March 4, 2023
We had plans to meet west-side friends at Advi's Falafels for lunch, but they were unexpectedly closed. Our friends suggested we walk on to Heal.Thy Self Co, and it was an ideal backup. We learned that this cafe was previously all vegan, but after a change in management last year the menu has been reworked. Almost everything has a vegan version, with some eggs, dairy and meat being available as add-ons.
The pancakes and the breakfast panna cotta were both tempting, but my corn fritter success at Little Lotus inspired me to order them again ($23). These were worthy rivals, absolutely stuffed with corn kernels, accompanied by a sparse but fresh salsa, coconut yoghurt dip, and vegan feta.
Michael went for the tofu scramble on toast ($13.50) with a side of smokey tamari tempeh bacon ($4.50). This was a nice home-style rendition of this vegan breakfast, and a win not to have to cook it himself.
Our friends displayed superior ordering skills, having a savoury dish each and rounding out their meal with a shared kid's-size plate of vegan, gluten-free pancakes ($12). The taste I snuck was equal to any wheat-based version.
Heal.Thy Self Co is a bit distant for us to visit regularly, but it was lovely to spend an hour or two in their courtyard with friends. I'd be glad to try more of their menu when we're west-side again.
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Heal.Thy Self Co has already won praise from Mamma Knows West.
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Heal.Thy Self Co
26 Ballarat St, Yarraville
9687 3330
Accessibility: Heal.Thy Self Co has a gently ramped entry and medium-spaced furniture. Furniture is a mix of high and low tables with backed chairs indoors and backless bench seats in the courtyard. We ordered at our table and paid at a high counter.
That looks delicious - I particularly like the sound of Michael's scrambled tofu and tempeh bacon - had some tempeh this week and suddenly want to cook with it for the first time for ages. The corn pancakes also look good - you could add them to the tofu and tempeh meal to have an impressive big breakky!
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