If the name My Legendary Girlfriend (MLG) doesn’t get your attention then the refreshing new café experience along South Yarra’s iconic Domain Road certainly will.

Braydon Harriss has teamed up with business partners Robert Murphy, Daniel Giansiracusa, Will Minson and Brett Montgomery (who are better know for their football talents than for being involved in the hospitality scene) to create MLG.

Named after one of Murphy’s favorite songs by the band Pulp, this café exudes effortless cool and serves up vibe that you’d expect to find outside the South Yarra postcode.

The café features an eclectic art collection including a billboard size photographic print that looks like it belongs to Russh magazine. Jazz tunes beckon in the background while gorgeous young things, mums and students casually meet friends to enjoy a hearty breakfast or perk up with delicious smooth coffee made using Atomica blend of beans.

With a mix of communal tables and a tight row of more intimate seating options available, it doesn’t take long to get to know your neighbours or drool over what’s on the menu.

If you have a pang for something sweet then freshly made banana bread served with espresso butter will hit the spot. Needing something a little more substantial or suffering from a hangover, then a breakfast brioche with green egg and ham should help to soothe the pain. A healthier choice for those who may have just cracked a lap around “the tan”, would be the MLG granola served with Jonesy’s skinny milk (it’s Minson’s personal recipe, apparently he’s quiet the cook) or the red fruit salad.

MLG isn’t fancy or flashy but it’s not trying to be. It’s friendly, relaxed and homely serving simple, delicious food made with quality fresh produce.

Where: 157 Domain Road, South Yarra
Hours: Mon to Fri 7am-4pm | Sat & Sun 7am-late
Phone: (03) 9077 4863

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