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Note: Roo Coffee is permanently closed
At this rate, I might as well do an exclusive Aussie section of businesses in LA.
As soon as I found Roo Coffee on Instagram, I cleared my schedule to go there ASAP to see what the hype was about.
I love that the Aussie wave keeps expanding bringing their culture into the different neighborhoods of Los Angeles! I didn’t grow up in LA, but the longer I live here, the more I come across Australians. Their presence is undeniable. According to the census, 44,000 Australians live here.
Roo Coffee has only been open since February 2018 and they’re located on Sunset Triangle (a pedestrian area right next to Pine And Crane, another neighborhood gem).
What is so different about Roo Coffee?
Well first off, not only do they serve an array of Australian healthy food options (like Bondi Harvest), but they’re what I presume to be the first Aussie coffee shop in LA to bring the fairy bread. As you know me, photogenic and colorful food is right up my alley, and the picture of the fairy bread was the main reason I went to try this place out.
What is fairy bread?
Fairy bread is an Aussie food staple and is wildly popular at kid’s parties, bringing a dose of nostalgia every time native Aussies eat it. Think of your favorite food as a kid! Fairy bread goes way back to the 1920’s and its popularity also extends to New Zealand.
Typically served in cut triangles, there are 3 ingredients in the fairy bread: white sandwich bread, margarine or butter and “hundreds and thousands”, which refers to the micro multi-color sprinkles.
In an interview with whim.com.au, the three Aussie founders explained the changes to their fairy bread, making it more upmarket.
“It’s an adult version of the childhood classic,” Goyen tells us. “We have swapped the white Top Top with crusts cut off for a toasted sourdough with charcoal crusts, melted butter and fresh mascarpone, topped with hundreds and thousands and an edible spring flower.”
It tasted great and it was really fun to eat!! No, you won’t be bedazzled or massively impressed, but if you’ve never tried it, it’s a must.
Their two other signature dishes are the Avo Smash with poached egg, and “Butter me up” toast (almond butter, banana, bush honey and candied rosemary).
For drinks, I religiously stick to a regular iced latte, but I wanted to shake things up a little, so I opted for the Macadamia Iced Latte. The coffee here is life-changing.
If you’re in the mood for a smoothie, Roo Coffee has you covered. In this Instagram picture, you can see the green leaf smoothie and the salted caramel smoothie. Both are dairy-free and refined sugar-free!
The modern interior with pink terrazzo tables bring a dash of stylishness that will enhance your ordering process there. The smiley face on the window reminded me of Glossier’s tagline.
Additionally, the outdoor seating area is super relaxing and quiet, unlike those of other restaurants or cafes which are usually on narrow sidewalks, where you’re constantly pestered by the sight and sound of traffic. Sunset Triangle, like I said in the beginning, is a pedestrian plaza with an adjacent park with playground. It’s also where Silverlake’s Farmers Market is held every Sunday. Being in this stellar location, your eating experience will be much more pleasant and relaxed basking in the California sun!
And lastly, the lovely staff that look straight from an Abercrombie ad will welcome you with the warmest smiles and charming Aussie accents.
If you live in LA, make sure you pay a visit to Roo Coffee. In a neighborhood like Silverlake, that is so overpopulated with coffe shops, Roo Coffee brings an Australian flavor to this trendy hipster neighborhood with a unique selection of dishes and drinks hailing from down under. From the aesthetics of the place, to the food and the staff, Roo Coffee provides a different eating experience with genuine Australian dishes and drinks.
The address is 1523 Griffith Park Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
