Le Café Flo in Thornbury, Victoria | French restaurant

Le Café Flo

Locality: Thornbury, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9484 2089

Address: 709 High St 3071 Thornbury, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.lecafeflo.com

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25.01.2022 From today until Sunday, you can pre-order this delicious chicken casserole Basquaise with peppers, onions, tomato , olives & Espelette chilli served with couscous & raisins for same day pick up - by phone, email, messenger... Only $23 for 1 serve or $21 each for 2 serves, $19 each for 3 serves and more. And special baguette is duck confit with fig jam, caramelised onions, tomato & salad... We're working on new products coming-up soon after some exciting news...

25.01.2022 Bonjour ! We'll be baking brekkie croissant every morning this week - bacon, caramelised onions, tomato chutney & cheese omelette in a hot croissant Last day of crispy porc belly baguette today before going to Steack sandwich baguette swimming in hollandaise sauce with caramelised onions, tomato and salad ... Get ready for a special beef Stroganoff for Friday and Saturday French home dinner - beef casserole with mushroom, red pepper, paprika & sour cream served with tagliatelle and apple fennel celeriac coleslaw. And yes you can pretend you've made it yourself if you put a bit of French accent on when you serve it... À Table !

25.01.2022 We have plenty of baked goods for you! You're authorized to come for coffee and food, we're fisrt necessity after all ! Sorry you won't see my smile...

24.01.2022 Come and grab your last croissant & coffee today before we close for 3 days of renovation. I will miss this little corner at the entry where my (your !) kids used to rush to get books and toys while watching us making coffee. Still there will be room for books and toys but from Friday this corner will be replaced by a sliding window, fridge display facing the footpath and extended counter. New food products will be gradually added.... Thank you for your support and see you on Friday for a new Café Flo 2.0

23.01.2022 Bonjour ! If your kids need new reading materials, I'm happy to lend Le Café Flo comic books for their enjoyment and return them when finished. We'll be open all weekend with the usual goodies and serving duck confit baguettes as a special. Stay warm !

23.01.2022 Last time we made this baguette, we heard about it a whole week after. So we're doing it again ! Crispy pork belly baguette with apple & fennel coleslaw and mustard mayo There is plenty for the weekend. And all the usual goodies... Just to remind you, you can pre-order with 1 day notice whole quiches and tarts feeding the family for $45 Have a lovely weekend

23.01.2022 Savoury croissants, veggies buns, quiches, French hot dog, tarts, bread, pastries... and the usual menu are waiting for you. Come and grab a table in Thornbury French corner !

23.01.2022 So sad to hear the disapearance of Belle du Berry - singer leader of one of my favourite French vocal jazz band Paris Combo, married to Victorian David Lewis. They were visiting their Australian family in 2015 just a few days after Charlie Hebdo attack and popped in at Le Café Flo... My condolences to their Australian & French families Another one abruptly taken away by cancer...

23.01.2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/CC95pJ9DhYa/ Just a little repost from @cat_rabbit to cheer you up... Stay safe lovely people and keep eating baguettes and croissants

22.01.2022 After a very appreciated duck à l'orange weekend, we'll make another favourite French classic dish this week - from Thursday until Saturday Delicious chicken Vol au Vent with creamy mushroom, carrots, celery casserole on homemade puff pastry served with truffle oil mash potato and tomato Provençal So good, easy to re-heat and still affordable ($23 for 1 serve, $21 each for 2 serves, $19 each for 3 serves and more)... You can pre-order with 1 day notice or early morning for afternoon pickup until 4.30 pm on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Optional charcuterie platter for entrée and selection of lemon tart, pear almond chocolate raspberry tart or tarte Tatin will be also available And yes the famous pork belly baguette with apple fennel coleslaw and mustard mayo will be back in your belly for the weekend too Hang in there lovely people... Have a good week !

22.01.2022 Hello bonjour ! Time to announce our weekend special classic French dish to reheat at home. This week we'll make you travelling to my new second home as French Basque country which I highly recommend you to visit. You will love this chicken casserole Basquaise with plenty of flavours from red, green & yellow peppers, onions, tomato , olives spiced up with Espelette pepper and served with a delicious couscous mixed with raisins ... Optional charcuterie platter is the perfect entrée to share and nibble on and we'll suggest you our popular range of desserts as strawberry pistachio almond tart, lemon tart, pear almond chocolate raspberry tart and a caramelised apple and mixed berries crumble Have a great week !

