The Pantry On Egmont

Tucked into suburban Hawthorn, this cozy, art-lined space is a masterclass in modern Aussie brekkie. Tightly packed and buzzing with energy—get here early to snag a table. Caffeine purists hauling bags of retail beans out the front door will tell you the espresso here hits different. The kitchen plates up massive, vibrant portions of smash avo and perfectly poached eggs, but the true pièce de résistance is their legendary, ever-rotating French Toast of the month. Add in house-brewed iced tea that ditches the sugar crash and inventive savory specials like a sweet-and-spicy Meatball Benny, and you've got an absolute knockout. It’s warm, brilliantly chaotic, and thoroughly essential.