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Kings of New Orleans soul food, Po' Boy Quarter serves some of the best gumbo in Melbourne alongside delicious local and American beers, fries, pickles and po'boys. It's the ultimate late-night venue if you're stuck for a bite to eat in the Fitzroy area, and makes for a great lunch pick too. As for our recommendation? The fried shrimp po'boy every time!

Stand Up Cafe is a tiny new cafe in Melbourne CBD’s Katherine Lane. Serving speciality coffee, Stand Up Cafe lives up to its name, occupying just 10 square metres. There's no room to plonk yourself down at Syand Up, but it's a fantastic hole-in-the-wall setup. Seven Seeds coffee and toasties are the order of the day from this grab-and-go Melbourne cafe and, gosh, they do both well. 

Move over, coffee, there's a new kid in town! Anyone who knows anything about the latest superfoods is talking matcha, the delicious organic green tea powder that's replacing coffee, cocoa and just about everything in lattes, smoothie bowls, healthy treats and more. Looking for the best matcha powder around? Matcha Maiden makes delicious organic green tea powder—aka. the latest superfood to hit Melbourne—sourced from the Uji region of Kyoto in Japan, and delivered direct to your doorstep, ready for use in tea, smoothies, raw treats, baked goods and more.

Sardi may look like your corner milk bar from the outside with its graffiti wall and plastic creates, but inside this Hawthorn cafe it’s so much more. You’ll find a local favourite in this light, bright little neighbourhood café, with a regularly changing specials and a solid menu of favourites. Serving all day breakfast and lunch, it’s well worth the visit.

St Hotel, which sits on the corner of St Kilda’s Fitzroy Street and Canterbury Road, is one of St kilda's best bars and restaurants—another feather in the cap of the team behind Hannoi Hannah, Saigon Sally and Tokyo Tina. It includes a bar, a restaurant and a supper and social club, and each of the architecturally designed spaces is fantastic in its own right. Opened in late 2014, the space has been redesigned and reimagined

Calling all bleary-eyed Melbourne Uni students, Standing Room cafe in Parkville is making that 8:30am lecture seem slightly more achievable. Serving quality coffee (and Shortstop doughnuts!) from 8:00am on weekdays at Union House, your list of excuses for non-attendance is rapidly shortening.

One of Melbourne's best cheese shops and bars, Shifty Chevre serves tasty cheese boards, sandwiches, coffees, drinks, and a Croque Monsieur that we'd sell a kidney for. The venue itself is relaxed and quaint, decorated with shabby-chic accessories, velvet couches, and nods to France (the land of all things delicious, aka. cheese and wine). The perfect spot for catch-ups with mates over a bottle and a board, Shifty Chevre also makes our list of the best venues for dates in Melbourne. Cheers!

Black Velvet Espresso is a Melbourne CBD cafe that's been doing its bit to ensure early-risers are fully functioning on weekday mornings in the city. Serving up premium quality coffee blends and single origin coffee from a hole-in-the wall on Exhibition Street, Black Velvet Espresso’s offerings are fast becoming essential to ensuring high spirits amongst its regulars.

St. Jerome’s – The Hotel is an idea so incredible that we’re convinced it could only exist in Melbourne. Situated on top of the CBD’s three-storey shopping precinct, Melbourne Central, the thirty-tent pop-up hotel brings together luxury accommodation, a cocktail bar, a camp clubhouse (complete with high tea,  coffee, games and playing cards…) and an on-site art gallery in a once-in-a-lifetime camping experience on one of the city’s most central rooftops. You must be dreaming, right?!

A veritable treasure trove of wonderment and delight, The SuperCool is the ultimate gift and homewares store in Fitzroy. Sitting pretty on Nicholson Street, The SuperCool is chock-a-block with linens, artwork, gifts, candles, stuff for kids and basically every single thing we want to have in our homes right now. All of the beautiful things in one store. 

At last, Footscray’s favourite pub—The Station Hotel is open for business! After recovering from an unfortunate fire earlier this year, the Melbourne icon is back to what it does best—serving epic grain-fed steaks, mouth-watering pub nibbles, ice cold beers and good times—to locals and suburb-hoppers alike.