21.01.2022 Don't forget to pre-order before 3.30pm for tomorrow's Father's Day croissants in bed Sandwich special is a delicious slow braised pulled porc with apple tomato chutney, fennel salad in a brioche bun The classic French dinner with beef Burgundy and cod gratin is nearly sold out ... Dave & I can't wait to see you seated again enjoying a nice meal... Hopefully soon.

21.01.2022 It's been so great to see so many smiling faces in the last days. There's a new favourite baguette at Café Flo... Porterhouse roast beef with horseradish mayo, pickled red cabbage, emmental cheese and watercress salad You can be judge until the end of the week. What's your rating ?

21.01.2022 We have a couple of new products to warm you up from our pantry corner. - Rougié duck fat (yes, the one we've been using to cook your duck confit for this week special duck a l'orange !) only $12.50 - Chestnut purée - the proper one from France ! - only $9.50 And don't forget our range of boutique wines and beers at really good price. More mustards on the way...

21.01.2022 Woohoo ! Your return has been so amazing ! Merci Merci Merci !!! After a massive reopening week, we'll also take a well deserved break on Tuesday Cup Day.... Have a lovely day off and see you on Wednesday

20.01.2022 I miss so much seeing you seated in my café enjoying a meal... I really hope you're physically and morally well. If not, there is no shame to be a bit down and get some help to fight that. Maybe think there is worse than us... You're allowed to come down to get a smile, a croissant & coffee and some bread... You can still pre order whole quiches and tarts for next day pickup. Take care lovely people and try to have a nice day

20.01.2022 Thank you. Today what I want to say is just a big THANK YOU ! Thank you for your amazing support. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your patience.... And thank you for your love. We have the best customers (I'd like to say "friends"), and it's you. You've been so supportive during these tough times that we'll keep going trying to do our best to make you happy. I hope we can return this favour to you. Merci.

19.01.2022 It's a brekkie croissant and steack sandwich béarnaise day today ! Come and grab your daily fix of croissant and coffee and enjoy a little ray of sunshine. Good to hear you appreciate our range of boutique and affordable wines. Have a lovely weekend

18.01.2022 Oh la la !! It's being so good to see you back seated again around a nice meal and good compagnie ! And I can finally see your smile again. Your response is being amazing and thank you for your patience, our table service has become rusty during all those months...... Bravo victorians, Melbournians and Thornburyans we're getting there !

18.01.2022 We just received a few washable face masks if you're looking for some. They're only $8 (no markup on these, I wish all the other sellers do the same...) First in best dressed ! Have a nice day

17.01.2022 Sorry but we received the face masks delivery yesterday just before we closed so they are available this morning. Don't come too late they will sell out fast ! Have a good day

17.01.2022 Who's going to brave the rain to get their duck confit baguette ? Or maybe send your partner ? Plenty of more delicious baked goodies like smoked salmon croissant, Le hot dog, veggies brioche buns, bacon brekkie croissants, and the usual suspects... 1 more week before we can sit you ?

16.01.2022 It looks like everyone is enjoying our special chicken casserole Basquaise, there are still a few left if you want some over the weekend. We'll run again our duck confit baguette during the weekend, that's what is smelling so good when you come into the café. We have plenty of pastries, bread, brekkie croissants, galettes, croque monsieur, tarts to make this day even more beautiful.... Have a good one !

16.01.2022 Bring on spring ! Only this weekend, we'll bake a few of this beautiful and delicious strawberry, pistachio and almond cream tart And the usual suspects... (lemon tart, pear almond chocolate raspberry tart, pecan almond maple syrup) 1 day notice please Happy father's day !

15.01.2022 Bonjour ! This week we're cooking cochon From today until hopefully the weekend, our always popular crispy porc belly baguette is backwith mustard mayo and apple fennel & carrot coleslaw. And your weekend French gourmet home meal will be a scrumptious crispy porc belly slow cooked overnight served with parsnip purée, baked applestuffed with dates and watercress salad with pickled onions, radish & tomato. ... Oh la la !! And by popular demand we'll also cook again our cod brandade gratin with mash potato, garlic, superior olive oil and a mixed salad garnished with cherry tomato, olive & red onions. Just like at the restaurant... 1 day notice for ordering please and pickup between 11 and 4.30 pm - $23 for 1 serve, $21 each for 2 serves, $19 each for 3 serves and more.

15.01.2022 New shipment of French mustards and deli products have just arrived and a couple of new boutique wines too. You can trust my big nose for choosing the best brands without breaking your piggy bank ! Proper Burgundy mustards, cornichons, cassoulet, terrines, rillettes, sugar cubes, vinegars, etc...

