Directory Search

Greville Records is more than a Melbourne record store, it's an institution that has been around for 30 years, supplying Prahran locals with all their entertainment needs. Stocking the newest and oldest of Australian and International music, check it out for your next music purchase. 

LIFEwithBIRD on Flinders Lane offers all that you would expect from a city boutique. The Australian fashion label creates practical stylish garments that are recognised internationally and at home. If you're in Melbourne's CBD you must pop on down and have a look at the current collection. Be warned you may be entering into an expensive yet satisfying love affair. 

Hawthorn's Small Patch Wine is a boutique bottle shop specialising in craft beer, microbrews and organic wines. Whether you're after a Tuesday night bottle or a special time wine, Small Patch Wine has the plonk for you, selling everything from cheaper favourites to fancy international bottles. Free tastings every week are the perfect way to try out their stock. 

After 19 long years The Savoy Tavern has opened its Spencer Street doors once again. With the help of a million dollar renovation, the iconic Melbourne pub has been transformed from eyesore to eyecandy, all polished concrete, dark wood and raw-steel fixtures. The perfect spot for pre or post-footy frothies and pub fare.  

In the heart of Williamstown, Crowded House is one of Melbourne's best cafes – a destination, even for those crossing the bridge. A welcoming space in wood tones with friendly staff (they'll remember your name!), Crowded House is a brunch spot favourite. A busy spot – hence the name – Crowded House serves good food despite the crowds. Never disappointing.

One of the OG's in the fried-chicken scene, Belles has been a go-to on Gertrude Street for some time now. The cosy 70’s style diner space first opened up in 2014 by fine-dining chefs Morgan McGlone and Aaron Turner. After spending time living and working in Nashville, Tennessee the duo knew they had to bring the city’s famous hot chicken to the streets of Melbourne. 

The Grosvenor Hotel in St Kilda East is a great place for a bite and a bevvie. Head down for dinner or a drink in their terrace, wine bar or bistro, and enjoy a wood-fired pizza, or a trendy cocktail. The Grosvenor Hotel caters for laid back to formal with their private dining room, but their outdoor courtyard is perfect for kicking back with a brew and whiling away the summer hours.

If it's authentic Italian cuisine you're after, it really doesn't get much better than 1889 Cucina Povera. Tucked away on Scotchmer Street in Fitzroy North, this gem of a restaurant dishes up traditional Italian pizzas (made with a light, thin base of course!), melt-in-your-mouth pastas made fresh on site, and tasty desserts including tiramisu and Nutella pizza. Using a combination of fresh, seasonal local produce and imported ingredients (cos sometimes you can't substitute that special sumthin' sumthin' from overseas!), the 1889 Cucina Povera team create some of the best Italian food in Melbourne. You'd be silly not to go!

Norma Loves Joe, on Whitehorse Road in Balwyn, serves to quench the thirst and hunger of post-movie buffs, lunching business professionals, tea-swilling retirees, 3pm-slumping tradesmen, all-day commuters and caffeine-chasing students. Breakfast on some tasty Shakshuka—baked eggs in sugo with capsicum, basil, feta and grilled sourdough. Or if you’re feeling a little bit (a lot) naughty, try ‘Norma’s Red Velvet Waffles’, with cream cheese dressing and seasonal berries!

Melbourne’s cocktail culture is second to none, and if you’re looking for one of the best cocktail bars in Melbourne CBD, you’ve got absolutely no excuse for overlooking stylish cocktail mecca, Bar 1806. With two floors or softly-lit velvet seating, a cracking new food menu, and a spirit collection that would make even the most experienced bartender blush, this hidden hideout is our go-to for delicious drinks and nibbles, seven days a week.

Greville Street is where it’s at for quality small businesses in Prahran, and Brother Wolf Barber Shop is no exception. Styled as an old-school British barber shop, the men's haircuts range from traditional to modern cuts. With stylists that take care and precision, a cold beer to sip on, and some sweet tunes to serenade you, pop on down to get your next trim, style or shave at Brother Wolf.

