The Egg Basket deli is a great place to grab a snack or stock up on some Mediterranean produce for the week ahead. The Egg Basket has changed hands a couple of times, but the new owners seem to have embraced the challenge and have filled the little space with local and imported foodstuffs. Highlights include the dips, chutneys and fresh bread that you can buy for prices that are fairly reasonable in the Balwyn area. An easy place to stock up on deli meats(of which they have a wide range), and some quality cheese too — I generally get some Camembert with quince paste, Egg Basket has a good range, but not spectacular selection. The other problem with Egg Basket is the size. Its pretty small and God help you if it’s busy — you’ll get squished against the back wall. The service is friendly and efficient, but it does struggle when it’s a full house. Either get there early or avoid lunch times.
Jessica K.
Place rating: 4 Melbourne, Australia
Every time is pours with rain, I feel the need to go and find a fireplace to sit in front of. Not having one myself, and being unaware of any within a 100 metre vicinity of my house I don’t tend to follow through with this plan. But now I have one, albeit one bit further than 100 metres away from me. Out the back of this cute little deli is a cosy room with a few armchairs, a few tables and a fireplace. Eat your food, or drink your Jasper’s fairtrade coffee whilst warming yourself in front of the fire. The deli stocks a good range of local and imported cheeses, pies, meats, pasta etc. and is a good place to go for lunch or to pick up something to make for dinner when it’s rainy and cold and you really can’t be bothered cooking something«homecooked».
