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Dex2rose gelateria in Melbourne CBD serves up some of the craziest ice cream concoctions we've laid eyes on! Specialising in 'nitrogelato' (that's nitrogen-frozen gelato creations), the dessert bar serves some other incredible sweet treats, including a great hot chocolate. Better yet, they're open seven days a week!

Whether it's wine, coffee or a bite to eat, Gertrude St Enoteca delivers on all three. Situated on Fitzroy's coolest strip, this beautiful Melbourne restaurant specialises in fine wines and wholesome food with rustic roots. As well as serving up a delicious daily menu, Gertrude St Enoteca hosts some marvellous foodie events throughout the year. Our go-to for a sophisticated glass of vino.

Neil Perry (yes, of Rockpool restaurant fame) has blessed us with his first ethical Burger Project eatery to open in Melbourne. Perry's new Melbourne restaurant is situated in St Collins Lane, the stunning fashion precinct that's also home to a bevvy of eateries too. Because shopping makes us hungry, duh. 

With outposts in Dubai and Sydney, including the incredible Tokonoma bar, Japanese restaurant Toko has opened a new Melbourne restaurant. Situated in Prahran, on the suburb's buzzing Greville Street, the new Japanese eatery serves up some of the best food in town thanks to its expertly trained chefs. A must for Japanophiles and sushi fans.

The fact that Gene & Peta exists speaks volumes about Melbourne's love for creativity! The warehouse-cum-shop space brings together a yoga studio, a boutique and a craft space, all under one roof. Drawing inspiration from Moroccan vestibules, where tradespeople would sell their wares, you'll find three yoga classes per week, networking events for local creatives, and advice from the team behind the space. A hidden gem you'll be glad to have found. 

Om Nom turns dessert into a true art form. Each creation isn't so much a stand-alone dessert as it is a fully-fledged masterpiece, as if your Willy Wonka dreams transplated themselves onto your plate in luxurious form. 

As its name suggests, Crafternoon Café in Carlton North is not your usual coffee and brunch joint. Why just admire the art hanging from the ceilings when you can contribute your own masterpiece? Make a crafternoon of it and decorate your own cupcake. With highly accessible prices, this is where inner kids and actual kids can both feel totally at home.

Abbondante is a fantastic Italian addition to Windsor. Sitting in the space that is Cafe by day, Abbondante exists only by night. It's the type of place you can go to eat food similar to that cooked by your Nonna. It's warm and inviting and very cosy. The menu is short and simple and changes daily, keeping patrons returning again and again. This unassuming Italian dinner venue hits well above its weight in the flavour and service stakes, describing its style as country, homestyle and classic. 

Serving up provincial French fare minus the French feel is Fitzroy café La Niche. One of Melbourne’s cosiest little cafes, enjoy La Niche’s honest French fare in a homely, relaxed atmosphere. The ultimate menu, on weekends you can choose breakfast for dinner or lunch style-items for breakfast! Why not head to one of Melbourne’s best French cafes this weekend?

If you’re into off-beat homewares, browsing St Kilda’s Scout House represents the classic kid-inside-candy-store conundrum. You’ll be lucky to walk out of there without three planters, two industrial desk lamps and an 8-ft bespoke dining table.

There may be many chocolatiers in Melbourne, but Ganache Chocolates are like no other. Offering a range of delicate European-inspired chocolates, choose your own indulgence treats or pick a pre-made box set. One of Melbourne’s best chocolatiers, your next anniversary (or birthday, or Christmas) gift is sorted. 

Piggery Café at Burnham Beeches, Sherbrooke has a cracking team behind it, headed up by none other than Shannon Bennett. Well worth the drive, Piggery Cafe has a holistic view to provide diners with seasonal local produce, Burnham Beeches is focused on creating a venue dedicated to the promotion of the best of Australian culture across all facets of heritage, architecture, food, art, hospitality and inspiring landscape. You can expect wholesome fare from the char-grill BBQ and generous plates of charcuterie.