After a successful trial pop-up, Carlton goers can get excited for the permanent Pidapipo store, serving up authentic artisan Italian gelato! Scoop up some delightful ricotta and fig, or perhaps burnt butter or rosemary and chestnut are more your thang? Whatever you fancy, you’ll be able to taste the creamiest and richest flavours at Pidapipo gelateria.

Melburnians love a good souva, and Jimmy Grants in Ormond takes the cake! This is the third store by George Calombaris, after the huge success of the Fitzroy and Emporium locations. This trendy and tasty souvlaki bar is the perfect place to visit for all your salty souva cravings – the fish finger souva is an Ormond special. Get excited for sweets like greek doughnuts with walnuts and honey, too!

Yo-Chi is one of Melbourne’s favourite fro-yo brands, and how could they not be with fantastic flavours like salted butterscotch, or chai and honey soybean! Add to this a range of delicious (and deliciously naughty) toppings, and you’re set for one heck of an enjoyable brain freeze. Head to Yo-Chi on Faraday Street in Carlton to get your delightful fro-yo fix!

KFC as it should be—Korean Fried Chicken! And even better, it’s in truck form! The Korean Fried Chicken Truck is a mobile wonderland serving up chicken burgers, wings and more! Roaming the streets of Melbourne, the Korean Fried Chicken Truck is sure to meet your salty, crunchy and wickedly naughty food cravings!

A food truck dedicted to Brûlées? Did we die and go to heaven! Nope. But heaven’s very own meals on wheels are serving up Melburnians sweet and delicious brûlées from The Brûlée Cart! See inventive flavours like choc-cointreau, salted caramel, or lavender and honey! 

The Ghost Kitchen is an emerging food truck that we’re a little bit in love with. It’s something different on the streets of Melbourne, dishing up delightful Taiwanese street snacks, such as spring onion pancakes, guo bao (slow cooked pork belly bun) and salt n’ pepper popcorn chicken. Deliciously naughty street food, just the way we like it!

Vietnamese street food where it belongs, on the streets where the hungry hoards await! Nem N’ Nem food truck is a regular at Yarraville Gardens, and sells delicious hawker-style Viet treats. Think beef in betel leaves, or even Vietnamese tacos!

Grab a toastie with the most at the toastie food truck, TOASTA! Serving gourmet toasties, homemade sodas and sides, get yo' comfort food on with this mobile machine, heading to a neighbourhood near you!

The legends that are Hammer & Tong decided to head to the streets, and boy are we happy they did. Enter, the Hammer & Tong Food Truck! Get excited for menu favourites such as soft shell crab burgers, lobster rolls, and even lavender yoghurt custard!

The team behind Hammer & Tong 412 are bringing Korean food to the streets, with the Gogi food truck. Look out for flavours like the Gogi Dog, beef and spicy pork tacos, and everyone’s ‘guilty pleasure’ favourite; Korean fried chicken. Gogi translates to meat in Korean, and that’s a food truck motto we can totally get on board with!

Brought to you by Ashley De' Hartman and Daniel Katz, Naughty Boy cafe in Princess Hill is your new favourite coffee shop. Open seven days, and serving up fine brew, brekkie and lunch, head down for some cheeky all-day pork belly scrambled eggs, with caramelised onions, chilli, brioche and a pomegranate and fennel salad. With menu items like that, it's no wonder this trendy little spot is such a ripper. 

A homely Hawthorn restaurant, Brother Fox is the reincarnation of Chashar Bliss. With flavours from the Middle East to South America, Brother Fox takes you on a journey through Asia and beyond. Seemingly open all the time (serving brunch, lunch and dinner) the food is good and there is service to match. A rare gem.

Nestled in a suburban street in South Yarra, Cafe Gaia is your home away from home. This classy licensed cafe serves all day breakfasts plus yummy bits and pieces from Noisette Bakery, with coffee by Padre and Proud Mary, and a decent Bloody Mary for those in need, too. Open everyday, Cafe Gaia is a favourite for locals and the super friendly staff will make you feel like you've stepped onto the set of Cheers.

The inner west is on the up, and with it is Chase Kitchen in Spotswood. Replicating all that is good about inner city eateries, this great café is barely a year old, bringing an industrial edge to the west. Relaxed and laid back, the food ranges from traditional breakfasts and cakes, to pulled pork burgers and slow cooked lamb. A feast for those over the bridge.

