wow, the last time i went to harper's was when i was still in primary school. mom and i would often go for sunday brunch and the standard meal would be the avo and bacon welsh rarebit. so in old tradition, maybe 15 years later, i decided to have this famous harper's dish.
funny, it was even better than i remembered it. served on healthy bread, layers of bacon and avo covered in a cheesy sauce. baked and served hot. it really is a great alternative to the usual breakfast. they have various fillings, so you have no excuse not to try the welsh rarebits. i was rather hungry, so i added a 150g chicken breast and it worked really well together.
i remember harper's from the days of stuttafords, but now this legendary restaurant has found a new home in the new section of eastgate. even better, it has a new 2018 look. that said, it's still as charming, cozy and classy as the original harper's. i was shocked to hear they first opened in 1979.
basil, the owner told me they are now able to open for dinnerserviceas they aren't situated in stuttafords. and you can still order a breakfast if you come later in the evening.
i had the famous mozart cake and felt like i had committed the biggest single of all - but it was so worth it. a layered cake with chocolate flakes and a creamy hazelnut centre. absolutely delicious. i had it with a nice warm cappuccino. (if you just feel like a sweet treat while shopping in the buzzing eastgate - this is the perfect hide away spot)
the waiters were friendly and the restaurant was fresh and clean. i liked the open air feeling and the detailed light features.
next time you in eastgate - pop into harper's and have a slice of old school tradition served with a modern twist.