Smalls is the little wine bar that could. Tucked down South Melbourne laneway, Yarra Place, you'll find Smalls next to cafe favourite St Ali. Smalls is small by name, small by nature (the venue only seats a few dozen lucky diners) but is big on personality. The fit out is stunning - lots of rich woods and stark white painted brick. The wine list is impressive and the list of bar snacks is exactly what you'll feel like. 

Positioned smack-bang in the middle of Melbourne Uni and RMIT University, Middle Fish is a student hotspot. Serving up southern Thai dishes mostly under $16, Middle Fish is one of Melbourne’s best cheap eats. There’s plenty to choose from here, with an all-day Asian-inspired brekkie, lunch and sweets for these pesky afternoon cravings. What more can you ask for? 

The third space opened by the team behind Mr Brightside and Hendrick's Food Store, Neon Tiger in Malvern is one of the best cafes in Melbourne for a speedy lunch or quick-fire breakfast on the southside. Indoor and outdoor, eat-in or take-away, this awesome cafe is great for all sizes of groups too. What to eat? We'd recommend the reuben sandwich with a smoothie. Delish.

If you're looking for a traditional men's barbers in Fitzroy that serves up awesome cuts with a Coopers in hand, get yourself to Dr Follicles on Gertrude Street. The old-school grooming parlour is our go-to for everything form a trim to a complete restyle. Guys, if you like to keep it sharp and simple, Dr Follicles is your man.

Rob Mason's Morris Motley hair studio specialises in luxury haircuts and grooming services for men. The Cremorne barbers is one of Melbourne's best salons for men, largely due to Mason's high attention to detail and bespoke service that begins with looking at each customer's bone structure. As well as getting a fresh new cut, Morris Motley is also a superb place to pick up barely-there men's hair products. The perfect spot for a grooming sesh.

Red Door Yum Cha is a hidden gem Chinese restaurant in Windsor. It’s a unique blend of Chinese antique shop meets yum cha restaurant. The combination works perfectly and creates a unique and comfortable atmosphere. The furniture that patrons sit on is all for sale and is marked as such! The menu is a tightly curated offering of authentic Chinese dishes which regulars return time and time again to enjoy. 

Tom Phat is a cosy restaurant/cafe situated on Sydney Road, Brunswick. With an interesting aesthetic, the atmosphere is ideal for a weekend breakfast, a quick drink or a date night dinner. The food draws from South-East Asian inspiration to create a fusion menu that is both delicious and contemporary.

A firm favourite of Alphington locals, Apte cafe serves up delicious breakfast and lunch dishes. It might not be the most obvious spot for first-class fare, but the steady stream of regulars and it’s continual presence on ‘best cafe’ lists make it a gem that’s worth travelling for. Though the entire menu is strong, the Dukkah Eggs are a great order.

Seddon Deadly Sins sits in, you guessed it, Seddon. It’s a charming cafe that is exactly what the area needed. Much loved by locals, the menu incorporates flavours from around the world to create an interesting breakfast menu. Seddon Deadly Sins has a courtyard area, perfect to enjoy a coffee on a sunny morning.

The Daily Food Co. truck, nicknamed Lola, serves up delicious American-style fare from its retro-style horse float. With a menu that includes popcorn chicken, tacos, and one of the most drool-worthy pork sliders we've encountered in a looooong time, this Melbourne food truck isn't for the faint-hearted. We've heard that they also team up with BBQ legends The Gem for delicious meaty specials—check the Daily Food Co.'s Facebook page for details and expect lip-smacking food that beats most trucks around. 

Bursaria is one of the dining venues at Melbourne’s much loved Abbotsford Convent. Catering on sight as well as at private functions, Bursaria are well known for their generous and delicious high teas. Bursaria is well known for it’s love of fresh , seasonal produce. 

Whether you’re an interior design pro or would like a helping hand, Yarraville’s Niche Interiors has your home re-decoration needs covered. Passionate about creating spaces that are as good to be in as they are to look at, Niche Interiors offers not only a beautifully curated selection of occasional furniture, rugs, wallpaper and lighting, but a bespoke interior design consultation service. 

Italian for ‘Water and Wine’, Acqua E Vino is a beautifully old-fashioned European bar situated in the heart and soul of Yarraville. Whether you’re out with friends or a hunky new love interest, Acqua E Vino is perfect for an understated night of cocktails, tapas and live music.

