Stalled

I love the serendipity that comes with taking a new route and exploring different areas.

Discovering Stalled cafe at Albion was one of those moments for me. It was off my usual path, but looked so lovely I had to go back to see it properly.

Stalled is in Collingwood St, which is semi industrial with a large park at the end. The cafe is located in the front section of an industrial shed. However it's the clever changes which set it apart from the other sheds in the street. The set back framed glass front and the pot plants give a welcoming look.

Inside the eclectic mix of tables and chairs against the simple counter and shelves really make you feel at home. The plants spilling over the shelves soften the look and show they are well cared for which also indicates the type of service you can expect.

It was the thought to retain the existing industrial touches that I liked. I love the suspended shackle and chain and the reo frame that climbing plants are being trained up.

At the other side of the cafe is this nice brick wall and pot belly stove. It's a simple but effective fitout and the owners have plans to remove the back wall and open up more of the shed.