A quintessential stand-up Melbourne cafe, Sbriga is the perfect pitstop for your hot morning coffee or ten-minute break. Serving up some of the best coffee in the CBD, Sbriga is a much-needed classic Italian espresso bar in the city’s centre. If you’re hungry in the morning or are in dire need of an afternoon pick-me-up, grab some of Sbriga’s delectable Italian baked goods or a pizza. 

If you're looking for one of the coolest men's venues in Melbourne, you're going to LOVE Prahran barbers, cafe and bar, The Bearded Man. Combining a men's grooming parlour (hair, beards, shaves...) with an accessories store, in-house DJ's, coffee from Industry Beans, and delicious scrolls from KWAK Scrolls, it's an awesome lifestyle hub for picking up some man-spiration. Looking for ladies' cuts too? The Bearded Man invites women's hair stylists in one day a week too. 

North Melbourne store and craft workshop Guild of Objects combines a gallery space, a workshop space and a retail store, all in one place. Centred around building a community of crafty folk, the workshop holds sessions on everything from ceramics to hand-decorating. Guild of Objects also sells online too—great for ordering gifts in Melbourne!

Australian bicycle company Reid Cycles stocks some of the best affordable bicycles in Melbourne. Whether you're a vintage peddler or keen to pick up something light for speeding down the coast, you'll find a bicycle that suits at Reid Cycles. Their Windsor store is open seven days a week too, making it a great pick for grabbing some last minute accessories, booking in for repairs or doing some two-wheeled window shopping. 

Run by Melbourne coffee roasters Seven Seeds Coffee, Traveller is a petite Melbourne CBD cafe that serves delicious coffee, breakfast and lunch options for on-the-go city dwellers. It's the perfect laneway cafe in Melbourne for picking up your morning caffeine hit or dropping in for a sandwich or snack later in the day, and if you're a coffee lover, look out for their limited bean roasts!

Huey Long's is a perfect slice of Americana tucked behind Fitzroy food venue Po' Boy Quarter. Opening in the evenings only, Huey Long's serves delicious drinks accompanied by delicious gumbo, fries, mac'n'cheese and pickles from their foodie neighbour. Drop by for some local and imported beers, tasty highballs and late-night cocktails in this hidden Fitzroy bar.

Carlton restaurant Nora first made its mark on the Melbourne food scene with a cacophony of Thai-inspired breakfast flavours that were a long cry from the average avo on toast. Now, the same team behind the petite open kitchen are tackling fine dining, again with bunches of Thai herbs and traditional techniques, but in a contemporary setting that's devoid of white tablecloths and staunch manners. Expect delightfully deceptive dishes masquerading as entirely different creations, each delivered with a smile.

In the crowded cafe scene of Thornbury, Brother Alec is holding its own through simple, fresh dishes that are beautifully balanced and extraordinarily tasty. This relaxed Melbourne hotspot focuses on exactly what it should – delicious brunches and friendly service. One of Melbourne’s best cafes, it may not look that flashy but Brother Alec has plenty to offer for those who take the time to look. 

Dundas and Faussett in Albert Park is your quintessential local Melbourne cafe. It’s the sort of place that makes you want to claim it as your family regular and settle in with the weekend paper. They brew a mean coffee using Five Senses and the menu has something for everyone. The Soft Shell Crab Burger is a crowd pleaser, but the bowls of acai with an array of toppings provides a lighter start to the day.

Located in one of Melbourne’s busiest precincts, Bowery to Williamsburg has simple, delectable lunch options perfect for a quick workday break or afternoon nibble. Harking back to America's sandwich bars and delis, at this second Bowery location (the first is on Oliver Lane), you can pick up a sandwich which is a big step up (or three) from your high school tuckshop lunches. Bowery to Williamsburg is home to some of the best affordable lunches, so you'd be a silly goose to miss out! 

Nestled in the cheerful suburb of Caulfield South, Mr Brightside has got to have one of Melbourne’s best brunch menus. With a little something for everyone from tender beef brisket with poached eggs and hash browns to a fresh fruit salad, if you bring the whole family you won’t have any complainers (for once)! A classic local favourite, Mr Brightside is perfect for hearty breakfasts and casual catch-ups. 

