PROFILED BY DE GROOTS MEDIAThis small, cosy cafe, situated across the road from the main shops at Ashgrove, has recently turned some heads with its new ideas and displays. Home is a little different from your average cafe. To start with it looks impressive, like something out of a Better Homes magazine, and not only does it serve good food, it also sells home wares and decorative items such as rugs, throws, furnishings, lamps and cushions. So while you are sipping on your cappuccino and catching up on the gossip, you can admire the range of fleece blankets that would so perfectly complement your lounge room setting.
Home also gives you a break from the anklebiters with a separate children’s play area at the back of the cafe containing toys, a television and a DVD player that’s guaranteed to keep them distracted – at least until you finish your meal. Home boasts an extensive breakfast menu with all the usuals and a few extra perks. Try the herb-infused egg and bacon pie with warm tomato salad, or the eggs Florentine with smoked salmon, wilted spinach and tarragon hollandaise. Lunch offers an assortment of gourmet sandwiches, burgers, salads and more substantial options.
Meagan Hepworth