Run by Belgian and Australian-Turkish duo, Claire Pirau and Sevan Guzel, the cafe’s menu is inspired by the ladies’ respective heritages. Belgian treats include brown sugar and lime crêpes, while a decadent fig and dark chocolate baklava is among the Turkish offerings. Other favourites comprise the chia seed porridge with Greek yoghurt and fresh fruit and a refreshing watermelon salad.

This breakfast nook not only serves coffee with condensed milk (Singapore kopitiam-style), it also has poached chicken and pork floss congee with salted egg, ginger, and chilli, chicken broth laksa and ‘Singapore breakfast’ with coconut jam – AKA kaya with toast and soft-boiled eggs – and much more.

Try their smashed Avocado with crumbed halloumi.

A little farther away from the city, in suburban Parap, snag a spot at the communal table at Laneway Specialty Coffee for excellent Campos Coffee and slick cafe fare.

If you’re after a light breakfast, Darwin’s own artisan bakery – Ruby G’s – operates out of Coconut Grove, Mitchell Street in the CBD, as well as the Mindil and Parap Markets.

This casual brunch ‘n lunch spot with aircon is situated super close to the beach, meaning you can go for a stroll on the foreshore before settling in for a plate of pancakes.

Dishes include black sticky rice with coconut cream, miso brown butter eggs benedict, tropical fruit salad and refreshing drinks like Yuzu iced tea with pearl jam and matcha iced lattes.

Come here bright and early for a plate of chocolate-sauce-covered Dutch pancakes or avocado smash, and you may find yourself back again come sunset for a strawberry mojito and live music.

Eva’s Cafe is located in what was once a Wesleyan Methodist church, which was built at the end of the 19th century. Today, you can head to the air-conditioned establishment for breakfasts and lunches, as well as tropical high tea with scones and jam.

There, have a brekky of walnut-beetroot toast with halloumi, fresh spinach, avocado and poached eggs. Or try a smoothie bowl, with delectable options like the ‘Nutlover’ – frozen banana, coconut flesh, peanut butter, granola and goji berries.

Located at Cullen Bay, this marina-side cafe has an all-day breakfast available, with classics such as corn fritter stacks and big breakfasts with all the trimmings.

Nab one of their comfy sofas to ease back into with an iced latte, and pair this with a lunchtime plate of bulgogi or kimchi fried rice.