Eat Street Erskineville: Breakfast looms large in funky suburb’s top five treats

BREAKFAST looms large in Erskineville whether you’re in need of an artery-clogging monster, an Israeli icon or a morning staple — but that’s not to knock the awesome shakes or ribs.

The Sunday Telegraph. Eat Street Erskineville, Urban Cat Cafe. Breakfast bruschetta with two poached eggs; Photo Jenifer Jagielski

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1. The Klogger

IF last night was a blast but your morning’s been a killer, head out for some hangover help with the Klogger — a bacon, peanut butter, cheese and burnt fig jam toastie topped with a fried egg.

Ella Guru, 104A Swanson Street

The shakshuka from Cafe Shenkin is a classic.

2. Shakshuka

Point to it, spell it or sound it out, but whatever you do, order the shakshuka. This traditional Israeli breakfast of a tomato sauce, seasoned with garlic and chilli, is topped with two fried eggs and served in a bowl with pita bread.

Cafe Shenkin, 53 Erskineville Rd

3. Tella Ball Shake

Willy Wonka would have marvelled. The Tella Balls, doughnuts filled with Nutella, are a true treat but poke a straw through the centre to slurp the Nutella milkshake and you’ve got yourself a golden ticket.

Foodcraft Espresso and Bakery, 33 Bridge St

Foodcraft Espresso and Bakery’s Tella Ball Shake is just the ticket. Picture: Craig Wilson

4. Pork Back Ribs

Take the fast track to this funky Japanese sake bar and restaurant for their 24-hour slow-cooked ribs. Pair it with cold sake.

Kuki Tanuki, 61 Erskineville Rd

Try the 24-hour slow-cooked Buta pork ribs at Kuki Tanuki

5. Breakfast Bruschetta

Eggs and toast are a morning staple for some, yet no one person prepares them the same way, so customised orders are par for the course and served till 3pm.

Urban Cat Cafe, 106 Erskineville Rd

Breakfast bruschetta with two poached eggs. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski

Originally published as Eat Street Erskineville: Breakfast looms large in funky suburb’s top five treats