Seven Seeds (Carlton)

Located within the streets next to Melbourne Uni lies a warehouse cafe with hung up bicycles and good vibes bouncing off the wooden walls. Already sounding unique? Oh yes.

114 Berkeley Street, Carlton

Seven Seeds had actually taken it's name from a Muslim man (referred to as Baba Budan), who smuggled seven coffee seeds from Yemen back to India where he had started growing his own plantation. For me, I get fascinated with the stories behind everything.

So Jess did have a rough morning, but nothing that some food couldn't fix! I ordered the Iced Latte with the House Smoked Salmon on Dark Rye, Poached Eggs, Minted Smashed Peas w/ Horseradish Cream Cheese and a Green Salad. Sounds like a lot, doesn't it?
Jess had Dr Marty's Crumpets w/ Mint Infused Cream, Choc Ganache, Fresh Strawberries and Chilli.

Iced Latte

House Smoked Salmon on Dark Rye (left) x Dr Marty's Crumpets (right) 

I enjoyed the Salmon on Rye, but what really held it together was the horseradish cream cheese. It was the perfect combination of rye, cream cheese, salmon and poached egg and I was definitely satisfied. The flavour of the cream cheese was immaculate that probably made the dish.

On the other hand with the crumpets: mint, dark chocolate and chilli? What even? 

Jess questioned herself every bite debating with herself how she felt about the dish. Maybe that's because she found out there was mint, and let's just say Jess is not a big fan of mint. She actually thought it was the mint leaves, being totally unaware that it was mint-infused cream. So that was still debatable but I think it was one of those dishes that slowly grow on you each bite? I could be wrong. 

But otherwise, the service was great and you can't help but get absorbed by the atmosphere. I don't know if I will be visiting again, but by the time I do, chances are that they would have changed the menu. So maybe giving them a go!

p.s a little note for Jess: Everyone has bad days, and it's okay to take some time to breathe a little and get some space. Can't appreciate the good days without experiencing a bit of a bad day!

Adventure awaits,
Love Mich xx