15.01.2022 Bonjour ! We have plenty of delicious bread and pastries. Baguette of the day is the ever popular duck confit with fig jam, caramelised onions, tomato & salad. Friands and spinach ricotta rolls are in the oven and soup of the day are carrots & cumin as well as French onion. Good weather to walk the dog and grab a baguette. Have a great day !

15.01.2022 We are now serving scotch fillet baguette for the rest of the week - with horseradish mayonnaise, tomato, watercress & radicchio salad. There are still a few fish croquettes and chicken casserole Basquaise available for your take home fine dinner. Or you can grab a charcuterie platter & tart for your picnic basket...... Have a lovely warm weekend !

15.01.2022 Woohoo ! Our famous plat du jour chicken Vol au vent is back for the rest of the week. What about a delicious creamy chicken casserole for lunch ?Cooked with mushroom, carrots, onions, celery and served on homemade puff pastry and served with asparagus & sour cream and chives mash potato for only $23.50 And yes we are preparing the return of pork belly baguette for the weekend.... Can you feel a little sense of normality back in the air...

14.01.2022 Bonjour ! Despite harsher restrictions, we are delighted to be allowed to keep trading. For your tasting buds, your sanity, my staff and providers... For your delight, our special baguette (in addition to all the others listed on our menu) is braised lamb with mint cucumber feta yoghurt, tomato and salad. Délicieux !! ... Also, we're going to extend our offer with take away dinner meals, easy to re-heat and tasting just like at the restaurant and still affordable. Starting this weekend with our classic homemade Beef Burgundy served with potato gratin and ratatouille. $22 for 1 serve, $20 each for 2 serves and $18 each for 3 serves and more. Also available this weekend will be a vegetarian stuffed capsicum with quinoa trio, ratatouille and cauliflower purée. Pre-orders are essential at least 1 day before or early morning for 4pm pickup at the latest. After having phone problems yesterday, you can pre-order again on our direct line on 03 9484 2089 or directly over the counter and be served 5 to 10 min later. Please, remember it is not a crime to come and get a coffee, a baguette or pastry and a smile ! Stay warm, stay safe and keep living... Ps: Face masks have just been delivered. $10 each

13.01.2022 Savoury croissants, veggies buns, quiches, French hot dog, tarts... and the usual menu. Come and grab a table in Thornbury French quarter !

13.01.2022 I hope you're well and hanging in there. For the last 2 weeks of harsh restrictions, you deserve to be indulged so we'll cook your (and mine !) favourite French classic gourmet dishes. For this Father's Day weekend (Friday to Sunday), not 1 but 2 specials on offer ! Beef Burgundy casserole with red wine, carrots, mushrooms, onions served with potato gratin and tomato Provençal , and also my favourite cod brandade gratin with mash potato, garlic, superior olive oil and a... mixed salad garnished with cherry tomato, olive & red onions. You can combine these with an entrée of charcuterie platter (pâté, terrine, prosciutto, salami etc) and a multiple choice of desserts . Lemon tart , pear almond chocolate raspberry tart , pecan almond cream maple syrup tart, caramelised apple & mixed berry crumble and yes our strawberry pistachio almond tart is back with spring ! 1 day notice for ordering please and pickup between 11 and 4.30 pm - $23 for 1 serve, $21 each for 2 serves, $19 each for 3 serves and more. Next week will be a duck week again with Duck a l'orange and duck confit baguette !! And this week sandwich is a slow braised pulled porc with apple tomato chutney, fennel salad in a brioche bun Go with the Flo !

12.01.2022 Indulgence week-end is a must ! From now on, we'll serve these delicious French vanilla slice - or mille feuilles - and gluten free vegan chocolate velvet. Sorry we're not taking any booking. Just grab a table (no need to come inside to order) and we'll do the rest to make it like you're in Europe.

12.01.2022 Hello bonjour ! I hope you're well. It's going to be a duck week at Le Café Flo From today, the duck baguette is back, served with fig jam, caramelised onions, tomato & salad. And from Thursday, dinners will be the classic French dish duck a l'orange: duck leg confit with orange glaze, lentils casserole and braised leeks & fennel. ... Easy to re-heat and still affordable. $23 for 1 serve, $21 each for 2 serves or $19 each for 3 serves and more. 1 day notice or early morning order over the phone, by email or messenger. Merci and have a lovely week ! See more

11.01.2022 Bonjour ! The bad news is we sold out of French classic dinners to take home. The good news is we're doing sweet crêpes again ! Think of salted caramel, homemade jams, Nutella, caramelised apples, lemon sugar, chestnut purée,...... We're still running the porc belly baguette today, not sure if any left for tomorrow... And the usual range of brekkie croissants, bread, tarts, croque monsieur, galettes, French onion soup,... Stay warm !

