5 Egg-cellent Venues for You and the Brunch Bunch

Brunch – that lazy weekend meal where catching up over the week’s news is obligatory along with delicious dishes and perhaps even a glass of bubbles.

Once a week we all scramble to find our brunch location, how many of us can make it and what time we are eating. As is the case with many culinary traditions, brunch’s origins are a bit hazy. 

Many consider it a byproduct of England’s hunt breakfasts where a smorgasbord of goodies was laid out for hungry huntsmen after the chase, while others consider it comes from the practice of Catholics to fast before mass and then sit down to a huge midday meal.

Here are five egg-cellent spots sure to appease brunch cravings this weekend:

Find your local Mediterranean deli with a curated selection of local and international fine food along with a delicious café menu at Omeio Artisanal Deli on MacDonald Street in Paddington. Since 2016, Omeio has been providing local foodies with specialty goods made by skilled artisans using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients; as well as serving breakfast and lunch offerings to hungry guests.

 

Brunch with your bestie this weekend and devour a bacon and egg roll in a potato bun with tomato relish, soft-boiled egg, seasoned avocado, oregano, salt and olive oil; enjoy Italian-inspired frittata with roasted vegetables and feta, or wrap your hands around a Barcelona sandwich on a fresh baguette with cultured butter, Serrano ham, Manchego cheese and fresh pickles.

 

Synonymous with Geelong for many years, Soft Café on Minerva Road in Herne Hill is renowned for great quality food, drink and friendly service in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Pumping out amazing Inglewood coffee and brunch seven days a week, there are multiple spaces to chill out with a children’s play area, meeting room, dog-friendly alfresco and plenty of room for large groups.

 

After a morning stroll, stop in to refuel on brunch plates of crispy sweet potato and quinoa fritters layered with green goddess dressing and whipped feta, topped with a soft-fried egg, charred corn and spring onion; or a braised pork brunch burrito with avocado and edamame smash, spinach, aioli, chipotle black beans, bacon and fried egg in a toasted tortilla.

Take flight on a culinary journey around the globe at Brighton’s The Timbuktu Café on Wilson Street. Tucked away from the busy streets of this Melbourne suburb, this café is that quiet place where time stops; while the kids enjoy the play area, real people meet for catchups or come here alone for a coffee and treat, brunch or a glass of wine.

 

Live your everyday life to the beat of an enticing menu of international fare like a Hungarian stack with hash browns, fried eggs, crispy bacon and housemade relish, stacked on a bagel, served with chips and BBQ sauce; perhaps take your taste buds to Orlando with roasted pumpkin, spinach and feta fritters, served with tzatziki and a mixed leaf salad.

Discover Southern French-inspired café and restaurant Tapenade on Commercial Road in the heart of Melbourne’s South, offering a selection of authentic family recipes and a wide range of wines, cocktails and beer. Let your mind travel to France in warm and welcoming surrounds of recycled timber, plush blue banquette seating and potted greenery adding a calming vibe.

 

Linger on a comfy chair by the window to peruse a menu offering fresh pastries, croissants and sandwiches for morning goodness; think fresh croissants stuffed with ham, Emmental cheese, mustard and pickles, or a niçoise sandwich with tuna, green beans, eggs, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, confit garlic and anchovy mayonnaise.

Lakeside Café on Ross Smith Boulevard in Oakden boasts glorious natural surroundings and a contemporary interior design, making it the ideal place to relax with family and friends. A parkland setting makes for great alfresco dining, while indoors is light, bright and breezy with white subway tiles, dark wood table settings and cabinets displaying delicious grab-and-go options.

Meet friends for brunch over a brew and toasted crusty bread with wild mushrooms cooked in buttery garlic sauce with a hint of chilli, or the Big Lakeside breakfast – eggs your way, bacon, chorizo, grilled mushrooms, hash brown and roasted tomato with toast; those with a sweet tooth opt for American pancakes, maple syrup, fruit and honey yoghurt.