Acland St Cantina is a Mexican institution and wearer of many hats. Offering a restaurant, bar, take away and liquor store, this is a buzzing place to eat and drink with friends that you won't want to leave. The industrial fit out is broken up with brightly coloured chairs that are the perfect backdrop to late nights and cocktails. Live music and salted caramel ice cream churros tacos are our pick. 

400 Gradi Cicchetti is Johnny Di Francesco's sleek new bar, housed next door to 400 Gradi in Brunswick East. Replicating the 'bacari' – a small, intimate bar typical of Venice – 400 Gradi Cicchetti is the perfect place for a glass or two of vino, boasting an extensive range of Italian wines.

Beatrix is a cute, homely cafe in North Melbourne that is a locals' favourite for great coffee (by Allpress), a small menu of yummy sangas and rolls. Oh, and some of the best baked goods in Melbourne. Pastry Chef Nat Paull takes her sweet treats seriously, and her potato brioche doughnuts with lemon and sour cream icing (weekends only) are the stuff of legend. A sweet spot for brunch or curing a case of threethirtyitis.

Raph Rashid, owner of Beatbox Kitchen and Taco Truck, has tackled the sweet trade with All Day Donuts in Brunswick. Opened on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (just for now), All Day Donuts offer six or seven varieties on rotation, including the OG (original), rose crème with chocolate and raspberry sprinkles, and coffee glazed with passionfruit curd. Yum! Order a donut, get a cup of filtered Seven Seeds coffee and prepare to be transported to delicious, doughy heaven. 

Parkdale's Mi Peru D'Carmen is a favourite of South American expats, serving up home-style, authentic Peruvian food for the soul. The menu features a slew of tasty stews, such as aji de gallina, seco con frijoles and carapulcra, as well as some of the best ceviche in Melbourne. After something sweet? Their picarones, pumpkin and sweet potato doughnuts with syrup, brown sugar and figs, are a favourite with diners. Mi Peru D'Carmen is BYO only, so remember to bring your favourite South American drop. Looking for authentic Peruvian food in Melbourne? This is the place to go! 

The Jardan store in Richmond is a must-see stop on your search for the perfect piece. With unique, handcrafted furniture and homewares, this stunning multi-level retail space is the place to visit for your next home purchase, or simply for a little inspiration. Jardan is proudly an Australian, family-owned business, that really knows its stuff. Whether you're after a coffee table or a cushion, a bench or a blanket, Jardan's functional and high-quality designs will tick all the boxes.

A popular Chinese restaurant in South Yarra, Dainty Sichuan dishes up a chilli-infused smorgasbord for those who like things hot. BYO wine to this left of centre Chinese eatery and take your time. Dainty Sichuan is great for a relaxed dinner with your spiciest friends.

Enticing from the street, Drugstore Espresso on Toorak Road in South Yarra is a speciality café with great coffee and a creative and fresh breakfast and lunch menu. Taking pride in their brews, Drugstore Espresso uses a custom made Rosso Roasting Co blend brewed in special ways, like cold drip, syphon and pour over. A haven of good food and coffee in a busy part of Toorak Road.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the South Melbourne Market is Claypots Evening Star, a street food style eatery dishing up delicious fresh seafood. On a balmy night, sitting outside in the open air under coloured bulbs is as good as it gets. A chalkboard menu shouts the dishes de jour and live music plays nightly. Charming and chilled out.

Inspired by US diners, Fat Bob opened his Moorabbin bar and grill to offer the best burgers going round and ice cold beers, close to home. Neon signs adorn the room while patrons devour gourmet burgers such as the Jackie-O (grass-fed beef pattie, tomato, spanish onion, fontina cheese, cos, mustard, tomato & Fat Bob's sauce) or the Victa (crumbed chicken fillet, Asian slaw with coriander, Japanese mayo & BBQ sauce). Wash that burger down with a cocktail, spider or milkshake. We suspect you'll need a lie down after eating at Fat Bob's, but it's delicious all the same.

