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If you're looking for the best health food store in Melbourne, you can't go past Aunt Maggie's in Balaclava - it's a one-stop-shop for all your organic and health food needs! From organic fruit, veggies and pantry staples, to flowers, beauty, and cleaning products with no nasties, Aunt Maggie's has it all. Plus, there's a smoothie bar on-site...perfect for a post-shop refuel!

A one-stop-shop for nutrition nuts, Aunt Maggie's in Malvern is easily one of Melbourne's best organic grocery and health food stores! You can find everything here, from organic fruit and vegetables, to personal care and home cleaning products. There's also a smoothie bar on-site—perfectly for refueling post purchase frenzy!

At Aunt Maggie's in Hampton it's good vibes, all the times - no surprise, really, considering it's one of Melbourne's best health food stores! Everything healthy, nutritious and delicious can be found under Aunt Maggie's roof...in the one visit you can stock up on organic fruit, veggies, meats, vitamin supplements, beauty products and more. A must-visit if you're into clean living and organics!

Aunt Maggie's in Fitzroy is one of the best health food shops in Melbourne for organic fruit and vegetables, dried goods, nuts, grains and beauty products. Its large Gertrude Street premises also has naturopaths on site, making it a one-stop shop for all your health and wellbeing needs. Great for clean eaters, paleos and those Listers with intolerances who need to restock!

Having moved from Gertrude Street in Fitzroy, Books for Cooks in Queen Victoria Market is one of Melbourne's best book shops, and a treasure trove for the cooking inclined. Proudly selling Australia’s largest collection of new and old culinary cookbooks, brush up on your knowledge with some new techniques, some international flavours or some celeb chef advice! 

Acland Street in St Kilda plays host to Spanish tapas bar, Lona Pinxtos Bar. After the success of the Armadale location, sister to Barca (Barca/Lona, clever huh?), Lona has shimmied on over to St Kilda and the locals are loving it! Serving delicious pinxtos (that's tiny cocktail skewers of tapas-style dishes), the venue also includes Lona Garden, a beautiful outdoor area that's partially covered, making it perfect for all-year-round drinks and nibbles. The Lona Pinxtos Bar tasting menu runs until 10pm daily, and of course, there's a generous cocktail list too. This is one trendy St Kilda restaurant and bar that we can't wait to visit again!

Head to Little Lost Land on Carlisle Street in Balaclava for some vintage inspired, Melbourne designed clothes. Beautiful unique pieces make up this clothing boutique. Pop by to secure yourself a real one-off.

High Street in Armadale plays host to one of Melbourne’s best Japanese restaurants, Sozai. With a family friendly emphasis, and a well-earned pride for regular patronage, pop on down and see what the locals rave about. Simple but great traditional Japanese food.

The Source Bulk Foods on Commercial Road in Prahran is your one-stop-shop for affordable, waste-free and environmentally friendly produce. Stocking over 400 items such as nuts, seeds and grains, oils, honey, flour, confectionary and even cleaning products, the Source has a huge selection from organic, to gluten free, paleo to vegan. So what are you waiting for? Start filling those bags, containers and jars!  

The Village Store on Anderson Street in Yarraville loves good food, and is open seven days a week to make sure the villagers are well stocked with top-notch produce! Get all your paleo needs, with a strong focus on healthy, natural food.

High Street in Armadale plays host to the stunning Spanish restaurant-bar, Lona Pinxtos Bar. Taste some tantalising tapas, with a great method of take what you like, keep the toothpicks holding it together and pay at the end! Sister to successful Melbourne Spanish restaurant, Barca, Lona bar effectively makes up the sexy second half of the duo. Get it—Barca/Lona. We see what you did there!

Melbournians love a good green juice, and Five Plus on Little Lonsdale Street in the CBD is home to the green goddess(es) of smoothies. The Perfect Date is perfect for those with a sweet tooth, combining almond, cinnamon, banana, oats, dates and almond milk. Or if you’re after something really nourishing, try the New Leaf, with spinach, cucumber, celery, ginger, mint, parsley, lemon and coconut water. Fresh as!