Northern Git restaurant serves some of the best hearty English food in Melbourne. Drawing inspiration from his home town of Yorkshire, head chef Michael Slade has created a mouth-watering seasonal menu that includes pies, terrines, croquettes, smoked fish and more. The perfect restaurant in Thornbury for dinner with mates...More gravy, please!

The Ascot Food Store is one of Melbourne’s best hidden cafes, serving up delicate breakfast and lunch options everyday of the week. Located in Moonee Ponds, it might be a little out of your way but their modern brunch menu will have you coming back again and again. Indulgence is the go here, with some of Melbourne’s best creamy milkshakes and creative doughnuts available. 

Fitzroy pub and restaurant The Rose is a wonderful location for an evening drink, some delicious food, or a relaxing Sunday session, with both casual and more upmarket dining on offer. The corner venue is one of the best pubs in Melbourne for chilled out north-side drinking, and the upstairs kitchen, now managed by Sam Pinzone, is a guaranteed drool-fest. Cheers!

Never heard of The Brass Coq? This two-level Vietnamese restaurant in Melbourne serves epic cocktails, delicious food—everything from tasty bar snacks to a full dinner sitting—and a superb drinks menu, all within its Little Lonsdale Street restaurant. If you're in the mood for some of the best Vietnamese food in Melbourne, drop in for a weekday lunch or evening meal. Trust us, you'll find it hard to leave!

A Melbourne brewery with an Argentinian restaurant on board?! We're in! True South in Blackrock produces some of the best beer and cider in Melbourne, as well as turning out some mouth-watering food. While the brewery has since moved off-site, True South's eatery makes the perfect out-of-town venue for large groups as well as a great stop-off on your way around the bay. In need of some refreshments to take home? Let the True South team sort you out!

The Pressed Juices Cafe has arrived in Elsternwick! As well as dishing up their famous cold pressed juices, Pressed Juices Cafe is home to delicious healthy meals and coffee. Yup, they've now got beans as well as greens! Grab a nutritious and delicious lunch in the gorgeous Elsternwick Cafe, or take away a ready-made dinner. 

MAC are the leaders when it comes to bold colours and boisterous makeup choices. Their South Yarra cosmetics store, sitting at the fancy end of Chapel Street, is perfectly situated to help you put together a cohesive beauty routine.

Mecca Cosmetica is one of our favourite go-to beauty stores in Melbourne. Packed with all your beauty essentials, (and lots of non-essentials!) they’ve got you covered for makeup, skincare, nail polishes, perfumes, gifts and beauty tools. Stocking lots of high-end brands such as Nars, Hourglass, Stila, Smash Box, Eve Lom and many, many more, it’s the perfect spot to re-stock and re-vamp your beauty routine.

The Rising Sun Hotel in South Melbourne is the unofficial home of the Swans, so you can expect to spot a Sydney legend or two at this fine Melbourne pub. With an excellent menu, ranging from the pub classics and fancier fare, the Rising Sun is one of the best venues in Melbourne to watch the footy.

Wondering what that monochrome graffiti-covered building on the corner of Brunswick Street is? Meet The Stone Hotel, a brand new Fitzroy bar and restaurant that serves up delicious beers on tap, a great local wine list, tasty food and a slice of the inner northern suburb's signature style. The venue itself is a monolith. Spanning two stories including an upstairs function space (complete with it's own bar), an outdoor terrace, tonnes of room for dining and art by local street artists, it's the perfect venue for an after-work pint or your very own party. Cheers!

Footscray’s Fox in the Corn is a Melbourne pasta bar that emphasises fresh, local and handmade produce, accompanied by a carefully selected craft beer list from around the world. Perfect for casual dining, the quality of Fox in the Corn’s pasta shines through their meals. Fuss-free Italian dining done well. 

Housed inside the Grosvenor Hotel, new drive-thru burger joint St Kilda Burger Bar serves up delicious patties, dogs, fries, soft drinks and craft beers to the southside's hungriest patrons. With a menu that spans adult and kids combo meals, veggie and, er, full-fat options (a burger with hash browns in it?! Hell yes!), the drive-thru burger bar is the first of its kind in the city. Two double-stacks to go, please!

