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Miss Marmalade is a comfy spot in Brunswick where breakfast is more than just eggs and a cuppa. As well as breakfast and lunch all day, they serve a delicious range of homemade cakes and slices, with gluten free options available. Miss Marmalade is a great example of a homestyle cafe that hits all the right spots, seven days a week.

Located on Bridge Road, Frozen by A Thousand Blessings is a self-serve froyo shop that well and truly lives up to its catch cry "good for cravings and your conscience". All of their froyo is made from biodynamic organic milk and the natural flavour is stevia-sweetened, making it 100% guilt free and delicious. They also have a huge range of toppings on offer, so you can pile your cup high with the fresh fruit (healthy), shards of white choc with goji berries (semi-healthy) and fudgy choc brownie (not at all healthy but definitely necessary). 

Rejoice Melburnians! No longer enjoyed by Sydneysiders alone, Gelato Messina has finally brought its gelato joy down south, setting up shop on Smith Street in Fitzroy. Considered the crème de la crème of icy treats (voted Australia's best gelato by the Good Food Guide), Gelato Messina features 40 drool-worthy, truly indulgent flavours such as poached figs in marsala, salted caramel with white choc chips (the number one seller) and apple pie, with new flavours concocted by taste masterminds weekly. Special occasion? Forget the Freddo ice cream cake and place an order at Gelato Messina – their creations are seriously out of this world. We're totally smitten. 

In a world where it's totally in for men to be hairy and unkempt, Kings Domain in South Yarra strives to show the tougher sex it's cool to be clean. Embracing the old school ethos of a traditional barbershop, right down to the vintage chairs and classic typography, Kings Domain offers exceptional value and distinguished quality cuts and shaves with high end products. Kings have fabulous deals for lovers of a combo – with a cutthroat shave, haircut and delicious head massage setting you back just $90.

Run by the duo behind Hardware Societe, Bowery to Williamsburg injects a New York City vibe into Melbourne's CBD. For food, there's standard American fare with sandwiches plus a side, pretzels and a pickle. Sweetie pies rejoice for there's house-made pies of pecan, sour cherry or pumpkin, alongside Pat and Stick's ice cream sandwiches.

One of Melbourne's finest street kitchens, Wonderbao, is the home of all the steamed buns your heart and stomach could desire. Located behind RMIT in the city, Wonderbao will have you munching in or taking away buns filled with pork belly, hot chicken or even silky tofu – try stopping at just one! To add to the perks, Wonderbao make their own soymilk in house, so sip on something more wholesome than your 3 o'clock skinny cap. Cheap, cheerful and tasty, Wonderbao is one of the best lunchtime spots for crash hot city slickers and poor students alike. 

Breakfast Thieves, on Gore Street in Fitzroy, offers a funky alternative to traditional brunch. Much like the suburb of Fitzroy, you can expect to find something a little different on the menu including trifle yoghurt, apple and peach almond crumble, with a side of soft boiled eggs and melted cheese soldiers. If childhood nostalgia doesn't reel you in perhaps cultural curiosity will, with a traditional spanish morcilla (black pudding) served on a corn tortilla, baby endive, prebre salsa and polenta crushed eggs. Not into eggs? Breakfast Thieves have that covered too with their vanilla and honey porridge, and orange and rosewater infused bircher muesli. Vegetarian and gluten free options are also available as well as the usual bacon and eggs. 

Monsieur Truffe follows the journey from cacao bean to chocolate bar, and you'll be lured into their Smith Street store and cafe by the delectable sights and smells that it beholds. From humble beginnings in the Prahran market, Monsieur Truffe has now branched out to Collingwood and East Brunswick but sells their sweet treats in other retail stores Melbourne wide.

After getting us all hooked on their food truck concoctions, Mr Burger has graced its loyal followers with a few more permanent locations across Victoria. That means it’s now easier than ever to wrap your mouth around their delicious Mr Meat, Mr Double, and Mr Grilled burgers, not to mention their awesome selection of sides to keep things interesting. We’re talking mozzarella sticks, onion rings, dirty waffle fries, and our personal fave, mac n’ cheese croquettes.  

Seven Seeds' headquarters on Berkeley Street in Carlton boasts one of the finest coffee roasters in all of Melbourne. No doubt you may have seen their house blend in the likes of other Melbourne cafes such as Brother Baba Budan, Common Galaxia, and The Final Step, to name a few.

Aurora Spa Retreat, located within The Prince Hotel on Acland Street, provides some of the best spa treatments in St Kilda. From massages to facials, Aurora offers treatments to suit everyone's relaxation needs - even including treatments for soon-to-be mums!

East of Everything in Camberwell is a low-key, homely bar with a little bit of everything when it comes to beer. Featuring 6 taps of changing local and international beers and a large selection of bottled beers, you are bound to fall in love. Be sure to fill your belly with some Southern style food – think buffalo wings and gumbo. 

