Rudimentary @ Footscray

Rudimentary Cafe

Wednesday is the hardest day of the week for me, because I get so excited about the up coming weekend but I know I have to make it through another two days before I can embrace my sloth self, lay in bed and do nothing. To solve all that first world/ lazy person problem, my sister and I decided to visit Rudimentary for brunch – treat ourselves because why not, you deserve a celebration for yourself every now and then.

Rudimentary cafe locates in Footscray, the Vietnamese suburb of Melbourne. It is the suburb for authentic Vietnamese food and market with fresh produce, sometimes not so friendly people and cheap bubble cup. Growing up in Australia, it has always been a tradition to buy pandan waffles, Vietnamese breadroll and bubble tea or sugarcane juice every time I come to the market with mum. Now that I’m older, it serves as a great late lunch spot on Saturday pho hangover cure.

Finding out that Rudimentary is located in Footscray, I was curious to see how a cafe consists of three shipping containers can fit into the suburb that has a strong Vietnamese community. Locates just a few minutes walk from the train/tram stop, the cafe itself is simple and spacious, relaxed atmosphere and I love their own garden patches outside. The rustic wooden decoration brings out its charm and sets the cafe apart from the other heavily Vietnamese influenced establishments. My sister and I were there early in the morning so it was quiet, only with a few patrons but the coffee smell was undeniably alluring and we were excited for the experience.

Inside view – love the rustic chairs ❤

As per usual, I ordered a chai latte with soy milk while my sister ordered a flat white. We looked at the menu and decided on the scrambled eggs with ocean trout and salmon roes while my sister insisted on getting the housemade buttermilk waffles with bacon, fried egg and whipped sour cream. We didn’t have to wait long for the coffee to arrive and it is froth to perfection. Being a brunch fanatic and living in Melbourne, I always expect perfect coffee with every establishment I visit and Rudimentary did not disappoint.

The food comes out right after we both each had taken one sip and photos for Instagram. My scrambled eggs is beautifully presented with flower petals, fennel and salmon roe. There is a piece of toast and butter with it and I could see pieces of ocean trout blended in the eggs. My sister waffles is stack with bacon, eggs and rhubarb. The scrambled eggs was light and fluffy with just enough trout for it to enhance the flavour and add some texture without overwhelm the dish with a fishy smell while the salmon roes add the popping texture to the dish. The waffle has a small hint of cinnamon, combine with fried egg, bacon, rhubarb and sour cream is the perfect breakfast/brunch to get you through the day. It is quiet fulfilling as the waffles are decent size and there are a lot of bacon pieces.. and you can never have too much bacon. Ever.

The brunch costs about $50 for two people with takeaway coffees as well. I enjoyed my experience at Rudimentary as it is a breathe of fresh air in Footscray. It brings a youthful and modern vibe to an ever growing community with its modern Australian breakfast/lunch menu, their friendly staffs who are most welcoming and great coffee. Do make time to visit this gem if you are ever in this side of Melbourne and just grab a seat outside, relax, take in the unique atmosphere with your perfectly froth coffee.

Flat white – froth to perfection

Homemade buttermilk waffles with bacon, eggs and rhubarb.

Scrambled eggs with ocean trout, fennel and salmon roes.

One for the road

xx

girleatsmelbourne

• Sorry for the MIA period, had personal crisis but I’m back and ready to share with you all my eating experience in Melbourne ❤

Rudimentary Cafe

Mon- Fri 7.30 AM – 3.30 PM

Sat – Sun 8.00 AM – 3.30 PM

16/20 Leeds Street, Footscray 3011