Jaz (00:11):
Hey there. Welcome to My Mate In... . This is a podcast that I use to tell folks about restaurants and bars and cafes that are worth checking out. Sometimes I talk to my mates in different places and sometimes I share Side Quests or places that I have found and enjoyed myself.

Jaz (00:31):
Today I want to tell you about a place called Ellis' Belly. This is a relatively new cafe that has popped up in Westgarth, and it's a short walk from Dennis Station. I like Ellis' Belly because the staff are really friendly. It's got a really warm, cozy vibe. The decor's really nice. It's like a little industrial with pollished cement floors, but it's also really warm. There's a lot of accents of white and pink flowers. This is a good place to grab a coffee and to have a pastry. They also have a breakfast menu as well. I've tried it a couple of times now and the coffee is good. The pastries are really yummy, and there's a nice mix of cakes.

Jaz (01:17):
So if you are walking around in Northcote, it is a little off the beaten track, a really comfortable, friendly, warm place to set up and read a book, talk with a friend without it kind of being too busy. It's also a nice place where you can feel like you can sit for a while and not have to leave as soon as you've finished eating, which is nice.

Jaz (01:41):
You'll find Ellis' Belly on Simpson Street in Westgarth, right near the primary school and next door in case you're interested, the folks who create the Art Guide Australia Magazine, have a bookstore that's opened up right there. It's been there for a little while now, and it's called The Art Guide Bookstore, and it's a curated collection of publications related to Australian art. The folks in there are really friendly as well.

Jaz (02:09):
Okay, I hope if you check it out that you enjoy it. Take care. Sending you all the best. Bye.