Mart 130

I may be biased because of the location, but Mart 130 situated in the old Middle Park Train Station is one of the best breakfast spots in Melbourne.  With its homely vibe (think hipster gran with its eclectic crockery and mismatched pillows), smiling staff and exceptional food, there is no wonder why there is often a wait to get through the door. 

While Mart 130 offers a range of delicious looking menu items, the corn fritters with smoked salmon, beetroot relish and cucumber, dill and lemon salsa, are hard to go by.  The fritters are packed full of flavour and work well with saltiness of the smoked salmon (a generous portion at that), the sweetness of the beetroot relish and the freshness of the salsa.  However, to my disappointment, the crème fraiche which used to accompany the dish has since been replaced with goats cheese - don't get me wrong, I could probably start my own goats cheese cheer squad, but the flavours were slightly overpowering in comparison to the rest of the dish.

Mart 130's fresh juices are also an excellent option - offering the likes of freshly juiced beetroot, apple and ginger, this juice works wonders on any hangover.

It's often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - so what why not start the weekend off at the consistently exceptional Mart 130.

Venue: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Total: 12/15
Verdict: love - get around to trying it soon.