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How we read reviews →Balaclava/St Kilda brunch spot loved for Kiwi-inspired dishes and chef TJ's warmth.
Small, cozy, vibey neighbourhood cafe on Chapel Street with chill music and window-bench seating for watching the world go by.
Kiwi chef-owner TJ engages personally with regulars; careful handling for a coeliac diner was praised; seats a party of 10 for a birthday booking.
Kiwi-owned and run by chef TJ, with genuine New Zealand dishes like the Kiwi Fry Up and NZ Classic Mince & Fry Bread that reviewers say taste properly homemade.
Reasonable for brunch. one reviewer notes under $30 for coffee and a meal. though a couple of visitors flagged inconsistent coffee on quieter days.
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