Hardware Societe

Hardware Societe: We went to the end of busy Hardware Lane on a Thursday morning. 7:30 am was Hardware Societe’s opening time with no reservations allowed. When we arrived just before 7:30 they were still setting up. Three groups including ourselves were waiting to be seated. But we all got seated quite quickly, right at 7:30 am!

Their flat white was weaker than the other coffees I’ve had. I probably needed two of their coffees to start the morning!

It took me a while to figure out their menu but the left side is French and the right side is English! Before I realized it, I was reading similar dishes and thought “Gee they have a huge variety of the same thing!”

My friend ordered Scrambled Eggs – chorizo, smoked paprika roasted cauliflower, onion jam, spinach, and reypensar cheese. Huge serving worth your money! Scrambled eggs are just under the Chorizo.

Another friend ordered vegetarian baked eggs. It looked like Peter when it came out. But my friend, V said it filled him all the way passed lunchtime! It was pretty but I didn’t take a photo – sorry!

I ordered the Croque Madame and it was beautiful. My favorite Croque madame. I used to love Chez Dre’s one but since they have changed management – their croque madame disappointed me. So I’m glad I found a new place for a good Croque Madame! Fried egg served on two thick and soft brioche breads. Melted cheese and ham of course! Just the right amount of sauce as well. Fennel and mandarin salad as the accompaniment.

When we left, the place was quite busy – not full house but enough at 8:30 am on a working day. I can’t imagine how busy the weekends are! Their dining area isn’t very big. For first-timers, I recommend going early! Or on a weekday like me

You probably know my rating now.. but I’d revisit it!!

Location: 120-123 Hardware Lane, Melbourne

Website: N/A

Taste delicious Rating
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Beverage: 2.5/5
Entree: N/A
Mains: 5/5
Dessert: N/A
Overall: 15.5/20
★★★★