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By: Sarah Jane Owen
Date: 30th Apr 08
Venue: Eatery
Meal: Breakfast
WHAT
SATELLITE ESPRESSO
WHERE
80 WILSON ST, NEWTOWN
WHEN
MON-FRI FROM 7.30AM. SAT-SUN FROM 8AM-4PM
HOW MUCH
BREAKFAST FROM $5, LUNCH FROM $9.60
CONTACT
9557 8698
One can only assume that the name ‘Satellite' in this case refers to the retro furniture, which in its 'hey day', would have been cutting-edge and futuristic. Think THE JETSONS and what modern day meant to man 30 years back.
To the local alternate set who prefer hunger holes that remain hidden from King Steet's view, Satellite definitely caters. Meat and three vege types be warned, there's no big breakfast here. ‘Pressed' toast [is it still toast if it's not toasted?] with vanilla ricotta and almonds almost smudges the line that keeps breakfast from dessert. The original record player belts out Mo-town favourites, which is complimented by a very kitsch collection of reads and regulars.