For sugar and spice and all things nice, you can't go past Filou's Artisan Patisserie in Carlton North. At this fabulous Melbourne bakery you'll find all manner of French breads, pastries and sweet treats made daily on site (the ham and cheese croissant is one of the best in town!). Baked using traditional methods, Filou's is your go-to destination for desserts, pastries or when you simply need a reminder of your trip to Europe.

A quaint café in Caulfield North, Frank & Ginger is all about simplicity. Light and bright décor, with blonde wood and white walls, create a refreshing space where the coffee can be sipped and savored, rather than rushed. Eggs are a favourite for breakfast and the simple lunch menu means Frank & Ginger's tables are packed from 12 through to 2.

In the vibrant South Melbourne shopping precinct, Giddiup cafe sits on the corner of Coventry and Francis Streets. The windows are the feature of this small establishment and, while it would be easy to sit and watch the day go by, take away meals are encouraged with fast and easy lunch options designed to get you in and out. Grab a gourmet sandwich and a good cup of coffee, and be on your way. Our pick is the amazing reuben sandwich!

Open all day, every day, Hey Jude café in Essendon offers a sanctuary for the serious coffee head. Large and inviting, Hey Jude features an outdoor terrace and a quirky retro theme – it's the kind of place where you spot something new every time you visit. All-day breakfast and a liquor license make Hey Jude the great all rounder of the north-west.

Want to save money off your final bill at Jardin Tan? Feast your eyes on Urban Feast, the ultimate card for foodies. For just $100 you'll get $500 worth of value and will see you heading to some of the finest eating establishments in town. Find out more about Urban Feast here.

The souvlaki is a 2am staple, but at Kalimera Souvlaki Art in Oakleigh, you'll enjoy a traditional Greek souvlaki at a standard mealtime, just like yia-yia used to make. Made with pork, home made dressing and wrapped in a pita from a local bakery, the souvas here are something to write home to Greece about. You'll never look at your kebab caravan souva the same way again.

Serving small dishes to share, the tapas style Japanese food at Kumo Izakaya in Brunswick East is a traditional way to eat. Eat in or take away, the menu is conveniently arranged for dietary requirements, and sipping sake is mandatory. A homely establishment that is great for both a quick bite or an important meal.

Step into the heart of warm Mexican food culture at La Tortillería, a traditional yet casual eatery where soulful, bona fide flavours take centre stage. From hand-pressed tortillas to housemade salsas, every dish is a humble homage to Mexico’s rich culinary heritage.

Want to save money off your final bill at Lucy Liu? Feast your eyes on Urban Feast, the ultimate card for foodies. For just $100 you'll get $500 worth of value and will see you heading to some of the finest eating establishments in town. Find out more about Urban Feast here.

In a crowded cafe scene, Martha Ray's is a standout, even if it is a pretty small shopfront. On Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, this smart little coffee shop offers some hearty and tasty options. The all day menu, serving up breakfast and lunch options is accompanied by delicious Costa Noosa coffee.

Nourishing Japanese-inspired cuisine is at the heart and soul of Minanoie cafe, hidden in a warehouse space on Peel Street in Collingwood. A sister to Cibi, Minanoie looks like it should be in a magazine, with colours, textures and fixtures creating an ambient space reflective of the minimalist culture of the Japanese. The green tea cakes are a scrumptious treat, as are the miso baked eggs!

Mitte is a great cafe located on Michael Street in Fitzroy North. Serving great food and coffee, this trendy coffee spot has a loyal local following. Head down and enjoy a tasty breakfast or lunch, or some fresh brew. You don't have to look far to find the hidden gem in this neighborhood.

As homely as it gets, Mixed Business in Clifton Hill is as warm as a hug from your Nanna. All day breakfast stretches into brunch style lunch options, but it's all very simple – just the way Mixed Business likes it. In a leafy spot right on the edge of Clifton Hill and Westgarth, Mixed Business will take you back to a simpler time, where tea and scones reigned supreme.

An institution in Elwood, Jerry's Milk Bar on Barkly Street, has been serving customers for over 4 decades. With its 60's flare, people flock from all over to get a taste of this retro gem. Serving up spiders and milkshakes alongside dishes like the Feta and Spinach Scrambled Eggs and Jerry's breakfast roll, its the perfect meeting of two eras.

