The Big Plate Cafe

Opening its doors at 7am on weekdays, this Blackheath café on Shooters Hill Road is set up to cover the whole day, from breakfast through lunch to dinner, with a kids' menu for smaller appetites and a tea selection that rises above the usual café standard. Prices are pleasingly moderate, and there's outdoor seating for brighter days. With wheelchair-accessible entry and seating, plus takeaway and delivery, it's an easy place for almost anyone to enjoy.