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The place that every Singaporean who visits Melbourne would rave about, Top Paddock is definitely the first of its kind cafe that melds together the concept of food, furnishings, and fanfare. The cafe looks sleek and simple with the use of plain colours, with the wooden finishings and plant decorations adding an element of pleasnatness - an interior design synonymous to most cafes right now. 

Top Paddock has a wide range of menu from breakfast to lunch to pastries but perhaps the most popular and the thing I've been waiting for is to try their Berry Ricotta Hotcakes ($19), which I'm pretty certain was where Paddy Hills and Stranger's Reunion originated their idea from. The look of the hotcakes didn't disappoint, as it was fluffy and flavorful, being really generous with their servings as well. A must must must try on your visit to Melbourne, even for just this one dish. The coffee here was surprisingly unpleasant though, being bitter and flat - perhaps it was just my cup. 

Address: 658 Church Street, Richmond VIC 3121 
(South-East of CBD)
Most convenient location as Tram 8 stops right outside the cafe.