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Alba Café elevates brunch in Neuchâtel

Alba Café elevates brunch in Neuchâtel

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Alba Café in Neuchâtel offers a curated brunch menu with three sweet and three savory options.
  • Popular dishes include avocado toast with feta and pomegranate, and eggs Benedict on brioche with salmon.
  • The cafe, opened in March by 29-year-old Alessia, also serves sandwiches during weekday lunches.

In Neuchâtel, Alba Café has established itself as a prime destination for brunch enthusiasts. Owner Alessia, 29, intentionally keeps the menu concise, featuring three sweet and three savory dishes. This focused approach allows for high-quality execution of popular brunch items.

The avocado toast, priced at 14 francs, is elevated with feta, cottage cheese, honey, and pomegranate seeds. However, the star attraction remains the eggs Benedict, served on brioche with salmon and hollandaise sauce for 16 francs. These dishes showcase a thoughtful combination of textures and flavors.

During weekday lunches, the café expands its offerings to include a selection of sandwiches, with the pulled beef version being a notable highlight at 16 francs. For those with a sweet tooth, the brioche French toast, also 16 francs, is a must-try, often served with caramelized banana.

Alba Café, which opened in March, provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, demonstrating that a limited menu can indeed impress. The cafe successfully caters to diverse tastes, including vegan options, within its thoughtfully designed space.

I'm a big indecisive person. I wanted a clean menu.

— AlessiaThe 29-year-old owner explains her decision to offer a limited, curated menu at Alba Café.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.