tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post8166129190379178288..comments2024-03-28T16:53:20.412+11:00Comments on Footscray Food Blog: West 48, Essex StreetLauren aka Ms Bakloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-27073738467895223122012-08-30T23:34:58.252+10:002012-08-30T23:34:58.252+10:00Kids in cafes are a good thing. I've spent a l...Kids in cafes are a good thing. I've spent a long time working in cafes where you see families grow and it's all good. Who cares about a bit of noise and mess. What about the bloke talking loudly on the phone! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-23356819751343603792012-07-15T14:30:37.924+10:002012-07-15T14:30:37.924+10:00It is small and gets very busy but I still love it...It is small and gets very busy but I still love it. Feels like an extension of my house!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-26536700918056715912012-07-13T14:40:18.476+10:002012-07-13T14:40:18.476+10:00Oh I really want to love this place. It's 5 mi...Oh I really want to love this place. It's 5 minutes from home, the owners are lovely and they make a good long black .. but their service is hit and miss - been overlooked a couple of times so I now keep it to takeaway coffees. The blonde chick is consistenly surly. (Don't like your job? Get another one)<br /><br />Oh it fills up with children way too quickly. Problem with this is? The cafe is small and full of hard surfaces, which means clutter and amplified noise through reverberation.feklessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-79394988686207889402012-05-31T18:01:04.072+10:002012-05-31T18:01:04.072+10:00Or have a soy latte for the same price as cow'...Or have a soy latte for the same price as cow's milk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-49865571832673182982012-05-27T15:23:46.378+10:002012-05-27T15:23:46.378+10:00Oh Bitter and Twisted, what constitutes a yuppie? ...Oh Bitter and Twisted, what constitutes a yuppie? I'm honestly not sure what the term means anymore. Look, you're not the first to raise the fact that they think West 48 is too expensive - a number of friends feel the same. Others say you pay for what you get, which is very good (and therefore pricer) produce that needs little tricking up to shine. All the fruit and veg is from Pompelmo in Seddon which is known not for its price but for its quality and the ethics behind it. Eggs are organic and free range, buffalo mozz from La Latteria in Carlton, etc.<br /><br />If you want value, go for the prawn sandwich with amazing aioli versus, say, the prosciutto and egg (both $12) or the new house-cured salmon with scallion cream breakfast plate ($15 from memory, which I think is good value).Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-66668375085173838912012-05-26T19:40:57.905+10:002012-05-26T19:40:57.905+10:00Nice generic cafe atmosphere with reasonable quali...Nice generic cafe atmosphere with reasonable quality.<br />BUT very expensive and minimal sized serves. <br />Suitable for yuppies or visitors from South Yarra.<br />from <br />Bitter and TwistedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-46984099405735418342012-04-26T08:39:40.942+10:002012-04-26T08:39:40.942+10:00It's pretty special Jodes! They had a special...It's pretty special Jodes! They had a special last weekend which were slices of rosy house-cured salmon on toast with capers and a little red onion. It was divine!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-43922154146520235222012-04-24T20:46:37.690+10:002012-04-24T20:46:37.690+10:00Gosh - OK, anon! At your service! It was indeed ...Gosh - OK, anon! At your service! It was indeed wrong; I have fixed it. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-9815887096520632112012-04-24T18:05:48.298+10:002012-04-24T18:05:48.298+10:00you have adverstised the wrong number as the conta...you have adverstised the wrong number as the contact number. this needs urgent attention!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-13799707661365227382012-04-19T10:24:09.291+10:002012-04-19T10:24:09.291+10:00I know what you mean Cara. It's happening all...I know what you mean Cara. It's happening all over the western suburbs - pubs being turned into apartments and so on. Footscray Milking Station used to be a milk bar too. Still, better a cafe than nothing, and a good cafe at that!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-84156489211440020982012-04-18T21:51:57.957+10:002012-04-18T21:51:57.957+10:00This does look like a lovely cafe but it still mak...This does look like a lovely cafe but it still makes me sad to see so many shops like butchers and milk bars in Melbourne closing down and being replaced by apartments or cafes. I suppose a cafe is a better option but still I am a little sad to read this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550630880349913974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-61408167013375872942012-04-17T17:32:44.219+10:002012-04-17T17:32:44.219+10:00Ooh we went there today, lovely meal. I had the pr...Ooh we went there today, lovely meal. I had the prosciutto and egg roll while my brother had the prawn roll...both delicious!Sazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259706158027670239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-52108521869089041642012-04-17T16:43:58.192+10:002012-04-17T16:43:58.192+10:00With pleasure! *jitters from caffeine overload*With pleasure! *jitters from caffeine overload*Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-25478990869779519742012-04-17T16:41:28.388+10:002012-04-17T16:41:28.388+10:00My word, more? Keep them coming :)My word, more? Keep them coming :)Macphersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-21476476610937122962012-04-17T16:24:37.873+10:002012-04-17T16:24:37.873+10:00Mick, thank you for your lovely comment and I am s...Mick, thank you for your lovely comment and I am so glad the blog has helped connect you with new favourites! