Fantastic brunch place and true to its reputation. Had the Potato Hash which looked deceptively…read moresimple at first glance but was one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. Paired it with an iced matcha which was top tier as well. Excellent service and great vibes with all the wide windows, exposed brick and lush plants.

Great food, super nice staff, cool vibes. Was walking around Collingwood and randomly popped in for…read morebreakfast. Glad I did.

If you're in the beautiful city of Melbourne, you are already blessed and if you are in a…read moreneighbourhood locals call "High Street, Northcote" you are doubly blessed. It is a charming stretch of shops, cafes, and boutiques with a very local flavour. In this stretch, if you find yourself in a cafe/restaurant called Tinker, you are, you guessed it, triply blessed. You must be wondering, hey, why all the blessedness? The answer is three words: zucchini halloumi fritters. My only critique is that they were served with kale, which is my least favourite leafy green but the best leafy green to use as a paper substitute, if you're into eating paper. (Note to chefs: spinach is still a thing) Even with the regrettable kale accompaniment, the dish was bloody good, as the locals say. Coffee was perfect.

The sister and I came here for brunch because I saw so many beautiful dishes on instagram. We were…read morewaited a bit before being seated in the back and our server came to check up on us. PRANA CHAI The chai here is divine. They add some honey in your cup and you just sift in your chai. The flavors are strong and I love that they give you plenty of chai leaves in your drink. The chai is very bold and thick and the honey adds some sweetness to it. PEANUT BUTTER AND RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE- banana, raspberries, peanut butter, honey, and almond milk I didn't like this drink because the combo of the peanut butter and the fruits didn't meld well for me. The chia seeds and coconut shredding added some texture, but overall, I wouldn't order this drink again. MANGO & SAFFRON PANNA COTTA- with vanilla, almond and cranberry granola with strawberries, passionfruit, raspberry, and coconut This dish was very rich in flavor. I love the fresh fruitiness of it all. The panna cotta was so smooth and light in texture. I love the mango flavor throughout. The smoothness really complemented well with the granola and the nutty textures. All the fruits combined made the whole dish so light and fruity. JAFFA HOTCAKES- orange blossom hotcakes with orange curd, dark chocolate swirled meringue, and strawberries and vanilla mascarpone The hotcakes were okay. It wasn't as airy and fluffy as I would've liked. It was more of a solid texture and the flavor was bland, but the mascarpone really gave it some depth and flavor because of the creaminess and the light sweetness. The dark chocolate meringue added some crunchiness to the dish and some rich flavor that helped to balance out the sweetness. RETOX BEEF BURGER- with bacon, fried onion rings smoked cheese, lettuce, tomato, thousand island chipotle, mustard, and black ink bun with rosemary salted fries My sister ordered this and it was pretty meaty. The patty was tender and light, but still had a good meaty flavor with the beef and the bacon. The chipotle added some sweet chili-like flavor to the burger and held it altogether. It was pretty simple overall, but it was okay. Overall, it was a good brunch. The brunch game in melbourne is very competitive and a lot of places have beautiful dishes. Presentation is key here and this place didn't disappoint, but flavorwise, I've had better. Not bad though, I might come back if I'm in the area.

Next to the bustling popular Auction Rooms, is a quaint cafe with a surprising charm to it…read more The inside may seem tiny. But once you step past the counter and through the kitchen, you find a romantic outdoor courtyard area. Or you could just enter from the back lane way. That's an option too. I like that it's situated right next to somewhere so packed, because it is a good hidden alternative. I had their Beetroot Eggs, but honestly, looking at their menu and the pictures, everything looks beautiful when it comes to you. Sweet, savory, tasty, filling, Fandango has it. Staff was very friendly, even walking through their kitchen, you were greeted by a warm genuine smile. It was a very welcoming cafe, like eating in someone's home. It's cozy and charming, romantic and slow paced; Fandango has all of the factors going for it to make it a nice place for an easy brunch.

Today, Fandango reminded me not to judge a book by its cover. This little place is Auction Rooms…read moreneighbour and in my opinion it's worth walking past Auction Rooms and giving this place a try. From the street-front it looks tiny but there is a lovely courtyard out the back where I sat today and had a great time with my beautiful partner. I recommend sitting in the courtyard if you can. Let's talk about the meal itself. Firstly, I ordered my usual skinny cappucino which did not disappoint at all. I'm not sure which coffee they use but it went down very well, so top marks on the coffee Fandango. Now as for the food, I had the French Toast. I never order French Toast and not sure why I did today but I am glad that I did because it rocked! The French toast came with bacon, apple slices cooked in cinnamon or something amazing, maple butter and maple syrup. My mouth is salivating at the thought of it. See you soon Fandango!

A small but pleasant breakfast venue. The name is not just a wild claim, they back it up with a…read moregood selection of clean food. I especially enjoyed the sausage (gluten free) which was a whole lot better than a breakfast sausage at most venues. I would seek out this place for breakfast any day of the week (except Monday or Wednesday, they're closed).