One of Melbourne’s favourite food trucks, Nuoc Mama's serves up contemporary Vietnamese street food perfect for every outdoor event! It’s no wonder Melburnians go stalking after one of this city’s best trucks, with modern Banh Mi, Kim Chi fries and spicy chicken just some of the mouth-watering bites on offer. 

Renowned NSW dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has opened shop in Melbourne, and brought some of the best dumplings around with them. As well as serving bargain dumplings and sweet pork buns, the restaurant is running 'dumpling roulette' throughout winter, starting 1 August, challenging diners to try to avoid the extra-spicy dumpling that they've hidden in a six-dumpling mix. Are you game?

Located in the quieter Melbourne suburb of Balwyn, Mr Hendricks is far from just your local homely Melbourne cafe. Whipping up quality, fresh French-inspired breakfast and lunch meals, this gorgeous Balwyn cafe is a true hidden gem. Eastsiders may find their fave brunch spot a little busier once the foodies of Melbourne get wind of Mr Hendricks. 

Nestled in a quiet part of Collingwood, Forgotten Worlds is a Melbourne bar that brings together drinking and vintage video games for a perfect low-key trip out. One of Melbourne’s best arcades, why not grab a few beers after work in this ridiculously fun, warm bar? Just make sure to bring change, we suspect you’ll stay a while. 

One of Melbourne’s best food trucks has made its way into Fitzroy, permanently. Bringing you modern, fresh Middle Eastern street food, you won’t have to search (stalk) Trailer Made across rivers and over mountains anymore—they're now housed within the SuperCool. With a seasonal menu, visit their new Melbourne base for your delectably healthy meal. 

Northcote gelateria and cafe Il Melograno serves up delicious hand-made gelato that will have you begging for another scoop! As well as gelato, you can have tasty brunch and lunch options, accompanied by some of the best coffee in Northcote. Definitely worth a visit!

One of Melbourne’s best menswear stores is tucked away in the busiest strip of the city. Incu at Flinders Lane is a dedicated male-only clothing and accessories store, so dudes no longer have to feel lost in the Melbourne’s fashion scene. Offering classic looks and street wear with a distinct style, every guy can benefit from a piece (or three) from Incu. 

For Melbourne art, design and fashion lovers, Happy Valley’s Collingwood store is your new happy place. Conveniently bringing together the type of items you’re unlikely to find anywhere else in Melbourne, this Smith Street design hub has enough stock to ensure you leave with a pretty light purse. This is a must for book lovers, with a range of unconventional texts littered throughout the store.   

One of Melbourne’s favourite local cafes, St Zita’s in Glen Huntly keeps it simple—offering a homely, modern brunch menu with darn good coffee. This Glen Huntly cafe gem has all your classic breakfast options for those who know what they like, and plenty of inventive modern meals like their Zita’s Scallops with pumpkin rosti. Head down for a weekend or weekday brekkie treat. 

Northcote fashion boutique I Dream A Highway keeps the most beautiful collection of locally made men's and women's fashion, accessories, shoes, crafts and more. You'll find stunning homewares too—think trinkets, lighting, decorative accessories...the list is endless! The perfect stop-off for gifts in Northcote.

Melbourne fashion label Obus is our go-to for beautiful accessories, clothing and shoes. Their colour palettes are always fresh for each season, and you'll fond other local goodies such as Kester Black nail polish and locally made jewellery in each store. A true slice of Melburnian creativity!

Francesca's Bar in Northcote is one of the coolest, quirkiest bars on the northside for late night drinks in Melbourne. The glitzy bar interior is a real treat and the cocktails are second to none. Pair them with one of the top-rate pizzas and we have ourselves a winner, Melbourne bar fans. Plus, they have ping pong!

The Fox Hotel in Collingwood is a great traditional Melbourne pub that does a cracking food menu too—the perfect spot for a group get-together for a few pints and a game or two of pool. If you don't love its cosy interior, you'll love The Fox Hotel's rooptop terrace. One of the best pubs in Melbourne for a few jars...Oh, and there's gluten free beer too!

