The Social Space (Chinatown)

While this was hardly difficult to put together, the pairing of sea salt with peanut butter and honey; sliced bananas for a soft texture and desiccated coconut flakes for some crunch worked for the palate. Topping it off was the straightforward, faultless slices of sourdough sitting on a wooden board as we chatted the weekend afternoon away in a brightly furnished, cozy space.

Without Burpple beyond the double slices of open faced toasts here goes from $12-18 Nett which is reasonable only if you consider the indirect overheads for running the space.

Tried their flat white ($5) and mocha ($6)! Both featured medium bodied espresso with a dark roast, smooth and slightly nutty. The chocolate in the mocha also came through nicely!

Also tried the roasted egg plant with miso dressing ($14 for 2). I love bread and the biggest draw for me was the sourdough base!! It was soft and chewy with a crisp shell and had just the barest hint of acidity. I liked that there was a layer of olive oil, which complemented the bread! Enjoyed the eggplant and tomatoes, which were roasted till warm and soft and provided dimension in flavour and texture. The miso dressing was well done, but it was quite strong (especially in the middle, where most of it was drizzled)!

So excited to finally try TSS! We got the roasted mushroom and creme fraiche ($14 for 2). I love bread and the biggest draw for me was the sourdough base!! It was soft and chewy with a crisp shell and had just the barest hint of acidity. The roasted mushrooms were well seasoned, and I loved the melted cheese. Am not the biggest fan of creme fraiche but this one was alright! A little pricey for 2 slices of toast but they were delicious and a rather large portion 👍🏼

I love all things banana and so I enjoyed Tropicana a lot!!!! My friend got berry berry good and I felt that it was too sour for my liking. Sum healthy goodness as BB 1-1 came with cold brew tea :”) refreshing afternoon and surprisingly it was crowded around 4-5pm on a weekday afternoon but that shows how lovely the place is!

This is just one of 4 smoothie bowls we ordered and this is my favourite! It's a great choice for anyone who likes mango. The smoothie is also not overly sweet and I particularly like the granola that adds that extra crunch. The fruits used are really fresh as well. It is my first time at this shop and I really love the effort put into being environmentally friendly and socially conscious.