Isabella's Cake & Food Shop

I saw a pic of the bunny chow served at Isabella's Cake & Food shop on twitter & I just had to have it. So hubby and I popped by the Northcliff branch over the weekend. All I can say about this place is that everything is so darn cute. From the display of pies and cakes at the entrance to the different tea sets that they serve their tea in. The shop itself is was bustling but cosy, and I'm just crazy about the damask decor - the walls, the chairs, the counters - its everywhere! There's also an upstairs area where you can host private events and there's WIFI (whoop!).

Isabella's Cake & Food Shop Northcliff

For drinks we ordered the Nutella chocolate milkshake, which was an absolute winner. The "Apple Orchid" was terrific too - an infusion of apple and mint - very refreshing!

The Nutella Chocolate Milkshake (L) & the "Apple Orchid" (R)

Isabella's is a coffee/cake shop. The food on the menu is mostly salads and wraps, not heavy food - which makes for a great lunchtime option. The hubby ordered the pulled lamb mini burgers, while I went straight for the bunny chow (which is what drew me to this place in the first place.) The lamb on the mini burgers was slightly dry for my liking, but the hubby seemed to enjoy it. The bunny chow was a great surprise! It wasn't the conventional "Durban" bunny (I'd know, I was born and raised there!). It wasn't too spicy but it wasn't bland either. It had its own blend of flavours, which made it unique. All this topped by a divine hazlnut cake made a great Sunday lunch. I'll definitely be back, the lunch buffet looked amaze, I'm keen to try that next!

Mini Burgers - pulled leg of lamb

Chicken Curry Bunny Chow

"Hazelnut Duchess"

Check out their site for more info: Isabella's Cake & Food Shop

- P