Bridge Road stalwart Laikon Deli has rolled into its next phase of life, with owners snapping up the space next door, knocking down a wall and expanding their offering to include a cheery new sit-down cafe.
A longtime favourite — it's been around for 42 years — for its handmade grab-and-go bites, take-home meals and a tempting array of European pantry staples, the beefed-up space is now also a destination for customers keen to really settle in over some breakfast, lunch or an Allpress coffee. It's living up to its name even more so, too, with Laikon meaning 'for everyone'.
Photos and knick-knacks give the room a homey feel and throwback to Laikon's European roots, while an expanded cafe menu now includes dishes such as the chilli scrambled eggs with Calabrese salami and warm ricotta, home-style lasagne, baked gnocchi and 'Mum's Bougatsa' — a traditional Greek filo pie loaded with custard, apple and rhubarb.
A selection of mix 'n' match antipasto boards makes the most of the deli offerings, with options like a 24-month Langhiranese Parma ham, Wagyu bresaola, French blue cheese and Italian-style grilled eggplant, and holds its own against the rest of the lunch menu. What's more, a booze licence has just come in for balmy summer afternoons spent camped out with a feast of salumi, cheese, negronis and Euro wine.
Images: Simon Shiff. Updated: October 21, 2018.
NEARBY PLACES
SIMILAR CAFES
NEARBY EVENTS
-
Design & Style
Jungle Collective 'Rare Plant Party ' Indoor Plant Warehouse Sale
Saturday, January 23 - Sunday, January 24
Jungle Collective Pop-Up Cremorne
BUY TICKETS -
Food & Drink
$6.50 Spritzes, Beers and Rosé
Wednesday, October 28 - Sunday, February 28
Baby Pizza
BUY TICKETS -
Arts & Entertainment
Shakespeare Under The Stars 2020–21
Friday, December 18 - Saturday, March 6
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
BUY TICKETS -
Arts & Entertainment
Live at the Bowl
Friday, January 8 - Friday, April 23
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
BUY TICKETS