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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.

A valuable edition to the Smith Street foodie scene, Mjr Tom sits in the heart of Collingwood. 

Heartbreaker is one of our favourite late-night CBD dive bars. Serving bottle-aged classics in a no-frills, all-American style venue, the dingy rock and roll bar comes complete with a jukebox, a pool table (shotgun first game) and a kitsch retro kitchen.

Giddyup Mule is a relaxed cafe that has added to Yarraville’s food scene. Dishing up all-day breakfasts, the menu is diverse and delicious with plenty of healthy options. There’s also an extensive selection of fresh juices and raw, organic treats available. Beautifully designed, Giddyup Mule has a rustic feel to it and an open fire. Tick.

L’Hotel Gitan occupies one of Prahran’s most iconic pubs on Commercial Road. The brainchild of Jacques Reymond and his family, L’Hotel Gitan offers a relaxed dining experience. The concept of the ‘local pub’ has been reinterpreted to produce an elegant, bistro style venue that serves up quality French fare. Think French pub food done really, really well.

Proper & Son is a beautifully designed South Melbourne cafe that sits within the South Melbourne Market. The menu is simple and considered and in true market style, Proper & Son cooks with the best seasonal produce; the menu often changes depending on availability. Proper & Son serve fantastic coffee and make a selection of salads that change weekly.

l’altro mondo is one of Albert Park's favourite Italian restaurants. The food is fresh and flavoursome and there are some interesting twists on traditional dishes. Co-owner and head chef, Domenico De Marco has worked as a chef in the kitchens of several Michelin Star restaurants in Europe and has worked with Luke Mangan and Neil Perry before he opened l'altro mondo. A local gem. 

Beyond Skin and Beauty in Balwyn is your one stop-shop for quality tanning and waxing. We all know that tanning and waxing is something that you want to get just right – it can have such a huge impact on your overall appearance. You’ll be in safe hands at Beyond Skin and Beauty. The whole team is highly trained and professional; however ask for Amanda for that ‘extra mile’ experience. The level of care and precision that Amanda puts in to her treatments is hard to find.

Attention all cocktail lovers! If you’re a sucker for a mouth-watering Old Fashioned or expertly mixed Martini, and love nothing more than old-school decadence, The Den is soon to become your new favourite drinks spot.

A la Folie is a beautiful French patisserie in South Yarra. Passionate about dishing up the very best macaroons and petite choux, it’s easy to see why they’re famous for both. If you’re not familiar with petite choux, they are small bites of choux pastry filled with flavoured crème patissière and topped with a colourful fondant. They have to be tried to be believed!

Oak & Steele Wine Bar is a cosy place to experience quality regional food and drink, in the heart of Windsor. With a curated wine list that’s affordable and draws on the best regions from around Australia, there’s also an extensive selection of regional beers and ciders. With communal tables and fantastic artworks, it’s easy to feel right at home at Oak & Steele Wine Bar.

BEN Coffee+Kitchen is a cute Melbourne cafe situated in Balwyn. Serving Proud Mary coffee, a delicious menu of dishes and an extensive array of baked goods, it’s not hard to see why it’s popular with the Balwyn locals. There’s something for everyone on the menu and the interior of the cafe has been beautifully fitted out.

Quinni is a fresh and authentic Korean restaurant in Elwood. Serving many traditional Korean favourites such as kimchi fried rice and Bibimbap, the presentation of dishes is beautiful. A firm family favourite for Elwood locals, the service is friendly and the food consistent. 

Nine and Three Quarters has brought delicious Korean food to Prahran. Situated on High Street, the chic Korean restaurant features a beautifully designed interior and an impressive menu. Specialising in Bibimbap, there’s a flavour option for all tastes. Cup Bap and Fried Bap also hit the spot; you’re guaranteed to be served a delicious and filling meal packed with fresh ingredients. If you order the Bibimbap we recommend you try the spicy sauce that comes as an accompaniment, it’s made in-house and is top notch. 

Lights in The Attic is a fresh-faced Hawthorn East cafe with a whole lot of charm. Serving up quality coffee and an interesting menu of dishes, there’s something for everyone. From burgers and French toast to quinoa porridge, Lights in The Attic is a light and bright place to enjoy breakfast or lunch with friends. 

Porchetta rolls may be a simple concept, but not all are created equal. When we get that craving for salt, crispy, succulent goodness, we're headed straight to Saluministi. Free range slow roasted pork, artichoke paste, pecorino romano and roasted encompassed in a toasted panini—what could be better?

Looking for Melbourne's best Caribbean and Jamaican Food? Look no further than Bax Food Co in Yarraville. Not quite sure what Caribbean food involves? Think fresh seafood, meaty curries and influences from southern America such as smoked ribs and spicy chicken, all designed to share with friends. 

Canadian luxury brand, Kit and Ace has opened its first Australian store. Situated on Greville Street, Kit and Ace are treating Melburnians to easy-to wear, liveable luxury clothing. A brain-child of the team behind active wear success, Lululemon, Kit and Ace know what they’re doing when it comes to creating truly comfortable threads. With the tag line ‘technical luxury’ Kit and Ace produce clothing that is innovative and functional, yet made from high-end fabrics such as cashmere. Kit and Ace aim to provide shoppers with an ‘experience’ when they step in store. 

