TRY a bit of Melbourne in Melville at the recently opened Blend Cafe and Pizza Bar on Marmion Street.
A funky eatery with colourful charm and great food to boot, Blend buzzes with lucky locals who have already discovered its laidback vibe and alternative philosophy.
Pop in for brekkie on the way home from the beach or try homemade cake and cookies and one of co-owner Almin Fulurija’s superb coffees – Al was WA Barista of the Year in 2005.
For breakfast, you can’t go past Blend’s homemade muesli, free-range eggs benedict and pancake stack with wild berry compote.
Healthy gourmet burgers fit the bill at lunch. Try the free-range tandoori chicken burger or embrace your inner vegan with a spicy tofu burger.
Dinner is all about the wood-fired pizzas, freshly prepared by one of Blend’s experienced pizza makers.
Popular options include the “wild child”, with free-range chicken, feta, roasted capsicum and basil pesto, and the calzone, a rustic folded pizza filled with Italian sausage, mushrooms, kalamata olives and fresh ricotta.
As the night draws in, give yourself “sweet dreams” with one of Blend’s rotating dessert pizza specials, like a lustful custard, banana and honey calzone served with ice cream.
With comfy red and silver leather booths and a counter in the window for people-watching, Blend is the perfect spot to chew the fat with family and friends or settle down with the paper and a coffee.
Due to popular demand, Blend is now open Monday nights and serves pizza for lunch.
Address: 356 Marmion Street, Melville
Telephone: 9317 4400
Liquor: BYO, no corkage
Opening hours: 7am to late, Tuesdays to Sundays; 5pm to late, Mondays