Brunch @ Kettle and Tin (Mawson)

Kettle and Tin in Mawson offers an all day menu, cruffins, coffee, fresh juices and milkshakes. At brunch o’clock, the sun hits the windows and lights up the already bright cafe. There are a few small tables outside in the main courtyard of the Mawson shops – a popular choice in the warmer months.

I ordered a soy mocha ($4) which was smooth with hardly any bitterness to it. I liked that the chocolate had been mixed throughout and not just sitting at the bottom of the cup.

My friend and I couldn’t resist the French toast with fresh fruit, vanilla bean ice cream, oreo crumble and raspberry sauce ($22). The thick slices of brioche were super soft and I liked that they weren’t drenched in maple syrup. The melted vanilla ice cream was perfect in ensuring the dish wasn’t too dry. We liked that the dish wasn’t too sweet and had plenty of fresh fruit to make it a somewhat healthy dish.

I went back to try one of the signature dishes – the Kettle Benedict ($20.50) with poached eggs, roasted cherry tomatoes, baby spinach on a toasted croissant with house made hollandaise. There is a choice of bacon/ham/salmon and I chose the salmon. This twist to the classic eggs benny provides a more buttery element from the croissant. Mixed with the perfectly poached eggs and smooth hollandaise, it’s no wonder this is a crowd pleaser.

Vegetarians will also be satisfied with a regularly changing vegetarian big breakfast on the menu.

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Introducing our latest edition of the vegetarian big breakfast! With roasted pumpkin, sunflower seeds, turmeric roasted cauliflower, avocado, cherry tomato, kale, beetroot relish, an egg and a slice of sourdough toast, this delicious veggie breakky is sure to satisfy your breakfast cravings. Come get it before it’s gone! #cafe #cafes #cafestagram #canberra #canberraeats #eat #eatcanberra #veggie #veggies #vegetarian #breakfast #brekky #breakky #bigbreakfast #brunch #food #foodies #canberrafood #kale

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There are lots of sides to choose from to add onto your dish including a bowl of potato gems! I’d be keen to go back for the Kettle cheeseburger and to try some other items on the menu.

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Chicken or cheeseburger? Or maybe even both 😋 they’re both delicious! #canberraeat #canberraeats #coffees #canberralife #cafestagram #cafe #canberracafe #cafesofcanberra #food #foodie #canberrafoodie #burger #burgers #cheese #cheeseburger #tasty #chicken #chickenburger

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Note there are no menu alterations during peak times and the kitchen closes at 2pm. Reservations can be made Monday to Friday only, so get in early on the weekend.

Kettle and Tin
Mawson Shops
71 Mawson Place, Mawson, Canberra ACT

Opening hours:
Daily 8.00am – 3.00pm

Foodgasm 7.5/10
Value for money 6.5/10
Service 7/10

FPJ score 21/30

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