Neighbourhood bistro · Old Market District
Seasonal plates & natural wine, all day.
Coffee and pastries in the morning, a long lunch, and candlelit dinners with a glass of something good. Walk-ins always welcome.
Open today · 8am–11pm
“We cook what the market gives us, pour wines made by people we know, and keep the coffee coming from morning till late.”
Ana Ruiz — Chef & Owner
From the kitchen
A few of our favourites
Burrata, heirloom tomato & basil oil
$16
Late-summer tomatoes, torn basil, olive oil from the Peloponnese and grilled sourdough.
Roast half chicken, salsa verde
$29
Free-range bird, brined overnight, roasted with lemon and garlic. Served with jus.
Hand-cut tagliatelle, brown butter & sage
$24
Egg pasta made every morning, finished with aged parmesan.
Dark chocolate tart, crème fraîche
$12
70% chocolate, buttery pastry and a spoon of tangy cream.
Our kitchen
Small kitchen. Big flavour. No shortcuts.
Everything is made here, from the sourdough to the stocks to the ice cream. The menu changes with the seasons — sometimes with the week — because we’d rather cook a perfect tomato in August than a sad one in January.
Morning till late
One room, three moods
8am – 11:30am
Coffee & pastries
Single-origin espresso, house croissants and a quiet corner to read.
12pm – 4pm
Long lunches
Seasonal plates for sharing, crisp salads and a glass of something cold.
5pm – 11pm
Dinner & wine
Candlelight, the full menu and natural wines from small growers.
Journal
Notes from the pass
Visit us
Pull up a chair.
212 Mercer Lane, Old Market District
Mon–Fri 8am–11pm · Sat–Sun 9am–11pm
(555) 018-2244