Mr Grumpy's Cafe

Forget the usual inner-city brunch queues. Mr Grumpy's Cafe out in Mulgrave is a dialed-in suburban heavyweight. Big plates. Serious value. A sun-drenched, pet-friendly courtyard begging for long, lazy weekend sessions. Brunch purists are quietly making this spot their go-to, and for good reason. The undisputed champion? A blisteringly good chilli kransky and egg toastie that hits every savory note. Sure, a recent menu shake-up retired a few old staples, and peak-hour rushes can occasionally test the pacing, but the kitchen's output remains unapologetically bold. Think juicy, two-hander burgers and massive, flavor-packed meals hovering right around the twenty-dollar mark. Add in a crew of baristas who happily pull a stronger matcha on request—true Aussie cafe hospitality—and you’ve got a serious contender. Grab a table al fresco, bring the dog, and dig in.