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@skinnys.eatery 📍 Preston ✔️ Cinnamon French Toast, Whipped Bacon Fat, Grilled Banana ✔️ Pastrami Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Hot Sauce, Chicken Salt Hash Brown Skinny’s is an retro eatery located on Gilbert Road in Preston. Housed in an old 1930’s milk bar, they have still kept its old school charm and nostalgia running, from the fit out to the Nippy’s milk cartons in the fridge.🥤 The menu includes feel good, diner style brunch items. Coffee and Chai both ok, was I dissapointed my cappuccino didn’t come with chocolate on top? Maybe. The Cinnamon French Toast with Whipped Bacon Fat Butter and Maple Syrup was so homely and humble, yet perfected. Of course I added the grilled banana for a little extra. I did feel the dish lacked texture, everything was so soft. 🍌 The sandwich section of their menu seems to have a bit of American inspiration, I went with the Pastrami Egg & Cheese, paired with one of their Chicken Salt Hash Browns. The sandwich was very tasty, I could definitely have that every morning. 🤗 I do find charging for sauce a bit icky, $1 for tomato, $1.50 for hot sauce. Actually, there is an optional add on for almost every dish on the menu. Personally I’ve always thought if adding something is going to make is even just 2x better, it should just be included. However I guess this keeps the prices down for those who want something more basic. C’est la vie. A very friendly, very relaxed spot in the neighbourhood, was nice to see regulars come in to support and chat with the team. It is small with limited seating inside for smaller groups, but plenty outside weather permitting. ☀️ ⭐️ 3.7/5 💸 $$
Stephanie RoseStephanie Rose
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What a gr8 revamp of a well known ol fashioned milk bar! From the moment u slide on past the vibrant yellow tables outside to the inside booths & bench style seating - v comfy I might add. Ordering might b the initial drama cos there was only a small menu at the counter. Defo needs to b addressed with mayb a main black board menu, or sit at the tables while u peruse the menu rather than being a queue hog. Once that's over the service is gr8 & the food is well presented & healthy choices abound, even yummy unexpected styled offerings eg sumptuous meatball dish. Nyhoo my salad sanga was fillingly delish & tried the extra suggestion of spesh cheese. One worth stopping by to sample as u head to the shopping precinct on Miller & Gilbert & if ur tastes go to the opp shops on Oakover too (Helping Hands Mission & Retropolis)
Tess SarteschiTess Sarteschi
10
Four words. Chicken salt hash browns. That’s right, right at the top of Skinny’s menu are their hash browns, and for good reason. I love a hash brown, and these were soooo crispy and tasty. They were $3 each. I also had the meatball sub, which has beef and pork meatballs, pecorino cheese (YUM) and a couple types of sauce (I forget which types haha). It was $18, which was extremely decent given the size. I thought it was super yummy, very rich which I loved. We also have a picture of the heirloom tomato bagel ($16), which was a fresher option and also delicious, as well as the chicken Caesar sandwich ($18), which had panko crumbs which was deliciousss. Absolutely loved this as well, would get again. I loved the decor here, it was like an old school diner. Would definitely recommend coming here!
Julia EllulJulia Ellul
10
With the plethora of sandwich spots around. Skinny’s definitely is in the top percentile of places you should be checking out. Shared the meatball sub and vodka parm sandwich. Both were saucy indulgent works of art. The art was crispy on the outside but soft and pillow like in the inside. Accompanied by a refreshing cold brew and tonic. Kudos to the friendly and attentive staff and to whoever manages the playlist. Listening to simply red while simply enjoying my sandwich put a high note on my day. If you’re in the area, can’t recommend coming here enough!
Trishen MoodleyTrishen Moodley
00
Finally went in today to check out this place that I’ve been hearing so much about! First off wow I love how they’ve kept the old decor of the old milk bar that used to be such a local staple, the staff are super friendly and the food was incredible, I ordered the deli hero which was perfect and fresh. And the hot honey wings which were insane!, not to mention it’s a fantastic price point. Absolutely would recommend this place to everyone, it’s nice and cosy and the food is perfect, can’t wait to come back!
EzeEze
20
I’m not often over this side of town, but I saw a write-up on this cafe and met some friends who live close by. The staff that worked here were all wonderful! They were all attentive and super friendly. The coffee was also fantastic! The menu was much smaller than expected, and there were no weekend specials. I ordered a nice bagel. I did get food envy of the chicken caesar burger, the chicken looked to have a good crisp.
Natasha VenizelosNatasha Venizelos
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107 Gilbert Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
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4.6
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attractions: Ray Bramham Gardens, Islamic Museum of Australia, Italian Villa Vacations, Merri Creek Trail, Moukhtar's Cafe Lounge, restaurants: McDonald's Preston II, Chumanchu, Souvlaki and Kebab House, Blu on Bell, The Merri Bar, The Warehouse Pizzeria, Bakes & Bagels (Thornbury), Mr Miller cafe, St Georges, Millhouse Bakery Cafe
