Temperance Society

Ask any South East Melbourne brekkie chaser and they’ll point you straight to Kangaroo Road. Temperance Society delivers that sunshine-drenched, dog-friendly morning vibe without missing a single beat on culinary execution. Forget standard-issue toast—this kitchen pushes boundaries. Think vibrant Hash Stacks crowned with crispy fried enoki mushrooms. A garlic-laced Seafood Pescatore heavily loaded with blue swimmer crab and mussels. Glossy chipotle hollandaise with flawless yolk ooze on the Huevos Benedictos. Sweet tooth? The fragrant Pandan Waffle—layered with orange ricotta and chocolate mascarpone—is an absolute knockout. Those dialled into the local circuit know to pair these bold, beautifully plated dishes with a seriously strong, perfectly extracted espresso or a refreshing ginger-spiked Immunity Booster. Breezy space. Lovely staff. Unapologetically flavour-forward.