Pulled pork Smørrebrød with pickled cabbage and salted cucumbers
Grilled eggplant Smørrebrød with hummus, capsicum and spinach
Dine with Danish flair at West End's House of Hygge
Smoked salmon Smørrebrød with baby spinach, avocado and lemon pepper pearls
Dine with Danish flair at West End's House of Hygge
Dine with Danish flair at West End's House of Hygge
Lush Quinoa Winter Salad with roast beetroots, toasted pine nuts, eggplant and spinach
Dine with Danish flair at West End's House of Hygge

Dine with Danish flair at West End’s House of Hygge

Don’t let the pronunciation of the word put you off, ‘hygge’ is Danish for comfort, the absence of annoyance and home-style warmth. It almost goes without saying that this new West End cafe embodies all of these elements and more.  

House of Hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-guh’) is owned and operated by Sabrina Andersen and William Browning ­­– a duo with years of hospitality experience under their belt. Seeking a place to showcase Sabrina’s Danish heritage through food, the couple secured a space on Boundary Street in West End, establishing a comfortable cafe and coffee joint that is perfect for all comers. Taking the name literally, Sabrina and William are gradually converting an entire house into a comfortable cafe, with cushy couches and tables in every corner, a play area for kids, a study nook with WiFi and plans to convert the back yard to house compost areas and garden beds for growing produce on site.

The menu encompasses breakfast and lunch, with classic options available alongside some delectable Danish offerings. Try the popular banana and macadamia porridge or Eggs Florentine (with special orange-infused hollandaise sauce) or sample from the selection of Hyggies (organic spelt pressed sandwiches) or Smørrebrød (traditional Danish rye with toppings). Patrons can select from a range of toppings for their Smørrebrød including pulled pork, creamy egg salad, crumbed whiting or grilled eggplant. A range of large salads, sweet potato fritters, a kid’s pack (which includes a toastie, fruit, yoghurt and orange juice) and freshly baked Danishes (of course) rounds out the menu offering. House of Hygge also offers gluten-free and vegan options, as well as dairy-free alternatives to several dishes. Java junkies can cop a cup of coffee from Cleanskin, while non-coffee drinkers can enjoy infused teas and hot chocolate. Keep you eye on House of Hygge in the future as they look to introduce cakes and desserts for night trading.

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