Le Petit Lapin

A rabbit-​themed French café — who could resist?
Not rabbit on the menu, rabbits on the walls and on the tables and napkins. Bunnies galore!
On a Saturday afternoon, I gorged on galettes and crepes washed down with Appletiser and pretended I was in France. Easy enough — the staff are mostly French and the food is quite good.
The wide selection of galettes — buckwheat crepes with sweet and savoury fillings — make a nice change from the standard brunch offerings. I had the salmon with beetroot and crème fraîche and it was a delicious and reasonably healthy option. Based on this highly heath conscious choice I went for a dessert crêpe with salted caramel which was light and sweet and so good!
The space is sweet but feels a little contrived. It’s also a bit bland — located on the ground level of a residential building in leafy, suburban Elsternwick.
I love the rabbit pictures and the easy vibe of the place. The menu had a selection of Winter-​warmers that weren’t really appealing now we are in Spring but I look forward to seeing what they come up with for their next seasonal menu.

I inevitably fall in love with cafes that have character and a European feel, and this café nails it.
This is my regular coffee stop, and every time I come in I’m whisked away to France, bringing beautiful memories of my trip there. The music is a delight, if sometimes a little loud.
Whether I’m rushing for a coffee, the most delicious thick and creamy hot chocolate you can imagine, or sitting down to read a book, I’m always warmly greeted. There’s something about that French accent isn’t there?
They have premade rolls if you want something snappy, or order from their menu. Duck salad with blue cheese is amazing! Haven’t had a bad meal yet, and I’ve tried quite a few!