Always an enjoyable experience at this small and relaxing cafe. Great customer service and fresh…read moretasty meals - always my first choice for breakfast in Prahran! The all day breakfast (2 eggs, bacon and toast looks small but quite filling), and recommend the omelettes! Juices are great and salads are very scrumptious. A great place to sit and read the papers and people watch

@LittleChloeCafe Vanilla milkshake. It's bliss and gone in 3 gulps!…read more Chicken and prawn laksa was a large size for $19 & was filled with uber fresh vegetables. Chicken was poached to perfection. 2 people with 4 drinks and dessert = $60 A tad expensive for a lunch date, but treated it like a dinner. Word is that they're trying to get a liquor license and stay open past 330pm. Watch this space!

Sunday brunch and there's nuthin like some smashed avo on potato rosti to get you goin' for the…read morerest of the day. Even better when there is smoked salmon involved. And what about a poached egg? Can't forget the poached egg! Lucky my meal had it all! Even mango, my favourite fruit in the whole wide world! Only problem was... the mango was over-ripe. I know, I'm being super anal, but it just crushed me that rather than bringing the elements together, it tore them apart. I should write a song. Cry me a river, you say. It was still a good brunch. I'd come back. Next time I will also know not to order chai latte (too milky, not enough spice), considering that Little Chloe's claim to fame is their coffee! Specialty coffee and roasters. Duh, it should have been a no brainer. One thing I MUST mention, is their super cute table reservation system. I'd think it would be a hoot if they placed a laminated photo of Liam Neeson on the table instead of the scrabble letters. But hey, love the scrabble as is!

Beautiful trendy cafe right near Essendon station with a great menu…read more Quite a bit noisy though, and very small. It was busy and packed when I went midweek for brunch. The corn fritters are marvelous and stacked up with flavour. They include smoked salmon, avocado, kale and a 62 degree egg! Their juices are also delicious. They have great combinations- the juice I had contained ginger, pineapple and berries. I ordered a hash brown too because I was randomly craving one. It was good! I'm planning on visiting st Rose again soon - I can't wait to try out the rest of the menu!

I knew St Rose was going to be good from the moment I received the post card in my letter box…read moreannouncing their upcoming opening! I wasn't at all disappointed when I visited in their first week. The coffee is delicious and so is the food. I second LG on the atmosphere of St Rose- a gorgeous space that feels airy and inviting. The staff are all lovely and accommodating. St Rose is a must for a coffee on the go as you run to your public transport of choice or for a yummy food stop while your shopping on a lazy weekend.

As if the Fitzroy cafe options didn't cause enough "where should we go for…read morecoffee/breakfasts/lunch?" dilemmas, Addict should now be firmly set in your shortlist. The coffee is solid. The menu is diverse and goes beyond the standards eggs and bacon options. Vegetarian seem to be well catered for - Northern Beans with poached eggs and confit tomatoes or the Potato Hash with mushroom duxelle got the thumbs up from meatosaurs eating at our table. Crumpets come with a pat of Pepe Saya butter and the cutest jars of house made preserves, or go all out and order them topped with smoked salmon, spinach and poached eggs. So bloody good. For those of the sweet persuasion, there's the fluffiest pancakes you will ever have topped with poached quince and mascarpone. They're "wholemeal" which is supposed to make you feel better about the overdose of sugar I guess. Kids can score a pancake, topped with icecream for a paltry $6 (or an egg on toast or rugrat-sized porridge). The lunch menu is appealing with salads, sandwiches (using Zeally Bay Sourdough) and seasonally appropriate mains of confit duck, pork belly or pulled pork. A cold winter's day getting stuck in to these while reading the paper sounds like the ideal scenario to me. So, who wants to go for lunch?

I came here for a lunch meeting as I was keen to check this place out and on seating they remarked…read more"Is this your favourite local?". It was my first time there, but that is the vibe that this cafe gives. A bright, welcoming space that locals will quickly acquaint themselves with and become regulars. Coffee was decent and the menu was really interesting. I ordered the wholemeal gnocchi and was delighted at how jam-packed the dish was with vegetables. Overloaded with peas and beans and greenery, it looked as good as it tasted (unfortunately my hasty snap was too blurry to post!). The style reminded me of a St. Ali dish, so I wasn't surprised on further research that there are two ex-St Ali chefs in the kitchen. I grabbed a snap of my lunch buddy's dish too as it was almost like a pretty dessert, but packed full of things like chia seeds and puffed buckwheat so it was more nourishing than it looked. While it's in no way local to me, I would happily make a habit of coming here.

I was staying nearby and popped in here for Sunday breakfast because it was convenient, and I'm…read moreglad I did. The cafe itself is modern, clean and fresh, music was perfect for a Sunday morning and not too intrusive. The service was polite, friendly and efficient and no one was trying too hard to be cool. I was seated straight away and soon ordered the Vegemite Rarebit. When it arrived, I was delighted with the Australian twist on the Welsh classic and scarfed it down. A takeaway coffee to go (nicely made) and I left a happy customer. Only one minor gripe, being seated at the end of the bench table meant an icy blast of air every time the door opened, but to be fair was exacerbated by my own lack of layers!

Jack B Nimble is a newcomer in the Maidstone area and certainly is the stand out in this strip of…read moreshops on Mitchell Street. It is a gorgeous bright open and airy cafe with a fantastic breakfast and lunch menu. On my visit I had their chicken burger and it was crispy without being too dry and had the right balance of salad to chicken so I almost walked away thinking it could have been a health food. Service was friendly and fast and they were more than happy to pack up my leftovers to go which I really love as I am a bit of a small eater. Jack B Nimble is not open for dinners but I would definitely put it on my to brunch list out west