Harper and Ivy Cafe

Best Known For

Japanese pancake with sugar salt-cured fried pork belly, poached eggs, yuzu Hollandaise and seaweed garnish.

When in the Yarra Valley and looking to refuel and recharge head to Harper and Ivy Café on Bell Street in Yarra Glen. Housed in a heritage-style building with recycled timber floors, exposed brick, banquette and cosy table settings along with a vibrant turquoise colour palette, linger over a brew with family and friends to peruse a concise all-day menu. Early risers start the day with avocado on sourdough with roast pumpkin, goats’ cheese, salsa, roasted seeds and a poached egg, or tofu scrambled, with brown rice, kale, mushrooms, avocado and confit tomato. Join the lunch crowd for a green goddess bowl of quinoa, zucchini, cucumber, beans, peas, kale, pepita seeds and herbs; burger lovers chow down on Wagyu beef with Swiss cheese, bacon, smoky BBQ sauce, pickles, lettuce, mayo and tomato.