MR ODIE'S

Walk down Union Street towards the theatre district and you'll spot the queue snaking out of Mr Odie's — that's how you know it's good. This is the kind of café that's genuinely earned its five-star status by doing the basics brilliantly: excellent coffee, actually interesting brunch dishes, and staff who seem genuinely pleased to see you. It's become the go-to for people who've given up on the tourist-heavy cafés near Bridge Street and want something with a bit of character and actual craft behind it.