Located on Toorak Road, Tremayne is luxuriously modern, spacious and unlike any other hair salon in Melbourne. Having a haircut no longer needs to be an ordeal at one of Melbourne’s best salons. Visit Tremayne for a superior experience, and relax in the highly skilled hands of your hairdresser.  

Roll up! Roll up! Truck Stop Deluxe, a new Melbourne burger joint, is opening in Werribee, a stone's throw from Princes Freeway. Some of the brains behind phenomenally successful burger and dessert joints Grand Trailer Park Taverna, Easey's and Dandenong Pavilion have joined forces to bring quality and fun food to outer Melbourne. With a menu of burgers, ice cream sandwiches, shakes and fries, Truck Stop Deluxe is just as its name suggests. The space has been fitted out with truck-cab themed booths and finger lickin’ truck stop food made with fresh, local produce—the burgers are made using freshly minced Victorian beef. 

Specialising in trendy, innovative blow-drying, the Séchoir Blowout Bar in Armadale should be your next stop before a big night out. Swing by one of Armadale’s best hairdressers for the ultimate pampering session, with services including cuts, up dos, blow waves, braids and treatments. Don’t be mediocre, spoil yourself tonight! 

One of Prahran’s best skincare facilities is perfect for gentle, sustainable treatment to keep your skin looking its very best. The French Facialist specialises in French skincare, with expert owner Christine Clais offering realistic, comprehensive advice on how to care for your skin. If it’s no-fuss skincare treatment you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right beauty salon. Look no further, Listers! 

If it’s something different for brunch you’re after, look no further than Sonido. A South-American inspired diner, this cosy restaurant is perfect for some low-key tucker in the rush of Fitzroy. Serving arepas (corn bread), filled fried flat cakes and empanadas, the waitresses here are more than happy to answer any queries you have on the menu. Once you’ve got your meal in your hands, you won’t regret trying something new. 

Beloved by locals for its old-fashioned charm, Melbourne pub The Rose Fitzroy opened in 1886 and remains a favourite venue for catching up with mates over a few beers. The pub grub is top-notch (think chicken parma, bangers and mash, fish and chips) and The Rose takes it up a level with impressive dishes like the soy-lacquered pork spare ribs. And for something completely different, check out the recently renovated upstairs area. Fancy!

When Kevin Pak opened Melbourne's first, Tokyo-inspired 24-hour ramen joint in 2015, Melbourne slurped it up. Menya Sandaime may have recently rebranded as Shujinko, but the choice of four classic ramen broths and a range of oozy, deep-fried sides remain. The Black Ramen (which is coincidentally, not that black) is a soul-warming mix of rich tonkotsu and shellfish soup. Pair it with extra lashings of fatty, smoked chasyu (pork) and oh-my-god-good gyoza. But choose your visiting times wisely soup slurpers, there's less than 40 seats in this popular Japanese-styled eatery.  

The team behind Hampton’s Queen Margherita pizzeria really know their stuff when it comes to the traditional Italian dish. Having spent years perfecting the recipe for their pizza bases and with extensive pizza knowledge in the family, it’s no wonder that Queen Margherita has become a bayside favourite. The menu offers everyone’s traditional favourites, as well as gourmet and dessert pizzas. 

The Napier Hotel in Fitzroy is one of Melbourne's best pubs for mouth-watering food, an inviting atmosphere, and a stellar crowd of locals. Like many of the pub's dishes, the famed Bogan Burger easily feeds two, and the chicken parma is one of the best parmas in Melbourne. A top Fitzroy pub for those that like to keep it traditional: Beers, food and open fires...what's not to love?!

From the brains behind Entrecote and Stables of Como comes fabulous new Elsternwick cafe, Bancroft Brewers. Drawing inspiration from 80s' 'fern houses' (i.e. glorified conservatories), this new cafe in Melbourne serves up awesome coffees, tasty bagels and delicious simple fare to keep you refuelled and contented. One for you brunch-lovers for sure!

Two of the team behind the Sweetwater Inn have teamed up with a friend to open the south-side's coolest new bar, Leonard's House of Love. The venue celebrates all things simple and tasty—bourbon, charcoal chicken and open fires—all set within a 70s lounge-style log cabin venue. It's one of the best dive bars in Melbourne for a laid-back beer with friends or a chow down on some delicious no-frills food (burgers, fried chicken and loaded fries, as well as salad and mash combos).

Augello's has brought good Italian food to Balwyn. Situated on Whitehorse Road, Augello's offers a range of traditional Italian dishes, some of which include interesting twists. The little sister of QLD family dinning success by the same name, Augello's in Balwyn will be offering as more regined menu - their Smoked Salmon Pizza isn't to be missed! 

Biba St Kilda is the latest edition to their hair salon group in Melbourne. Hosting some of the best hairdressers in Melbourne with a total of 16 salons, Biba is one of the leading innovative designers in the hair industry. Biba salons are always busy, but maybe if you’re lucky you can sneak an appointment in before everyone flocks to one of St Kilda’s best hairdressers.