Brother Hubbard (South)

You'll smell the cumin and paprika before you even step through the door of this bright corner spot on Harrington Street. The Middle Eastern-influenced menu here is what proper brunch should be – inventive without being precious, satisfying without leaving you in a food coma. Their shakshuka is the real deal, with perfectly runny eggs nestled in a rich, spiced tomato base that'll have you scraping the pan clean. The coffee programme is serious business too – they know their way around a flat white, and the beans are roasted locally. Weekend queues are a given (especially with the Portobello crowd), but the turnover is quick enough that you won't be standing on the pavement for ages. The staff actually seem to enjoy being there, which makes all the difference when you're nursing your first coffee of the day.