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Heading back to work? Then it's time to get up to speed on the best spots for eating, drinking and all-round adventuring. We've found cheap lunches, happy hour deals, hidden cafes and more.
Lunch, coffee and 3pm treats
Melbourne's best hole-in-the-wall cafes
We found Melbourne's tiniest cafes in laneways, under train tracks and on top of traffic islands.
Where to find Melbourne's best sandwiches
Takeaway the city's best Korean street toast, katsu sando, cheese toasties and more.
Where to find the best ice cream in Melbourne
Where to find Melbourne's best gelato, fro-yo, ice cream and more.
Perfect bars for knock off drinks
Melbourne's best rooftop bars
Melbourne's best rooftop bars are back open - and some are now taking bookings.
The best new bars in Melbourne
The best new spots for nitro cocktails, natural wines and delicious cheeseboards.
The ultimate guide to Melbourne's hidden bars
Finding Melbourne’s hidden bars can be challenging. Read our guide to find the city's top spots.
Where to find the best margaritas in Melbourne
Where to find the best traditional margaritas, fruity fusions, $10 cocktails and more.
After-work dining
The best new restaurants in Melbourne
Find Melbourne's best new spots for dining, drinking and more.
The best outdoor dining pop-ups in Melbourne
Find mini green parklets and laneway-wide takeovers for your next night out.
Melbourne's best new restaurants you might have missed
These brand new hidden gems are the best way to rediscover Melbourne.
The best restaurants for group dining in Melbourne
Catch up with friends at these group-friendly local venues
Events, exhibits and post-work adventures
What's free in Melbourne this month
Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.
Melbourne's unmissable blockbuster events
Grab the diary – you’ll want to lock in every one of these major events.
What’s new in Melbourne’s laneways
Take a peek down unfamiliar roads as we highlight the best hidden attractions in the city.
The best group catch-up activities in Melbourne
Play mini golf, experience virtual reality and sing karaoke while catching up with friends
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The best Melbourne cafes for iced coffee
Try Vietnamese iced coffee, yuzu spritzes and classic cold brew.
The best cheesecake takeaway and delivery in Melbourne
Order basque burnt cheesecake, New York cheesecake, cream cheese crepe cakes and more.
Where to buy Japanese milk bread in Melbourne
Find Melbourne's best Japanese cafes and bakeries serving fluffy white shokupan.
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