Rudimentary - Melbourne

3.5 stars Where the f is Rudimentary?! The GPS said it’s here but I can’t find... oh here is a sign of a coffee cup! It must be here, nestled amoungst a semi r... read more 3.5 stars Where the f is Rudimentary?! The GPS said it’s here but I can’t find... oh here is a sign of a coffee cup! It must be here, nestled amoungst a semi residential area, beside the house offering psychic reading. This understated place was bustling and we waited a few minutes for our table.<br/ <br/ Our coffee orders came quickly enough, the kids loved their babycinos and I love my weak soy mocha. But food was another matter, we waited quite a bit of time for it, and the kids are getting restless.<br/ <br/ Our food came, the kids loved their grain salad with rice, quinoa, pomegranate, kale chips and dill. I got waffles (I know, kids are eating healthier than me! and it was so lovely decorated beautifully poached figs and walnuts. Unfortunately the walnuts are quite stale, and it ruined the otherwise yummy dish. <br/ <br/ Hubby didn’t love his porridge either. I didn’t try it but it looked a bit undercooked and hubby said it was quite chewy. I still wanted to go back and try other stuff though, my soy mocha was so on point!

My favourite shipping container in Melbourne :P we went there a few times. Always love our food and our coffee. Love to sit by the window and watch the doggies... read more My favourite shipping container in Melbourne :P we went there a few times. Always love our food and our coffee. Love to sit by the window and watch the doggies in the court yard. Will go back again for sure!

I absolutely love the concept Rudimentary brings – the café is designed with a shipping container as a base, but everything else retrofitted. The use of natural... read more I absolutely love the concept Rudimentary brings – the café is designed with a shipping container as a base, but everything else retrofitted. The use of natural woods and large windows allow plenty of light to come in.<br/ An element of sustainability also comes into play with large rainwater tanks, and the coffee grounds being re-used as compost for the beautiful edible gardens.<br/ The gardens allow the chefs to be creative, and you will find the menu is very seasonal. <br/ <br/ The waffles were delicious – the roasted figs were nicely caramelised, and the bacon was extremely crisp. Good balance of flavours, carried by the waffle.<br/ Coffee was also very good, the latte was quite balanced and almost chocolately, and the milk was tightly steamed.<br/ <br/ The ambiance and vibe at Rudimentary is perfect for chilling out on sunny days.

Rudimentary is a lovely cafe with nice ambience and good vibes. The coffee is delicious! We haven’t tried the food yet but will give it a go next time. read more Rudimentary is a lovely cafe with nice ambience and good vibes. The coffee is delicious! We haven’t tried the food yet but will give it a go next time.

Fabulous food. These guys care about their food and it shows. Great quality ingredients cooked with love and flair. Good coffee too. A lively place. read more Fabulous food. These guys care about their food and it shows. Great quality ingredients cooked with love and flair. Good coffee too. A lively place.