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How we read reviews →South Melbourne brunch cafe famed for lobster florentine, Wagyu Sunday roast and coffee.
Bright, spacious daytime cafe with natural light and a polished, upscale-brunch feel; reviewers describe it as beautiful and photogenic but noisy and crowded during weekend peak brunch hours.
Kangaroo pastrami used in place of traditional corned beef on the signature rueben, a Wagyu Sunday roast special, a theatrical soufflé pancake, and CastelRose, a separate fine-dining venue downstairs from the same owners.
Blends modern Australian brunch staples with Japanese-influenced touches (soba, Japanese pancake) and native ingredients like kangaroo, rather than following one specific culinary heritage.
Positioned at the premium end for a cafe. $39-49 mains and $7 coffees draw criticism from some reviewers, while others feel the quality, portions and presentation justify the price.
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