De la Plage

It’s hard to beat the sublime seaside location of this laid-back café, located literally metres from the water’s edge in Darwin. Café De la Plage, translating to ‘from the beach’ in French, serves up hearty breakfast and lunch dishes inspired by the Turkish and Belgian roots of its owners. Local and organic ingredients shine in their refreshing watermelon and feta salad, rustic zucchini and eggplant ratatouille, and zingy beetroot sauerkraut with smashed avo and poached egg on turmeric or charcoal sourdough. Bring your own picnic rug, in case all the tables are taken (which is highly likely during the Dry Season), and feel free to bring your four-legged friends too.