Bear Boy Espresso
Windsor
Bear Boy Espresso is a chic and charming cafe perched on the end of Windsor's heritage-listed 1920's shopping strip Colwill Place.
The landmark building, which has recently been restored to its former glory, was built by flamboyant Arthur William Colwill with bricks from the demolished Centenary Hotel in Fortitude Valley. Not only was it the first shopping strip to have angle parking but it featured a mini golf course on the first floor and on the rooftop was a party pavilion and floodlit tennis courts with city views.
Customers can take a seat al fresco on the balcony or in the cosy light-filled interior and enjoy a well-brewed coffee and a delicious brunch from a seasonal menu.
On offer are healthy Bowls such as the Acai Bowl, Nectarine Salad or Sweet Potato Salad, light offerings like double smoked ham & gruyere cheese croissant; banana bread with house maple butter (add peaches & cream); or free eggs your way on soutdough.
For something more substantial there's the Boy Breakfast Burger; Big Bear Benny (crispy potato waffle, 2 poached eggs, house Hollandaise & sauteed greens): or Chicken & Waffles (Buttermilk fried chicken, poached egg, sweet waffles & sriracrcha Hollandaise). Otherise there's avo on toast; mango & coconut hotcake; Granola tart or zucchini & corn fritters as well as burgers with grilled chicken, pulled pork or beef patty.
Drinks-wise, other than coffee (including a range of iced), customers can enjoy Mayde Organic Tea, Dominican Republic Drinking Chocolate; Prana chai latte; smoothies and shakes, Harvst pressed juices, probiotic kombucha or Somersault slow brew sodas.
Good to know - There's a 'Little bear' menu for under 12s with options like Baby Bear pancakes, eggs on toast, yoghurt honey fruit bowl and mini cheeseburger and chips.
Need to know - A small amount of free angle parking is available out front.
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