Delicious lunch and coffee @ C.H. James, Melbourne

One of the best things about living in Melbourne, is the abundance of good coffee everywhere. We are indeed spoiled for choice along Station Street near Fairfield Station, and C.H. James is an excellent option for a quick coffee or a leisurely lunch. I love the simple but classy decor, and the courtyard looks lovely too. The service was friendly and courteous, and my toddler was provided with a colouring page on the kid's menu and some crayons to entertain herself. The menu was innovative with plenty of healthy options to suit various dietary requirements. This is restaurant-quality food in a cafe, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

In addition to the cosy indoor dining room, there is an alfresco area:

Excellent coffee can be found here at CH James. The little one enjoyed her cup of babycino very much:

For the toddler, I ordered Phillipa's Apricot and Date Fruit Loaf with an add-on of a poached egg:

The Confit Pork Belly Benedict with cucumber kimchi, potato hash, poached eggs and chive hollandaise was a delicious mid-day indulgent meal. The hash made for a nice change from the usual English muffin base, and the cucumber kimchi was a surprisingly good accompaniment to help cut the fattiness of the pork belly:

Corn and Haloumi Fritters with poached eggs, romesco, charred leeks and salsa verde. Vegetables made tasty, and a good low-carb, gluten-free choice:

C.H. James
86 Station St
Fairfield VIC 3078
Australia
Tel. +61 3 9486 3484