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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.

Brunswick East has well and truly bloomed, and now you can hardly walk a few metres down Lygon Street without encountering another restaurant you want to try. From hatted Thai fusion to iconic Middle Eastern, these are the best of the best East Brunswick restaurants in 2025. 

Whether it's Dolly Parton hitting the Comedy Theatre stage bootstraps and rhinestones in tow, or the awaited return of Lightscape’s epic winter trail, Melbourne’s serving up another weekend of top-tier happenings. 

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

It's no secret that you can find some of the best ramen in Melbourne/Naarm. The list of ramen joints in this city is long. That's why we've done the broth-sipping, noodle-slurping hard work and found the most deliciously soul-warming bowls out there.

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.

Cost of living keeps creeping upwards and onwards, and most of us practically have the words “value for money” tattooed on wallets to stop unnecessary spending. Of course, that’s where the humble buffet comes in, with endless plates and infinite options to make you feel like life isn’t so bad.

Yum Cha, it's the culinary experience that's greater than the sum of its parts, and each part is already pretty delicious. You’ll find dim sum galore, from pan-fried to steamed to boiled, all designed to be washed down with piping-hot tea. Melbourne has got some amazing for all your yum cha needs. So needless to say, we’ve curated a list of the best yum cha in Melbourne for 2025. 

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.

The annual holiday celebrating all things Dad is fast approaching with September 1 just around the corner

The banh mi roll has become a cornerstone of the modern diet, their cost friendly price point, return on investment for flavour, satiating hunger and the ability to be devoured on the move has kept workers, students, and general crusty bread enthusiasts on a continuous quest for the best. The ingredients may vary roll to roll but a banh mi roll should have a crisp crust, soft textured inside, some form of crispy or barbecued meat stacked with cucumber, carrot, coriander, and chilli if you’re living dangerously.

Brownie points. We’re all searching for them. Little gestures to write ourselves into the good books (and that mean we won’t have to take out the rubbish for at least two weeks). Well good news, guys—we found a way to max the brownie points. And the only finger you’ll need is your thumb on your phone. Introducing Melbourne’s coolest gift delivery services.

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.

If you live in Melbourne, it means you live close to some of the best galleries our great nation has to offer. So, in the spirit of Urban List Art Month, here’s our round-up of some of the best galleries you can feast your eyes on in Melbourne when you’re starving for some culture.

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.

If you wish you could take your furry pal everywhere around Melbs, get ready for some amazing news.

When it comes to cocktails no one does it quite like Melbourne’s bar scene. But the test of a truly vetted venue might just be its bartender's execution of an espresso martini. There is a fine art to shaking up the perfect espresso martini, you need to strike the perfect balance of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso. 

The world’s largest inflatable theme park is coming to Melbourne and your dreams will finally come true.

Here are 15 of our favourite Melbourne restaurants to hit up for a long lunch this Summer.

Here are 8 of the best caves you can crawl through in Victoria. Happy spelunking.

When in stage 3 lockdown it can be hard to stay positive all the time. Cake can help.

If you’ve got your own routine or you’re looking to switch things up with something new, you’ve come to the right place—our list of 12 of Melbourne’s best workouts has something for your mind, body and soul.

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.

The masterminds behind Mary’s basically invented the holy trinity: burgs, birds and beers. And for all that there is to say about Melbourne-Sydney rivalry, when it comes to Mary’s, it’s all love. And come November, Mary's will finally be serving up their delightfully dirty, institution-level eats on Franklin Street in Melbourne’s CBD.

If you’re sick of your usual summer salads and boring barbecues, then gear up for this weekend’s Polish Festival at Fed Square.

Ever wanted to go to the cinema but were too lazy to get out of your comfy bed? Well, this year you’ll be able to watch a movie under the stars in a giant bed, courtesy of the Mov’in Bed outdoor cinema.

The world’s largest inflatable theme park is coming to Melbourne and your dreams will finally come true.

MANSION is a fully immersive dance, theatre circus and horror experience that breaks down the wall between performer and audience member which allows you to embark on an interactive horror journey of the senses.

If you’re a Ho Ho Ho for sweets then prepare for the biggest sugar rush of your life: Sugar Republic is launching a Christmas pop-up in November.

It’s time to get nostalgic people: from Friday 25 October, Melbourne Central will host an exclusive art exhibition celebrating one of the most iconic shows, Sesame Street.