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your experience. It's kind feedback like yours that keeps me going - well, that and the fact I now have a big excuse for my restaurant habit!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-48066632490181499062012-04-17T16:15:40.395+10:002012-04-17T16:15:40.395+10:00Hi Lauren,
Great review - went for lunch today and...Hi Lauren,<br />Great review - went for lunch today and was fairly impressed. The fit-out is amazing and the staff were friendly although waited for prawn ciabatta for 35 minutes - was worth the wait but hopefully wait time was a one-off and they were very busy with staff from hospital. I think this rates as WeFo's best cafe right now - not greatly impressed with Gusto and service can be hit and miss but enjoy Besito.<br />I have being reading your blog for a couple of years now and it is fantastic - you have introduced me to a couple of places I would have never gone to and they are now regular favourites for our family. (sandwich number 9 at La Morenito and the coffee from Cafe Ancetto in Sunshine - unfortunately only open Saturday but I would say best coffee on westside). Thanks again for the blog - it's great.<br />MickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-10488021627983300852012-04-17T12:54:15.698+10:002012-04-17T12:54:15.698+10:00Absolutely agree anon. Same goes for as discussed...Absolutely agree anon. Same goes for as discussed on another post - the question of what if a place sees I'm a blogger and makes me an extra nice one? If they don't keep that up for regular punters, there won't be much repeat custom and indeed, the truth will reveal itself.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-47220463886751950262012-04-17T11:38:53.904+10:002012-04-17T11:38:53.904+10:00I think you're right Lauren re: a range of com...I think you're right Lauren re: a range of comments. If you're 'generous' with your reviews and only publish people's positive experiences it will dilute your blog. Word of mouth goes round pretty quick in West Footscray so the truth will reveal itself;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-21540494815200997432012-04-16T23:32:16.467+10:002012-04-16T23:32:16.467+10:00Oh, thanks Deb! Gosh, and I have more cafes up my...Oh, thanks Deb! Gosh, and I have more cafes up my sleeve - they just keep opening! I'm not sure what's happening but I know I like it!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-72272097334653974402012-04-16T22:38:31.012+10:002012-04-16T22:38:31.012+10:00Hi Lauren
Thanks for continuing to keep us up to d...Hi Lauren<br />Thanks for continuing to keep us up to date on all the wonderful recent editions for food and coffee in the West. There is hardly enough time on the weekends to get around to the latest additions West 48, Milking Station, Reading Room etc.<br />Good luck in the People's Awards - have cast my vote in your favour and tweeted a few of my WeFo buddies to follow suit.<br />Regards<br />Debdeb davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01064874949963598749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-39195286206831901012012-04-16T19:06:57.441+10:002012-04-16T19:06:57.441+10:00Aww, no nights! (or at least not yet ;-) Weekend...Aww, no nights! (or at least not yet ;-) Weekend?Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-81801841399203703692012-04-16T19:06:03.360+10:002012-04-16T19:06:03.360+10:00Ooh I was wondering how that came - on the menu I ...Ooh I was wondering how that came - on the menu I think it just says "egg, prosciutto..." but no mention of roll etc. That is definitely next on the list!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-23001860050435672842012-04-16T19:05:23.516+10:002012-04-16T19:05:23.516+10:00Yes super generous esp for such good quality!Yes super generous esp for such good quality!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-41116235095122125252012-04-16T18:45:48.361+10:002012-04-16T18:45:48.361+10:00Prawn roll. I am sold. I wanna live in Footscray. ...Prawn roll. I am sold. I wanna live in Footscray. Wah! Are they open late nights?Neenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805951948694378777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166641060916490585.post-39982242029656770442012-04-16T18:09:07.127+10:002012-04-16T18:09:07.127+10:00Voted for you of course!
I get my hair done at t...Voted for you of course! <br /><br />I get my hair done at the hair dresser a couple of shops down and the girls said the prosiutto and egg roll is to die for :)Marinenoreply@blogger.com