11.01.2022 Bonjour ! The bad news is we will be closed this Friday public holiday so we won't be able to make French classic dinner to take home. The good news is "La baguette Duck confit" is back this weekend - served with fig jam, caramelised onions, tomato & salad ... We're working on a beautiful outdoor setting for you to enjoy this summer al fresco... Have a lovely weekend

10.01.2022 Do you like our homemade tomato relish ? Well now you can purchase it for $7 (like our homemade jams). Chemicals free and made with love for sure Bon appétit !

10.01.2022 Don't forget to have a look at stage 10 & 11 of Tour de France Tuesday and Wednesday, it's passing by my beautiful region. You'll see my gorgeous hometown La Rochelle and the islands of Ré and Oléron where I spent all my childhood. Bon voyage...

08.01.2022 Today we have brekkie bacon croissants (w/ tomato chutney, caramelised onions & cheese). As well as roasted cauliflower & bacon soup and French onion soup to warm you up. And the usual quiche, galettes, croque monsieur, ...etc from the takeaway menu. Try to have a nice day !

08.01.2022 Hang in there lovely people... It looks like cafés could still operate so we'll be delighted to stay open if we are allowed. Come and grab a coffee and a baguette and if you (or someone you know) struggle morally and financially come for a little chat and a smile (masked). The porc belly baguette frantically sold out so we're doing porc & pistachio terrine with housemade quince paste & salad. (Lamb baguette next week and then we'll do again duck confit and porc belly in the coming weeks) Enjoy this beautiful sunny day

07.01.2022 Yoo hoo ! Who will be the first one to sit at a table with me on wednesday morning at 7am ? I can't wait to see you again having a nice meal & drinks with a friend or family (within safe distancing of course) ? Do you remember what it is ? Sorry we're not taking any bookings. First in best dressed.... And we'll start to re-open again at 7am every weekdays but the kitchen opens at 8am, pastries are still available early. We'll keep celebrating with our ever popular duck confit baguette See you very soon !

07.01.2022 It's going to be warm today, come and grab a baguette or pastry for a picnic in the park. We have a pissaladière tart with caramelised onions, olives & anchovies. We're making a warm chicken salad with mustard mayo, grilled red onions, tomato, olives and salad.... Baguette of the day is with scotch fillet, horseradish mayonnaise, tomato, watercress & radicchio salad. Have a beautiful sunny day !

07.01.2022 I love your kids. They're my little daily ray of sunshine... Don't be too harsh with them please. They see only you all day every day. Maybe they can hang around with other local friends, it's not a crime. Sorry I give them treats Don't forget to pre-order this weekend special melting beef stroganoff with tagliatelle and apple fennel celeriac coleslaw. And this week baguette is steack sandwich with hollandaise sauce, caramelised onions, tomato and salad. Have a lovely day!

06.01.2022 It's going to be a great weekend with your favourite specials on the menu... Crispy porc belly baguette is backwith mustard mayo and apple fennel & carrot coleslaw, tomato & salad. And a delicious chicken Vol au Vent with creamy mushroom, carrots, onions, celery casserole on homemade puff pastry served with chives mash potato and asparagus... Sorry no bookings. Come and give it a go at the Flo !

06.01.2022 The duck flew away again ! Sorry but we sold out duck a l'orange. Thank you for your amazing response and support. We'll still be making our famous duck baguette over the weekend - with fig jam, caramelised onions, tomato & salad. And plenty of fresh baked goods are waiting for you.... Next weekend will be a chicken Basquaise - classic casserole from my mum's new hometown Bayonne (next to Biarritz) with Espelette pepper. Hang in there lovely people... hopefully not too long before we get free again

06.01.2022 Back by popular demand !! Another duck week for you From Wednesday, we'll be cooking your favourite baguette as duck confit, fig jam, caramelised onions, tomato and salad And yes, for your weekend French classic take home meal, you'll be treated by duck a l'orange with sweet potato mash and Provençal veggie timbale with courgette, tomato, eggplant & peppers (available only Friday & Saturday - it's going to sell out).... Charcuterie platter with pâté, terrine, prosciutto, French salami and condiments is available for entrée too. And our range of delicious desserts like strawberry pistachio tart, lemon tart, apple & berries crumble, pear almond chocolate raspberry tart Yum !! While watching Le Tour, you can't get any closer to France than this...

