Le Clec

Le Clec in Hawthorn ticks all the right boxes - Incredible staff who are personable and passionate about what they do, an incredible venue that offers a modern, light filled courtyard out the back with heating for the colder months, and a unique but drool worthy menu that gives most brunch venues menus a fair run for their money (no standard eggs benny in sight at Le Clec). But what really sets Le Clec apart is the small touches - I'm talking complimentary sparkling water for the table (which let's be honest, won me over immediately) and the fact that the Courtyard out the back is pet friendly. 

But what about the food I hear you ask? Well lets just say the LFC (Le Chic Fried Chicken Burger with apple slaw, apple jam and kewpie) was hands down the best fried chicken burger me and fellow diner have ever had (huge call, I know - especially for those who know how much I love my fried chicken).



The chilaquiles (oven baked blue corn tortillas with shredded pork, black bean frijoles, avacado, fried egg and sheep's fetta) were also packed full of flavour and tasted as good as they look (although unfortunately the corn tortillas didn't last the distance and were already soggy by the time the dish was served).



But make sure to save room for one their home made sweets. Whilst not looking anything incredibly spesh - this white chocolate, coconut and apple cinnamon muffin was actually one of the best muffins I've ever had. It was dense but still clearly fresh, and wasn't overly sweet even though it was filled with delicious chunks of apple and white chocolate - only made better by a quick zap in the microwave.



With all of this talk about best this, and best that, you'd be forgiven for thinking I hadn't eaten for a week when I visited Le Clec. But do yourselves a favour and give Le Clec a go so you can see for yourself why it's the New Fave.
727 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn

 Food: 4.5/5
Venue: 4.5/5
Service: 5/5
Total: 14/15
Verdict: the new fave - put it as number 1 on the to do list

The New Fave dined courtesy of Le Clec