Stirr It Up

Expect towering breakfast plates and neighborly warmth at this sunlit Ringwood staple along Maroondah Highway. Owners Simon and Sheila anchor the room, working the pans and greeting regulars by name while pulling strong espresso. Patrons lean toward the Hash Hugg—piled high with crisp bacon, sautéed potatoes, and poached eggs beneath hollandaise—or the double-cheese toastie fresh off the flat top. Out front, a leafy sidewalk patio gives cyclists and dog owners a breezy buffer from the road, best enjoyed with a hearty serve of corn and zucchini fritters.