Three Hands Cafe - Brunswick

I went to this restaurant for a quick breakfast and I will definitely be back. There are three dedicated vegan options on the menu. I ordered the chickpea omelette and my partner had the mango French toast. The omelette was delicious and tasted like a fresh, high-quality meal. It was also a generous portion size. My partner enjoyed the French toast, which was topped with bananas and very filling. The waiter checked on us twice (for coffee and during the meal) to ensure we were happy, and was very friendly. At the end of our meal, the chef asked if we were vegan because he had some freshly made vegan sausage rolls available. They were tasty!

The restaurant has a dedicated vegan section on the menu with four permanent options and additional rotating dishes. The service was very friendly and there was plenty of space between tables to maintain social distancing during these COVID times. There are also outdoor seating options available. I tried the chickpea omelette and it was incredibly fresh and delicious, with tomato and fresh rocket cooked in. They also offer a few other vegan options on the menu as well as items available in the display case.

The staff seemed surprised when I mentioned I had a reservation and I had to seat myself while they were busy behind the counter. I had to ask for a menu and then go up to the counter to place my order since no one came to take it. Despite there being only 6 people in the cafe, the service was slow. I wasn't very hungry so I just ordered a cheese and mushroom toastie, which was okay.

At first, the staff seemed reluctant when I mentioned I had a reservation. I ended up seating myself while they were busy behind the counter. I had to return to ask for a menu, and when no one came to take my order, I had to go back up to the counter to place it myself. The café was not very crowded, with only six other people there. I wasn't very hungry, so I just ordered a cheese and mushroom toastie, which turned out to be quite tasty.

The staff was very attractive and attentive. They were not pushy, very friendly, and the atmosphere was lovely. The food was fantastic, and let's not forget about the mimosas!