Brunch shouldn't just be an affair for the middle of the day, and thanks to the likes of Emil's Café, it doesn't have to be.
Once their childhood home, brothers John and George El-Khoury have refurbished their family's corner milk bar into Emil's Café, a licensed all-day brunch spot with a nostalgic, homely feel.
Chef Sam Pinzone sits at the helm of the kitchen, serving up an Australian-Arabic menu alongside Code Black Coffee and a selection of cocktails, juices and smoothies. Highlights on the menu include Turkish eggs with sujuk and lime yoghurt, hummus shakshuka with spinach pesto, benny eggs with slow-cooked beef ribs and tahini hollandaise, and knafeh spun pastry with pistachio crumb and rose syrup.
The 80-seat space is laden with natural light and features a fireplace and brickwork to make you feel right at home. The space has also been embellished with the original milk bar signage and family photos from the years since it opened in 1978. Guests at Emil's Café can dine in the former living room, Mum and Dad's room or the dog-friendly courtyard.
Open seven days a week (walk-ins only), you can find out more about Emil's Café here.
