We ordered the eggs benedict with bacon ($16.50), a light, zesty dish as opposed to the rich versions you often get (it also comes with ouzo-cured hot smoked salmon); and eggs and toast ($7.50) with sides of bacon ($5.50), spinach ($4) and mushrooms ($4.50). The eggs were poached perfectly and dusted with paprika, served on crisp, lightly charred bread. The bacon was plentiful and tasty. The vegetable dishes were kept simple - which makes sense for sides.
The service was mostly very good. It might have been the first day behind the till for one of the young staff but our waiters were excellent, particularly the smiling waitress who knew the history of the building, including its former lives as Handmade Burgers and the Norman Ng fruit shop.
The coffee was Miller's and was creamy and strong, maintaining this spot's reputation for a decent caffeine hit.
We recommend if you come here stay for lunch. The menu is influenced by Greek and Egyptian cuisine and looks intriguing.
Overall we thought the room had an austere elegance and Theatre's food did too. Clean, simple dishes with a twist.
