We were delighted to be invited to come along and sample a range of menu items from TJ’s on Mains breakfast and lunchtime menu. As it’s name suggests TJ’s is located on Main Street Croydon and provides authentic in house produced breads, dips, and Lebanese inspired dishes and sweets of great appeal and at reasonable prices. <br/ <br/ Just 12 weeks young and already there seemed to be plenty of customers popping into the cafe for meals and coffees to go. The staff greeted many on a first name basis and their interaction with other customers while we were there reflects the friendly and generous vibe we encountered ourselves. <br/ <br/ Then interior was nicely decorated and we both loved the l...
Such a pleasure to be invited to check out this fantastic new cafe and so lovely to see a family business thriving and passing down recipes from generation to generation. In initially appeared that there wasn’t a lot of seating but the space continues on to a cute little outdoor area and there’s also some tables out the front. I was loving the water vessels which are apparently traditional Lebanese style jugs and are also for sale along with some other traditional Lebanese goods. Very cool.We started with the big breakfast board which was super generous even for a big breakfast. You could almost share it between two! The homemade bread was delicious and I enjoyed the sucuk which had a yummy...
The menu looked appealing, with a great selection of pizzas, including gourmet options. As a gesture for our party of five, we were treated to a complimentary focaccia pizza, which was delicious! We ordered spaghetti carbonara, spaghetti bolognese, and three small pizzas: a margherita, a lamb pizza, and a chorizo pizza. The small size was just right for one person, and the main pasta dishes were quite generous. We even requested to take our leftovers home, and they happily obliged.
The drink menu featured a simple selection of wines, beers, and the usual soft drinks; we opted for water. We finished our meal by 6:05 PM, and for $90, it felt like excellent value for money.
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Lovely new cafe in the heart of Main St Croydon. The cafe looks just WOW. The bi-folds open up to an impressive fitout with some nice subway tiles along the back wall and side counter. The staff are extremely friendly. The food is amazing. The Kofta burger is yum, the chicken Tawook is also a favourite. Love the all day breakfast, and the serving is generous. The baklava, honey cakes and rice puddings are all homemade from generational recipes. Oh and it is all topped off with a great coffee by Genovese. The place is open Tuesday to Sunday as Monday is the rest day for the wicked team.
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Absolutely amazing! so hard to find a good Lebanese bakery that is close by, but have finally found one. I am in love with the menu as it includes so many Lebanese dishes that are a must try, although also includes choices for a fussy eater. The Genovese coffees are glorious as well as the many desserts to choose from. The staff are great, always welcoming and accomodating, I would definitely recommend giving Tj's a try.
Great food, very nice looking cafe. Very warm and inviting. Staff super friendly. Has a nice alfresco area in the back. The food is amazing. The Baklava is homemade as are many sweets including the honey cakes, donut balls and rice puddings. Highly recommend the breakfast and that Kofta burger. OMG!!! Very generous servings. Open Tuesday to Sunday. The wicked rest on a Monday.
Really like this place, the pizza was delicious and well priced. Easily one of the best places for lunch on main st. My mum bought me some frozen pizza bases from TJ's and I've been making them at home and I just can't get enough. When I went in for lunch I was also offered water for $1.50 with my pizza which is awesome value.
I've been there twice and I'm still loving the flavors. It's a small, bustling place with really friendly service and excellent coffee. This gem in Croydon offers delicious food that has a truly authentic, home-cooked feel.
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Absolutely the best coffee I've ever had! I can't find anything wrong with it. This is my go-to coffee spot whenever I'm on Main Street in Croydon. The food is fantastic as well, whether for lunch or breakfast.
Very accommodating and friendly staff with great customer service. The burger was delicious and very filling!! Bit pricey but enjoyed it all the same.
