CafeRichmond
This pocket-sized pastry powerhouse does creative takes on all your favourite baked goods. Their showstopping fig, honeycomb and orange crème brûlée doughnut catapulted them to (Insta)-stardom, and they’ve followed up with lust-worthy mashups like strawberry cheesecake croissants and lemon meringue cruffins. For Richmond locals, they’re a Saturday morning tradition.
DrinkRichmond
The Ugly Duckling is a high-end cocktail and wine bar exuding elegance and class. This sleek yet warm venue offers top quality table service, serving signature and classic cocktail creations. Alongside their mixology, diners can enjoy the handpicked selection of local and international wines and spirits.
Modern Australian plates inspired by cuisine from across the globe, Touchwood is all about their top-notch coffee brews and consistently tasty food. With their menu faring all day brekkie and lunch with an array of health-conscious beverages, there is something to satisfy every belly (including the kids).
Monroe, much like it’s namesake Marilyn, is iconic (and beautiful!). The lust-worthy interiors set the scene for an equally as Instagrammable meal. The space is made up of pastel hues, sleek matte-black furniture and marble accents. The plates are colourful and hearty and play with flavour combos like you’ve never seen them before. Our pick: The Banana roti – it’s as delicious as it sounds.
A classic corner store transformed into a quaint neighbourhood café, this welcoming local haunt exudes genuine character and family-friendly vibes. From light brekkie staples to larger innovative dishes, the menu at Friends of Mine is fresh and wholesome and is served all day to enjoy at your leisure.
A minimalist on-trend coffee shop with all the goods, Cheerio is loved for its consistently good coffee and delicious feeds. A perfect balance of simple café classics and creative blackboard specials, Cheerio keeps it fresh and simple – just the way the regulars like it.
TakeawayRichmond
Providing the Richmond community with authentic Greek sweets for over 50 years, this family-owned cake shop is a true local gem. Expanding from its humble bakery beginnings, Hellas Cakes offers locally roasted coffee and contemporary breakfast and lunch plates, to complement their highly-rated traditional baked treats.
The relaxed nature of this local coffee house is clear from the moment you arrive, especially if you’re lucky enough to be greeted by the resident English bulldog, Henry. A light-filled contemporary setting, Pillar of Salt offer freshly brewed coffee how you like it, with fresh wholesome meals and tasty baked treats.
This striking industrial venue is home to the Melbourne-born Mountain Goat Brewery; producers and servers of top quality original beers. Perfect for laidback afternoon sessions, the Mountain Goat team serve a selection of all-time favourites and limited-edition brews, along with house-made pizzas and tasty food truck fare.
If the food and coffee wasn’t so darn good, we swear Top Paddock would still draw a crowd just for its beautifully curated café and its inherently cool vibes. Enjoying breezy feels in the summer and cosy fireplace dining come winter, this local favourite is notorious for their great specialty coffee and unique modern feeds.
DrinkEast Melbourne
This super chilled outdoor bar-slash-café is the kind of place you can drop into any time of the day for a casual wine, a coffee and a bite to eat. In winter, heaters and blankets keep punters warm, while the spring and summer months see them basking happily in the sun with a frothy in hand. Simple and satisfying soups, salads and baguettes stave off peckishness, while two happy hours – one at lunch and one in the late arvo ...
CafeEast Melbourne
Hard Pressed is a staple on East Melbourne's busy Wellington Street strip. They’ve been caffeinating regulars with hyperlocal espresso from Richmond roasters These Days as well as full-bodied French press coffee – a particular passion of the owner Phil Gijsbers, as evinced by the café's name. Wide front windows let plenty of natural light into the rustic-meets-industrial jungle space, where locals tuck into classic brunch dishes plus some seriously killer sandwiches. Think tuna melts, Moroccan spiced chicken and a Cubano-inspired ...
CafeAbbotsford
The perfect place to kick back by the banks of the Yarra River, Frankie Says is certainly a picturesque spot to breakfast, brunch and lunch. With a charming alfresco dining area, mezzanine and cozy coffee nook on offer – there’s ample space to relax over the kind of produce-fueled daytime dishes that Melbourne excels at.
