Reverence

There are a few cafe's opening in Ascot Vale on Union Street. And Reid is off to the Penny Arcade expo at the showgrounds so I thought we'd check out one of the local spots. 

Reverence is good on paper, and there are several individual components that are good, but overall it's a bit disappointing.

The staff are friendly but too efficient, in a chaotic type of way. High speed walking from table to table. 

The furniture is old style but it's all actually new so the vintage affect is lost.

The layout of the tables is a bit clinical so I felt a bit exposed. A better design might have created a more intimate setting. 

The menu is good, simple, but a bit pricey. I paid $19 for tomato, avocado, feta, and a poached egg. Reid's chilli beans were a bit lacking on the chilli side. 

It has potential but it doesn't seem to come together that well