Whether you're a fan of creamy tonkatsu or a lighter miso broth, we have assembled our definitive list of Melbourne’s tastiest ramen spots. 

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.

Ramp up your detective cred with this immersive murder mystery experience heading to Melbourne next month. 

Whether you’re a keen baker or a keen eater, the Melbourne Cake Bake and Sweets Show is for you. This sweet show will give you the chance to learn new skills and techniques, receive tips from the best in the business or just stuff your face with cake, this event is one-of-a-kind.

Australia’s largest Harry Potter concept store will be launching at Myer on Bourke Street this Friday, 18 October.

Whether you’re a knitter or a sculptor or a painter or a doodler, here are all the art and craft supply stores you need to check out in Melbourne.

The daily grind of the working week can have you feeling many different things, for the most part, that you haven’t moved nearly enough. Check out our round-up of the best workouts to do on your lunch break.

You’ve been so patient Melbourne but the time has finally come. Yep, it’s that time of year again where we gather together for a delicious 18 days to gorge ourselves silly with spicy noodles, BBQ pork buns, juicy dumplings, gelato and well, pretty much anything we can get our hands on. The Night Noodle Markets are back with their biggest line-up to date.

Tucked between North Melbourne and Flemington, Kensington is an adorable suburb that often flies under the radar. Packed with great cafes and restaurants, it’s well worth a visit. Here are some of the best restaurants to hit up the next time your around this little inner-west pocket. 

Horror movies and Halloween festivities have taken a hard decline in recent years, but this month Rush Escape Game is turning their whole venue into a massive immersive haunted house experience, and they’re going to try their best to scare the shit out of you.  

Moon Dog World boasts 72 taps, a hidden tiki bar, a lagoon and waterfall and a full food menu; all of which basically guarantees you will never want or have to leave (until they kick you out at closing time, of course.)

This year marks a decade of Melbourne Music Week and if one thing’s for sure, they’re going all out to celebrate. Not only have they gifted us arguably one of their greatest programs of all time, they’re bringing back the original Balestra Berlin-designed, Melbourne Music Week Hub, Kubik—with a brand new design.

Whether you’re turning up for their signature chicken broth ramen dishes or one of their yuzu-fuelled cocktails, wandering off of Chapel Street to Yoku Ono is always a good idea. And later this month, for one night only, they’ll be switching up their low-key, moody vibes for something a little wilder.

If you had any plans this October, we’re afraid that you’re going to have to cancel them because Melbourne’s third annual Chicken Nugget Festival is coming to town. 

We’ve done the hard slog for you and picked out our faves of this month’s gig lineup. See you there.

Where you once would have found American Hamburger joint, Brooklyn Depot, you’ll now find a restaurant and bar that’s bringing authentic flavours from Southeast Asia to Melbourne’s CBD—in a big way.

To help you get over the fact that we only have one quarter of 2019 left on the calendar, we’ve rounded up some of the best, and most interesting things to do this October.  

On December 5 2019, the new, transformed Library will officially be open to the public in all its $88.1 million redeveloped glory.

Even if school's a hazy memory, it’s never too late to learn a new skill. Good thing Melbourne has an amazing selection of workshops, classes and courses to keep your idle hands busy (and most importantly, make you appear smooth and winning on Tinder dates). From making your own ceramics and brewing homemade Kombucha to mastering the art of record collecting (yes, it’s an art), these are some of Melbourne's best workshops. 

If you’re a wine connoisseur, crime seeker or historicist (or all three), then Pentridge Prison is calling you.

If you didn’t get the chance to soak up a warm Italian summer this past July while enjoying pasta in front of the Trevi Fountain (that’s what tourists do in Italy, right?), fear not: Preston Market is bringing back their Italian day in 2019.

If you frequent the South Melbourne Market, you’d be extremely familiar with all of the delicacies. And in particular one of their most popular stalls, Indigenous-owned and operated, Mabu Mabu.

Ever wanted to get up close and personal with a cute and cuddly red panda? Well now you can, because this spring, the Melbourne Zoo is letting you come and meet one of the most endangered species from the mountainous regions in Asia.

From magic chocolate balls to spaghetti gelato, here are 15 desserts you should’ve tried by now if you live in Melbourne.