Modern Italian restaurant Chiara on Collins Street in Melbourne is a popular spot for some stylish dining and drinking! The space is light and airy, which is reflected in the menu. Italian inspired, the food is newly interpreted classic dishes, focussing on fresh and seasonal produce. With a wine and spirit list featuring a range of Italian flavours, the food is perfectly complemented. Pop down for a memorable dish at Chiara, whether it be breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Brother Nancy in Footscray is a lovely local coffee shop that the community adore. With a French inspired menu, get excited for contemporary dishes such as the Beetroot and Cheese Carpaccio, or the delicious house-made Apple Tarte Tatin.

You're in the CBD and you're looking for a good brew. Most people will tell you there ARE no bad coffees in the city. They get weeded out on a Darwinian level. But there are still coffees and coffees. Most cafes can knock together a decent latte, sure, but how many have ten different single origins on rotation at a time? 

Proud Mary Coffee Roasters are pretty proud (sorry, couldn’t resist) to bring you equally excellent Melbourne cafe, Aunty Peg’s in Collingwood. Not just a cafe/coffee bar, this two storey space also serves as a roasting house, an events space, a bakery, a retail space for the coffee connoisseur and even a spot you can train to become a barista! Aunty Peg’s is for the serious coffee lovers, and let’s face it, this is Melbourne—who isn’t one?

Brought to you by the team behind One Hot Yoga, One Hot Pilates in South Yarra is one of Melbourne's best pilates studios! The unique space, designed by Rob Mills Architects, offers both reformer and hot mat pilates classes for all fitness levels—perfect for beginners right through to more advanced. With expert teachers on hand to guide you through your workout, One Hot Pilates classes will help improve your balance, core strength, endurance and overall body tone. A must-try for pilates in Melbourne!

When it comes to getting your hands on the best grass fed meat in Melbourne, online butcher The Meat Society is your gateway to the insider hook-ups of our city’s foodie elite.

Located on Waverley Street in Richmond, visit Melbourne cycling studio, Cycle Collective, for a workout with a difference. Tone those pins with their indoor cycling routines, designed to give you a performance edge. There are DJs to rev you up, plus technology that is state-of-the art, utilising professional meter training technology, similar to what the stars of the Tour De France use! So, fancy yourself the next Cadel? Then we’ll see you at Cycle Collective.

Located on busy High Street in Armadale, Red Carpet Face Spa is a tucked away studio of serenity. The stylish Melbourne beauty salon offers a range of facials and anti-ageing services, with the menu spanning from microdermabrasion to peels and dermarolling. Red Carpet Face Spa will have your visage glowing in no time.

Claire Francoise is one of Prahran's best skin and beauty clinics, located a stone's throw from the intersection of Chapel and High Streets. Enjoy warm and welcoming customer service, and a wide variety of professional services, from cosmeceutical facials and medical grade peels, to IPL hair reduction, microdermabrasion, waxing and spray tanning.

Looking for the best Korean BBQ in Melbourne? Well you'd better get to Seoul Soul in Richmond, cos they serve up some of the tastiest Korean chargrill we've ever tried! The fun and friendly Korean restaurant on Victoria Street is a great place to catch up with friends and feast on BBQ, ramen and more. The best part? Seoul Soul's food is not just delicious, but also super affordable, putting the restaurant up there with some of the best cheap eats Melbourne has to offer.

Discreetly located on The Avenue in Windsor, Avenue Advanced Skin Care offers some of Melbourne's best skin treatments and facials. The state-of-the-art medical skin clinic is run by renowned Melbourne plastic surgeon Allan Kalus, along with his team of expert skin clinicians and therapists, offering medical grade technologies and a level of care that you won't find anywhere else.

Located on the corner of Ormond and Glen Huntly Roads is The Joinery, a friendly Elwood cafe that's easily a contender for Melbourne's best breakfast. While The Joinery does a great porridge and some scrummy eggs, our pick would have to be the Breakfast Plate—the assortment of brekkie items makes it the perfect choice for the indecisive orderer! 

Melbourne bookshop, Brunswick Bound on Sydney Road, specialises in books, gifts, crafting materials and all sorts of small oddities. The Brunswick bookshop is a treasure trove for you Listers who love to dig through paperbacks and stationery—a great bookstore if you are looking to pick up gifts or are after the latest published works by local and international authors. 

