I love Brother Thomas, the place is airy and bright, the tables have FRESH flowers (one of those little things that make a difference) on them and the vibe behind the counter is positive, and the staff all seem to delight in being helpful too.
I have breakfast there most times that I visit Melbourne for these reasons. The best was that they understand us Westerners; they know what a "topped up long macchiato" is! Woo hoo.
The breakfast is always fresh, toast crispy, the right amount of salmon and Hollandaise sauce.
There is one thing though; at home I always heat up my hollandaise sauce and salmon, so that the breakfast overall is at least warm. My breakfast this morning was delicious, as usual, but cold.
Anyway, I still recommend trying this great restaurant for a great coffee and brekky!