This small cafe bar (334 Brunswick St, Fitzroy) is dependable for a few reasons – the meals are consistently good and it’s rarely closed, even on Christmas Day or Good Friday. Breakfasts are good value and good quality, with suitably runny poached eggs, and nicely crisp bacon. The $10 lunch specials, such as steak sandwiches, simple pastas, and risottos, are another reason to visit.