The city worker’s guide to Melbourne
We've found lunch deals, hidden cafes, after work happy hours and more for your return to the city.
Lukumades
Dedicated to Greek donuts.
Where to find the best street food snacks in Melbourne
Become street-smart for lunch time with these small but mighty eateries
Code Black Coffee
Industrial chic cafe in North Melbourne serving brunch and coffee.
Earl Canteen
In Collins Place, Earl sells freshly made gourmet sandwiches.
Affinity On Errol
Serving locally sourced produce and delicious coffee for breakfast and lunch.
Nasi Lemak House
Malaysian hawker food with a special focus on the rice dish, nasi lemak.
Old-school sandwich bars in Melbourne
Find stacked salad sangas, retro delis and cheap lunches across the city.
Mörk Chocolate QVM
Enjoy Mörk Chocolate at Queen Victoria Market’s iconic dairy produce hall.
Oxi Tea Room
Afro-Asian tea room serving modern high tea and desserts with unique Taiwanese and Kenyan teas.
Everyday Midtown
Enjoy a specialist coffee to start your day, paired with a sweet treat.
Humble Rays
Humble Rays cafe specialises in brunch and dessert, served in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Tom Thumb
Tiny shop in Flinders Lane serving consistently good coffee.
Cafe La Colline
French-inspired breakfast and brunch spot.
Namoo
Japanese cafe and bar, serving homely meals by day, and bar snacks and drinks at night.
Fandango Cafe
All-day breakfast and light lunch in a cheery cafe on North Melbourne's Errol Street.
Mr Hugo
Asian-style bunch, dinner and coffee with must-try flavours for food enthusiasts.
Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters
Artisanal coffee and brewing equipment, plus a seasonally changing menu.
Momo Central
Casual restaurant serving authentic Nepalese dumplings and noodles.
Where's Marcel
A small cafe located inside the foyer of QV.