For many Malvern East residents, Little Oak Eatery is a dependable spot for great coffee and a little something to tide them over until dinner, or for a proper sit-down dinner itself, come to think of it. Lest we forget all-day breakfast from the bright and early hour of 7am until a generous 3pm, at which point this Waverley Road kitchen switches over to lunch service. Something as simple as sourdough toast raises the pleasure stakes with the addition of Yarra Valley jams and honey, while the Morning Burger is for those with an appetite at the break of day. Lunch offers a plethora of gourmet dishes, including gluten-free options and an interesting paleo plate, plus there’s plenty for the kids. Dinner heralds a quality smorgasbord of modern Australian and international choices, and there’s a lot on the drinks list, too. A Melbourne favourite.