Real estate on stately Toorak Road just got a little sparklier with the arrival of this Townhouse - a classic new-school cafe. Sweet service, a fresh, airy fitout (including a gorgeous courtyard) and excellent Maling Road coffee are just the beginning. Breakfasts range from a simple muesli with shredded apple and cinnamon yoghurt to poached eggs on substantial rye with smoked salmon, whipped avocado and a peppy preserved-lemon hollandaise or an indulgent brioche French toast with lemon mousse and maple pecans. A compact lunch menu ranges from crudites to hearty sandwiches to market fish and chips, burgers and a quinoa salad. Sold.