The Rusty Rabbit Concord
The brunch favourite has landed in Concord with pancakes, pop-ups and plenty of personality.
Overview
Having built loyal followings at their Darlinghurst and St Leonards locations, brothers Josh and Jamesray Khoury have brought their signature brand of brunch with bite to the Inner West with The Rusty Rabbit Concord.
The sunny 100-square-metre corner spot delivers everything rusted-on fans know about the brand — playful personality, hearty brunch fare and warm service — plus a few new tricks. Out the back, a pop-up space hosts rotating collaborations with local brands and small businesses, adding to the sense of community the brothers have built at each of their cafes. You'll also spot the familiar rabbit motif throughout the venue, including the cafe's merch line.
The menu takes a similar crowd-pleasing approach. It's a broad selection that spans everything from pancake stacks, two-hander brekkie burgers and even steak and eggs to house-pressed juices and the inevitable açai bowl. Middle Eastern flavours are cleverly threaded throughout — the Lamb Eggs feature labneh, ground lamb kafta, mint, pomegranate and za'atar-poached eggs on sourdough, the Champ Bowl is a colourful combination of harissa hummus with avocado, poached eggs, grilled chicken, kale, cherry tomatoes, dukkah and pickled cabbage, while the smoked salmon and avo on toast is rounded out with a wasabi labneh.
The brothers' Concord opening is personal. In 2017, they opened a Rusty Rabbit in Burwood, but closed it quietly during the pandemic before it could truly take off. "Concord is our second shot," says Josh. "It's a redemption story and a homecoming all in one."
With its village-like feel, well-executed fare and just the right amount of bustle, Concord reminds the Khourys of Darlinghurst in the early days. Only now, they've got a decade's worth of experience to make this one a success — and plenty of energy to keep it going.
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