Gordons The Cellar Door brings the winery cellar door concept to the city with its Elsternwick wine bar-bottle shop hybrid. The venue itself is beautiful, stacked wall to wall with over 400 wine varieties and over 200 beers and ciders to choose from. Visitors can drop in for a tasting at any time—yup, there will be bottles open seven days a week—sip on a glass at the bar, and even have a bite of cheese and charcuterie to eat if you're peckish! Rumour has it theyre reinventing the BYO model too...A wine bar where you bring your own food?! We love it!

If you love beer, and we mean really love beer—fifty taps of the stuff—then Forester's Hall in Collingwood is the Melbourne bar for you! Serving delicious local beers, wines and tasty pizzas until 2am every day (!), Forester's Hall needs to be on your list of pubs and bars in Melbourne, especially if you're planning a late night with a group of beer-hungry mates. 

If you like your snacks healthy, you're going to love Melbourne protein ball company Health Lab, who make delicious snacks that deliver on nutrition and flavour. All of Health Lab's products can be ordered online and delivered to your door in Sydney. We love the surprise snack pack—perfect for those indecisive days! 

Classy, minimalist (and affordable!) watches with a twist. Melbourne watch brand The Fifth releases five new watch designs on the 5th day of every month, for five days only. The Fifth's stock is limited, so if you’re lucky enough to snag one of these gorgeous exclusive timepieces, you can rest assured as one of the lucky few. Purchase The Fifth online. 

Tiny is—you guessed it!—a tiny cafe in Collingwood. Hidden in the ground floor of a design studio, the petite space serves tasty, simple breakfast and lunch options to locals, along with delicious coffee and other hot drinks. The perfect stop-off if you're on your way to the studio, or need a lunchtime pick-me-up.

If you’re after a roast in Melbourne, The Roast Kitchen in Kew serves a mean offering. Tapping in to the nostalgia of the Sunday Roast, The Roast Kitchen is serving beef, pork, lamb and chicken every day of the week. It’s a low-key affair but if you’re after an age-old comfort food, your meat carved to order and a gluten free red wine gravy, The Roast Kitchen ticks all of the boxes. 

Talbot Avenue makes some of the most stylish sportswear we've seen being flaunted in Melbourne's gyms and yoga studios. Combining fitness and lifestyle clothing, the Melbourne fashion label is our online go-to for new threads that are perfect for brunching or working out. 

Looking for the best beer garden in Melbourne? If you're travelling with your whole crew in tow, it just might be The Flying Duck Hotel in Prahran. This awesome Melbourne pub has a generous outdoor area and does some of the most delicious pub food we've eaten. The perfect spot for a Sunday session, cheeky pub lunch or weekend group get-together.

Say hello to Melbourne’s newest accessory haven, Carlisle Accessories. Nestled in Balaclava’s Carlisle Street, this little store is home to one of Melbourne’s largest range of accessories. You’ll be able to find everything and anything from footwear, to hats, watches, jewellery and bags in this one location. Shop til you drop. 

In true Irish-style, The Last Jar’s hearty, homely meals will keep you warm and jolly through the cold weather. Offering traditional meals made with fresh, local ingredients, the menu gives Melbourne one of the most authentic Irish feasts. Anything that can be house-made, is. From cured salmon to hand-churned butter, the possibilities are endless at The Last Jar. 

Clog-lovers, this is the store of your dreams. In rain or shine, Funkis diligently supplies clogs of every form, shape and size for us toe-freeing fans. Influenced by Swedish fashion with (of course) an Australian twist, this high-end Aussie brand at The Strand also sells gorgeous accessories and jewellery to match your gorgeous shoes!

Melbourne food truck Soul Kitchen serves up some of the best wholesome soul food and coffee in Melbourne (provided by St. Ali) from its converted Volkswagen camper van. You'll be able to find them at events throughout venues, as well as book them for your own private soul food party. Winner!

Sliders are basically the greatest thing ever, and there's no better place to get them than one of Melbourne's best food trucks, Sliders on Tyres. Serving epic sliders, chicken wings and thick cut chips, you'll not leave these guys hungry! Get to Sliders on Tyres at events in Melbourne—check their website for details!