Bay Vista, Parramatta

Breakfast hot dog anyone? More recently I have found out Bay Vista is now open in Parramatta and is serving breakfast. It's been some time since I've been to Parramatta so I was happy to check out a new venue in my old hood.

The first time I had heard of Bay Vista, I was with some friends in Brighton Le Sands. Bay Vista has been in Brighton Le Sands for over 25 years which is impressive. My friends had mentioned here was this dessert venue that we should check out however there was a massive line so we did not end up checking it out. Given I didn't get to check out Bay Vista in Brighton Le Sands, I was quite curious as Matt and I were driving to Parramatta.  

Bay Vista in Parramatta often has long queues on Friday and Saturday nights so if you are curious perhaps visiting at breakfast or lunch may be a better option. The venue Bay Vista at Parramatta is quite a large venue having the capacity to fit a small nation (just jk). I flick through the menu which  has quite an extensive range. I am overwhelmed with choice actually.

I order a green tea while Matt goes for one of their chocolate milkshake. It's too early to have sugar for me whereas Matt has a higher sugar tolerance. We both look at the breakfast menu and am told by their staff that there are certain items that are only available in Parramatta.

I ultimately settle ordering the BV Dog aka the Breakfast Hot Dog ($13.90) which has a hot dog on a bun with bacon, grilled mushrooms, fresh tomato and melted cheese. The menu says it's topped with avocado but there's no visible avocado. It's also served with crisps. I'm actually not sure what exactly makes this a breakfast hot dog - perhaps the bacon? Matt says it tastes like a standard hot dog so I guess if you are craving a hot dog at breakfast time - you know where to go. 

I opt for a savory crepe of spinach and mushrooms  ($17.90) with cheddar cheese and also feta. There's also a round cream cheese ball to the side as well. The crepe is soft in texture and savoury in flavour. I enjoy the mushroom and spinach but find the feta overly dominant in flavour. I scrape off some of the feta and just enjoy the cheddar cheese with the crepe. The small side salad is heavily dressed in an Italian dressing and provides temporary relief from the feta.

I couldn't leave Bay Vista without trying some of their dessert. I leave the honour of ordering up to Matt given he is the one who has a sweet tooth. After my rich tasting crepe, my tastebuds can only handle so much sugar.  Matt orders the Strawberry and Coconut Crumble Sundae ($15.90) with strawberry ice cream. The sundae arrives with a small cone hat with toasted coconut pieces, fresh strawberries with swirls of strawberry flavouring and strawberry ice cream. The strawberry ice cream brings me back memories to the neapolitan ice cream I used to have as a kid.

I also sample the Bounty Cake ($14.90) which is a tasty coconut classic with chocolate  mud cake layers and a rich coconut and white chocolate mousse finish with thick chocolate fudge. The cake is also served up with a scoop of ice cream and a small jug of chocolate sauce. It's quite a rich and dense chocolate cake. The serving is also quite large and so I would suggest sharing dessert. 

Summary: Overall, I'd describe Bay Vista as a venue for those who are looking for a simple or traditional dessert or cafe styled meals. It has a very wide range in menu.

The food is quite rich in taste so you may really enjoy the first initial bites but it's hard to sustain on the palette. I think the best way to enjoy is to share desserts. My favourite dish I tried would probably be the Strawberry and Coconut sundae.

Price: Most dishes are $15-20

Location: Shop 1, 330 Church St, Parramatta

Opening Hours: 
Daily 10am to 12am

Weekend Food Escapes dined as guests of the venue or their representatives. All photos, opinions and words are my own.