au cirque cafe, 618 brunswick st, new farm

au cirque cafe is a bit of an institution in new farm owned by christophe & giselle massieu.  i used to go often but children soon stopped me being a regular....it is an intimate space downstairs however upstairs there is more room.  if you have children/strollers - outside the front of the cafe is the best option (altho if u have calm children go inside).  weekends you generally see a crowd waiting for tables - worth the wait tho!  breakfast/lunch or catering is their gig and they are licensed.  i took my little girls w me for a weekday breakfast - they do GENOVESE! YUM - i am stalking you genovese....  my latte was excellent.  the girls shared the bircher muesli which has toasted almonds, a dollop of creamy yoghurt & grated apple on top + a drizzle of honey....no complaints & they love to complain!  i enjoyed the scrambled eggs w house made rosti, pan fried spinach & sour dough toast.....i would have it again tomorrow.  delicious.  also a sml mum thing - i liked how the girls mshakes were put into takeaway cups w a lid.