Top Paddock

I can never resist a post about my favourite mealtime of the day and this time my brunch adventure lead me to Richmond. Just over Church Street Bridge, is a corner cafe where the natural sunlight is plentiful and the chairs on the decking are creatively designed from recycled street signs. My brunch hot spot for the long weekend is Top Paddock.

As a friend recently became a resident to the area, we thought we'd take advantage of the rare sunshine in the Winter, by going for a walk to this fairly new establishment.

Unsure whether leaving our brunch date until later than planned would dampen our chances of getting a table... we were pleased to find that upon arrival we were seated immediately, due to the attentive staff and the team's strategic plan to cater for large weekend crowds. This cafe was larger than I expected and gladly so, as it meant no long waits for the deliciousness that lay ahead.

We sat outside on the decking where we could enjoy the fresh breeze and greenery of the street, while pondering over the many tasty options on the menu.

As I can never seem to resist poached eggs on my brunch plate, I went for the establishment's self-titled meal 'Top Paddock' which included their house made sausage which melts in your mouth... especially in combination with the relish! My friend went for a sweeter option, choosing the ginger bread with roasted blood plums and chocolate mascarpone (basically heaven on a plate!).

I left with a very full and satisfied appetite and as we enjoyed the walk home, we both agreed that this place deserved many more visits for future brunch dates!