Barker's Foodstore & Eatery on Park Street is the Australian outpost of a New Zealand food brand better known for its jams, chutneys, sauces and fruit compotes, made at the family's original site in Geraldine on the South Island. Rather than simply selling those products off a shelf, the South Melbourne cafe builds its entire breakfast and brunch menu around them, so a jar of preserved lemon or a spoonful of chutney might turn up in a hollandaise, a cheese board or a glaze rather than staying in the pantry. Dishes such as the preserved lemon hollandaise, served over poached eggs with a side salad of pineapple, tomato and roasted capsicum, and a truffle pasta built on the same pantry staples, give diners a direct taste of the ingredients before they decide whether to take a jar home. The retail side of the cafe stocks the wider Barker's range alongside the food menu, so a coffee or brunch booking doubles as a chance to shop. The fit-out favours comfy booth seating, timber finishes and plenty of greenery, creating a relaxed, unhurried space that suits a slow breakfast or a catch-up over coffee. It is open Wednesday to Sunday, making it a good weekday or weekend option for visitors exploring South Melbourne's cafe scene who want something a little different from the usual espresso-and-toast formula.