Chokolait's Little Collins was the original store, later opening a second location in Emporium, but a recent change has seen Little Collins transform into Matcha by Chokolait to cater for the growing Asian crowd. Both matcha and hojicha make an appearance as part of their Winter Warmers menu. Of particular interest is the moist Hojicha Matcha Lava Cake...
The Julien Moussi steam train continues on, and Mount Waverley is the next destination. Stanley is a little cosier than his other cafes, but still has a covered courtyard - a great spot to enjoy the occasional sunny day we get during Melbourne winter....
Julien Moussi has opened yet another cafe, this time in the quieter suburb of Malvern. The Mojo Benny is a delicious combination of Cuban pulled pork, cheddar cornbread waffle, guacamole, chipotle hollandaise, poached eggs, and mushrooms, but the pork is quite overseasoned today. You don't often come across burrata on a brunch menu, but we found it here together with a savoury granola, fresh basil, chilli balsamic, cherry tomatoes, target beetroot and mint EVOO....
It's been open for 3 years, and it's a wonder I haven't heard of Linger Patisserie earlier. Situated in a church, the cafe was opened as a result of the owner's passion for cakes. Apart from cakes, there's regular brunch fare available too. Their Creamy Seafood Pasta comes with grilled or torched shellfish and is relatively light pasta dish. Confit Duck Leg comes with a spaetzle that looks almost like Asian-style eggs, and the duck is easily deboned....
Just on the outskirts of Oakleigh Village, you’ll find Cote Terra, a cafe and coffee roaster that brings some non-Greek options to the food offerings there....