Sometimes you want a change of routine – something different,
something new.
So yesterday, as I was doing my usual workout at the gym and
deciding what I wanted for lunch before work, I decided on a change from my
usual cheese sandwich.
Nestled down an ally way in a part of Perth’s CBD that is not
traditionally known for its cafés, Toastface Grilliah had a menu that would be
a definite improvement on my usual boring lunches.
This joint is based around toasted sandwiches and while this sounds
like something that couldn’t possibly work (why would you pay for something as
simple as a cheese sandwich?), the creative menu is what made me want to buy
one of their toasties.
Ranging from the traditional like ham and cheese to the downright
strange such as brie and jam as well as more contemporary flavours as pear and
blue cheese, I went straight away for the 3 cheeses sandwich.
Having both Swiss and English heritage, a toasted cheese sandwich
that included Gruyerre, Emmantel and Cheddar seemed to be a combination to die
for and instantly brought back memories of these far away countries.
At $ 7, it is little pricey but worth the trip down memory lane, and
a move to sourdough bread or the like would be the icing on the cake.
To compliment my sandwich and to prepare for the eight hour shift
that was to come, I ordered a coffee which was well made but lacked flavour and
proper caffeine hit that I was looking for.
It defiantly has an unusual menu, quirky vibe and is one of many
new venues in Perth’s alleys and laneways but I hope that is enough to ensure
its continued success.