11 Dec

Melbourne loves its brunch with eggs, but there are currently none that focus solely on this golden treasure, despite all the ogling over #yolkporn. Not only does Good Egg fill this niche, it does it using truly free range eggs that are so prized that they’re also used by Daylesford’s Lake House, and have won a Delicious state produce award. Said farm is Real Eggs, where chickens are kept happy and healthy, living in a density of only 8 chickens per hectare....

17:14 / Cafe / Food / Good Egg / South Melbourne
01 Dec

Much of the spotlight in St Kilda recently seems to be centred on the beach side, whilst those further inland are little neglected with the new openings. Enter Junkyard, the newest cafe from the owner of Hawthorn-darling Sardi. Located opposite Newmarket Hotel, its entrance is set further in from the pavement, up a few steps and in an alcove. Look out for the signs out front, or for the brightly coloured drum seats set around their outside tables. The menu tries to offer vegan and gluten-free options, and...

13:18 / Cafe / Food / Junkyard / St Kilda
30 Nov

Penta has a formidable line-up of stablemates including Legacy, Temperance Society and My Other Brother (MOB Espresso). Expectations are high. Can it live up to them? Penta has five owners, hence its name; Nicky Campbell (also the head chef), Julien Moussi, Cory Slater, Kristy-Lea and Stuart Deva make up the team. Designed by Ritz & Ghougassian, the interior is full of polished concrete, stone and stainless steel. It’s a sleek modern look that’s softened by touches of plant life. A round table is hidden at the back next...

12:38 / Cafe / Elsternwick / Food / Penta
22 Nov

We've all seen frozen yoghurt before, but Blu Spoon does things differently, using Greek yoghurt instead. Pump out fountains of that frozen goodness and load up with toppings like lollies, chocolate, nuts, muesli, rocky road, Greek cakes and baklava, or purchase baklava and rocky road by the block. Fruit is also available for the virtuous....

13:16 / Blu Spoon / Dessert/Sweets / Food / Port Melbourne
21 Nov

Saint James is a recent addition to Malvern Village from the team responsible for Hardpressed, From on High and Small Print Pizza. Named after Saint James park, home of Newcastle United, the mutually loved soccer team of Richard Donovan and Craig Tate, who partnered with Phil Gijbergs for this venture. Co-incidentally, the op-shop next door is also called St James, though of no relation....

14:46 / Cafe / Food / Malvern / Saint James
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