In the middle of the city, Hash Speciality Coffee is a hard-kept café secret. It’s not easy to find a quiet spot in the city with some of the best coffee in Melbourne, but Hash is just that. Serving up a drool-worthy brunch menu and a range of filter and cold brew coffees, this is one of Melbourne’s best secret cafes. If you’re not into caffeine, they serve hot chocolate with fairy floss. Sold yet? 

If you’re in the mood for mouth-watering tapas and some classic European charm, Dig A Pony in Yarraville is the place for you. The restaurant and bar boasts an incredible selection of drinks and dishes that give a modern take on European classics. A real treat to be found on the west-side.

If you're looking for good music, good drinks and good people, there's no better place to find all three than Fitzroy bar The Rooks Return. The small watering hole serves some of the best classic cocktails on the Brunswick Street strip, as well as hosting awesome local bands, live jazz sessions and a tonne of DJs to boot. Plan to start your next northside night out at The Rooks Return, Listers. You won't regret it!

Could Junie Moon's cafe in West Melbourne be the cutest spot for a cup of tea and a slice of cake ever?! This petite West Melbourne cafe serves up tasty breakfast and lunch options (think tarts, baked goods, pasta, healthy salads...), as well as great coffee. If you get the chance, go for one of the daily specials—head chef Mel always knows how to get the best out of the cafe's seasonal ingredients, making for some delicious fare.   

Hidden in Hardware Lane, La Petite Crêperie serves delicious freshly made galettes, crêpes and baguettes, alongside coffee, French wine and beer, and a host of other delights in its traditional space. If you're a fan of both sweet and savoury crepes, La Petite Crêperie is the ideal choice for your breakfast, lunch or post-dinner fix. Also trading on Friday nights, La Petite Crêperie's well known Plateau de Fromage is a cheesy favourite and is especially French when accompanied by a glass of wine in the outdoor terrace.

With a massive eight locations in Melbourne, The Cupcake Queens make delicious cupcakes, with gluten-free and vegan options available. You've gotta love their flavours, which range from tasty salted caramel to rich, creamy cookies'n'cream. Need personalised cupcakes for a party, an event, or just a special treat? Hit up The Cupcake Queens for home-delivered deliciousness! 

One of our fave Camberwell hidden gems, Red Robyn is an awesome allergy-friendly cafe that serves breakfast and lunch. Specialising in gluten-free food (everything is 100% coeliac friendly!), the menu includes scones and baked goods, all your favourite brunch dishes, and some tasty kids options too.

Obsessively hospitable and consistently friendly, Truman Cafe is one of Melbourne’s best family-friendly cafes. An Albert Park treasure, the space boasts enough room for rolling prams, extra high chairs and the general running around affiliated with small children. Perfect for a long family brunch or a quick takeaway cuppa, this is one of Melbourne’s best hidden cafes. 

Fitzroy can be a tricky place to find a quiet spot to relax, hunker down with a good book or smash out some work on your trusted lappy. The Tin Pot Cafe has been a warmly laid-back North Fitzroy cafe since the early nineties. Take your pick from the seats reminiscent of your grandma’s lounge and order from a rotating specials board for lunch. Add a few coffees to your stay and you’ll find the Tin Pot Cafe is one of the best Melbourne cafes around.   

One of the best tapas restaurants in Melbourne, Portello Rosso is tucked away in one of the city's lesser known alleyways. Serving up Spanish small plates that won’t drive you into bankruptcy, we’d recommend bringing any and all your friends! Choose from romantic balcony spots, a long shared bench, or classic table settings. This CBD Spanish restaurant is well worth a visit. 

With only the best fish delivered fresh daily and hand cut by Misuzu’s chefs who ooze confidence, this Albert Park restaurant serves up some of the best Japanese in Melbourne. We’d recommend trying a bit of everything at this chic Izakaya. Don’t forget the sake either (there are 40 to choose from). 

As the name implies, it’s all about the bread and yeast at Camberwell cafe The Bakers Wife. From toast to sandwiches, and scrolls to burger buns, this is one happy household if their baking is anything to go by. Regardless if you’re ordering a donut and cuppa to go or you’re settling into the long haul of brunch, The Bakers Wife more than delivers. 

