I attended an acoustic afternoon at the Collins Café and Bar on the weekend and was really surprised at how cool and amazing this homely spot was. The café is set into a bungalow house which is redecorated in a very funky look, that screams designer! The outdoor section is massive and perfect for families to hang out no matter what the size! My family and I seated ourselves at the expansive deck which could seat many groups, service was prompt and within minutes of discussing the brunch menu options we had ordered and were happily grooving along to the live music. Easy off street parking onsite makes for happy customers from the moment you arrive at The Collins. The brunch menu was quite a neat mixture of fusion classics such as Huevos Benedicto’s: a Mexican twist on Eggs Benedict; which I naturally could not resist the eggs were perfection. Two of my group ordered the Ricotta Hotcakes, mouth watering amazingness; I treated myself to a sample and was sold on the spot! Another two of the family ordered The Caribbean however the burger was served on «vienna» buns which were on the cheap taste side although the rest of the dish delivered with flavor and oomph. Aasahi on tap to quench the thirst on a hot summers day, always a winner. Inside the counter beckons with sweet slices and cakes so be sure not too over fill on the main, because dessert awaits. I loved the free spirit of the whole place, that the kids could roam and be free and that you really felt a genuine neighborhood vibe. I will be back to sample more of the menu maybe even for dinner…