The Partisan, East Perth

"Roast beef sandwich" "scotch fillet" "Swiss cheese" "seeded mustard" "tomato" "mixed greens" "horseradish aioli" "hand cut chips" "Perth Restaurant Reviews" "Perth food blog" "food blog" "Chompchomp" "Gluten free" "Fructose malabsorption" "East Perth" "The Partisan, East Perth" "The Partisan" "Claisebrook Cove" "Swan River" "Running" "Breakfast" "brunch" "lunch"

We decided to break our usual Sunday tradition again and stop in at The Partisan as opposed to our regular favourite pit stop at Toast. We had plans later that afternoon to meet up with the in-laws so we had to trim our standard epic hike down to a more time manageable ten kilometre power walk.  In order to burn more calories and save some time I tried to encourage the Boy to run with me. After several failed attempts at this I eventually resorted to jogging alongside him like a crazed loon.  How else am I going to get a bride’s body while maintaining fulfilling my constant craving for delicious food?

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Despite us seeing that Toast was packed full of customers and yet The Partisan only had a few, we resisted the strong urge to gravitate over to our favourite in order to try somewhere new.  We were told by their waitress that the kitchen closes for a short time between breakfast and lunch and that we weren’t allowed to look at the menus while we waited.  I asked could we at least order some drinks while we waited to which she agreed.  I found this all to be a bit strange given that this place is the perfect venue to eat at this time of day. I ordered my usual short mac (they serve 5 Senses coffee) and the Boy ordered himself a fruit juice.

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For those who do not know the Boy; he is a tall, broad-shouldered man and is by no means effeminate.  However to fly in the face of this hunky masculinity that is soon to be my husband is his ongoing passion for ordering himself pink coloured drinks.  It never fails to amuse me even after all these wonderful years together, and what I love him even more for is that he doesn’t care what anyone thinks!

Eventually we were allowed to order our meals.  At this point we had finished our drinks and the Boy was keen to order another pink drink.  Unfortunately there was a bit of a mix up and they initially brought out the wrong one.  After alerting them of this error we were later brought out the correct drink. The service was a little on the slow side considering how quiet the restaurant was and it felt a bit disjointed and disorganised.

"Croque Madame" "fried egg" "roma tomato" "Swiss cheese" "Karri Valley ham" "basil pesto" "Perth Restaurant Reviews" "Perth food blog" "food blog" "Chompchomp" "Gluten free" "Fructose malabsorption" "East Perth" "The Partisan, East Perth" "The Partisan" "Claisebrook Cove" "Swan River" "Running" "Breakfast" "brunch" "lunch"
Croque Madame – fried egg, roma tomato, Swiss cheese, Karri Valley ham, basil pesto

During our journey on foot to East Perth, I had prepared myself for missing out on gluten free bread as I couldn’t remember seeing any on the menu when I checked online. As a result I was so happy to hear that they actually have some available.  I decided to order something a bit different from my usual brunchy choices and got back to my French roots ordering the Croque Madame.  Unfortunately the gluten free bread was way too crumbly and dry.  It didn’t hold together very well for such a choice although the contents inside were so yummy that they nearly made up for having such average bread.  The Swiss cheese was melted beautifully, the ham was sweet and soft and the egg was still just a little gooey in the centre.

"Roast beef sandwich" "scotch fillet" "Swiss cheese" "seeded mustard" "tomato" "mixed greens" "horseradish aioli" "hand cut chips" "Perth Restaurant Reviews" "Perth food blog" "food blog" "Chompchomp" "Gluten free" "Fructose malabsorption" "East Perth" "The Partisan, East Perth" "The Partisan" "Claisebrook Cove" "Swan River" "Running" "Breakfast" "brunch" "lunch"
Roast beef sandwich – scotch fillet, Swiss cheese, seeded mustard, tomato, mixed greens, horseradish aioli, hand cut chips

The Boy ordered the roast beef sandwich which he really enjoyed.  It contained a generous serve of big juicy chunks of meat, Swiss cheese and greens and was served with cornichons and mustard, chunky chips and some horseradish aioli.  The aioli could have had a bit more horseradish added – it didn’t have much kick in it.  The chips looked amazing but didn’t follow through with flavour.  They tasted a little bland and I ate one that had a slight mouldy aftertaste.

"Market salad" "candied walnuts" "feta cheese" "Perth Restaurant Reviews" "Perth food blog" "food blog" "Chompchomp" "Gluten free" "Fructose malabsorption" "East Perth" "The Partisan, East Perth" "The Partisan" "Claisebrook Cove" "Swan River" "Running" "Breakfast" "brunch" "lunch"
Market salad – candied walnuts, feta cheese, (minus croutons)

We also ordered a side salad which had so much potential but didn’t quite hit the spot.  The candied walnuts were very moreish but the salad itself wasn’t dressed meaning there was a lot of bland lettuce and radish left in the bowl that neither of us could be bothered eating.

Overall I cannot deny that it is unlikely that we will return to The Partisan for brunch when I know I can get quicker, friendlier service next door with fresher, tastier food.  Perhaps their dinner service is better? I may considering returning to try this theory.

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The Partisan
Shop 22, 60 Royal St East Perth 6004 | (08) 9221 7404 | thepartisan.com.au
 
Price:                     $$ ($11-25 breakfast/lunch meals, $26-39 dinner meals)
Food:                    2.5/5 (has potential, needs better GF bread)
Service:                2/5 (slow, inattentive and makes mistakes
Ambience:          3.5/5 (lovely setting along the inlet)
Drinks:                  2.5/5 (fruit juices & smoothies were flavourless)
Total:                     10.5/20
 

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4 thoughts on “The Partisan, East Perth”

  1. Wow! All the food looks amazing and inviting but after your review, I’d be tempted to just keep walking and find somewhere else to dine. What a shame! I have been there for breakfast previously and the food was lovely, so maybe it was an odd day? New staff? Who knows.

    1. I definitely am not ready to write this place off. I think everywhere deserves at least one more chance. I’m thinking of returning for dinner and seeing if thats a bit different….

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