If there's one thing that Aussie brunches do so well that, it is an amazing green breakfast. This beautiful plate of lentils, kale and spinach tossed together with a tahini dressing was so delicious and much needed after a week of indulgence. Served up with a generous dollop of bright beetroot hummus, pickled cabbage, roasted sweet potato and an extra wobbly poached egg (A$2).

Tucked away in the Collingwood Children's Farm in Abbotsford, this beautiful cafe sits outdoors by the Yarra River. Even in winter it was bathed in lots of sunlight (with the outdoor heaters on, of course). Such a gem!