Little Man Cafe - Seddon

Little Man Cafe is one of the latest additions to Seddon's popular brunch spots. Unlike its neighbours, Common Galaxia and Seddon Deadly Sins, which prefer an earthier style of wood finishings and black details, Little Man Cafe is a delightful new fit out of white walls and blue tiles that adds a splash of colour and brightness to the neighbourhood.

What it lacks in space, it makes up for in friendly service and atmosphere. The food is what you would hope for in a typical brunch menu, a good place for your usual fix of poached eggs, bacon or smashed avocado.

The lunch menu is also quite good, with their Little Man Burger a popular choice amongst patrons. The chips with the burger were seasoned with thyme and were surprisingly tasty.

The whole cafe has a friendly and relaxed vibe, which makes it the perfect place to bring the family on weekends or to catch up with friends for brunch.

158 Victoria Street, Seddon 

(03) 9687 8881

littlemancafe.com

8bit Burger - Footscray

Footscray isn't just for your usual Pho or Banh Mi fix anymore. Shayne McAllum, Alan Samm and Long Tran are mixing things up with their new joint, 8 bit burger. 

Inspired by vintage video games, the place is a boldly coloured classic diner with old but beloved video game characters scattered throughout. 

The menu includes beef, chicken and mushroom burgers along with your usual accompaniment of hot dogs, shakes and beer bartered fries. I had the 8bit Burger; a classic burger with beef, cheese, red onion, crispy lettuce, pickles and their 8bit sauce sandwiched between soft brioche buns. If you're feeling rather adventurous though, give the Double Dragon burger a try. 

The staff are friendly but take a very long time to assemble a burger. From watching the kitchen, I could tell the staff haven't got an efficient system happening just yet but hopefully they'll find their footing soon. Unfortunately this results in a 30-45 minute wait for the burgers but let's hope that means your burgers are made with precision and care. The burgers are really tasty with a good balance of flavours and texture, so it's definitely worth trying out. If you have spare time and a good friend to talk to, the wait will just fly by.