The cafe/retail store is not a new combination but it works beautifully at POD at Post Industrial Design (PID). It’s also a kid-friendly destination!
The front half of the Post Industrial Design, thumb a cool homewares and furniture store, was carved out into a cafe last year by a couple who are friends with the owners of PID.
As befitting a cafe in a designer furniture store the dining space is lovely to look at, with the whole fit out made by PID co-owner John Van Hulsen (an industrial designer) mostly using recycled and reclaimed materials. I loved the repeated circle motives on the walls and the lighting and there were lots of curious knick knacks, including a freaky waving Mona Lisa by the coffee machine.
If you sit at one of the small tables by the door then you can spend your time window-shopping from the comfort of your seat. PID stocks lots of local designer goods, including the Make Me Iconic in Lady AB’s bedroom to drool-worthy lamps.
The cafe menu focuses on seasonal food that’s simple and healthy. For autumn the menu is warm and earthy, such as the mushroom risotto with truffle oil and a poached egg ($18) It came out hot from the oven and was comfort food in a ramekin.
Lady AB and Baby 2.0 hoed into their Sourdough Kitchen toast with gusto ($5.50) while sipping on matching berry smoothies ($6 divided into two) and flipping through the basket of kids books provided by the cafe. The staff had thoughtfully poured the smoothies into takeaway containers with straws for spillproof sipping.
Note that this weekend is your last chance to visit the fabulous Christmas windows adorning Post Industrial Design. Lots of fun details and moving parts and they even set up a little stool so that kids can climb up to view the work.
- pram access;
- high chairs;
- kids menu;
- standard menu suitable for kids; and
- toys and books.
POD at Post Industrial Design (PID), 638 Barkly Street, West Footscray 03 9362 7703
Tuesday to Friday 7am-4pm
Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm
