New York Tomato

Tucked down the back streets of Richmond, this local haunt is well worth seeking out. There's a grungy garage vibe to the front courtyard, a sun-dappled space that's home to a pick-and-mix collection of chairs and tables, sweetly topped with petite vases of brightly coloured blooms. Generous breakfasts include cast-iron pans of baked eggs, beans and bacon, indulgent five-cheese toast, or the Mexican scram with ham, tomato and onion. A sharp short black made with Melba Organic Rainforest Alliance beans offers a just-right bitter kick, and the spicy bloody marys will get your weekend off to a flying start.