Otto has now become Riché - still with the same team behind it. Brunch staples such as porridge, French toast and fritters feature on the menu, but you'll also find things a little fancier like barramundi and lamb in red curry. Reading through the menu you'll realise that there are touches of Asian influence dotted through....

Undercover Roasters opened their brand new HQ in Abbotsford a few months ago, just after Melbourne came out of lockdown 2.0. Its industrial look softened by greenery, and even though it's a large space with high ceilings, it doesn't feel cold or uninviting. It's a beautiful space, and not just a place to buy coffee and coffee gear, but also plants for sale....

OTTO Melbourne opened in October last year by a team whose portfolio includes the likes of White Mojo, Kitty Burns and The Guilty Moose. They've managed to rope in chef Jason Pribadi, whose experience in hatted restaurants gives the menu finesse and a definite point of difference. ...

You don't see much Scandi food in Melbourne, let alone a cafe that's committed to it. Oppen is a refreshing addition to the brunch scene that has Danish-style open sandwiches (smorrebrod) alongside their other brunch dishes. ...

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