Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON is always on the lookout for a dish that elevates her palette. She found just that in a cafe in Kingston.

While I love going out for breakfast, I get tired of same-same on some menus. I’m always looking for a dish that elevates my palette. A dish with a difference. A dish that’s memorable. 

We found just that from the breakfast-all-day menu at the relatively new Good Neighbour Café in what some would say is an unlikely spot on Wentworth Avenue. 

However, Good Neighbour is close to old Kingston, the foreshore and heaps of residences and businesses in the immediate area. It’s not worried about drawing customers in.

On approach, we noticed a massive line of folks ordering and waiting for coffees (it was, after all, around 8.30am on a weekday), but Good Neighbour has a separate, special front window, so we needn’t have fretted that we’d have to wait a l-o-o-o-ng time to enjoy brekkie inside.

Order at the counter (while admiring the extensive line-up of decadent pastries, baked goods and daily-made sandwiches) and food is served at the table. 

The chilli crab folded eggs ($27) had a kick for those who like a lively start to their day. The dish featured a generous serve of blue swimmer crab and drizzles of punchy chilli oil. Thin slices of red onion and loads of fresh, vibrant coriander were layered on top. 

The dish came with Indian flatbread and a wedge of fresh lime. It’s a well-thought-out breakfast item.

I was up for Dirty Eggs (Huevos Sucios, $23), which also packed a punch. It was a visual feast that got me excited when served. In the centre of the dish, on top of a soft tortilla, were two perfectly cooked fried eggs. 

Placed all around the dish were super crunchy croquettes, thickish slices of chorizo, a scattering of black beans, corn salsa and chipotle aioli. I squeezed fresh lemon all over and dug in. 

Good Neighbour offers quality sides, including mushrooms ($4), smoked salmon ($7) and bacon, chorizo or grilled halloumi (each $6). I ordered a side of bacon to road test it and ask for crispy. It was perfect.

The café’s interior is clean, contemporary and stylish. Sage green metal furniture is out front (some tables and some benches).

The owners of Gus’ Place, a city institution, are behind this new café and they’ve created a place that will continue to be popular. Lunch starts at 11.30 and I’ll no doubt be back to try the Karaage bowl ($23.50), featuring Japanese fried chicken, wafu salad, rice, togarashi and kewpie mayo.

As a good neighbour, Good Neighbour invites customers to just pop by for a coffee, tea, freshly squeezed juice, smoothie or shake. I eyed the brownie basque cheesecake ($9.50) and the hazelnut olive oil cake ($8.50) which both looked sensational.