Deedot aims to shake up traditional breakfast fare

From prawn banh mi to jerk chicken, this southside cafe is looking to break the breakfast mould with its creative range of fare.

I love walking into a cafe where you’re greeted straight away, led to a table and given menus on the spot by smiling employees.

It might sound like hospitality 101, but more often than not my cafe visits kick off with being ignored by staff while hovering awkwardly at the entry not sure whether to wait to be seated or just grab my own table and menus.

At Holland Park West’s Deedot, the front of house team ensures there’s no confusion, warmly welcoming in guests to the open and breezy covered courtyard brightened by a psychedelic mural and ensuring their visit is an experience, not just a feed.

The outdoor dining area at Deedot Coffee House in Holland Park West. Picture: Mark Cranitch.

But if you’re after just a feed, the options are vast. The menu is an all-day breakfast affair, putting little spins on classics like fritters made with zucchini, kale and pea accompanied by a mango chilli jam and pumpkin puree or eggs Benedict served on a savoury pumpkin waffle with black garlic hollandaise; as well as calling on international influences with the likes of a prawn banh mi, Nepalese curry and jerk chicken wrap.

The Middle East inspires our lamb breakfast burger ($18.50) featuring a doorstop sized lamb pattie as dense as it is thick on a Turkish roll with grilled haloumi, mixed leaves, tomato and mint yoghurt. A lighter touch when forming the pattie would be welcome to help with mastication, but it delivers on flavour.

Deedot’s lamb burger. Picture: Mark Cranitch.

What will really smack you between the tastebuds though is the crab omelette ($21). Packed with Western Australian spanner crab on our visit (not the blue swimmer listed on the menu), the soft and supple egg classic sits in a pool of salty, sharp ponzu alongside wakame, and is spurted with creamy kewpie mayonnaise, making for a bold and bright start to your day.

But if it’s coffee you need to begin your morning, the cafe has you covered with cold brew made using a blend, batch brews and black on a rotating single origin and their milk varieties using Roast by Yili beans that deliver a smooth but punchy cup.

The bright and bold crab omelette at Deedot. Picture: Mark Cranitch.

There are also milkshakes, frappés, sparkling iced teas, fresh juices, smoothies and an incredibly well made iced chai that’s not too spice-forward or sweet.

Everything is delivered to the table in lightening speed, but if you’re after a grab-and-go option, the cabinet where guests order inside is also filled with freshly made sandwiches, muffins, house-made brownies and croissants from nearby Uncle Bob’s Bakery, with the cafe keen on supporting local businesses.

With attentive, friendly service and a broad and extensive menu that leaves plenty to explore, there’s no wonder this place appears packed with locals, who have seemingly become regulars.

DEEDOT COFFEE HOUSE

1/973 Logan Rd,
Holland Park West

3161 5748

deedot.com.au

THE VERDICT – Scores out of 5

Food 3.5

Ambience 3

Service 3.5

Value 3.5

Overall 3.5