Bared Footwear on High Street, Armadale, is the result of Podiatrist, Anna Baird's desire to find stylish shoes to recommend to her clients. With Anna leading the team, these shoes are not only on trend but supportive too, which means you can dance all night and leave with your shoes still on!

Alison's Handmade Bread located in Prahran, aims to deliver delicious, handmade and old fashioned bread to the community. Produced locally to support local businesses, Alison's plans on sticking around for a while, and we couldn't be happier. Drop by on your lunch break for a delicious pork belly roll.

Archive, which launched in 2013, introduced Melbourne to a much more upscale version of thrift shopping. Think Comme des Garçons and Alexander McQueen. The idea behind the store is for members of the community to view, buy and on-sell their underused designer garments to like-minded individuals.

Floral patterns, lace details and a whimsical setting to match, Alannah Hill Chadstone does not shy away from their signature style. Walking around the store, you wouldn't be blamed for thinking you had been transported to an enchanted wonderland of clothes, making the search for that perfect frock a little bit easier. Some of Melbourne's best shopping!

Looking for the best leather goods? Bisonte South Yarra has you covered in style. All products, including, jackets, bags and accessories are made from premium Italian leather, and, with a focus on quality over quantity, you know that new purchase is going to last a life time.

Whisking you away to an enchanted place, Alannah Hill South Yarra sets the scene for a shopping experience to never forget. With colour, lace and a floral explosion, we warn you that hours may be spent perusing the racks of top women's fashion.

You cannot claim you are from Melbourne if you have not tackled the seven flights of stairs to Rooftop Bar, the CBD's sexiest rooftop drinking destination.

Specialising in gorgeous colour and great cuts, Three Blind Mice offers a refreshing take on salon style in the heart of Burwood Road, Hawthorn. With a chic, slick and contemporary fitout that oozes comfort and cool, you can expect to not only be treated to a delightful head massage, but also super stylish cuts, colours and event styling.

Brought to you from the multi-storeyed mecca that is Curtin House, The Toff in Town is one of the hippest clubs in Melbourne, with private booths and a tapas-serving bar to the left of the stairway, pumping dancefloor to the right, and an outdoor smoking area out the back. If you're here for a big night, you'll love the extended license and music, but quiet drinkers will savour the balconettes and booths for private tipples. The drinks list is encyclopaedic and cocktails are a little pricey, but if you're in for cheap and cheerful, may we suggest the Bubble Cup cocktails for a sweet fix. 

Pizza Religion, located on Tooronga Road, is a 30-seater pizza haven in the heart of the suburbs that is all at once cheap, cheerful and totally bang on the mark. The Hawthorn East pizzeria was recently awarded the Best Pizza in Australia for a slow cooked beef cheek, celeriac and truffle pizza, so expect top quality ingredients and kitchen wizardry here. Peek into the open style kitchen to see the magic happen, or order online and enjoy in front of the TV, but know that our beady eyes are on that Meatball pizza...

Minette's was once the vintage mecca of Richmond, but now the famous vintage store trades online, updating its store with fantastic finds. You'll find a perfectly curated and ever-evolving selection of vintage furniture, toys, curios, vintage clothing, accessories and upcycled jewellery. Though they specialise in 1950s to 70s wares, they also stock a selection of vintage inspired stationary and homewares. If you need an old typewriter to impress someone you're bringing by the house, they also hire out their beautiful items as props, so you can make all your friends jealous of your ever changing vintage pieces. 

Nothing looks better than the perfect fitting suit. Pop on down to Godwin Charli on Bridge Road to find your next tailored suit – the Richmond store specialises in both men's and women's fashion. Showcasing a range of elegant attire, perfect for your next formal occasion or everyday business wear.  

Hoochie Coochie is a charming children's boutique on St Georges Road in North Fitzroy. Expect to find quality childrenswear from Australian designers, plus footwear, accessories, manchester and creative artworks for the little ones. The Hoochie Coochie focus is on hand-made and local products where possible.

A bakery, cafe and grocery store in one, Oasis Bakery in Murrumbeena is a must for all Melbourne food lovers. Originally a Middle Eastern bakery, Oasis has now transformed into a mecca for groceries and all things food thanks to the cafe and grocery store that's also located on site. While the breakfast options are drool worthy, it's the Lebanese sausage roll (lamb kafta mixed with haloumi, nuts and berries, wrapped in wholemeal pastry) and homemade baklava with Nutella and chia that really gets us excited…don't be surprised if you become addicted!

Campari House, tucked away on Hardware Lane, provides city-goers with four levels of amazing food, drinks and entertainment. Whether you're there for breakfast, lunch or dinner the ground floor restaurant offers a menu of modern Italian that will get your taste buds excited. Drinks more you're style? Head up to the rooftop for some pizza and cocktails - the perfect way to start, or finish a night out.

Nestled along Sydney Road, The Penny Black has transformed the old Brunswick GPO into a local favourite. Perfect for lazy weekend drinks, home-style meals and catching the latest local band, The Penny Black has a laid back atmosphere that makes you want to keep coming back.