The Top 10 Brunch Spots In The Northern Suburbs

Rivers of Yarrambat has operated as a nursery since 1981 and has since expanded to include a cafe, health and well-being center, function room, and gift shop. Sitting adjacent to the pond, Rivers Cafe has both indoor seating and an outdoor veranda where you can spot ducks and turtles from your table. Open for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea, Rivers Cafe offers a wide range of savory and sweet dishes made with locally sourced produce. Try the cheese and fresh herb pot bread (served in a flower pot), buttery scones, or a gourmet burger. For chocolate lovers, there’s the decadent European hot chocolate.

Built in the 1890s, Turners is a charming boutique bakery in Mernda which serves a selection of pies, pastries, cakes, and other homemade dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, and high tea. Original owners Charles and Stephenson Turner traveled far and wide to sell their homemade bread, and the Scotch oven they once used is still operational today and used to bake the signature sourdough bread.

You haven’t been to Mill Park unless you’ve tried a donut from 4 Doors. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 4 Doors is a local favourite. The main room is contemporary, with a marble bar and glass cabinet full of homemade cakes. 4 Doors also features an outdoor terrace perfect for the warmer months. Favourites from menu include the stuffed figs served with ‘crispy prosciutto and almond herb crumble,’ and the gnocchi with pumpkin and sage sauce, finished with fried leek and goat’s cheese.