There’s no yolkin’ around when it comes to our favourite brunch classics…at the top of the list is eggs Benedict, with crisp bacon and smothered in creamy Hollandaise.
Tomorrow, Tuesday April 16 is National Eggs Benedict Day - what better way to shellabrate than to visit your favourite café for a plate of deliciousness, washed down with a cup of Joe.
Here are five egg-ceptional venues to delve into your favourite version of eggs Benny:
Curb Caffeine Cravings
When looking to curb your caffeine cravings in Beenleigh, take to Luv-a-Coffee, conveniently situated on Main Street. With a strong community spirit and family-friendly focus, this well-loved local is a popular pick for groups and corporate lunches, often abuzz with a lively atmosphere and an ever-present warm welcome.
Take a seat and browse Luv-a-Coffee's fresh-to-order menu, highlighting a range of classic breakfasts, light lunches and ever-changing specials; perhaps pair your morning coffee with eggs Benedict with grilled tomato, hash brown, smoked salmon and Hollandaise sauce.
Cellar Door, Restaurant & Function Space
Located in the beautiful historical town of Chiltern, Posh Plonk on Main features a cellar door, restaurant and function space showcasing the region’s finest produce. Rusticity abounds at this dining destination with well-worn brick and trailing greenery, or chill out on a velvet couch with a glass of wine in hand to peruse a menu boasting breaky, pizza, platters, plates and pours.
On balmy days, soak up the rays alfresco and delve into eggs Benedict, smoked ham, spinach and Hollandaise on an English muffin; or join a lively lunch crowd for a pulled pork burger with apple, herbed slaw, Swiss cheese, aioli and BBQ sauce on a brioche bun.
Honest Food & Good Times
Inspired by age-old artisan trades, Butcher Baker on Byron Street brings honest food and good times to Bangalow. Located in a heritage-style building on the main street, this trendy café boasts an in-house bakery, with the aroma of sourdough and sweet treats enticing guests through the doors.
Early guests can delve into eggs Benny with salmon, poached free-range eggs, hash brown, avocado and Hollandaise on sourdough; or tomato and herb-spiced cannellini beans on toast with pecorino and a dollop of sour cream.
Contemporary & Vibrant Diner
Fresh and modern, The Virgin Kitchen on Main Road in Daylesford marries cultures and unites taste buds. By day this contemporary and vibrant dining destination is the place to hang out alfresco in cane chairs and take in the beautiful gardens while perusing a laidback café-style menu; at night it transforms into a stylish restaurant with sparkling glassware, potted palms and moody lighting, ideal for romantic rendezvous.
Start your day the right way with crispy chicken Benedict with caramelised onion, poached egg and sriracha Hollandaise, on a focaccia roll; or chow down on shakshuka with chorizo, poached eggs, goats’ cheese and herbed breadcrumbs.
Asian Bites & Delights
Those seeking Asian bites and delights on the Sunshine Coast find Coca Bar on Horton Parade in Sunshine Beach. Take a break from retail therapy at Sunshine Plaza shopping centre to refuel and recharge at this contemporary skewer and dessert restaurant in a stylish vibe of white subway tiles, potted and trailing greenery and bifold windows opening to bring the outside in.
Specialising in Asian bingsu shaved ice desserts, boozy bubble tea, mochi waffles and grilled satay skewers, expect to devour offerings like a bao Benedict with hash brown, bacon, rocket, tomato and creamy Hollandaise, or be tempted by a maple bacon mochi waffle.
