An Average Breakfast in Busselton
Samovar
If you are a single male, over 60 and looking to pick up, then Samovar could be just the ticket for you. Harsh perhaps, but we here at a decent feed, tell it how we find it.
So what can you expect on your breakfast foray into a cafe with such a contemporary interior? Nothing special I’m afraid. This is a menu that contains such items as a bacon and egg breakfast burger; the sort of fare you would expect at the average truck stop, not a cafe in Busselton that tries to hint at exotic north african links.
Avoiding the breakfast ideas from the truck stop we ordered a muesli, the eggs benedict and the toast and jam. Drinks for the morning were the obligatory short macchiatos.
The menu’s macadamia muesli sounded interesting but was a touch overdone; a bowl of packet muesli with added macadamia’s (not a bad thing) but then this was drowned with some fruit, a huge pile of plain yoghurt and honey. Nothing bad really, just not great.
After a long wait, the spoils of the opening course were cleared and the eggs and toast were brought forth.
Toast first: Not bad, bread was alright. The jam that came with the toast can only be described as “bitter”. This is the edited version. This wasn’t a high point.
Eggs next: Eggs Benedict with Salmon. Two poached eggs served on cool toast (no english muffin here) with a pile of smoked salmon in between. Hollandaise sauce was served cold in a dish on the side (straight from the jar). Perhaps the kitchen forgot that this sauce can be served warm and on the food.
Now the coffees. Not good. That’s all that can be said.
Recommendation: When in Busselton go to the the Goose instead. If the Goose is closed due to winter hours, try Dunsborough instead (or keep looking in town: the hippie place round the corner may be better)