From the team that brought us Top Paddock comes The Kettle Black, set back from St Kilda Road on Albert Road in South Melbourne.

If you love customising your meals, Kokoro Ramen on Lonsdale Street is for you. Serving up fresh noodles with your choice of ingredients and broth, you can't go wrong! If you can't decide, don't fret, opt for the menu recommendations such as deep-fried soft shelled crab with the Tokyo chicken and a seafood stock base. Whatever you choose, this noodle experience will have you coming back for more.

With the Melbourne Emporium welcoming Jimmy Grants, these souvas have found a place in inner-city-Melbournian's hearts. George Calombaris' gourmet spin on your traditional souva is a game changer. We're talking prawns, honey, mayo, mint and coriander (YUM!). This is one souvlaki place that will have you satisfied, sober or sozzled... or all three!

With macarons every colour and flavour under the sun, LuxBite on Toorak Road in South Yarra is your one-stop-shop for desserts. From peanut butter and jelly macarons to cakes inspired by lolly bags, its all your childhood dreams come true. Balance that sweet tooth with a selection from their breakfast and brunch menu to ease away the guilt of the sugar coma that's sure to come.

Serving up authentic Japanese soul food, Little Ramen Bar on Little Bourke street is home to some of the best soup noodles in Melbourne. Team that up with some tender pork gyoza, kimchi and wok-fried-rice and you're set! Get in early, before the hungry crowds take over.

If you're building a new home and are baffled by the all the decorating and interior design options out there, then a visit to World of Style is a must! Brought to you by Porter Davis, one of the leading home builders in Melbourne, World of Style aims to simplify the interior design and home decorating process by bringing the latest international design trends to you at the revolutionary showroom in South Melbourne. Rather than making you choose from the typical static bedroom, bathroom and kitchen displays, World of Style by Porter Davis is staffed by Melbourne interior design experts who can help you zero in on your preferred design style and then navigate the options available.

St Kilda's Dear Liza ticks all the right boxes, serving up sticky ribs, seafood, fresh salads and beer by the bucket-load. While said to have the best ribs in town, Dear Liza caters for the clean eating crowd too, with a veggie-, Paleo- and vegan-friendly menu that ticks all right boxes (whether you're healthy or not!). Picky eaters will be pleased with Dear Liza's BYO salad offering, which lets you build your base, pick your protein and add on everything from superfoods to fresh herbies. Dessert? Dear Liza keeps it short and sweet with house made ice cream, grilled fruits and churros. Go on, get stuck into a bucket!

Far Side Beers on Burwood Road, Hawthorn, is the place to go for a cracking selection of craft beer in Melbourne. With a range of brews from independent and international craft breweries, Far Side Beers features boutique beers from Ireland to Denmark, and plenty from local Victorian brewers, too. Only selling boutique craft beers, you'll have plenty of unique choice when you shop at Far Side Beers. Make it your first stop on the way to your next Sunday session!

Warran Glen Garden Centre and Cafe in Warrandyte is a whopping 5 acres of botanical beauty. With a delivery service for anywhere in Melbourne, you can shop to your hearts content without fear of what will fit in your car! Warran Glen doesn't just sell plants, but also garden art and other outdoor decoration to spruce up your backyard, whether it be patio or plantation! With seven horticulturalists on staff, their expert opinion is at your dirty gardener fingertips!

Poyntons Nursery in Essendon is a 83-year-old nursery that covers a huge 3.5 acres of land. From trees to seedlings, Poyntons is home to the largest range of plants in Melbourne, offering exotic species too. Whether you're looking for some professional advice, or just some inspiration, Poyntons won't disappoint. Visitors can intersperse their plant purchasing with the Poyntons licensed cafe, where it's up to you, cappuccino or chardonnay?

Acorn Nursery in Surrey Hills has been in the business of plants for 30 years. With Nursery expert Tony, Acorn's manager, you're in good hands when it comes to botanical know-how. With cafe and gift shop to boot, this garden shop is proud to be one of Melbourne's best nurseries.