If you haven’t stepped into Okra lately, expect a noticeably different feel. The Sandringham Road favourite has undergone a full renovation, emerging warmer, softer, and all the more inviting for it. The refreshed interiors strike a careful balance between neighbourhood café and polished all-day spot, the kind of place that makes lingering feel inevitable.
Fortunately, the menu remains as compelling as ever. The Turkish eggs continue to inspire near cult-like devotion: softly poached eggs atop whipped yoghurt with chilli butter, fresh dill and thick-cut sourdough for scooping up every last bit. Then there’s the cornflake-crusted French toast, equal parts crisp and pillowy, finished with brûléed banana and berry compote.
For those leaning savoury, the open bacon and egg on toast is a standout, elevated with avocado pesto, house-made relish and a yolk so vividly golden it feels almost cinematic. Add punchy coffee, genuinely warm service and a sun-filled courtyard worth seeking out on fine days, and it’s easy to see why Okra remains a local mainstay.
