There’s a reason Black Seed Café is a favourite among westsiders. The café, which sits pretty on Watton Street, is located a stone's throw from Werribee River, meaning it’s a great stop after a walk around the river trail if you’re in need of a caffeine or sugar hit.
The vibe is casual and cool, with attentive and friendly staff making this café stand out. Head inside the glass door and be seated. Take your pick from menu favourites including the chicken bao bun, a spiced fried chicken breast served with kimchi mayo, pickled cabbage, mix seed and chilli aioli in a soft white bun. There’s also the devilishly sweet brioche French toast which comes with butterscotch sauce, housemade raspberry jam, caramelised banana and topped with crumbed granola, mascarpone and fresh fruit. Don’t miss the hotcake special which changes often. There’s also plenty for vegetarians and vegans, including the mushroom forest served with sumac, salsa verde, radish and dill on sourdough.
Kids will love it, too. The menu even has a little treat for parents with dishes called the I Don’t Know (Nutella hotcakes with vanilla ice cream), the I Don’t Care (nuggets with chips), the I’m Not Hungry (scrambled eggs on toast) and the I Don’t Want That (cheeseburger with chips). There’s also a Kinder Surprise-themed “freak” shake on there, if they’ve been really good.
Head to Black Seed Café’s Facebook page for new specials.