WALL & KEOGH Superior Teas

You walk into Wall & Keogh and immediately know you're somewhere different. The Richmond Street shopfront gives way to shelves lined with proper loose-leaf teas from around the world, and the staff actually know the difference between a Darjeeling and an Assam. This isn't your average Portobello café where tea comes as an afterthought to the flat whites. The vibe is refreshingly un-trendy – think wooden tables, mismatched chairs, and the kind of atmosphere where you can actually have a conversation without shouting over house music. They take their brewing seriously here, with proper teapots and timers, alongside decent coffee and simple food that won't break the bank. It's the sort of place where you end up staying much longer than planned, especially on weekend mornings when the pace slows right down.