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The Peddler Café is a chic café in the Eastern Suburbs. This Nunawading café is filled with inner city style.  The interior is rustic and features old-fashioned hanging lights, retro chairs and a big communal table. Peddlers Café has an extensive menu, with meals ranging from traditional eggs on toast to more interesting dishes like the pork belly with parsnip puree, confit fennel and apple chutney. The café also serves delicious coffees, home made treats and even home made lemonade. This bustling cafe is the perfect spot for a delicious late brunch.

This wood-panelled Korean restaurant features charcoal barbeques on every table, and an amazingly lively atmosphere making it perfect for a night out.

Bar Doh makes rustic pizzas in a stunning woodfire oven. This hidden gem prides itself on its unique menu and relaxed atmosphere. The menu is filled with both classic and unique flavor combinations that will delight your palette. Indulge in the rustic wood fired pizza with goat’s cheese, roasted peppers, potato, Spanish onion and Napolitana sauce. Bar Doh has a selective range of wine and beers, it also lets you bring your own. This Blackburn restaurant is the perfect place for a cosy winter dinner. It also has an ambient courtyard for the summer months. The warm atmosphere and friendly staff help Bar Doh create a memorable dining experience.

The Rochey is getting a rep for reinvention. It was given a new lease on life a few years ago, thanks to the team from Dr Morse and The Aviary Hotel. They saved it from its sticky, dive pub roots (as fun as those were).

Just when you thought Melbourne’s vegetarian and vegan food scene has gotten as exciting as it can get, this North Fitzroy restaurant opens up with some vegie delights.

From the guys who brought you Legacy, Temperance Society and Mob Espresso, their new café promises big, big things for Elsternwick.

If you love wine as much as we do, you need to check out this local Glen Iris gem. Just don’t let the name fool you because they do a lot more than just vino. You can wine in or take away, but we recommend grabbing a seat!

From the guys who brought you Toorak Cellars and Milton Wine Shop, this Prahran wine bar has over 400 wines on offer!

Brunch in the South Eastern suburbs never tasted so good! With fresh produce, impeccable service, and a great atmosphere, it's easy to see why people are raving about One Fine Day. If you're in the mood for banana bread with fairy floss and caramelised banana, you're in the right place and for those of you being good, they’re also serving up healthy breakfast and lunch options. 

Melbourne's Steer isn't exactly new to the dining scene, but it's recently had a complete overhaul of both the space and the menu. And boy oh boy is it impressive.

Aunt Billies brings fun, fast, fresh and friendly service to the eastern suburbs. The Blackburn café is hidden away from the main road, making it the perfect brunch spot. The buzzing café is modern, spacious and filled with light. The all day menu makes it the perfect spot for a cheeky early morning burger or a scrumptious breakfast. We have been drooling over their Rosti Eggs Benedict with kaiserfleisch bacon, thyme hollandaise, braised leek and home made Rosti. Aunt Billies is well known amongst locals for its quality coffee. It is a local hot spot for take-away coffee, delicious treats and chilled brunch sessions.

With numerous awards and 30 years experience, you know that anything you get from this patisserie will be perfection. Brioche by Phillip is the modern French bakery and coffee house that you need in your life. With a Japanese twist to traditional French baking, this is one iconic eatery. 

Not what you’d expect from a French restaurant, The Saloon is up a stairway with zero signage (above Kirk’s Wine Bar) in a trendy New York style loft.

This unsuspecting little burger joint is one for the books! With only a handful of tables inside and some outside, you’ll be lucky to get a table for the lunch hour rush, but fear not because the lovely people at The Burger Block do takeaway.

The Dark Horse on the Brit is a popular brunch spot for locals in the north-east. This Mitcham café prides itself on good service, great food and exceptional coffee.

This boutique burger restaurant in the Eastern suburbs prides itself on creating tasty burgers filled with premium meats and fresh ingredients.

Our two favourite food trucks are teaming up to bring you a bunch of delicious feeds under one roof!

Australia’s latest fitness-circuit sensation has just arrived to Fitzroy, and they’re taking things up a notch in the fitness scene.  

In need of a mouth-watering Japanese fix on the north side? Ichi Ni Nana is a stunning Izakaya-style restaurant set on the ground level of 127 Brunswick Street. Brought to you by the same team as south side favourites, Ichi Ni and Ichi Ichi Ku, this cozy and intimate Fitzroy hotspot is flawless, no matter what sort of a foodie date you’re after. Opt for a handcrafted booth to get up-close and personal with your significant other, the huge courtyard for a boozy afternoon with the #squad (which doubles as a fantastic, daylight-filled function space), or the table inside a Nagano ski lift, just because!

