Food- Auction Rooms

Auction Rooms

103-107 Errol Street North Melbourne

From the moment you arrive it is clear that Auction Rooms has a story. It still possesses its original street signage and the sky blue paint of the exterior is flaking off at an accelerating rate- but it looks great. Amongst a surrounding plain landscape; Auction Rooms is hard to miss.

Once you have ventured inside you will find a huge open space enclosed by
Exposed brick walls and featuring rustic hanging light globes and PVC light creations that adorn several wooden seating areas.

Auction Rooms has a few quirks- everything here has an old, antique feel and placed within this modern space; makes for a mismatched but artistic flare. On the tables, tiny glass milk bottles display beautiful burnt orange orchids, which stand next to rustic Heinz pea tins that contain sugar.

There is a beautiful courtyard area enclosed by floor to ceiling glass walls within the main room, with olive trees extending up and through a ceiling of suspended milk crates. This is one thing I haven’t seen before.

There is a central coffee and bar counter, in which a weekly single origin is rotated. We opted for their standard house blend. Upon conversation with our barista we were informed that quite often, people make the mistake of ordering a single origin with milk e.g. latte or a cappuccino. However our barista informed us that a single origin is best served as an espresso or long Mac, because it is only one type of bean and the flavour is most appreciated on its own. A house blend however has been especially roasted to be combined with milk.

My latte was smooth, creamy and had a delicate flavour. We all agreed our coffee could have been hotter, but it was still very flavoursome.

The menu at Auction Rooms is interesting and extremely appealing. After much discussion and debate, we finally rested upon:

The counter bid- Two poached eggs on sour dough with an avocado and pesto mash, fresh rocket and roasted tomatoes. It was delicious. The pesto was extremely flavoursome and the serving size was spot on.

However, food envy was soon upon me.

After much persuading on my behalf, my usual partner in crime Bree chose the ricotta hotcakes with maple syrup, poached peaches and sweet vanilla yoghurt. Just one bite and I was wishing I had indulged my sweet and innocent cravings. Next time. Ill be back.

Date rate: I approve
Hangover Happy: I think it can be done
Coffee cure: Increase the temp and I’m sold. (Pardon the pun)
Price: Standard