My Grandma Ben

Inside Plant 4 Bowden, My Grandma Ben runs an inventive, low-waste kitchen built around house ferments and alternate proteins. Morning regulars skip the predictable cafe routine for kangaroo toasties, carp and sesame toast, and the standout Roo Shakshuka. Toasted slices arrive crisp and thick, paired with seasonal pickles or ladled alongside rich soups like caramelised onion capped with melted Gruyère. Homemade crumpets and daily-baked cakes round out the counter spread, while takeaway orders require your own keep cup—a clear nod to the kitchen's zero-waste ethos. Settling into the communal warehouse hall makes it easy to linger over a batch brew alongside a plate of mushroom stracciatella.