One of Gertrude Street’s best restaurants, you’ll struggle to find a better value meal in Melbourne. Serving up drool-worthy south-east Asian cuisine for lunch and dinner, Might Boy Eatery is easily one of Melbourne’s favourite restaurants. Choose from their a tidy list of Vietnamese and Thai meals, and you simply can’t go wrong. 

For too long baos have been reduced to mere snack food, something tiny and fleeting in Melbourne’s food scene. Richmond’s Baotime turns the humble bao into fully-fledged meals – piling the soft buns high with soft shell crab, moreton bay bug and deep fried prawns. Enjoy some of Melbourne’s best bao with a selection of Asian-style sides. 

ITALI.CO sits in the heart of St Kilda on Barkly Street and serves contemporary Italian food with the warmth and generosity of traditional Italian hospitality. ITALI.CO dishes up award-winning pizzas in the traditional Naples style, each crafted with care using premium produce. The pasta and risotto dishes are also well worth a look-in at this St Kilda Italian restaurant.

Underwood, a petite wine bar in North Fitzroy, is a wonderful spot for an intimate glass of vino after a long day. Its homely interior and great selection of food and drinks (think warming local fare done simply but well), makes Underwood Wine Bar a top pick for a northside date or a catch-up with friends. Cheers, Listers!

Currently located in Fitzroy, The Voodoo Jerk Truck serves up some of the most delicious Jamaican food in Melbourne from its back-alley kitchen. Twinned with Pixel Alley, the truck itself is hidden from the main strip of Smith Street, making it an awesome foodie hidden treasure to take your mates to. As for the must-try? Jerk chicken every time!

Jamaican restaurant Bickle serves everything you would expect to find at one of the island's top kitchens. Buttermilk jerk fried chicken, tasty jerk ribs, salt fish and ackee, curried goat with rice and peas...the list is endless! The Bickle vibe is relaxed, and you can expect to be sipping on Caribbean style coconut cocktails or an ice-cold Red Stripe. An awesome hidden gem that shouldn't be missed.

Melbourne pizza restaurant Pizza Religion's Malvern venue is an awesome choice if you're looking for some of the best pizzas around! Specialising in delicious, traditional Italian-style pizzas that come loaded with everything from chorizo and braised beef cheek to butternut pumpkin and pine nuts, the menu includes something for everyone. A great spot for a slice of epic flavour. 

Chatty Vespa, aka. our favourite place for pizza in Prahran, serves up deliciously light pizzas from its petite restaurant ant take-away kitchen. The ingredients are super-fresh and the flavour combos are epic...The perfect go-to whether you want a quick bite to eat or take-away pizza in Melbourne. Oh, and they do healthy pizzas too! Check out the plant-powered pizza for a #cleaneating special.

Thornbury's go-to for delicious Italian food with a modern twist, Son Of A Pizzaiolo serves delicious foodie fare whether you're looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurant is great for group get-togethers (we'd recommend giving them a call in advance) and serves up some cracking pizza specials. A real treat in the northern suburbs.

Is your home looking a little lacklustre, or have you just moved into a new place and don't know where to start? Get onto The White Room, an awesome Melbourne duo who run shopping tours of the city's best interior design and decor hotspots. Not only will you get chauffeured around some of Melbourne's best boutiques, you'll also enjoy a delicious lunch with other design geeks and be able to get expert interior styling advice from two of Melbourne's top personal shoppers and stylists. Winner!

The Lounge is situated within the park Hyatt and enjoys views overlooking Trilogy Gardens. The Lounge offers an impressive high tea which includes handmade petit desserts, assorted finger sandwiches and house-baked scones with jam and cream. Served with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, espresso coffee or leaf tea, it’s a delightful afternoon out!

Located at the Middle Park tram stop, Mart130 is one of Melbourne’s best cafes for a quiet brunch in cosy surrounds. Converted from the old stationmaster’s building, this Middle Park cafe is perfect for a quick cuppa or lunchtime meal. Serving a variety of brekkie and lunch options from pancakes to pastas, why not drop by on your way to work sometime? You can’t get any closer to the tram stop, after all.  

