SaltWater Cafe, Bandra (W)

First, a disclaimer is in order. We reached the place close to noon. They were taking the last order for breakfast but we weren't in much mood for omelettes, waffles or pancakes. And so ended up ordering the following mix - Eggs Benedict Ham, Spinach Salad and Tomato Mascarpone Risotto.

I will say it without mincing any words - Eggs Benedict Ham is a must for seriously non-vegetarian people! I am not one of them but want to try it next time I visit the place. So I will be a good girl the whole week and eat all my veggies before ordering Eggs Benedict Ham on the weekend :-)

Spinach Salad

The menu had my all-time favorite salad - watermelon with pine nuts and crumbled feta. But Spinach salad came highly recommended. I was highly doubtful - a combination of spinach, arugula and orange chunks would be too bitter for my taste. Maybe granola would balance it out. Unfortunately, my hunch was proven right. All the granola remained at the bowl's bottom despite repeated shaking. If they had used torn spinach and arugula instead of using them whole, the salad would have tasted much better.

Tomato Mascarpone Risotto

I am not much of a fan of 'El Tomate' - either in pasta or in risotto. But there was little to order if I wanted to avoid eating eggs or burgers or sandwiches. Hence the risotto. Needless to say that I didn't like it. :-(

In a nutshell, go to this place if you want to have a good hearty breakfast. They say that's the best way to start a day - even if it is on a weekend!