Laurie Dee's - Epping, Victoria

"There is no sincerer love, than the love of food"

Bernard Shaw

When I approach the carpark at Epping Plaza there are a number of classic movie scenes that I am reminded of. No I don't mean the scene when Marty Mcfly skates up to Twin Pines. It's more like the scene in Cobra when Stallone pulls into the carpark in his 1950 Mercury custom. You know the scene when he pops out of a freezer, mist bellowing behind him and then you think hang on, how did he get in the freezer to begin with?
You're not picturing it yet? OK, try the scene from Boyz N' The Hood when they all chillin' in they 64's and then badass Cube pulls the old "We got a problem here?" as he lifts his pyjama top to expose a deuce. Still not sure what I am on about?
Let's try the scene from Les Miserable when they finish up singing Do You Hear The People Sing as the military rock up and a shootout ensues. Well pretend they are rival bikie gangs and the horses are loud obnoxious motorcycles.

So if you manage to survive parking your car and the walk through the beautiful mall area where all the eateries are, then you will find Laurie Dee's. It's an old school American style diner and has the artery clogging menu to match, but it is worth the heart attack.

I have to admit, although the burgers aren't too bad I think the best dish on the menu is the chicken club sandwich. I have had a number of club sandwiches and until Laurie Dee's came along, I was partial to the one served at Park Hyatt Melbourne. It seemed perfect at the time, but at less than half the price the Laurie Dee's club is a standout.

The burger you see in the image to the left is a Laurie Dee Double. Fresh minced patty, caramelised onions, melted cheddar cheese, Special 'D' Sauce (the name concerns me slightly), tomato, diced pickles, lettuce and relish.

The Chicken Club consists of regular club sandwich ingredients, but it isn't your regular club. I think it is the special sauce that makes it. The special sauce seems to be a better fit with the chicken than it is with the beef patties.

Lastly in that photo are the Fries which have an interesting herb seasoning through them. They are fairly tasty but sometimes seem a bit too much on the palate.


In the images below are the awesome desserts on offer. The dessert menu is epic and when it comes to the concretes and sundaes, totally customisable and a great way to finish your meal and an epic ending to any diet you may be on.

Created from images available on the Laurie Dee's website