Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Pancake  @ Mary Street Bakery
More and more I’m seeing the combination of savoury and sweet in a dish at breakfast time – something that can often fail, but other times soar well above the pack. Mary Street Bakery isn’t inventing the wheel with their buttermilk pancakes topped with maple syrup, fried chicken and a fried egg, but my god it’s tasty. Wash that down with one of their malted milkshakes and it’s a combination of sinful heaven. With a venue that’s smack in the middle of the ultra hip Mount Lawley, and a funky neon sign promoting fresh bread baking, this place looks good – and delivers too. Stick around after you’ve consumed your fill of brekky, they also make a mean salted caramel doughnut – something you should never deny yourself from trying.

Smashed Avocado & Eggs @ Hylin
Sometimes in life something very simple can become very trendy… but in the best kind of way. Unpretentious, with wooden textures and beams of natural light, Hylin is a soul-soother. A stand alone venue in an area with no other viable eating options. Their dishes marry some classic breakfast flavours like smashed avocado and poached eggs, but for those more adventurous they have a beautiful corn puree topped with crusty bread, chorizo, asparagus, a fried egg and chipotle sauce. Everything there is created with love, a smile and a little drizzle of their house made oil, which brings added flavour to every bite.

Smoked Cod @ Harvest Espresso
There’s a place in Victoria Park that holds a big part of my heart; a little hole in the wall that always has a long line of eager diners waiting outside with their takeaway coffee cups in hand. Tables are a hot commodity at Harvest Espresso, but the wait is always worthwhile – and you’re convinced of this the moment you get just a bite of food. With a strong focus on seasonal produce, and a changing menu, the small but impressive menu has options for all palates and preferences. Between the grilled octopus with hummus, to the smoked cod with potato hash or some of the prettiest French toast in town. And every time I’ve been, their yolk porn is guaranteed on the money.

Rice congee @ NUNAM Thai Restaurant
When you’re spoiled for choice of dining options like we are in Perth, it can sometimes be almost stunning to your senses when you find a gem like Nunam. Specialising in Thai fusion, their brunch menu ticks all the boxes for me in terms of intrigue, delight and some pretty bold flavours. It has a very strong east meets west style with dishes like congee with slow cooked eggs and hollandaise, fried eggs with lap cheong and son in law egg with seared scallops and grilled watermelon. I don’t think I’ve ever been as excited about a brekky menu like I about Nunam. Any place that deep fries bacon to top their dishes has already won my allegiance, but when it is done purposely so to enhance the flavour profile and offer a subtle seasoning and textural element… well consider me a fan. And I am all too happy to sing this place’s praises over and over again.

Eggs Bene @ duende
By night a taste of Spain takes up the corner of Leederville that Duende is perched upon, where jovial diners clink glasses of sangria and smile over plates of tapas (including some of the best croquettes in town). But by day the glamour fades and bright sunshine streams in through the windows. And the menu, it becomes a lovely refreshing take on the first meal of the day. Think classics like eggs benedict but take out that overplayed sourdough or muffin, and replace it with a sweet potato and thyme rosti, and elevate the hollandaise by incorporating tarragon and mustard seed. Or my personal favourite, the doughnut balls with buttermilk custard plus peanut butter and jam ice-cream. I mean, any excuse for dessert at breakfast time right? And these are so, so good. And best of all, not many people have clued on to the fact that their breakfast is just as good as their dinner, so you won’t need to wait long for a table!

Sweet Potato & Chorizo Hash @ The Old Laundry Bar & Eatery
High ceilings, fresh air and a brand new Head Chef who previously led the kitchen at one of Perth’s most popular breakfast spots, The Old Laundry is definitely an up and coming venue. It’s recently opened and nestled in North Perth, which is an eclectic mix of residential and small-business properties. The counter is lined in freshly baked cakes, and the menu compiled of clever and mouth-watering items that include dishes like green eggs and ham, sweet potato and chorizo hash… and then there’s the pop tart. Made in house it’s a flaky pastry filled with creamy peanut butter and sweet three-berry jam, then accompanied by chocolate mousse, salted caramel, banana, pomegranate and fresh sprigs of mint. It sounds ridiculous and yet it works, appealing to the sweet-toothed child in all of us.

Kalimotxo Pork Belly @ Txokos
The menu at Txokos Basque Kitchen is seasonally driven by James Beard award-nominated Chef Henry Salgado’s access to the East End Market vegetable garden, local, sustainable seafood and many talented Florida farmers. Txokos Basque Kitchen features authentic pintxos (small plates) from the Basque region of Spain, Spanish wines and an outdoor asador for grilling. The kalimotxo pork belly is a favorite, marinated in Coca-Cola and wine, a signature Basque cooking style. While you’re here, check out the rest of East End Market’s merchants, from the Kappo sushi bar and Olde Hearth Bakery, to Skyebird Juice Bar & Experimental Kitchen, Local Roots and Lineage coffee.

Lamb Barbacoa @ Aqui Es Texcoco
Featured on Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods, Aqui Es Texcoco serves some of the best lamb barbacoa outside of Texcoco. Choose to either get a bbq plate and make your own tacos or order the grilled, crispy pre-filled tacos. Make sure to try all the parts: lean meat, rib, tripe, brain and head

Seafood pack @ Soto's Fish Shop
Soto's Fish Shop offers the best fish and chips in Adelaide. The small, take-away shop is a favorite among the locals who pack the shop to patiently wait for their wrapped paper bag of deep-fried seafood delights. We ordered the seafood pack that came with a fish fillet, two prawns, seafood sticks, calamari and a pile of fresh, hot chips. No grease or oil stains were left on the wrapped paper, the perfect sign to know they were super crisp. The fish fillet and chips were a standout. They had a nice crunch on the outside and the innards were soft, fluffy and moist. A delicious bag of golden crisp fish and chips and a few other surprises of prawns, seafood sticks and calamari. Best fish and chips in Adelaide? We think so!

Gujarati Kadhi  @ Soam Restaurant
Soam at Chowpatty serves progressive vegetarian Gujarati food. Fresh and flavourful, this authentic restaurant offers a seasonal menu which changes every few months as well as a regular selection of favorites. One of these is Gujarati Kadhi. Especially popular in summer for its cooling properties, this curd and gram-flour based curry is sweet, tangy and slightly spicy. It is served with Faada ni Khichdi or Mung Daal khichdi, but we recommend to embellish this delicious dish with some udad papad and fried pakora dumplings. Just remember, Soam doesn't seat more than 50 at a time, doesn't take reservations and is always packed for dinner, so visiting at quieter times is advised.