VeganMoFo 2018 #12: Eating Out: Little Clive

Earlier this year, vegans started talking about the offerings at Little Clive, a cafe I had not heard of before. They did indeed have quite a number of vegan offerings on their menu at the time, so it wasn't too long until me and my friend Amy had a brunch date. It was summer in Brisbane, so we refreshed ourselves with a drink special - the Watermelon and Mint Slushie.



But we were both there for the Lasagna Burger... which is what it sounds like. Lasagna in a burger. It was yummy and fun, though pretty smooshy. The bun was garlic breaded on the inside. We also had a side of chips.





It was a few months until I made it back, but I heard they had a new autumn menu and I wanted to try the pancakes. I am a big believer in pancakes for any time of day, so this was much lunch. The menu had been pared down a little, and I was sad to see that I had missed my chance to try their savoury vegan waffles. But I was also super excited to try these Apple Crumble Pancakes. They were so great, the crumble was perfect! Also with a side of hash browns, and a charcoal latte. The charcoal latte tasted mostly like vanilla? Just be sure to ask for it without coffee, if you are caffeine adverse like I am.







My most recent visit was with my mum a couple of weeks ago. She had hoped to try the lasagna burger, but the menu had changed again and it was off it. Again, it is a more pared down version compared to that first visit. She ordered from one of the omni selections on the menu. I was excited to finally try their vegan eggs benedict with mushrooms and a vegan egg. Unfortunately, the least impressive of the meals I have had here. The egg was not great. I think they make the white from silken tofu, but it was weird and smooshy, and the yolk was a very hard, vaguely curry tasting puck buried within. The vegan hollondaise was zesty, though quite thick. The bread and the mushrooms were good (lots of enoki, which I love), though the spinach was pretty watery. But I am still glad I tried it. I also had a turmeric latte. Oh yeah, and a side of hashbrowns. Potatoes are life!





We also met this gorgeous pupper!



The first two times I went to Little Clive, I must admit that the service was slow and not always accurate. Though the food was good. But this last time, the service was much better and spot on. So glad to see that is improving!

Little Clive - Shop 8, 461 Ipswich Road, Annerley, Brisbane - (07) 3162 0260

Cute Kitty Photo of the Post



Possum and Dim Sim each scored their own blankets, which lived side by side on the sofa for them to snuggle into at will. It was a bit squishy when you added some people, but cats get what cats want!