Japanese breakfast has arrived to Melbourne, and it’s making us question why it’s taken so long.

This Essendon café is the younger, cooler sister of the Jolly Miller family. Unlike your typical, cookie-cutter franchise, all the Jolly Miller cafes create their own flavour and atmosphere. Essendon has gone with a minimalist, laidback vibe and we’re loving it. The extensive menu uses fresh, local ingredients and their super-shakes are well, super! Think Nutella peanut butter, Malteser and salted caramel choc brownie... Drool!

Channelling the ultimate in Viet street vibes, Mama’s Buoi is hidden away from prying eyes at the back of the GPO building, so you really have to look out for it. After opening two Sydney stores, Melbourne now gets to feast on these Vietnamese goodies.

Soap Bar Launderette has taken your classic retro coin launderette and turned it into a small hub filled with quality coffee, scrumptious foods, good company and washing machines. This Carlton launderette has taken the chore out of washing by opening it's own cafe. This makes it the perfect place to relax, eat, drink, playboard games and complete your weekly washing.

So you’ve eaten your way to the top of 127 Brunswick Street, which includes Japanese izakaya Ichi Ni Nana, and Asian hawker hall Village People, and now you find yourself at Upside Rooftop Bar, one of Melbourne's top rooftops for drinks, share plates and good times.

Sandwiched between Ichi Ni Nana and Upside Rooftop Bar, Village People Hawker Food Hall is on level one of food and drink mecca 127 Brunswick Street. You can expect a bustling hawker style dining hall that's brimming with energy and foodie expertise. Immerse yourself in the flavours and treats of South-East Asia over a few drinks, including barramundi in banana leaves, crisp noodles with lime, tamarind and garlic chives, and deep fried chicken wings with tom yum dressing.

What Ichi Ichi Ku lacks in size, it makes up for in bold, fresh flavours, a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, home delivery (including alcohol!) and a cracking drinks list. With an authentic vibe that’s all about top-quality food, this park-side Japanese Izakaya is quickly becoming one of our faves. 

The Black Alchemy is a bustling café in the Eastern suburbs, with a modern but simple interior and a kitchen that's plating up some of the tastiest meals in the 'burbs!

Mamasita fans, we’ve got good news for you – a second venue is opening up, and it will be just as delicious as the first. Opening on Smith Street in Collingwood, Hotel Jesus will seek inspiration from a 1970s style Mexican taqueria.

For the new kid on the block, Holla Food & Drink is fitting in pretty well! But it’s no surprise, considering this restaurant is the newest edition from the guys who brought us Prospect Espresso in Camberwell and Townhouse in Toorak.

OPENING 24 AUGUST 2016

Sartoria is a modern light filled café and eatery. The interior is adorned with machinery and novelties that reflect the buildings unique heritage. From the 1970’s through to the 1990’s, Sartoria was a successful dressmaking business created by J & C Agricola. The Café is fully licensed and offers innovative brunch and lunch dishes. Sartoria’s legacy is to eat, drink and celebrate life. We recommend trying their ricotta gnocchi with zucchini flower, cherry tomatoes and pangrattato for a light, tasty lunch. Sartoria is a homely place known for its exceptional customer service and great specialty coffee. This Preston café is the perfect place for a day-time cocktail, or to try a mock red velvet hot chocolate.

The Little Shop of Creators is one of a kind. Founded by ten in-house artists from around Melbourne, the shop was developed to create a space to make and sell their wares and to provide a platform to run workshops showcasing their talents. And talent they have—they sell everything from illustrations and greeting cards to soap and candles. It’s the perfect gift store (even if it’s a gift to yourself)!

Home Juice is bringing delicious healthy treats to the heart of Docklands. This healthy breakfast and lunch venue is filled with organic, cold-pressed juices, scrumptious salads and delicious raw sweets, as well as delivering juice cleanses and healthy eating advice to Melbourne's foood-savvy crowd.

The man behind Estelle Bistro, Melbourne-based chef and restaurateur Scott Pickett, has once again delivered a first class dining experience to the forefront of the Melbourne food scene. Scott Pickett's Deli and Rotisserie has opened up in the iconic Queen Victoria Markets, offering up a smorgasbord of delicious dishes and drinks for the early morning bruncher, midday luncher and evening diner and drinker.

Running out of time to get that summer body ready? The sister duo, Jayne and Katie of Sweat and Oranges, will whip you into shape in no time. 

