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The Bell Jar

Cafe

Since the Bell Jar opened its doors, this drab end of Smith Street has become a hotspot. It's a breezy cafe with a casual look- wooden tables and op-shop chairs- and the owners are serious about food and coffee. Breakfast is grand- the spicy corn cakes, rich with whole kernels, are teamed beautifully with bacon, chilli and eggs, and a tortilla stuffed with goat's cheese, potato and chorizo is superb. Strong flavours- spicy jerk chicken and coleslaw sandwiches or mushrooms on walnut pesto and feta- are the order of the day. And the cheery and chatty staff know how to make you feel welcome.

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Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/the-bell-jar-20120228-2a8m4.html