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Where to find the best Hong Kong–style cafes in Melbourne

The best Hong Kong waffles, cheap noodle bowls, condensed milk treats and more.

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The best new cafes and bakeries in Melbourne

OTT bagels, Japanese shokupan, katsu sando and more.

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Roule Galette

A small cafe serving authentic French crepes, wine and cider.

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Where to buy Japanese milk bread in Melbourne

Find Melbourne's best Japanese cafes and bakeries serving fluffy white shokupan.

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The gozleme guide to Melbourne

If you're looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert this Turkish go-to meal has you covered.

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Soul Soul Cafe

Great breakfast and lunch options with a seasonally changing menu.

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The Budapest Cafe

A hidden gem of Carlton, inspired by Wes Anderson’s film, The Grand Budapest Hotel.

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Maverick

A slick weekday brunch spot at the top end of Little Collins Street.

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Neo Lemonade

Contemporary cafe in Docklands serving creative brunch alongside specialty roasted Padre Coffee.

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Mörk Chocolate Brew House

Mörk Chocolate is a specialty hot chocolate company creating chocolate blends in small batches.

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Göz City

Humble gözleme and other Turkish savouries at the top end of the city.

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How to visit Japan in Melbourne

Cancelled a Tokyo trip? Make up for it with sushi train, anime stores, rare whisky and more.

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The Boatbuilders Yard

A large open space retaining the heritage and charm of Melbourne's maritime precinct.

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Brother Baba Budan

Small cafe specialising in single origin beans roasted by Seven Seeds.

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The Tea Room

Enjoy morning or afternoon tea at the National Gallery of Victoria.

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Melbourne's best lunches under $15

Fuel up on pho, ramen, stacked sandos and more without breaking the bank.

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Le Miel et La Lune

Cafe serving coffee, breakfast, lunch and desserts.

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Royal St Collins

European-style cafe serving decadent high tea, breakfast, lunch and dessert.

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Dukes Coffee Roasters

Serving specialty coffee alongside a selection of cakes and pastries.

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DOC Espresso

Italian-style coffees, pastas and focaccias with great coffee to boot.

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Ima Project Cafe

Japanese cafe serving breakfast and lunch sets and dishes made with local, sustainable ingredients.

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ShanDong MaMa Dumplings

Traditional eastern Chinese cuisine mixed with diverse, multicultural influences.

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Hard Pressed

Serves French press, pour-over and cold-drip coffee, and a range of Latino-inspired sandwiches.

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Where to buy the best picnic hampers in Melbourne

Featuring picnics for two, gourmet hampers, home delivery and more.

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Shortstop Coffee and Donuts

Great coffee and even greater doughnuts. Heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth.

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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.

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Fresh Air & Pancake Melbourne

A Japanese dessert heaven with soufflé, dorayaki and soft serve.

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Croque Monsieur

French toasties and a Parisian brasserie vibe.

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The Journal Cafe

A relaxed cafe with plenty of reading material to browse while you sip a coffee, wine or dine.

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Grocery Bar East Melbourne

Great coffee and sandwiches to eat in or take away.

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The Olive Jar Cafe

Focused on pizza and pasta with some excellent starter and dessert choices.

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The best cheesecake takeaway and delivery in Melbourne

Order basque burnt cheesecake, New York cheesecake, cream cheese crepe cakes and more.

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Where to find the best takeaway ice cream in Melbourne

Where to find Melbourne's best gelato, fro-yo, ice cream and more.

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Fuumi Fuumi

A Japanese bakery and cafe with lunch specials and freshly baked pastries.

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Workshop Brothers

Workshop Bros showcases the best of seasonal coffee, with something for every coffee lover.

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Cartel Coffee Roasters

Specialty coffee, brunch and wine in a minimalist surrounds in Somerset Place.

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Coffee

Get the scoop on the best coffee spots in Melbourne, from roasteries to cafes.

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Where to find the best street food snacks in Melbourne

Become street-smart for lunch time with these small but mighty eateries

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Vertue Coffee Roasters

A small cafe serving breakfast, lunch and house-roasted coffee.

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Brunetti

Brunetti’s Carlton headquarters boasts one of Melbourne's biggest arrays of cakes and pastries.

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Liminal

Cafe and wine store offering a sustainable, seasonal menu for breakfast and lunch.

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Caffé E Torta

Cosy Italian cafe serving baguettes, coffee and hot food.

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The best Melbourne cafes for iced coffee

Celebrate world coffee day with iced coffee, mocha bubble tea and condensed milk lattes.

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Restaurants

Melbourne is packed with restaurant options from fine dining to wine bars and casual eateries.

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Rooftop bars

Melbourne has many rooftop bars with spectacular views and pubs with lively beer gardens.

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Food events

Find the best food events in Melbourne, from food festivals to wine tastings and cooking classes.

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Miss Louise

Luxury store bringing the latest designer footwear and accessory brands exclusively to Melbourne.

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