Crompton Coffee, Melbourne

Whilst a cafe specialising in toast isn’t a new concept, its the first of its kind to open up in Melbourne. There has certainly been a movement towards single-item menus in the past few years, and whilst toast cafes have achieved popularity in the U.S, cereal and even porridge cafes have recently been popping up in all parts of…

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Brunch at Fifty Acres – Richmond, Melbourne

I first visited Fifty Acres just under a year ago and in addition to the delicious corn fritters I recall eating, the other thing I associated this cafe with was the distinctive grey washed walls and slanted wooden roof. Flash forward a year later to last Sunday, I’m glad to say that this hasn’t changed…

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Breakfast at Pope Joan, Melbourne

Pope Joan could be what you would call a multi-purpose eatery. Headed by Ben Foster and Matt Wilkinson, the restaurant (or cafe) sits across a combination of buildings and patio dining areas, all which have their own characteristics but at the essence, there’s a homely atmosphere that permeates through the entire space. The cafe itself evokes a…

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Brunch at A Boy Named Sue, Victoria

There’s a distinct rustic charm of A Boy Named Sue that’s making it become a firm local favourite in the North-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Just under an hours’ drive from the city center, the family owned restaurant is the kind of place where you would want to relax on the weekend whilst escaping the hustle and bustle. The restaurant also…

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