little white truths

Mex had the Oscar’s benedict, which involved potato rosti, smashed avocado, poached eggs and tangy hollandaise - and of the available extras, he chose to have it with the house cured salmon ($19).

The first thing he said when it came out was: 'It's too small'. I think he could have done with another slab of the potato to at least spread the toppings out a bit.

He said it was fine otherwise, but nothing special. He also felt it wasn't a good-value dish and wished we'd gone to our usual breakfast haunt, where he could have spent $14 on a massive breakfast burrito. He wouldn't order this again.


I ordered the smashed avocado with thyme-buttered chilli mushrooms and meredith goat’s cheese on multigrain ($16.50). It looks pretty impressive but I didn't like it at all unfortunately.

First, it wasn't that big and could have done with an extra slice of toast at least. Second, it wasn't good value and I've had similar dishes for $12 or $13 that have twice the amount of avocado (and two pieces of toast). Third, there was so much butter splashed everywhere, it was inedible. I grabbed four napkins and soaked up as much of the grease as I could, but even then it made me feel sick. I couldn't eat it.

Mex, who loves his butter and can handle richer foods than I can, couldn't eat it either. You can't tell from the photo, but the bread was so doused in butter that it was like a wet sponge. Erk.

Atmosphere & service

This place is loud and pumping, with indoor and outdoor tables that always seem full. If you're after a quiet meal, don't go here - at least during peak times.

The service was very efficient, particularly considering how busy the joint was, and the waiter was on top of the queue of people waiting for tables. We didn't have to wait long and he found a good place for us, so we had enough room to put our daughter beside us (she was in the car pod).

In sum

Overall Oscar Cooper was a disappointment for us, albeit a half-expected one. It didn't quite hit the mark and I think plenty of better options exist in and around the Prahran area. I also think the dishes are overpriced and the menu is limiting.

Details

160 Greville Street, Prahran
+ 61 3 9529 5670