In preparation for a colonoscopy recently, I had a pre-school appointment with the day surgery hospital to be given last minute instructions and pick up the devil's toxic mix Fleet preparation one must drink prior to the procedure to, ahem, empty the stomach area.
As a single Mum, that meant the kids came with me too, which they didn't mind at all since a hot breakfast was on the menu.
Just down the road from the day hospital was a cafe that just looked like it would serve awesome coffee.
I wasn't going to be eating anything decent for the next few days, so we all agreed it was time for a treat.
We were welcomed warmly by staff at the Corner Cafe 26, and given our choice of seating.
Menus were given and orders taken promptly, and our friendly waiter was lovely to the kids, even fetching Fat Straws, all the better to enjoy their hot drinks.
"Mumma, it concentrates the flavour into the straw, so it makes the hot chocolate even more delicious," said Junior Masterchef Mr 10.
I tried it, and he was right!
There were only three option for kids' breakfasts, and although reasonably priced, none of them appealed to the kids.
They are both capable of eating adult serves these days, so I let them order from the grown-up menu.
Mr 10 chose the Big Breakkie and polished off the lot, except for the yummy mushrooms and tomato which he gave to me.
Miss 8 had trouble with hers, mainly because the eggs came scrambled instead of fried. (The menus had been whisked away by now, so I couldn't check and assumed wrongly that I'd been the one to stuff up).
But in all, the service and food (and hot drinks) were delicious and well-priced.
In fact, Mr 10 declared his hot chocolate the best ever, and said his eggs had been poached perfectly.
High praise indeed.
Readers, what turns an eating place into a family favourite?
Mr 10 was happy with his hot chocolate, which came in a huge mug!
Miss 8 loved her babycino, though it 'needed' more sugar. (Note, she has a very sweet tooth!)
My skinny mocha was perhaps the biggest I've ever had and was just the thing for a chilly Brisbane morning.
A spirited discussion
C. ordered the Big Breakkie - bacon, eggs, sausage, hash brown, sauteed mushrooms and grilled tomatoe. He ordered the latter two on the side, because he doesn't like them but knows Mumma loves her veggies!
H. ordered the bacon and eggs, which was supposed to come with two fried eggs, not scrambled. I didn't realise this until later. The dish also usually includes grilled tomato, but she doesn't like that, and I didn't need more tomato, so we left that off.
She tried the egg, but declared it: 'potatoey', and only managed a few mouthfuls.
I also should have thought to ask if they'd serve her a junior version, even though it wasn't on the menu.
I went for the eggs benedict, which was served on rather crusty Turkish bread, but really yummy with perfectly poached eggs and a generous serve of hollandaise.
The kids loved the fish tank near the entrance
I can see you ...
If you go: The Corner Cafe 26, is at the corner of Station Road and Riverview Terrace, Indooroopilly. As well as breakfast, there are a huge variety of western and Asian dishes on the menu. I'm pretty sure it will be a family favourite from now on.
