While the decor of this cafe has been left to the memories of time I soon discovered that it was all part of this cafe's charm. A broken floorboard, dusty wooden model airplane above the counter accompanied by a half dozen black and dusty ceramic jack-o'-lanterns, old wooden tables, mismatched plants strewn about the place. It really does feel like a higglety pigglety kind of a cafe, however what awaits for you in the kitchen will never disappoint.
The service is always very nice. The staff are very accommodating, always have a smile and always looking to help. During the day you'll find small pockets of people gathered for lunch or a coffee. During the late nights I've walked passed here and heard the roar of a hundred different voices from the local Korean young adults hanging out for a drink and a meal. They do serve alcohol and there is an big outside area for smokers.
Every meal I've had here has never disappointed me. Their chai latte is always perfectly creamy. Their pancakes are always cooked well and the ice-cream compliments it beautifully. Their toasted cheese melt with onion and bacon was just magical, with the salty yet mellowness of the cheese inhibiting the sharpness of the onion. And the avocado and bacon sandwich was perfect down to the last bite. All fresh. All yummy. All filling. And all at very affordable prices.
I learnt that this place use to be a nursery, selling plants and the like. The outside will very much remind you of such an environment with the small pebbles all over the ground and collection of pot plants. Inside the dark wooden tones does feel welcoming despite the worn and weathered look.
I wouldn't bring a woman here on a first date. With first impressions it can really make you feel like you've made a mistake. But if you're with someone that knows and trusts you then jump in head first and don't look back. Here's hoping Pumpkin stays a part of Strathfield for years to come. read more