One of our favourite Melbourne cafes, Slowpoke Espresso in Fitzroy is delightfully cosy and refreshingly simple. You’ll find everything you need to curl up with a good book or your trusty lappy at this Fitzroy cafe, with hearty soups, toasty sandwiches and porridges available. Most of Slowpoke’s produce is organic and locally sourced, so you can enjoy that second latte guilt-free. 

Foddies is Melbourne's new low FODMAP cafe. Opening in Albert Park, Foddies aims to cater to those poor souls with Fructose Malabsorption, gluten intolerances and IBS. Aiming to make the dining out experience more enjoyable for those with allergies and intolerances, this Melbourne cafe offers a full range gluten-free, fructose free and tummy-friendly treats. Foddies cafe is the latest and greatest gift to Melbourne foodies in need of a low FODMAP diet.

It’s the top notch Malaysian eatery Collingwood has been eagerly awaiting. Sugar Prawn serves up everything from small to large Malay-styled share plates, so think sticky lamb belly, half a fried duck, and your classic chicken satay…drool. One of Melbourne’s best Asian restaurants, you can also grab yourself a shareable cocktail at this eclectic local spot. 

Chato is a new Spanish restaurant offering Thornbury locals traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners. A family run venue, Chato is the picture of a classic Spanish street bar with a range of Australian and Spanish wines on offer. Cosy and casual, Chato is a charming addition to the Thornbury restaurant scene. 

Norbu Urban Retreat is the ultras luxe Melbourne day spa and wellness centre located inside The Olsen Hotel in South Yarra. Offering an extensive suite of health, wellness and beauty treatments, Norbu really is the ultimate place to relax, unwind and treat yourself. With a team of highly trained specialists, Norbu’s cosmetic treatments and medical facials are some of Melbourne’s best. Norbu spa is open to guests of The Olsen, as well as external clientele.

The new brainchild of the team behind Two Little Pigs Charcuterie & Grind, FAT Fried And Tasty serves up calorific feasts of fried chicken, waffles, poutine and outher southern American style fare. Expect retro styling, industrial and reclaimed furniture, buttermilk chicken and a whole lot of hot sauce and sesoning from this new Brunswick East restaurant.

Previously known as Carters Bar, Carters Public House is an awesome music, beer and food venue on Northcote's vibrant High Street. As well as serving up some delicious local and imported beers, ciders and wines, Carters does a great line in pub food too—think pulled pork rolls, onion rings and both beef and veggie burgers—and pulls a large crowd of locals, especially when there's a live band playing. A cracking small venue that you'll definitely be back to!

ESP, which stands for Estelle by Scott Pickett, is the latest addition to the Estelle family in Northcote. This stunning new Melbourne restaurant showcases only the best in local cuisine in an exquisite menu designed by Scott himself. But food isn't the only feature! The interior of ESP brings together the best in international and local craftsmanship, with names including Philippe Starck and Christopher Boots sitting side-by-side. 

When it comes to eating different, this incredible Brighton café and restaurant has your every need covered - whether you’re a coeliac, a by-choice gluten-free eater, dairy-free, or a FODMAP fanatic. The first FODMAP café in Melbourne, Fox In The Box is somewhat of a hidden gem. Both the Brighton café’s menu and its chef’s expertise make it one of the best allergy-friendly cafes you’ll ever dine in…And you won’t even know you’re eating allergy-friendly food!

North Carlton meat emporium Skinner & Hackett is an awesome small goods stockist in Melbourne for fans of cured meat, fresh cuts, local ines and all the foodie trimmings that go with them. The staff are super-helpful, so don't be afraid to ask for advice, and you'll find tonnes of other foodie finds in the area too. 

If you're in need of top quality grass fed beef, pork, chicken and the rest, you'll love Cannings Free Range Butchers in Kew. The traditional Melbourne butchers is a one-stop shop for all of your meat needs, and even has a substantial deli and seafood section. Whether it's a family get-together, steak night with your mates, or the most epic bacon sarnie known to man, Cannings Butchers should be on your list.