Every now and then it’s nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and Scout holds that perfect haven. Not too far from the CBD in Spring Hill, it’s a short bus ride with a stop nearly right outside the front door or a leisurely walk, although uphill.
Scout’s interior design almost reminds of a small hipster cafe from the northern suburbs of Melbourne, various nicknacks on the walls and floor, mismatched timber counter and bench top and mini hanging garden from the roof. Even the very friendly staff match the vibe perfectly.
The food menu, printed in a quaint typewriter-style font, is simple and simple done well. It consists of the usual modern breakfast suspects – smashed avocado, bircher muesli, breakfast bagel and breakfast burrito to name a few. The lunch section keeps it simple and consists of a selection of bagels and salads.
On this visit I had the 8 hour slow cooked pulled beef brisket bagel with provolone, fresh cucumber, aoili and rocket. A wonderful combination of ingredients, the cucumber was a little unexpected but added well to the flavour mix. A cheese lover at heart, some extra cheese would’ve made this even more amazing.
Coffee was on point, beans from Coffee Supreme, and completed a great lunch.
For those looking to take a break from it all or just after some well thought, no fuss food and coffee, Scout is the place to be.