05.01.2022 Happy Father's to all the dads ! Come for a pastry, brekkie croissant and a boutique wine for your father Have a lovely day !

05.01.2022 I am excited to introduce to you a couple of new deli products to experiment your cooking with. Do you know brick pastry ? This is a Tunisian pastry sheet (made of wheat so not gluten free) slightly tougher and thicker but much more tasty than filo. You can stuff it with eggs, cheese, vegetables, tuna or mince meats and bake or deepfry. It is delicious ! If you need links to recipes, don't hesitate to ask. Another North African icon is Harissa hot chilli paste made of peppers, garlic, coriander & caraway. All the Frenchies know these products... Come and get yours ! Please note brick pastry is sold frozen.

05.01.2022 Happy Bastille Day !! A few weeks ago I was dreaming of organising a whole week of celebrations with Bastille Day dinners but Mario & his accordeon are not coming this year... So we'll do your favourite baguette for the next days... Duck confit, fig jam, caramelised onions, tomato & salad. Have a great day !

05.01.2022 Yummy belly for your belly !! This weekend again - crispy porc belly baguette with mustard mayo and apple fennel coleslaw. C'est bon ! And all the other baguettes sandwiches, galettes, croque-monsieur, French onion soup, speciality bread, croissants, tarts... You'll be protected from the rain while waiting and served quickly by extra wonderful staff. Have a good weekend !

04.01.2022 Bonjour ! The baguette for this week is this delicious porterhouse roast beef with horseradish mayo, pickled red cabbage, emmental cheese & watercress salad. C'est bon !!... Sorry there won't be any French meal to take home this weekend as we'll be closed on Friday for public holiday. Who will be the first one to sit again at Le Café Flo in 2 weeks ?!?

04.01.2022 Come and have a look at the beautiful new Café Flo ! We're still adjusting but it already looks so nice. Now you can order from the street but still feel free to come inside. Thank you for your eternal support more than ever it is appreciated Baguette of the day is our delicious scotch fillet with hollandaise sauce, caramelised onions, tomato & salad. ... Get ready for French classic coq au vin to take home next weekend. Are we going see you seated soon ? See more

02.01.2022 Oh la la !! It's been so good to see you back seated again around a nice meal and good compagnie ! And I can finally see your smile again ! Your response is being amazing and thank you for your patience, our table service has become rusty during all those months.... Bravo victorians, Melbournians and Thornburyans we're getting there ! See more

01.01.2022 The times they are a changing'... This is the last weekend take-home meal before we take a short break... So we're cooking our ever popular fish croquette served with homemade tartare sauce and a delicious mixed salad with charred raddichio, red elk & mizzuna salads, red onions, tomato, olives & sherry vinaigrette.... And by popular demand we'll also cook again a few serves of our chicken casserole Basquaise with peppers, onions, tomato , olives & Espelette chilli pepper served with couscous & raisins . This week baguettes are Pork & pistachio terrine with quince paste & salad and Chicken liver pâté with cornichons Charcuterie platter is the perfect entrée to share and nibble on (or for a picnic in the park) and we'll suggest you our popular range of desserts as strawberry & pistachio almond tart, pecan maple syrup almond cream tart, lemon tart, pear almond chocolate raspberry tart. We will be closed next week for 3 days from Tuesday re-opening on Friday serving you from a new coffee window !! New savoury and sweet treats will be gradually added. I can't wait to see you seated again enjoying a nice meal 1 day notice for ordering please and pickup between 11 and 4.30 pm - $23 for 1 serve, $21 each for 2 serves, $19 each for 3 serves and more.

01.01.2022 Here we go again... Stay strong lovely people ! If you're a bit down, maybe try to think there is worse than us... And if you struggle financially, come and see me I'll shout you something. We'll be open every day from 7.30 until 3pm, because we need to keep living - differently, but we need to keep living... Nearly the whole menu is available to takeaway (except eggs Bénédicte, sweet crêpes & French toast).... This weekend, we're making a porc belly baguette with apple & fennel coleslaw and mustard mayo. We're still making quiches, galettes, eggs, soup, tarts, rolls, etc... Whole quiches and tarts are available on pre-order (1 day notice). And the usual selection of breads, pastries, pantry condiments and if you have any request, don't hesitate to ask. Stay safe See more

01.01.2022 Sweet crêpes are back !