Nottinghill Kitchen

Family-run and a touch mischievous, Nottinghill Kitchen brings easy charm to the bustle of Parnell. It is the kind of café where the welcome feels personal and the pace unhurried, a friendly spot that locals claim as their own and visitors quickly understand. There is a cheerful hum to the room, matched by service with a wink and plates that lean into freshness and flavour.

The all-day menu favours comfort with a twist. Think French toast done two ways: a sweet tumble of blueberry compote, lemon curd and vanilla bean ice cream, or a savoury turn with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, corn and peppers. A hearty steak sandwich arrives with beef sirloin cooked medium rare and a fried egg, tucked into ciabatta with fries for good measure, while simple sides like rosti and mushrooms keep things satisfyingly uncomplicated.

Glasses clink to the rhythm of the day, from a breakfast mimosa to local sparkle with Villa Maria Curvée Brut. Those in a rosé mood might lean into the ned rose or Northow Hawkes Bay Rose, while a pour of the ned chardonnay keeps things crisp and convivial.

Nottinghill Kitchen is as ready for gatherings as it is for lazy brunches. Slip in for a bite or plan a little celebration; book a spot and let the cheeky warmth do the rest, consider it Parnell on a plate.