If you’re the type that wakes up hungry, Anda is the place for you. Open from 6am on weekdays, head to their Spring Street location for sandwiches and coffee that will keep you fueled and full until lunchtime. For a breakfast classic, try their B.E.C (bacon, egg and cheese) on brioche, complete with housemade ranch. If you find yourself getting stuck at your desk for lunch and surviving off cups of tearoom coffee, why not grab a freshly made sandwich to go.

The team at Maker are meticulous about coffee, sourcing the best beans from around the world to ensure the perfect experience, everytime. All you have to do is turn up. With locations in South Yarra, Richmond and the CBD, it’s obvious that Maker know coffee, and lucky for us they’re willing to share their knowledge. Drop in for a cup (or two) of top notch coffee, and stay for a freshly made baguette or a pastry supplied by Melbourne’s So¨t by Mo¨rk.

Enjoy classic breakfast staples like stacks of syrupy buttermilk pancakes, French toast and breakfast muffins, as well as specialty sandwiches with that Melbourne twist at this cosy and comfortable diner in the CBD. A smooth, uh, operator, Operator Diner provides a slick refresh on those ol' slice of Americana diner relics, and unashamedly so.

A perfect spot for a quick break or a longer laptop session, Operator 25 is there to help you get through the day. Named after its heritage setting of the original Telephone Exchange Building, this vibrant coffee house plates up culturally influenced fare and a variety of classic and experimental coffee brews.

Lovers of a brekkie roll, this is your official sign to add Le Shoppe to your must-try list. A fresh crusty bread roll housing perfectly cooked bacon, a crispy fried egg and Pickett’s brown sauce, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better way to start the working week. Le Shoppe by Chancery Lane is a Euro inspired cafe and providore, attached to Chancery Lane Bistro. Fresh pastries, quality coffee and of course that breakfast roll are there to welcome you every day of the week.

Step inside The Grain Store - and you'll be served up some seriously good food alongside speciality coffee, all housed within rustic yet industrial looks. On the menu? Everything from lemon and blueberry porridge, blue swimmer crab chilli scramble and Spanish baked eggs with chorizo, to lobster florentine, fluffy ricotta pancakes and even a delicious breakfast board.

Meet Maverick, Little Collins Streets' sophisticated and relaxed breakfast haunt that's serving up new takes on classic dishes. Whether you're in the mood for eggs benedict with house-made pastrami and pickles; cured salmon topped with a soft boiled egg, beetroot relish, watercress and crisps; or fresh hotcakes served with honeycomb, blood orange and double cream, you'll meet your brunch maker at Maverick.

This café by day, bar by night is a relaxed yet intimate hidden gem in the city. Sitting pretty inside the Nicholas Building, Cathedral Coffee is the ultimate escape from the daily hustle and bustle of the inner CBD, with a beautiful arcade ambiance matched with excellent coffee, flaky pastries, simple baguette sandwiches and a European sensibility.

Krimper is one of the most beautiful cafes in Melbourne CBD, where the history of the building it resides in has allowed for a warm, dimly-lit and character-filled space to envelop in eager breakfast-goers. Inside, a disused, 100-year-old lift car and mechanical wheels has been used to recreate a dining booth, which has become a key feature of the café, alongside the cleverly unfinished, rough and rustic detailing found throughout.

Tucked away in Melbourne's maze of vibrant streets and laneways, Cuff captures an iconic slice of city life. Located in the building known also as the Customs House, next time you're strolling along Flinders Lane be sure to slip inside for some tasty eats. The all-day menu is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, with everything from corn fritters with haloumi and almond romesco, eggs your way, waffles and a panko-crumbed fried chicken burger.