Jake & the Beans Talk

Malvern East mornings revolve around this neighbourhood fixture, where inventive comfort food meets relaxed Melbourne cafe culture. The kitchen turns traditional morning staples on their head—regulars gravitate toward the breakfast gnocchi and the salsa-topped Mexican eggs Benedict on sourdough. Multiple pockets offer space to settle in, from front street-side tables to the spacious rear courtyard patio. Grab an iced long black, snag an open-air table out back, and settle in for a plate of chilli scrambled eggs.