1. In Australia, we like our toast charred, buttery and slathered in Vegemite.
While in the US, they prefer a sweeter approach.
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Does it still count as toast if it's cold to the touch?
2. Smashed avo in Australia is a cafe and DIY staple.
And, after much deliberation, a plate of smashed avo has been able to satisfy the American palate too.
3. Pancakes Down Under are a decidedly more humble affair.
While in the US, there is no judgement at the International House Of Pancakes.
4. Coffee in Australia has long been a sacred ritual.
While in the US, it's less about how elegant your foam art is and more about how fast-and-gimme.
5. In Oz, a side of bacon is always an option come brekky time (duh).
Similarly, in the US, bacon is practically a way of life — and is fried so crisp that it snaps like crackling.
6. In Australia, a breakfast bowl is full of hearty ingredients to power you through your morning.
Similarly, across the seas, the mighty Americans have developed their own adaptation.
7. In Australia, Milo is a morning beverage that's enjoyed both hot and cold.
While in the US, you also can enjoy every variety of malt-flavoured bevvies — but we wouldn't recommend it at 8 a.m.
8. Australia is renowned for its sausage rolls, which are appropriate for just about every meal and occasion.
Meanwhile, in the US, they have their own pastry-wrapped goodies for brekky on-the-go.
9. Aussies love nothing more than a warm bowl of porridge on a cold(ish) winter's morn.
While in the US, they serve up an almost identical replica named oatmeal — enjoyed with fruit, PB and syrup.
10. In Oz, we are proud of all golden, yolky treasures, but none more so than the mighty eggs and soldiers.
While in the US, the best eggs are those influenced by the neighbouring flavours of Latin America.
11. In Australia, a side of hash browns is certainly not uncommon.
And, unsurprisingly, one breakfast plate in the US will give you enough to feed a small family (and I'm not complaining).
12. In Australia, you're more likely to find crumpets on the menu than a serving of waffles.
But in the US, you'd be hard-pressed to find a breakfast joint that doesn't serve 'em proud and perfectly stacked.
13. When it comes to cereal in Oz, we enjoy the simple pleasures: A handful of Weet-Bix and milk, topped with a drizzle of honey.
And in the US, to say that cereal is popular would be an understatement — there are literally hundreds of flavours.
14. In Australia, there has been significant development when it comes to our bagel-craft.
But everyone knows that the American bagel is king — constantly evolving, with a seemingly limitless array of toppings.
15. Though we may not (yet) have grits on the menu in Oz, polenta is a pretty close second.
But in the US, grits have earned their place at the breakfast table of champions — made famous by cooking traditions from the Deep South.
16. Finally, in Australia the crème de la crème of breakfast sandwiches is the B&E roll.
But if you're ever in New York City, I highly recommend you ask your local deli for a chopped cheese.
