Providing a touch of French panache to local streets of Abbotsford is Epicure Francaise, a charming boutique café tucked in among the shops of Great North Road. A wide sunny courtyard is a hit with young families, allowing plenty of space to park prams and entertainment for children ranging from a chalkboard to an enclosure for two rabbits and a guinea pig, while inside feels cosy and inviting on cold days. Incorporating vegetables and herbs grown in the back garden patches, find delectable French cuisine that is sure to delight the palate. Kick back with an organic European blend coffee and delve into a serve of brioche French toast with fruit, maple syrup and ice-cream or perhaps devour a hot salmon omelette before indulging in a tempting French style croissant or a slice of lemon tart.