Sourdough Bread and Breadsticks
A couple of weeks ago, Little J and I met up for a long overdue lunch date at Cafe Sopra in Waterloo. I had been meaning to come here ever since I started blogging and read so many rave reviews about it! We walked in at about 1pm on a Saturday, and we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Whilst waiting, we perused the shelves which were filled with all manner of Italiano goodies. Once seated, we ordered some sourdough bread which came in a bowl along with some crunchy breadsticks. The bread was wonderfully warm, pillowy soft innards with a crunchy outer.
Smoked Trout Fishcake with Caper Mayonnaise & Soft Boiled Eggs $18.00
The menu is scrawled on the blackboard which takes up a large portion of the back wall. With so many good choices, it was such a hard decision and then I saw the specials menu and it just got even harder! But I decided to go with one of the specials which was the smoked trout fishcake. The creamy smoked trout filling was encased in a beautifully crusty shell. The tart caper mayonnaise complemented the fishcake really well and I always love my eggs!
Penne with Green Beans, Chat Potato & Pesto $18.00
Little J decided to go with the penne with green beans, chat potato and pesto. The pasta was such a vibrant green thanks to the aromatic pesto. The pasta was cooked til perfectly al-dente and although the potatoes and pasta may seem like carb-overload, it actually really worked. It was a pretty big serving though, so it’s possible to even share it (and save more room for dessert hehe)!
Creme Brulee $14.00
Creme Brulee $14.00
Little J could not say no to the creme brulee! Below the wonderfully toffee crackle top was a smooth and creamy custard with a distinct vanilla bean flavour. The dessert was also accompanied by some biscotti and was very much enjoyed!
Banoffee Pie $14.00
When I saw ‘banoffee pie’ written on the blackboard, I just knew that I had to try it. I had remembered hearing good things about the banoffee pie at Cafe Sopra, and since my trip to London earlier this year, I’m always on the lookout for a good banoffee pie. And finally, I’ve found one in Sydney! This was beyond amazing!! I was in heaven with every mouthful, it was deliciously addictive with the light cream topping, toffee, dulce de leche and banana on a sweet pastry crust. It all worked together so magically, what’s not to love?!
Overall:
I really enjoyed my meal at Cafe Sopra. It definitely lived up the my expecations! The food is generous, wholesome and hearty. The service is friendly and the prices are reasonable. And the banoffee pie and dessert selection will most likely keep me going back!
Cafe Sopra 7 Danks St, Waterloo NSW 2017 Tel: (02) 9699 3174 Open 7 Days Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm Saturday: 8am – 4pm Sunday: 10am – 3pm www.fratellifresh.com.au
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O La La Creme Brulee!!
Oh yay you went to sopra! So jealous, I’ve been craving it recently, my twinsense must have realised u were going
Mmm how good is the banoffee pie…
I’m yet to get to this place. I hear they’re not to keen on people taking photo’s
hehe i was just reading this and you posted a comment on my blog
yes potato and pasta together? serious carbo overload!!
the creme brulee looks perfect inside and outside, I’ve been trying many places in sydney for the best creme brulee but still can’t find any yet. either undercook, too eggy or crust is burnt. Do you recommend this place as one of the best ?
ooh I love the sound of that bannoffe pie, and the creme brulee too. Like yourself, I’ve heard so many rave reviews, I think it’s time for me to experience Cafe Sapora
banoffee pie!!! i needs to get me some now!
I’ve wanted to go here for ages, that banoffee pie looks so freakin good! I always had this impression that they weren’t keen on photos though, or were you sneaking some photos in when they weren’t looking?
Banoffee pie looks seriously good – worth a trip out to Waterloo
One of my fave places in Sydney over the years I have never had a bad meal there.
Obesebaby – I have never had Sopra’s brulee, but can recommend Tabou’s it is devine.
I adore big hearty pesto’s like that. Sounds like a great place to go for lunch.
Not sure on pasta and potato. That banoffee looks really good!
Yum i love banoffee pie! You’re right – it’s such a magical combination. Love overload, I say!
Love that pic of the cracked brulee top-what a great capture! And just when I sighed out loud you wheeled out the bannoffee pie!
YUM! That banoffee pie looks awesome! I heard they don’t like people taking photos, do you think have they changed their stance on that?
Yum yum! Their food is very good.
Luckily you didn’t get your head bitten off for taking photos there though! I won’t say any more on that…
The pasta looks pretty tasty but I need some protein in my mains! Wait, banoffee pie has protein, right?
I love the selection of dishes you had, the desserts look absolutely heavenly!
Creme brulee and banoffee pie! holymoly that’s awesome!
I’m not a huge fan of banana desserts and yet I will go for banoffee pie because, yes, it is a magical combination. And yay for getting photos!
I keep reading/seeing banaoffie pie but am still yet to experience one! Ohhh yummmmmmmm!
Hi Rhonda: Haha indeed!
Hi Steph: Yay! Twin power!
Hi John: Yeah, I heard that too, but they were fine with me, so maybe I went on a good day or they’ve changed their stance on photographs?!
Hi Iron Chef Shellie: Hehe
Serious carb overload, but seriously gooood!
Hi Obesebaby: I’d definitely recommend you try the creme brulee here, although I only sampled a bit, it was good.
Hi Linda: I think it’s time you experience it too!
Hi Chocolatesuze: Banoffee pie makes everything better
Hi Jacq: Haha no, they didn’t say anything to my photo taking, I was quite surprised myself. Maybe they’ve changed?!
Hi Shanks: Definitely worth the trip!
Hi Reality Raver: Awesome! I feel I need to try Tabou now too!
Hi Anna: Definitely a great lunch spot
Hi Sara: I know, but give it a go, you won’t regret it!
Hi Helen: Me too! Haha love overload indeed!
Hi Lorraine: Thanks
Haha it was so good!
Hi Phuoc: I’m not sure, maybe I was just lucky or they’ve changed their stance?!
Hi Ladybird: Haha oh dear.. yes, I’ve heard of some bad experiences re. photo taking at sopra :S
Hi Conor: Banoffee pie has so much protein, so you’d be right!
Hi Maria: Yeah, the desserts were the highlight
Hi Trisha: It was definitely awesome!
Hi Mademoiselle Delicieuse: It is, it is! Haha yeah, lucky me I guess
Hi Angie: You must try it soon, it’s so good!