port of call for visitors. Food prices range up to $15 for lunch, and $22 for dinner; and with a setting like this, the waves crashing down across the road, and food this good and homely, Cafe Q should be everyone’s favourite.
While the rest of the cafes and restaurants seem to cater to tourists or visitors, Cafe Q (along with the old Bronte Chippa, which has sadly changed hands) is the locals' cafe.
Which is not to say that it frowns on visitors. Not in the least. Instead, visitors seem to eschew the homely looking Cafe Q for more modern (think stainless steel) cafes next door. Their loss. Which is why you'll always find a couple of Bronte locals cooking, serving, or eating at Cafe Q.
The BLT, ever-present cafe item, is as you'd expect it, but with a Cafe Q touch. Jazzed up lettuce comes with baby spinach and rocket; along with tasty bacon and a crispy Turkish bread sandwich; and extra greenery on the side.
Cafe Q is the cafe of choice for locals, and should be the first port of call for visitors. Food prices range up to $15 for lunch, and $22 for dinner; and with a setting like this, the waves crashing down across the road, and food this good and homely, Cafe Q should be everyone’s favourite.
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