Living My Best Brunch – Try These 6 Venues to Get a Weekend Brunch Fix.

Brunch – that lazy weekend meal where catching up on 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 six of our favourite venues to live your best brunch:

Discerning Perth foodies head to Espressoul on Riverton Drive East for café fare with flair and good vibes. This Riverton diner projects a bright and breezy vibe with white recycled wood outdoor tables for alfresco brunching and lunching, while indoors is warm and welcoming with well-worn brick, deep green walls and potted greenery setting the scene for lingering over a delicious meal with family and friends.

 

Stop in for all-day brunch choices like the truffle mushroom medley with poached eggs, rocket, sautéed mushrooms, marinated goats’ cheese and a drizzle of truffle oil, served on pane di casa; or mi goreng with grilled chicken thigh, fried egg, Asian vegetables and housemade raw sambal oelek.

Celebrate the past and embrace the future at reimagined traditional neighbourhood café and patisserie, Organica – St Leonards on Pacific Highway. Expect a memorable dining experience offering delicious Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in an elegant and cosy vibe of cane café settings, trailing greenery, statement pendents and an inviting alfresco space.

 

All-day brunch plates such as avocado smash, poached eggs, grilled tomato, crumbled feta and caramelised onion, served on sourdough toast are sure to hit the mark; while sweet tooths find pure bliss in every bite of waffles with Snickers and caramel goodness, washed down with a morning glory smoothie.

Iconic waterfront views make @ The Jetty Bribie on Toorbul Street a chill location to beat the hustle of island life, with a creative cocktail and fare with flair. This Bribie Island venue offers stunning sunsets to enjoy over a delicious meal as resident dolphins put on a show, or pull up a stool at the inside-outside bar to unwind with friends before perusing a creative menu catering to a range of dietary needs.

 

Start the weekend right, fully caffeinated and ready to go before enjoying a leisurely catch up with friends over a grilled vegetable stack with butternut pumpkin, zucchini, eggplant, capsicum, roasted field mushrooms, grilled halloumi and dressed micro herbs; or bruschetta with pesto brushed Turkish, roasted capsicum and heirloom tomato salsa, brie and soft herbs.

Find a little slice of European heaven in Adelaide at Sth Restaurant on King William Road in Unley. With a fit-out drawing inspiration from the classic brasseries and bistros of Europe to go with an Australian-Asian fusion menu, expect a warm and inviting ambience of curved leather banquette seating, intimate tables for two and moody lighting, ideal for lingering over a meal with your someone special.

 

Those looking to linger over brunch or lunch start with tempura zucchini flowers, pumpkin and white bean purée, honey truffle and grated Parmesan; before larger plates like oven-roasted eggplant, capsicum, pine nuts, couscous, vegetables, mushrooms and a miso glaze, finish with warm chocolate brownie and gelato.

Established in 1974, Nino’s of Victor Harbor is famed across not only kilometres, but also generations. For many, no trip to Victor Harbor seaside would be complete without visiting this simple, modern family restaurant, which caters for all tastes and occasions – weddings included. Knowledgeable, long-standing staff ensure diners are well looked after while Owner/Chef Simon Pitman keeps them well fed with meals made fresh to order using local produce. 

 

Though prize-winning pizzas are Nino’s trademark, there’s also a superb choice of brunch plates such as chilli scrambled eggs, with chorizo crumb, fried shallots, Asian greens and toast; or delve into focaccia like chicken, cheese, lettuce, sun-dried tomato and aioli.

Perched cliffside at Kangaroo Point, Joey’s on River Terrace is the quintessential Queensland all-day venue for great food, views and vibes. Featuring some of the views of Brisbane city by day and night, Joey’s exudes a relaxed, friendly atmosphere from early until late; come for coffee and stay for the vista along with great Italian fare, whether a morning cappuccino, brunch with friends, or a romantic dinner date.

 

Sweetcorn fritters, crushed avocado, tomato chilli chutney and stracciatella don’t disappoint, or devour a superfood bowl with beluga lentils, housemade pesto, heirloom tomato, avocado, mushrooms, broccolini and kale, enjoyed with passionfruit iced tea; the lunch crowd salivates over a Moreton Bay bug roll, with chilli mayo and lemon.