The Chelsea Bistro

I tried breakfast at The Chelsea for the first time a few weeks ago. Located in The barracks complex at the top of Caxton Street in Paddington the Chelsea is a newly establish bistro offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Upon arrival at just before 9.30am on a Sunday morning we were confronted with a 15minute wait for a table which demonstrates the popularity of the Chelsea as they don’t accept Sunday breakfast bookings. Waiting 15minutes for a table wasn’t a big deal as we were able to have a coffee and stand around a high set table while looking over the menu. Once seated, service was great and we were able to place a food order rather quickly.

Fetta hash w carrot jam

The menu had a fair variety and offered a great range of cold options. However, the hot options available were a slight let down as most meals needed to have sides of things added to make them more complete. The wait for food wasn’t too bad considering how busy the cafe was. I ordered the bircher muesli which came with yogurt, grated apple strawberries and flaked almonds. This combination was delicious but the serving size was extremely tiny and I was left still feeling very hungry so I ordered leavain organic fruit toast. This was some of the better fruit toast I have had as it wasn’t too heavy and was accompanied by a delicious homemade strawberry jam.



Poached eggs w bacon



Others in my group ordered poached eggs on pane with bacon and slow roasted tomato, the B.L.T with smoky tomato relish and the Carrot jam, smoked bacon, poached eggs, potato hash, marinated feta. The sizes of these meals were far better, leaving everyone feeling satisfied but not excessively full afterwards.  A highlight of the breakfast would have to be the delicious combination of the sweet carrot jam and saltiness of the marinated feta. A combination I have never tried before but would definitely try again. I definitely would have liked to of tried the summer fruit plate, the raspberry and coconut bread and the pistachio and ricotta crepes. Overall breakfast was enjoyable, reasonably priced (approx $20 per person) and the service was above average but not sure I would chose to come back here if I am in the Paddington area.