Mocha and Lime Café, 11 Green Street, Healesville, Victoria, Australia
I found myself in Healesville again over Easter, getting my fix of autumn leaves and pretty scenery. My favourite café had construction going on next door (not very relaxing), so I went
exploring for somewhere else to dine. I discovered Mocha and Lime by accident on my last morning (it was down a side street), and wished I’d stumbled across it sooner.
Great atmosphere, my type of food, casual, quiet, varied menu, with almost everything gluten-free. I had the Spiced Brekkie Bowl. I’d seen recipes for pumpkin hummus, and decided I would make it one day, so actually getting to try it was a treat. Delicious. As was everything else. I felt so virtuous with my healthy breakfast that I ordered the New Me (Detox) tea to finish. Hoping it would cancel out the Devonshire scone I’d ordered to take away, which I nibbled on the drive back to Ballarat, dipping it into the pots of jam and cream, and trying not to smear mess over the car seats. If this café was in Ballarat I’d be here every week working my way through the menu. Fantastic new addition to lovely Healesville, and somewhere I’m really looking forward to coming back to.
Visit Mocha and Lime Cafe’s website at: mochaandlime.com.au or phone them on (03) 5962 2288
I’ve been here a few times now and tried various things on the menu. During summer one lunchtime a friend and I shared a divine roast cauliflower salad with some sort of sauce that had me licking the plate, and the lamb and lentils, which was also nice, but forgetful, compared with the cauliflower. What a shame it hasn’t been on the menu since.
Ventured in for breakfast one morning, on the recommendation of the tourist info centre, and was delighted with the outdoor courtyard. I can’t remember what I ate because I was completely distracted by a well known TV personality coming in for a coffee. He asked me if I’d finished with the newspaper, and I probably muttered something unintelligible as I passed it to him. I then tried not to stare as he proceeded to have a coffee and chat with his partner, and discussed forthcoming work with his agent on the phone. I wanted to go over to him after and say how much I admired his work and how lovely it was to see him in person, but he was no doubt wanting some anonymity and quiet time and I didn’t want to intrude. But my little brush with fame has kept me going to this day. Ahhh – the joys of celebrity.
