Porgies Cafe Hawthorn

Porgies Cafe sits on Auburn Road in Hawthorn, a leafy, established inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed, welcoming setting, the kind of spot that draws a steady stream of regulars.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, neighbourhood feel in a convenient Hawthorn location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a morning coffee or a casual catch-up. A cafe that's nailed both its food and its coffee really stands out, and Porgies has clearly won over a loyal following in the inner east.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 820 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great brunch and a quality coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Porgies Cafe in Hawthorn.