Cafe Sopra at Fratelli Fresh Waterloo

LOCATION
On the upper level of Fratelli Fresh warefhouse in Dank Street, Waterloo, 5 minutes from the CBD.

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If you’re in the know when it comes to this gem of a cafe you can skip this next bit. But if you’re yet to enjoy that freshest of fare at Cafe Sopra, pay attention or risk getting lost. First, get yourself to the budding foodie precinct of Danks Street in Waterloo. Then look for the Fratelli Fresh warehouse, meander through shelves laden with the best seasonal domestic and imported produce around, and head up the stairs to the stylish yet comfortable Cafe Sopra.

Tucked away at the far end of the upstairs warehouse, Cafe Sopra is a showcase of the produce downstairs, deftly handled by chef Andy Bunn to highlight the natural goodness of the ingredients. While the blackboard menu has its roots in Italian cuisine, it is an ever-changing affair that is heavily influenced by the produce arriving fresh in-store everyday. There is a no bookings policy at Cafe Sopra and the cavernous space fills up with happy diners rather quickly, but you can easily fill in the waiting time by perusing the rows of gourmet goodies or sipping a glass of wine from the list of top Italian drops. With pastas, salads, antipasto and decadent desserts there is plenty to satisfy eclectic appetites. And if Bunn’s cooking inspires you, why not pick up the ingredients on your way out and have a go recreating the flavours at home?