Last night, after sorting out my cash woes, I happened into one of the few open establishments in the Jonker Walk area; a cafe, situated behind a souvenir shop. The cafe goes by the name of The Daily Fix. I looked over the menu but decided that today would be better than last night to test to this spot.
TDF has the vibe of a hip throwback cafe/deli, with the decor that harkens back to Melaka's colonial past. I was told last year that the buildings in this area date back to Portuguese colonialism and this eatery occupies such a building.
So there's not much one can do about the space, but one can set the tone. An American hand is very much present here, on the menu; wraps and shakes, the speed with which the employees move about the room - most speak English pretty well. But if the words on the blackboard, or the names don't give it away, the music soundtrack surely will.
It's sounds as if we've got a five (or more) disc cd player on random. I arrived to Bob Dylan and James Brown flipping back and forth, but the vibe now is a kind of pop jazz from back when records spun at 78 rpm.
The afternoon seems to draw a lot of couples, possibly on holiday, tourists, expats and working women from nearby on their lunch break... maybe a late lunch.
It's Friday, so maybe this size crowd isn't the daily norm. It's also post 1500 and I'd probably be wearing out my welcome if it were as busy in here as when I'd arrived.
The wrap "platter" or "set" in Asian food-court speak, was unexpected. American style with potatoes and a side salad, making it worthy of the 38 RM (ringitt) price tag.
As I mentioned, I thought the Summer Fix was a shake so when it didn't arrive before the meal I was slightly concerned. The Summer Fix is a bowl full of healthy stuff, including chia seeds, almonds, homemade granola, mango, strawberries and a few items I no doubt missed. It was quite good. The wrap was a wrap, a bit juicy, so napkins.
The Daily Fix isn't long on space maybe 10 tables including two that will seat 8, if necessary. You will sit at old wooden desks, on old wooden chairs or old - not too old, wooden or metal stools under ceiling fans, brick and wooden beams exposed and tropical foliage inside.
Once you are guided to your seat, at least this was the case with your humble observer, I was advised to order at the counter and pay, very much deli style, then I was served at a small table in a corner in the back... but not dark. Perfect. Since I've been here I haven't seen very many people at the counter. This could be a matter of mutual convenience. It doesn't make much sense for a party of four to order at the counter.
