Black Squirrel

The well-designed room is relaxed and spacious, sourcing seasonal local produce that is not only fresh and delicious, but healthy, too. Customers are treated with great affection and care.

For early risers with a taste for both sweet and savoury, there’s the Breakfast Board including house Bircher muesli, poached egg, and a smashed avocado plate, served with freshly squeezed orange juice.

Beautifully decorated with a distinctive rustic theme, the buzzing Black Squirrel café has the advantage of being both on the main shopping strip in Sandringham, and a stone’s throw from the beach.

The café also has a strong brunch menu, with dishes such as Saganaki Bruschetta topped with roasted Roma tomatoes, avocado, pomegranate, parsley and cucumber salad, tzatziki, poached egg, and lemon. Perfect to be enjoyed with family or friends on a lazy Sunday.

Or for lunch, try the Pan Fried Portobello Mushroom stuffed with caramelised onions and goat cheese, served with zaatar bread, hummus, green tahini and fried egg.

If you’re taking away, the comprehensive selection of pastries and savouries will most definitely be calling your name. And if you’re a banana bread fan, you’re in for a treat.

Of course, let’s not forget the coffee, almost every single Melburnian’s beverage of choice. It’s good.

Save Black Squirrel for your next Bayside breakfast or brunch, in between going for a swim and shopping up a storm.

20 Bay Road, Sandringham Visit Black Squirrel Facebook for more info