Rowena Corner Store

Deep in the quiet residential backstreets of Richmond—miles from the obnoxious traffic—sits a flawlessly converted old-school Aussie milk bar. A vintage-styled haven. Richmond locals fiercely protect this spot, well aware it slings some of the city's most inventive Greek-twisted brunch plates. No stock-standard cafe fare here. Those clued into the weekend hustle know to snag an outdoor courtyard table and dive straight into the Kaski—a wildly generous, flavor-packed dish demanding to be mopped up with grilled bread and a side of chorizo. Pure nostalgic bliss. Frosty strawberry milkshakes hit the table in retro metal tins, right next to towering HELTA (haloumi, egg, lettuce, tomato, avo) sandwiches layered on fresh-baked focaccia. Interstate visitors are frequently tipped off about the Giancarlo coffee pulls, peppery chai blends, and beautifully plated salmon bruschetta eggs. Expect a bustling, high-energy room dripping with genuine filoxenia—where the aesthetic is gorgeous, the portions are massive, and every bite justifies the tab.