Food Review: Crunch time for breakfast

30 September 2015 - 02:05 By Matthew Savides

I could not help being overcome by a sense of nostalgia as my wife and I walked through the doors of the Cereal Killers Café in Morningside on what was a rainy and unusually quiet Tuesday morning. Perhaps it was the stereotypical Durban longboard hanging in pride of place on the wall. Or maybe it was the old-school transistor radio perched high above me.It could even have been the1980s diner-style couch layout. And even the laminated, white, single-sheet menu gave off that vibe.It might have been any of these things, but truth be told, it was none of the above.What made me feel like a kid again? The cereal. Oh, my. The cereal.It might not seem like much of a selling point, but it would cost a small monthly fortune to have that many cereals in your own home.Three different types of oats, muesli, sugar-coated Frosties, chocolate Coco Pops, bright pink Strawberry Pops branded by cereal icon Tony the Tiger, the younger Coco the Monkey and Sammy the Seal (yes, I remembered the names off the top of my head) sit alongside just about anything you can think of.It's a variety of snap, crackle and pop that not many homes - if any at all - can boast.And for R18 for a bowl you might even want to have a few of them and bring back multiple childhood memories - you know, before we found out that sugar is the death of all mankind.Throw in truly excellent coffee, delicious toasted sandwiches, egg on toast, baked beans, pancakes, muffins or biscuits, and Cereal Killers becomes a great all-round spot for that early-morning meal, or when you feel like going somewhere a little different.Oh, and the really clever name doesn't hurt either.Need to knowWhen to go: Mornings are your best bet, although they do lunch. Saturdays and Sundays are the busiest days. Closed on Mondays.Who to take: Pretty much anyone. I went with my wife; friends of mine regularly go with their mates; and even my mom wants to try it out. Possibly too casual for that business meeting, though.What to drink: Coffee. Coffee. Coffee. It's really good.How much do you need: A coffee will set you back around R15, the burgers are R35, toasted sandwiches between R20 and R30, and a bowl of cereal R18.Address: 101 Smiso Nkwanyana (formerly Goble) Road, Durban...

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