Mediterranean Wholesalers on Sydney Road stocks delicious imported food including pastas, cheeses, oils, dried goods, chocolates and more. It's a wonderful grocery store in Brunswick if you are looking for that little special something for home-cooking, or for a foodie gift for a friend. The fresh cheese and meats counter is definitely worth a look—perfect for a DIY cheese and charcuterie platter!

Greek restaurants in Melbourne don't get much better than Jim's Greek Tavern! Located on Johnston Street in Collingwood, the iconic Melburne Greek restaurant serves us some of the best Greek food you're likely to taste, including saganaki, dips, traditional salads, meats and seafood. Jim's Greek Tavern is perfect for cosy dinners and group bookings alike...oh and you can BYO too! 

The Spotted Mallard in Brunswick is a great pub and live music venue in Melbourne if you're a fan of intimate gigs by local artists. Its food offering includes standard burgers and poutine (a brisket and gravy dish), and the bar keeps a good selection of Australian craft beers to ensure that you'll never go thirsty. A favourite with the muso locals!

Independent Melbourne cafe, A Minor Place in Brunswick, serves delicious breakfasts, healthy lunches, bagels and more from its Albion Street premises. The quaint cafe, which is housed in a converted workers cottage, also stocks a variety of organic juices, alcoholic beverages and herbal teas, making it one of the best cafes in Melbourne for a healthy breakfast or fresh lunch option. Take a seat on the veranda and enjoy a bright Brunswick morning, coffee in hand!

Hold the phone—there's a Melbourne bar that has menu full of jaffles?! Yes, you read right, Listers—Bad Frankie in Fitzroy doesn't just offer a spectacular drinks list focusing on Australian spirits, it also dishes up a stack of mouthwatering jaffles...both savoury AND sweet! Seriously, is that not the recipe for a killer night out?! Great drinks, sweet tunes and a tasty jaffle to top it all off—brilliant!

Housed in a heritage property in Elsternwick, Glovers Station combines exceptional food, coffee and interior design in one of the best new Melbourne cafes on the southside. Pioneered by the team behind Bentleigh cafe Little Tommy Tucker, with a chef formerly from The Woods of Windsor manning the Glovers Station kitchen, everything is top-notch. A wonderful location for group brunches, quick catch-ups and family outings that we'll be back to soon!

St Kilda eatery Sister of Soul boasts raw, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan meals that mark it out as one of the best vegetarian cafes in Melbourne—north or south of the river! The menu is full of familiar favourites and delicious surprises, and it's open pretty much all the time (well, from 7.30am until late). What's not to love about Sister of Soul?!

One for the chocoholics, independent confectionary company, Pana Chocolate, makes some of the best vegan desserts and raw chocolate we have ever eaten. Whether you're concerned about cruelty-free chocolate or not, their delicious raw cacao bars and sweet slices are insanely tasty. Their products are sold from Pana's Richmond shop, or alternatively you can order online. Mail order choc? Yes please.

Since first emerging onto the Bayside dining and drinking scene in late 2014, Ebenezer Coffee & Wine Bar—a restaurant, bar and cellar door, all rolled into one—has been building upon its reputation as a fantastic place for a coffee or vino to become one of the hottest locations in the outer suburbs.

Favourite Bentleigh cafe, Little Tommy Tucker, serves some of Melbourne's best breakfasts if you're in the brunch game for creative, fresh cuisine. The enthusiastic staff and beautifully simple interior only add to the delicious food and incredible coffee to make this Melbourne cafe an absolute treat!

La Cafe on Nelson is a quaint, local Balaclava cafe that serves great breakfasts and some of Melbourne's best coffee. The modest fronting hides a hidden gem with welcoming staff. Simple but sweet.

Northcote newcomer, Sweet Salt, dishes up seafood, snacks, juices and more from its bright and airy High Street premises. The menu is simple but tasty—fish rolls, dumplings, fries, slaws and salads—and they serve take-away too. Try the crab dim-sims, we guarantee you'll be back for more!

