Happy 2013! What better way to celebrate than with breakfast? I was giving the task of organising breakfast with consistent champions Todd and KT, and my awesome new housemate Ellie. I'd been to Ici once before, about a year ago, and was keen to go again. As it is only a cheeky 10 minute bike ride from home for Ellie and I, the decision was easy.
Ici is on on the corner of Napier Street and Kerr Street in Fitzroy, and the outside is pretty low key with a couple out umbrellas and outside tables. Inside is pretty dark and cosy, I imagine there would be some lovely atmosphere for dinner, if only it were open - breakfast/lunch only). But I forgot to take venue photos - sorry. The menus are up on the blackboard wall on one side of the cafe, but they have printed versions too to avoid neck strain.
Coffee - great start Ici - check out the shredded chocolate on the cappacino. Coffee was great well received by all, although there was a decent wait for it
Todd got the Vegemite Soldiers, sans Vegemite, with a side of bacon. While the food was nice, the menu stated that it came with asparagus spears and clearly the above plate has a distinct lack of spears. When queried, the cheery staff said that didn't think it came with spears, checked with the kitchen who said yep, no asparagus, despite both the blackboard and written menu stating so. "It's a bit misleading!" they chirped. Quite. Also, for a $5 side of bacon that's a pretty unimpressive serving side. That said, the simple dish delivered.
KT and Ellie both got the Ici Summer Eggs, which was a poached eggs, with smashed peas, dill, lemon and danish feta. If you're not a dill fan, avoid this dish because it was pretty dill heavy. Texture of the smashed peas was great though and it's a bit different to your standard smashed avocado. 
Overall, it wasn't bad, coffee was consistent, staff were pretty cool, but overall not amazing and I probably wouldn't be rushing back
