Di Stefano Coffee Warehouse Cafe & Deli

Normally, brunch for me is a Sunday tradition. It is a way for me to end the week on a high note, eating some amazing food with even better company. However this week, I decided to change things up a bit and brunch on a Saturday morning instead. Thrillseeking, I know :P It had been six months since I had last attended my weekly dancing classes due to work and travel commitments, and I had not seen one of the girls who I dance with in quite some time. So to celebrate my return and catch up on all the gossip, we decided to schedule a sneaky brunch before our session.

Given its close proximity to our class, we decided to head to Di Stefano Deli Coffe Warehouse Cafe & Deli in Homebush. This cafe was quite different to anything I have been to before. Within a large warehouse is a section where fresh deli items and coffee beans are sold. On observing the type of people that frequented this place, there seemed to be many families with their children, and individuals enjoying their morning paper amongst the smell of freshly brewed coffee.


Although the inside of the warehouse was very inviting, it was too nice of a day to pass on the opportunity to sit outside in the sunshine. There were many options to choose from, but that morning I had a particular craving for something sweet, so when I saw Ricotta Pancakes on the menu, I immediately knew what I was going to get. My friend chose to to get the Eggs Benedict with Holandaise sauce, as she was in an eggy mood. And ofcourse, coffees had to be ordered. 2 Cappucinos please! (Soy for me)


We didn't wait too long for our food to arrive, and once it did I was so happy with my choice. The pancakes were just the right size - not too large and not too small. Accompanying the ricotta pancakes were fresh berries and honey blended ricotta on top. The burst of the fresh fruit along with the sweetness of the pancake and the subtle honey ricotta was to die for. The bitterness of the coffee provided a great balance to the meal, and I was thoroughly satisfied. My friend was also extremely happy with her choice, mentioning that the Holandaise was the perfect accompaniment to the eggs and bacon, which were cooked perfectly.

If anyone is in the Homebush area, I definitely advise that you go and try this place out. The vibe is very laid back and there is plenty of room for both small and large groups of people. For this meal, I think an 8/10 would be appropriate.