Dead man Espresso and Leroy - an awesome sunday in the sun!



My Dead Man espresso with
 the sunday sun streaming in

I woke up this morning with the realisation I was having a whole day to myself (wow) and the weather was being extra kind by offering me a mid 20s autumn day! First off I needed to get a coffee! I wanted to try somewhere new, but I wanted to stay local! Tricky you may ask as I have already saturated the area with my coffee tripping! My handy MCR app came out and I found a place in Port Melbourne that was only a 5 minute drive over the Westgate bridge! I dared to face the bridge on a Sunday morning.. hoping for non of the usual peak hour chaos or roadworks! Thank goodness, my trip over the bridge only took a couple of minutes and I was in Port Melbourne. I was heading towards the Salford Lads club ( no I don't think its a guys only cafe?!!?)  tucked in the back of an industrial estate. I was a little worried when I arrived and there was not another soul to be seen! Eeeekk The App did say it was open on Sundays so I made my way over to the cafe, only to find a big bolt and lock over the front door! Damn! Well least I know where it is  for next time. I liked the look of the pale pink coffee machine, so look forward to see what kind of magic it can produce!  Where to now!?!?!?  

Coffee being made at Dead man Espresso



I decided on another newbie, Dead Man Espresso, in South Melbourne. When I arrive there it doesn't look too open either ! Oh oh... was I going to have one of those days!  To my relief it was open!!It was just rather quiet, it hadn't yet succumbed to the craziness that is Sunday breakfast time at cafes, which was quite refreshing to see! I sat in a corner with the warm morning sun streaming through the window and I ordered my coffee pronto, while I  perused the menu. Everything looked so tasty! I couldn't resist ordering, I deep down wanted to order the fresh scones with Jam and cream but I opted for  saintly and ordered the fruit salad with tapioca and coconut tuile... I was a little unsure about the tapioca as I haven't really experienced it at all... to my surprise it worked really well with the fresh fruit, adding a different texture and sensation in my mouth!

My coffee had fruity undertones as well, and was very easy to drink! I hesitated ordering another, but didn't want to limit any coffee I had later in the day! Will be back here to try more from there menu, and I hope (not for their sake, but mine) that it is as calming and relaxing as it was! A nice change for an urban cafe!

Later in the day I caught up with Elisha and we decided to hit St Kilda for our catch up.  I've  never been  much of a fan, always thought it was too cool for school , but must admit when I am there, I do get that touristy vibe and it is quite relaxing! The people spotting is fun too! We lazily walked up and down Acland Street, before deciding upon Leroy Espresso (funny its also on my list too!! What a surprise!) 



Leroy has a very funky 70's decor, with Vinyl Orange booth seats, one that we managed to snag! Loads of Posters covered the walls of bands and events coming soon. It also had a decent menu, the kind of place you would go if you are ridiculously hungover! I opted for  Poached eggs with mushroom.... it was good! The coffee was good.. not the best I have had, but definitely  hit the spot...

After lunch , we headed back down Acland street to treat ourselves to some ice cream at Trampoline  http://www.trampolinegelato.com.au/  on this lovely warm day! All in all a pretty nice day off, spent drinking superb coffee and great company!

Until next time xx



My coffee at Leroy (Thanks Elisha!)