Public transport: Jump on a No. 1 South Melbourne Tram (comes from East Coburg via city/Swanston St) and get off at Stop 25 in South Melbourne. You are in Park St and close to Daley at Chimmy’s.

Large open space, high ceiling supported by massive riveted girders painted maroon. We’re here on a Sunday afternoon and only two others are joined with us. White-painted walls with a large archway. Out on the street, a wide verandah. All breads, cakes, pastries and pies are made on premises. This used to be an à la carte restaurant which is now closed. The wine list remains as a remnant. 2000 Blue Pyrenees Sparkling Brut $36, ’04 Xanadu Semillon/Sauv Blanc, Margeret River $30, ’02 Redfin Shiraz, Mt Barker $36. Breakfast from 7 a.m. every day. Various toasts available inc. fruit (bracketed as “Serious Toast”), Bircher Muesli and Yogurt $8. Soup $8, Quiche $6, Pies $5. No music. Recommended. Good tram access. Leave the car at home.

Good Genovese coffee. Cookies $2.50, biscotti $1.80, muesli slice $3.00. Off yellow walls, bentwood chairs, grey blue carpet, north facing, banquette, Arkley print. Shuts at 3. Soup $7.50. Toasted foccacia $13. Tables on pavement. A girl talks on her mobile, fag in hand. Two bottles of Mt Franklin mineral water. No “help yourself” water. You have to ask.

I like this place. I sat at a sun-filled table and gazed out on Coventry St. But closing at 3? Too early.