Open Now: Rustica Brings Its Brunch and Pastries Bayside, Launching Its Newest Bakery in Brighton

Melbourne sourdough bakery and cafe chain Rustica has just opened the doors of its fifth location in the beachside burb of Brighton.

When it comes to baked goods, punters can expect all the Rustica classics — buttery flaky croissants, Portuguese custard tarts, maple glazed crullers and a heap of other seasonal sweet and savoury pastries. The sourdough loaves will also be just as good as those you've had from the CBD shop (or any of the other locations scattered across the city) because they're all made in the flagship South Yarra store.

But this haunt is also big on the brunch game. The kitchen team in Brighton, led by Head Chefs Sidney Tor and Sam Tacussel, will serve up a few familiar brekkie dishes alongside some new creations made to work with the coastal location — that means light and zesty flavours throughout.

The lobster and prawn eggs benny is a truly luxurious way to get your day started, as is the lemon curd french toast.

Pair it all with some coffee from the First Love Coffee crew, choosing to either dine in or it take out for a stroll towards Brighton's famed beaches.

The 125-seat space is serving coastal cafe realness thanks to architect Fiona Drago, who's collaborated with the Rustica team for quite some time. For this venture, she's decked out the space with light timber furniture, earthy and pastel hues and stacks of other natural finishes.

A few outdoor tables out on the corner of Hampton Street and Pine Street are also ideal for Brighton people watching when the sun's out.

Rustica Brighton is open from 7am-4pm, Monday–Friday, and from 8am–4pm on weekends. For more details, visit the venue's website.