Sam's Restaurant & Coffee Shop

You'll find Sam's tucked away on Nelson Street in the city centre, exactly the kind of spot that doesn't need to shout about itself. Walk in and you're greeted with the smell of freshly ground coffee and the gentle clatter of plates—nothing Instagram-ready, just genuinely good. The menu's straightforward: proper breakfasts, sandwiches that don't fall apart, coffee that tastes like someone actually cares. It's the place where regulars get remembered and newcomers feel immediately welcome. You're not paying over the odds, the staff know what they're doing, and there's no faffing about with pretentious nonsense.