Kitty Burns does adventurous and innovative cafe fare, mastering the art of creating beautiful 'gram worthy dishes that are also surprisingly healthy. On top of this, this Abbotsford gem is also committed to reducing food wastage so you can feel good about digging into their deliciously moreish plates. Can't hang around? Grab one of their flaky cronuts - courtesy of Rustica and pair it will an Allpress to go.
CafeSouth Yarra
An industrial and sleek café with modern feels, this unassuming yet impressive setting reflects Smak’s mantra of creating simple, tasty and nourishing food. Boasting all-day breakfast, fresh juices and top-notch coffee, this local café strives to create the perfect balance of nutrition and indulgence.
A warm contemporary eatery with an appealing array of unique café fare and freshly brewed coffee varieties, Two Birds One Stone has something to suit any mood. Offering a homely and welcoming atmosphere, their seasonal all-day menu offers a blend of nourishing bowls and sweet and savoury plates.
An elegant and on-trend setting topped with marble textures and brass fixtures, Darling Café is vibrant neighbourhood coffee house with a touch of class. With a unique menu of breakfast and lunch plates with a nod to traditional Asian cuisines, it’s not hard to see why the South Yarra locals are regulars at this photo-worthy gem.
The dishes at Bedggood & Co wouldn't look out of place at a restaurant, with imaginative ingredient pairings and beautiful plating taking their offering beyond the everyday. Here you'll find white anchovies and chorizo with fire-roasted tomatoes, confit salmon on fennel, citrus and herb salad. Plus, a take on eggs benny that features pork jowl croquettes and apple cider hollandaise. In addition to full-bodied coffee and tea, they'll also mix you up fresh smoothies, juices and a cheeky breakfast bloody ...
Inside this squat red brick house, you'll find a surprisingly roomy, modern café stretching way out back to a semi-covered courtyard. Some of East Melbourne's best coffee is found here, as are cheffy brunch plates with a panache for presentation. There's everything from elegant open omelettes with potato, leek and whipped ricotta to shrimpy laksa fried rice and Californian super salads sprinkled with goji berries.
A friendly neighbourhood coffee shop serving up classic and wholesome fare, Café Gaia is a favourite for many-a South Yarra local. With their counter filled with freshly baked treats to enjoy on the go, this modest gem is loved for their consistently good coffee brews and modern interpretations of traditional brunch plates.
A light, bright and white café boasting fresh vibes, Lucky Penny serves up top quality coffee and tasty plates. With hand-picked locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, award-winning chef Noah Crowcroft prepares modern Australian breakfast and lunch plates, enjoyed best with Lucky Penny’s renowned coffee brews from their knowledgeable and technically trained baristas.
RestaurantCollingwood
This low-lit, 36-seat fine diner run by a former Attica chef is known for constantly evolving its menu of thrillingly creative modern Australian. Despite the kitchen's penchant for novel ingredients and risky combinations, almost every dish perfectly marries flavour, technique and artful plating, creating a dining experience worthy of special occasions.
CafeHawthorn
A clear favourite amongst the Hawthorn community, Bawa are coffee specialists and self-proclaimed foodies. A contemporary menu packed with innovative modern Australian creations, their all-day feeds range from light brekkie snacks, superfood bowls and hearty lunch fare.
CafeCollingwood
The team behind industrial-chic Collingwood favourite Proud Mary pride themselves on being able to deliver what they think are the good things in life. That means all-day breakfast, hearty lunches, fresh juices, smoothies, single estate teas, homemade cakes and of course coffee. Roasted around the corner on Wellington Street, when it comes to beans – these guys mean business.
Tucked around the corner from the iconic Prahran Markets with a constant bustle of local activity, this impressive eatery is rich in ambience and boasts a luxurious and modern setting. Theatrical and contemporary plates fill their all-day menu and are paired with highly rated coffee and tempting cocktails suitable for any time of the day.
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