Opera Cafe

Head down Walton Street and you'll clock Opera Cafe instantly—the kind of place that's been doing its thing consistently well whilst trendier spots have come and gone. You're looking at the real deal here: coffee that doesn't pretend to be something it's not, breakfast that arrives proper cooked, and a vibe that somehow manages to feel both relaxed and properly alive. The crowd's a mix of everyone—students hunched over laptops, parents with kids, people actually having conversations rather than staring at phones. It's the sort of cafe that works because nobody's trying too hard; the food's straightforward, the service is genuine, and you won't feel rushed whether you're popping in for an espresso or settling in for a full hour.