The name is self-explanatory but you are still bound to be surprised by the burst of taste that characterises the healthy bites offered here. ‘Slimsins Cafe’ in Jayanagar does the unthinkable by combining guilty indulgence with wholesome nutrition.

If you reach there in the morning, be sure to give their breakfast platters a try. Delectable combinations with eggs, muesli, fruits, toast and pancakes have been given quirky names and are light on the wallet and the palate. The pancakes have just the right amount of sweetness and a dash of cinnamon balances the flavours. They have soups, entree and starters too. In the entree section, the ‘Baked sweet potato fries with yogurt dip’ deserves a special shout out. There are different varieties of yogurt dip and the pesto one is quite good.

In the starters section, give the ‘Bruschetta platter’ a try. They have it in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. There are three types of bruschetta, one with paneer, which is slightly on the spicier side, one with mushrooms and one with tomato and basil. The tomato version is a good option though it would have been brilliant if the base was crisp bread instead of the soft one. The dips do well to enhance the taste of the entire dish.

Salads come next and are followed by wraps, burgers and sandwiches; all healthy options, mind you! Go ahead and explore the menu here, everything is a safe bet and no dish lets you down. Pastas are up next and ‘Greenie’ beckons you invitingly. This pesto pasta is a definite must-try here.

If you are looking for a full-course meal, opt from one of their platters. From ‘South paw’, which is a grilled cottage cheese meal platter, to the very desi ‘Rajma chawal’, they have something for every craving here.

There is a little twist in the menu with a small section called ‘Shots’ which has options like ‘Amla shot’, ‘Wheat grass shot’ and ‘Keto coffee shot’ - we told you they take health seriously! Next in the list are the desserts followed by the beverages. The ‘Adhrakh waali chai’ is the perfect companion for rainy evenings while the ‘Icy mint tea’ is a burst of freshness. In the smoothies section, ‘Green lantern’, a mix of green tea, mint and yogurt, is a favourite among the customers. ‘The Minion’ is a simple banana smoothie, high in protein but nothing fancy. They also have a section called ‘Boosters’ which have options for detox and nutrition drinks.

We saved the best for the last. Sundays are special here with their Sunday breakfast platters. There are numerous options for a wholesome meal with some tantalising versions like ‘Forbidden breakfast’, which is a medley of bread, eggs, sweet potatoes, baked beans and juice, and ‘Hi protein pancakes’, oat-banana-yogurt pancakes with maple syrup, chocolate sauce and honey as topping. The ‘Egg Benedict’ is a melange of fresh ingredients and perfect seasoning which will leave you wanting for more. ‘Spanish Omelettes’ with their flavoured veggies are another recommendation .

The dishes are a treat for the eyes too with the creative plating that makes use of micro greens to give it a unique touch. ‘Slimsins Cafe’ is located on 34/1, 1st Cross, 6th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar.

Some 'egg'quisite preparations!