Westlake Morning Eats
Suburban Brunch Flavours at To Be Or Not To Be Cafe
To Be Or Not To Be Cafe brings a cheerful, flavour-packed brunch menu to Westlake, anchored by crisp crinkle-cut hash brown fries and a yolk-rich fritter stack.
When our table at To Be Or Not To Be Cafe in Westlake filled up with stacked fritters, loaded tacos, and golden crinkle-cut fries, brunch became a celebration of contrasting textures. Sitting inside the venue sipping a cold pink drink through a striped straw, I found the appeal of this Westlake spot clear right away in its colourful, texture-driven spread.
To Be Or Not To Be Cafe brings a welcoming feel to suburban dining, offering a morning menu where crispy fried elements meet rich runny egg yolks, fresh avocado, and vibrant house sauces.
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Beside the fritters, soft breakfast tortillas come generously packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, tasty cheese, and a dollop of sweet mango jam. Pouring creamy, orange-tinted chipotle aioli directly over the soft tacos wraps the fresh salsa, ripe avocado, and scrambled eggs in a smooth finish.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Menu highlights
Highlights from Zen’s visit.
At a glance: what we ordered
- Zucchini and corn fritters with poached egg, caramelised onion jam, char-grilled corn rib, and harissa yoghurt
- Breakfast tacos with bacon, scrambled eggs, tasty cheese, mango jam, chipotle aioli, tomato salsa, and avocado
- Side of hash brown fries
Savoury Layers and Liquid Yolk
The zucchini and corn fritter stack arrives neatly built under a char-grilled corn rib, caramelised onion jam, and harissa yoghurt. Cutting straight into the poached egg perched atop the stack sends a stream of rich, liquid yolk running down the golden fritters, coating the dish and mixing into the spiced yoghurt underneath.
The sweet depth from the onion jam paired with the smokiness of the corn rib gives each bite of the fritter stack a deliberate balance of sweet and savoury notes.
Loaded Tacos and Crinkle-Cut Crunch
Beside the fritters, soft breakfast tortillas come generously packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, tasty cheese, and a dollop of sweet mango jam. Pouring creamy, orange-tinted chipotle aioli directly over the soft tacos wraps the fresh salsa, ripe avocado, and scrambled eggs in a smooth finish.
A side of golden crinkle-cut hash brown fries served on a pastel pink plate adds serious crunch to the spread. Dipping a crispy fry into the bright red sauce delivers that hot potato crispness and tangy finish that rounds out a satisfying morning meal.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Where is To Be Or Not To Be Cafe located?
To Be Or Not To Be Cafe is located in Westlake, Queensland.
Are there dietary options available on the menu?
Yes, the zucchini and corn fritters are marked gluten-free and vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available for the breakfast tacos.
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Zen visited in April 2023. Menus, ratings, prices and opening hours can change, so check directly with the venue before you go.
It was a pleasure to be invited to experience To Be or Not To Be Cafe but all opinions shared are my own.