Traditional cooking techniques reign supreme at Akachochin, making it one of Melbourne's best Japanese restaurants for an authentic foodie experience. The quality of the ingredients here is sublime and the kitchen-side seating makes for enjoyable dining that celebrates the theatre of Oriental food. Stop by to sample some of the best sushi in the city.

Altius Coffee Brewers is a great Melbourne cafe on Flinders Lane in the CBD—a coffee lover’s paradise. Pop into the minimal honeycomb decorated space and grab a brew from former Market Lane baristas Hannah Alderton and Jarrod Pageot. Now that it’s settled that your cuppa is going to be perfect, grab a little sugary pick-me-up in the form of a scrumptious Short Stop doughnut while you’re there!

Abla's restaurant in Carlton is one of the best spots for authentic Lebanese food in Melbourne. Founder Abla Amed is an expert when it comes to Middle Eastern cooking and has published a book of her own recipes, along with top tips on how to DIY your own Lebanese feast. In addition to great food, visitors can expect warm, friendly service and a cozy atmosphere at Abla's—remember to bring your own wine!

5 Lire cafe on Errol Street, North Melbourne, prides itself on offering a taste of the passion and simplicity of great Italian fare. Enjoy one of the Melbourne cafe's decadent all day brekkies, or charming lunches with a side of coffee, tea, or cold drinks. Our pick is the Ricotta Hotcakes with fig and mascarpone. But the Avocado Smash with house made beetroot relish sounds pretty swish, too.

Collingwood food, drink and live music venue, The Gasometer Hotel, serves up some of the best pub food we've had on the northside. It's a giant venue—several bar spaces, a dining hall, outdoor seating, and a band room complete with stage and heavy-hitting sound system—and keeps a stellar range of local beers on tap. Order the deep fried mac'n'cheese. You won't regret it.

Milk the Cow on Lygon Street in Carlton opened after the rip-roaring success of the St Kilda location, and lets face it Melbourne, did you expect it to be anything other than crazy-popular? Visit the fromagerie and indulge in a ridiculously huge range of artisan cheeses, matched with some top-notch beverages. While they specialise in wine, you can opt for a flight of cheese matched with beer, cider, and even whisky!

It's no secret we love a good doughnut here at The Urban List, so it comes as no surprise that we are OBSESSED with Doughboys Doughnuts. Responsible for the gourmet doughnut craze that's gripped Melbourne, Doughboys Doughnuts create #dessertporn worthy sweet treats that are hand dipped in small batches in order to maintain the impeccable look and taste they're famous for. The flavours—oh ma gawd, the flavours!—will blow your mind...think peanut butter, banana cream, blueberry and more, all revolving on a daily basis. Make sure you visit one of the many Melbourne cafes that Doughboys Doughnuts are stocked at—you won't regret it! NEW ADDRESS COMING SOON. 

A standout Melbourne cafe, Finn on Carlisle Street in St Kilda dishes up a tasty range of all day breakfast items, lunches, and sweet treats. Perfect for catching up with friends on a lazy Saturday or for grabbing your morning coffee on the go. Speaking of coffee, they do a damn good brew at Finn—no surprise really considering the beans are supplied by Clark St Roasters!

Calling all footwear fans! Sneakerboy is the no.1 store for luxury sneakers in Melbourne, period. If you like your ultra-rare designer shoes, you'll love Sneakerboy's set-up, which is packed with hard-to-find kicks by Lanvin, Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Margiela and more. The futuristic store lets you try on shoes by top designers but doesn't sell products in the traditional sense—all shoes are ordered via their app and then delivered to you within three days. Pass the credit card and let the shopping commence...

Sweet Evelyn is the type of Melbourne cafe you'll fall in love with the moment you step inside. Located on Union Street in Brunswick, Sweet Evelyn proudly sells a variety of cupcakes, pastries and other sweet treats, alongside its scrummy all day breakfast, lunch and toastie menu. Great coffee too, courtesy of the folks at Reverence Coffee Roasters.

