I ran away from home with a close family member, Jay (who also likes food and has featured in this blog before) in February this year. (It was only for four days.) COVID has restricted travel and I am sure a number of people feel a need to escape from their homes occasionally. Yass is approximately an hour’s drive from the ACT.
While exploring the beauties of Yass and having fun (no cooking, cleaning, painting walls etc.) we ventured to a restaurant I’ve always wished to visit. No magic was involved, no wands, fairy godmothers, or other supernatural creatures and/or events are included in this review.
While there were many tempting options, the Snapple Apple Jaffle (Sliced apple and real maple syrup, cream $8.50) appealed, but I added a side of bacon which was I think an additional $3.00 to it and a Mochaccino. Jay ordered the same but the beverage of choice was a Cappuccino. We were sitting outside, undercover in a pleasantly decorated and relaxing courtyard with some aged trees providing shade. The morning was fresh and the sounds of late summer added to the ambience. The service was swift, efficient and very pleasant. It felt very welcoming.
(A jaffle is the Australian name for a closed toasted sandwich, or toastie.)
Very shortly the Snapple Apple Jaffle with bacon arrived accompanied by the beverages. As may be seen in the photos, it looked very appealing. Cutting into the jaffle, the tangy scent of cinnamon and nutmeg emerged. Adding maple syrup, cream and the bacon I took a bite. Apple, bacon syrup and cream blended and my stomach welcomed the contribution happily. Sipping the Mochaccino I felt the smile form on my face. The bread of the jaffle was toasted so it was brown, not pale and the apple was sliced and fresh, not filling from a tin.
Jay and I were silent, paying full attention to the simple, yet complex breakfast. We ate leisurely, even though at some point wanted to eat fast because it was so delicious, but resisted the temptation.
After we finished, we conversed with the server and discovered the lovely bacon and bread were sourced from the EPIC Farmer’s Market, held weekly on Saturday mornings. A place I often visit for the great variety of fresh food.
When I next run away to Yass, I will again partake of the Snapple Apple Jaffle (with bacon).
I did return home, but will run away again!
I cleaned the plate!
Overall:
Very pleasant place and comfortable. Service was excellent.
The simple menu is another benefit as it is very specific as to what is on offer and the coffee was very good. Bacon crisp, apple not mushy, cream solid and there was enough cream and maple syrup so it did not need to be rationed.
We both cleaned the plate.
Overall Score: 4.9/5.00
Clean the Plate 