If you’re a creature of habit, this news might discombobulate you slightly but it’s for the best, we promise: Queen Vic Market has announced today that it will change its trading hours for the first time in nearly 20 years. 

Kumokumo is about to hit Australia and while our waistlines might be terrified, our mouths are already drooling.

If you weren't excited for Halloween before, now’s the time to get on board, because Spooktober Festival is coming back this October, and taking place at Melbourne’s iconic Luna Park.  

We present to you the best restaurants in one of Melbourne’s hippest suburbs (aren’t they all?): Abbotsford. 

If you’re sick of the monotonous routine of city life, why not treat yourself to a stay at one of Victoria’s wellness retreats?

Want to catch the spring bloom season, but don’t have the time to travel to the countryside? We have great news for you. CherryHill Orchards are bringing real cherry trees from their farm to Melbourne Central so you don’t have to miss out on the most beautiful springtime bloom time of the year. 

Have you ever wanted to recreate all those Insta-worthy Melbourne brunch dishes in the comfort of your own home? Well, now you can. 

You’ll find Neighbourhood Pizza in Armadale, nestled among the shops that bring Beatty Avenue to life.

As part of the Uniqlo and KAWS collaboration, Uniqlo will be giving away free KAWS t-shirts tomorrow at an undisclosed location in Melbourne.

We’re heading into the warmer months, guys. And that means it’s time to come out of hibernation and hit up some of Melbourne’s best clubs. Leave your dignity at home and get on the D-Floor. We're about to drop some bangers.

Before Keanu Reeves reprises two of his iconic roles in both The Matrix 4 and Bill & Ted Face The Music, Lido is here to take you on a journey back through the career of the nicest guy in Hollywood.

Cheese lovers, get excited because the Holey Cheese Festival is returning to Queen Vic Market for a week of cheese, wine and music next month.

Regardless whether you’re a dabbler or an experienced board gamer, you’ll love Gameology’s warehouse sale this weekend.

Starting at Stockyard campsite near the entrance of Wilsons Promontory park, you can follow the signposts to the northern flank of Big Drift, an extensive series of very impressive inland sand dunes.

Clear your diaries because something fishy is coming to the city...

You probably thought that the food scene down at the Windsor end of Chapel Street couldn’t get any better. That was at least until June this year when Chef Shane Delia opened Maha East, his new swanky 40-seat Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant.

This October, things are about to get taken up a notch with Ballet Under The Stars, a free outdoor performance of Giselle, popping up at Lardner Park in the Latrobe Valley.

Whether you’re on a health kick, live a plant-based lifestyle, or you’re trying to have a few more meat-free Mondays, you are well and truly spoilt for options because Melbourne has absolutely taken the health food scene to the next level. Here are 12 of Melbourne’s healthiest cafes.

Gluten-free crew, rejoice: The Gluten-Free Expo is coming back to Melbourne next month.

When it comes to unplugging from the grind and finding that elusive zen state, we have one favoured method: float tanks. These sensory deprivation tanks allow you to hit pause and detach from the many distractions of everyday life for 60 sweet minutes, so what's not to love?

The ringing of trams won’t be the only Bells ringing this summer as we just got wind that the world’s largest Mexican-inspired mega-chain is finally landing in Melbourne.

There is an extra incentive to get involved in yoga emerging in Melbourne where instructors are running their classes in studios so aesthetic, you will forget you are even exercising. So dig up those dusty yoga pants of yours and prepare for the ultimate stretch session within one of these Instagram-worthy spaces.

To make up for the sad departure of their bottomless lasagne, the folks at Mamma’s Boy Trattoria are at it again, gracing us with bottomless gnocchi for the entire month of September. How can we even be mad at that?

If you’ve missed the cherry blossoms and the almond blossoms and the tulips, then this is your chance to finally post that springtime Instagram post from the Kyneton Daffodil And Arts Festival.

Dodgy LAN cafes are a thing of the past, guys. Fortress Esports just announced plans for the largest video gaming and esports entertainment venue in the Southern Hemisphere and guess where it’ll be?

Upon Saxe finding its home in the CBD’s legal district on Queen Street in 2017, the modern, fine-dining restaurant originally occupied both two levels of the location, with five-course dégustations upstairs and snacks downstairs. Now in that ground-level space, a noticeably more casual (yet suave) sibling by the name of Saxe Kitchen has moved in, meaning more options and a hell of a lot more deliciousness for you.