If you're looking for a droolworthy meal, look no further than The Commoner in Fitzroy—its Modern British cuisine and stellar wine list make it one the the best restaurants in Melbourne! With a focus on fresh, flavoursome and seasonal produce, The Commoner's menu also takes cues from French, Spanish, Portuguese and Middle Eastern fare. The Commoner is open for both lunch and dinner, and promises a meal you'll be sure to remember!

Chapel Street in Windsor welcomes trendy hidden cocktail bar, Jungle Boy, into its midst. By the Kid Boston crew, Jungle Boy has an intimate vibe and low key decor that matches the name perfectly (think ferns, lots of ferns). It’s the perfect spot to whet your appetite for a wild night with a Zombie cocktail, served in a tiki mug and topped with a flaming lime. Hidden through the cool room door out the back of late night sandwich joint, Boston Sub, it's time to get tiki freaky at one of Melbourne's best hidden bars.

A true legend of Lygon Street, Carlton, Tiamo is a Melbourne Italian restaurant that's been serving up top-notch cuisine for over 30 years. Grab a piping hot bowl of fresh pasta, some traditional, honest-to-goodness Italian pizza, or even one of their three parmas (four if you count their schnitzel!). From fried chicken livers to a mixed seafood grill, there is plenty to choose from, and so much to love at Tiamo.

Located on Lygon Street in the pumping heart of Carlton, The John Curtin Hotel is where the beat is at. Touted as one of Melbourne’s best live music venues, this no-nonsense Carlton pub is serious about the local music scene. Grab an ice-cold beer, and treat yourself to some pub grub. There’s really no excuse to not get your groove on at The John Curtin Hotel!

At TUL we're big fans of eating local and organic, so naturally Street Organics is on our must-try list of clean eating cafes in Melbourne.

The Carlton Wine Room specialises in wines sourced from around the world, which are then matched with local fine dining creations. The Carlton restaurant runs several tasting menus and foodie events throughout the year, making it one of the best restaurants in Melbourne for budding sommeliers to visit.

Milly Sleeping in Carlton is one of the best spots for independent fashion in Melbourne. Its small Elgin Street premises plays host to work by local designers including Romance Was Born, ffiXXed and Kuwaii, making it great for picking up limited edition garments and accessories. If you're in need of a private shopping spree, the premises is open on Mondays and Tuesdays by appointment in addition to its standard opening hours.

Hidden behind Jimmy Watson's main restaurant is the bar's smaller premises, The Wolf's Lair. Comprised of a small ground-level snug and an upper-level garden, this Carlton rooftop bar also does a wonderful abbreviated food menu (the smoked salmon pizza is a must) and is a great spot for a cosy date or open-air group gathering. One of Melbourne's best rooftop bars!

Heartattack and Vine do a little of everything—coffee, breakfast, bar snacks, wine, cocktails—and, surprisingly, do it all very well! One of the best bars in Carlton for an afternoon soiree that involves wine and sharing plates, the petite venue has outdoor seating as well as limited indoor space. Grab a seat at the Heartattack and Vine bar if you can!

If you’ve never heard of floatation therapy, we wouldn’t blame you! Gravity Floatation Centre in Northcote is one of Melbourne’s best-kept wellness secrets. The centre itself is an oasis of calm, combining floating—a natural therapy championed for its stress-relief, muscle relaxation and productivity benefits—with a hand-picked selection of herbal teas, supplements, skincare and at-home relaxation products.

New Melbourne cafe, Vertue Coffee Roasters, is making waves in Carlton and for damn good reason! Housed in a former stables, the specialty coffee roaster and cafe not only boasts some of Melbourne's best coffee, it also has a delicious breakfast and lunch menu, plus a range of take home coffee beans and products. 

Middle Park Hotel is the type of Melbourne gastropub where you can do it all - eat, drink, stay and play. The menu, created by chef Sangsub Ha, is full of classic pub favourite including pies, scotch eggs, lamb, and some of the best steak in Melbourne. Middle Park hotel also pride themselves on their excellent boutique wine and craft beer selection, and if it all gets too much after a night of wining and dining, you can stay the night in one of their comfortable hotel rooms.

One of Melbourne’s most iconic pubs, the Albert Park Hotel, has reopened after a massive restoration project.