Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Montrose Post Office

"Restaurants South Melbourne. Best for: A designer breakfast Eat this: Ricotta hotcake with seasonal berries, double cream, seeds and grains, and maplePerks: Chef's table on the upper level of the terrace – for a price. House-made coconut yoghurt; local kelp salt; ash rolls – these are a few of our favourite things on the menu at Top Paddock’s younger, more refined sister."

"One of Melbourne’s most Instagrammed cafés, The Kettle Black, is now accepting reservations for breakfast and lunch. Cosy up in one of their sun dappled tables and order all the brunch classics you’ve been missing – we’ll be heading straight for their famed ricotta hotcake, colourfully scattered with a rainbow assortment of berries, petals, seeds and nuts. 50 Albert Road, South Melbourne"

"Few cafés can lay claim to being featured in Vogue Living, but Kettle Black can. The space is a designer’s dream – sophisticated, light-filled and warm, soft oak furniture is contrasted with brass accents and a stunning marble bar. Their famed ricotta hotcake, scattered with a rainbow of berries, petals, seeds and nuts, is one of Melbourne’s most Instagrammed dishes."

"The weather's getting cool and carb cravings are kicking in. Lucky for us, there's a whole stack of bakeries and cafes to slice into - even in lockdown. Opening hours may differ right now, so be sure to check with the business directly before visiting."

"Located next door to DFO South Wharf we have the best views of the Melbourne CBD from our riverside garden and are the perfect pit stop to refuel after a long day of shopping"

"Known locally just as 'Vertue', this is probably one of the most welcoming and cozy cafes in the city, with timber panelling and warm lights. Coffee is roasted in-house, and their food menu draws inspiration from all corners of the world. We love their umami mushrooms with cornbread, but if you've got a sweet tooth you have to try the waffles with popping candy."

"Pizza is definitely sexy at A25 Pizzeria – Lonsdale on Lonsdale Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. This Italian restaurant specialises in artisan pizza with a strong focus on handmade pasta in tr..."

"Cook’s Cottage is open daily for visitors between 9am – 5pm at a price of $6.50. The visit offers the chance to see the antique furnishing and style of the famous voyager’s family home for a little slice of charming history within the city. The visit shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours, and so visiting several of the city’s gardens can be done easily within a morning or longer if you’re wrapped up in a particular exhibition."

"Rippon Lea, cared for by the National Trust, is a beautiful historic mansion with gardens that are just wonderful to explore. The mansion was built in 1868 by a businessman who made his fortune selling soft-goods on the goldfields. Take a guided tour of the house, enjoy the lovely garden and finish up with tea and cake at the Gatehouse cafe."

"The Crown’s resident luxe Chinese restaurant Silks offers some of the best Yum Cha in Melbourne every lunchtime on weekdays. This isn’t your standard eat as much as you can handle feeding frenzy type affair, Silks offers a dignified take on the Yum Cha experience. $50 will get you a choice of three premium dishes – the delicate lobster, ginger & green onion dumpling is a crowd pleaser – plus noodles or congee and a drink."

"Experience the art of Chinese cuisine at renowned Melbourne restaurant Silks, as our expert chefs take you on a journey of discovery based on excellent food, impeccable service, and an elegant atmosphere."