Indispensable @ Movida Terraza

Movida Terraza (Level 1, 500 Bourke Street, Melbourne)


Other places in the city should watch, listen and learn.  This is how it's done.  


1.  Morning coffee
I'm usually comatose by the time I make it into the city and have navigated the stairs to get to the Terraza.  Lucky I bumped into a work-mate at Richmond station and we shared a table and ordered our coffees.  As usual I stare wistfully at the freshly baked goods and battle my conscience (Portugese Custard Tarts, Almond Croissants  - all outstanding).  My work-mate and I consider breakfast and then pass only due to lack of time but the brekkie menu has been tried and tested and is equally outstanding (Cous cous with honey almonds and raisins, Bircher with poached fruit, Serrano Ham over cheesy eggs, etc etc).   The best is the service - totally unflappable, friendly and sincere.  


2.   Lunch
The lunch menu is also unbelievable and is varied each day.  For $8 you can get a roll (Bocadillo) with fresh ham, cheese, marinated vegies, olives, etc etc.  For a bit more you can get perfectly cooked fish or delicate meats.  On a guilty day Marty's Lasagne (with chorizo, beef and pork) is one of the best going around.  


3.   Drinks
On a hot day there is nothing better than a post-work Moritz on the Terraza.  The young professionals swarm there as soon as they close their timesheets after a day of billing hours, especially on a Friday.  


This place rates as my #1 in the city.  If you are too lazy to walk up the stairs (from Earl), there is a lift too.