Hardware Societe 118-120 Hardware Street CBD Pictures tell a thousand words, especially when there are already 100,000 blog posts on Hardware Societe. Let’s be honest, it’s one of the better cafes west of Elizabeth Street, and every time I’ve had breakfast there I’ve highly, highly enjoyed it. Go. Get there early enough that you beat … Continue reading
Pope Joan 77-79 Nicholson Street Brunswick web: http://popejoan.com.au/ Another day, another brunch post! Matt Wilkinson (he of the new book Mr Wilkinson’s Favourite Vegetables, which I’ve been eyeing off) is the chef and co-owner at Pope Joan in Bruns-a-wick, which makes cheffy and delicious brunches and gets absolutely packed out. Get there before prime brunch-o-clock, or … Continue reading
Two Birds One Stone 12 Claremont Street South Yarra web: http://www.twobirdsonestonecafe.com.au/ Before she left to do her MBA in the USA, my friend S was very good at seeking out the cafes of the moment and suggesting we do brunch there. So, prior to about eleventy thousand blog posts appearing on Urbanspoon, extolling the virtues of … Continue reading
Third Wave Cafe 189 Rouse Street (near cnr Bay Street) Port Melbourne This review covers not one but two occasions at Third Wave Cafe: I ate here with a fellow food blogger a while ago, and Kenny wrote it up more eloquently than I ever could at his awesome western suburbs food blog Consider the … Continue reading
Nshry 129a Beaconsfield Parade (on the beach side, at the end of Kerferd Road) Albert Park Web: http://www.nshry.com.au/ Mr Behemoth has been studying really hard for the Level 2 CFA exam, so our weekend brunches have dropped off. I’m a social eater-outer; I like eating with other people and sharing food. When I go to the supermarket … Continue reading
The European 161 Spring Street Melbourne CBD Mm-mmmmm, there’s not a lot I don’t like about breakfast as a meal. In fact, I can’t think of anything besides the fact that I have to get out of bed to get it, although even that can be arranged… Mr B? If you’re reading…? Breakfast gets even … Continue reading
After a busy morning grappling with everyone else in the hubbub of South Melbourne Market, Freestyle Espresso is a great place to gather, regroup and refuel with some cracking breakfasts. What’s brilliant about this place is I’ve never waited for a table; it’s down a lane (all the best cafes in Melbourne are down lanes, don’t-cha-know); … Continue reading
While out doing a marathon five hour Christmas shop in Melbourne CBD Mr Behemoth grew hungry and tired (after only two hours, pffft! Weak!) and took me to a cafe that he has frequented with friends before for lunch: Brown Sugar Cafe. It’s in Block Place, ie. that lane everyone knows as the one you … Continue reading
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