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Melbourne's breakfast scene is unmatched—often imitated in cities around the world but never replicated. With so many stunners out there, some truly iconic brekkies have emerged. We gotchu covered with the best breakfast Melbourne has to offer for 2025.

The heart of Melbourne, the CBD. We've got heaps of good restaurants here in Melbourne and Victoria as a whole. Whether you're looking for Flinders Lane restaurants or you're just looking to tuck into some affordable fare, we've nailed down the best.

You know those scenes in the movies when someone gets a huge bouquet delivered to their office? And all the co-workers gather and gush about what a sweetie the sender must be? Well, you can be that sender in 2025, thanks to Urban List finding the best flower delivery Melbourne has to offer.

If you're a hungry herbivore, look no further than our guide to Melbourne's best spots for vegan eats, from burgs to fine dining, it's all here.

Consignment, vintage, flea, thrift–Melbourne’s packed with all the secondhand stores you could ever dream of.

In 2025, Melbourne high tea is bringing together the best of old-world charm and modern-day fun. Whether you're in the mood to channel some classic 19th-century vibes, complete with dainty finger sandwiches and scones stacked high, or you're looking for something a bit more daring—think themed high teas, live music, and a splash of burlesque—Melbourne’s got you covered.

From moody rooftops where you'll drink by candlelight to iconic venues serving up the city's best views, we've sussed out the Melbourne rooftop bars that are on another level. These are the best rooftop bars calling Melbourne home in 2025.

Skip the south side/north side arguments this weekend, because Melbourne's city centre is a brunch destination of its own right. Here are the best (neutral ground) spots for brunch in Melbourne CBD. 

One of the most important food groups to Melburnians, pizza is held in a treasured category of its own. Boasting some of the finest pizzerias outside of Italy, the level of craft here is world-class from classic leopard spotted Neapolitan-style to thick-cut deep dish. 

Fresh local produce, goods crafted by local creatives, and vintage bargains — Melbourne markets are some of the best, and well worth a Sunday morning peruse with coffee in hand.

The long weekend is just around the corner so it’s time to start planning your social movements for the mini-break. Whether you celebrate Easter or not, we can all agree it’s pretty nice to have a four-day weekend to catch up with friends and family while letting someone else do all the cooking and cleaning—surcharges are totally worth it. Here’s your list of what’s on over the Easter weekend in Melbourne. 

Want to relive that Japanese holiday, or get your eye in before you head overseas? You're in luck, because Melbourne is full of top-tier Japanese restaurants. Whether you’re craving freshly made sushi, bowls of steaming ramen, sizzling teppanyaki, melt-in-your-mouth sashimi, or flavourful donburi, there’s no shortage of authentic Japanese restaurants in Melbourne to dive into. 

Searching for the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne? From hidden trattorias to fine dining, here are Melbourne’s top 25 Italian spots for pasta, pizza and more in 2025.

Want to know where to pitch your tent? We’ve rounded up the best campsites in Victoria. Most are a pretty easy drive from Melbourne and for the rest... just tell your boss you’ll be coming in sick on Monday.

We love Melbourne, but you know ... living in one of the world's best cities comes with a price tag, good thing Urban List has you you covered with a stack of things to eat, drink, do and see all on a shoestring as part of our series Budget Ballin'. This time we've teed up 20 of the best cheap and free things to do in Melbourne to keep both you and your hip pocket happy.

Everyone who's anyone is rocking a manicured nail these days. From eye-catching nail art to simple nudes and pastels to sharp-ended stiletto talons, there wasn't a bare nail to be found at New York Fashion Week, which means now is the time for a magnificent manicure.

Australia isn’t known for its autumn foliage (gum trees kind of look the same no matter what the weather’s doing). But European migration didn’t just bring espresso and amazing Turkish kebabs to Melbourne, it also brought deciduous trees.

Your long weekend road trip might be cancelled but there’s no need to mope. The Easter long weekend is certainly looking a little different than what we imagined, but there are still plenty of ways to have a bit of fun, even in lockdown.

Summer is fast approaching and let’s be honest, we’re all in need of a spruce-up. If you’ve got a fifty in your pocket, you’ve got no excuse, ‘cause it’s about time you got your messy mop sorted. Here’s our list of scissor-wielders that are great for your hair and your wallet.

There are many things that weird me out: clowns, bugs, people who collect lifelike dolls. But all those things pale in comparison to what Lord Coconut has in store for all of us at this year’s Melbourne Fringe.

Treating yourself with $25 cocktails that come with salt rims or fairy floss is all fun and games until you get hit with that dreaded bill at the end of the night. We’ve all been there and it hurts. Trying to live the Melbourne high life can be seriously hard, especially when you’re living on a tight budget.

If you’re feeling a bit wary about travelling solo, Tokyo is the perfect place to dip your toes in the water. It’s one of the safest places you can travel and there is so much to do you won’t even notice you’re on your own. And then there’s the plethora of micro-restaurants and bars you’ll be able to experience which just isn’t possible when you’re travelling in a bigger group. If you’re not convinced yet, here are 8 things to do in Tokyo if you’re travelling solo.

A lot of people travel to Nepal alone. It’s probably got something to do with Finding Yourself. Finding Yourself tends to be a solo activity, and Nepal offers single travellers the ultimate combination; reasonably safe streets, cheap dumplings and an excuse to shop at North Face. More importantly, it has that vaguely spiritual, Eat Pray Love-ish vibe, without which it’s not a proper journey of self-discovery at all, just self-indulgent travel therapy. 

Oh London, you sunny-one-minute, freezing-the-next, confusing centre of all things wonderful. Getting lost in England’s capital is a joy because you’re never really lost. And doing it on your own can be tough when it’s full of mates sinking pints and swapping stories in the pub. But fear not, friend, travelling alone in London is easier than you’d think. Once you’ve mastered the public transport system, it’s all smooth sailing. If not for a few delays. Don’t panic, it’s part of the fun! Here’s how to do London on your own, because you’re the best date anyone could want, right?

When it comes to travel, you always have options. Of course, first you have to decide where you want to go but it’s also important to choose the right person to travel with. And if you’re anything like us—AKA terribly impatient and constantly planning your next trip—you probs don’t want to wait for your mates to get it together before booking.

Melbourne can be an expensive place, but that doesn’t mean you have to slum it. From bargain blow waves to express lunches at Melbourne’s fine dining establishments, here’s our handy guide to some of the best deals in town. This list may or may not include a $15 blow dry…