Edward Russell
In their own words, Sookie La La is a “diner style café serving sundaes, shakes, delicious Wide Open Road coffee, bagels, waffles and New York deli style sandwiches.” Sounds pretty good, right? This is one of those places I’ve driven past a million times, always noticed the big, simple black & white DINER sign hanging over the sidewalk, and still somehow never stopped. Curiosity finally got the better of me, and thank GOD for that!
This cute-as-pie little eatery has everything you’d want and expect from a diner; cosy booths lining the far wall, a picture perfect little bar/counter, bright yellow and red condiment bottles on the table, and some seriously friendly but sassy staff to make you feel right at home.
They’ve made a name for themselves in the sandwich game, which I can happily confirm after downing a delicious Cuban sandwich, but the specials are pretty impressive too – case in point, the cheeseburger. Should definitely be a regular, not a special.
It’s no wonder the hipsters are flocking to Melbourne’s northern suburbs in zombie hoards right now – with food like this in quiet little Thornbury, you’d be crazy to go anywhere else!
Sookie La La
593 High St, Northcote
sookielaladiner.com.au