Slow food with quick service! Everything at the Street Feast food truck is cooked low'n'slow for a minimum of 18 hours, creating tender flavoursome meats you can only dream of (until you hunt down the truck, obviously). Partner that with their signature dry rub, topped with fresh coleslaw and you have yourself a feast on the street.

Whilst its two story restaurant is undergoing renovations, the team at Pure South Dining has brought its renowned menu and dining ethos to Southgate with a pop-up restaurant: 7000 by Pure South Dining.

A new eatery has opened up in Blackburn North, and it’s as homey as it is delicious! Serving up a seasonal menu of all day breakfast and lunch, this place is sure to impress both locals and travellers alike.

This spanking new all day eatery has just arrived in Collingwood, and it’s the latest project from the team who brought you Wide Open Road and Heartattack and Vine. This refined southern American hot-spot is part returaurant, part bar, and part party, so it definitely guarantees a good time.

Hanoi Hannah (and her beautiful Vietnamese cuisine) have made the move to Elsternwick, setting up shop on Glenhuntly Road, just a stones throw away from the Elsternwick Station. You'll still be able to get all your favorites, including soft shell crab rolls with pickled carrot and fresh herbs, crispy lime and pepper squid, tender beef pho and Hanoi style pork belly wraps, but Hannah's Elsternwick location is open until late! 

Opening Soon.

These realistic escape rooms will test your mind and have you addicted within minutes! LXM has three rooms containing a set of riddles and puzzles that’ll have you thinking visually, quantitatively, spatially, linguistically and practically. Will you opt to investigate a kidnapping, solve a conspiracy or escape your own kidnapping? Be warned, the Mason Kidnapping only has a 35% success rate, so round up your cleverest friends to escape! 

Unlike most escape rooms around Melbourne, you’re not locked in, but instead led into the beginning of a mystery. Set in an old wool factory, The Mystery Rooms have Tomb Raider, Ned Kelly and medieval themed experiences to keep you on your toes. All the mysteries are designed by local film set producers, writers and artists, providing you with a night you’ll never forget! Oh and did we mention the secret escape room bar? The guys at The Mystery Rooms will even shout you a drink at the end of your adventure - does it get any better than that?

Ever wondered if you’d make a good bank robber? Here’s your chance to find out with Small Time Criminals’ realistic simulation of stealing diamonds, gold and coins from a corrupt investment bank. You’ll need to work out where the loot is hidden, how to access it and what’s worth the most while avoiding the security guard. You'll be briefed on the heist, given some gear and sent into the bank. There’s no right or wrong strategy, so you can keep heading back with a different game plan to improve your score! 

Forget what you think you know about escape games! LOST is rewriting the rules with tech-savvy rooms that’ll bamboozle even your most confident friend. There are four rooms to choose from, each one with a unique theme, like Alcatraz and freeing slaves in Egypt, developed by game developers to create a more realistic experience. Each room is also able to accommodate up to ten people, so it’s the perfect group get-together if you’re tired of the standard wine and dumpling catchups.

Fancy yourself as a bit of a detective or decoder? Well here’s your time to shine with one of Melbourne’s best escape rooms. Choose between three themes based on The Da Vinci Code, Lost in Paradise and Mission Impossible. The experience starts before you even reach reception with a voice asking for a password to get in then you’ll have an hour to crack the code in your escape room, and trust us, you’ll need the whole hour. So get the squad together and put your sleuth skills to good use!

Saint Lucia brings a little slice of exotic paradise to Chapel Street. This Windsor kitchen and bar takes it’s name from a beautiful little island in the Caribbean.  Saint Lucia adds a modern spin to the fresh and exciting flavours of the Carribean, Cuba and Southern America.  

With a forever changing food menu and extensive wine, beer and cocktail list, Cafe Paradiso is a welcomed addition to the Hawthorn area, complete with one of the best beer gardens in the area, perfect for an arvo Sunday sesh in Summer. 

Just when we think we’ve got a handle on all the really top-notch café in Melbourne, we find a new caffeine wielding venue that has us totally hooked.

Mentone, you’ve got someone new to meet. This snazzy new venue is serving up some of the most enticing burgers and milkshakes we’ve ever seen! Folks, say hello to Meet Patty.

We all know this beloved restaurant as providing us with some of the best steaks and ribs across Melbourne and Sydney, and now they’re opening up a new location in South Yarra!

You’ll come for the food and stay for the view! The Boatbuilders Yard is right on the waterfront, creating the perfect backdrop for your Insta #selfies and #foodporn snaps. The nautical theme is continued into the café and bar’s décor with recycled wood and steel, creating the ultimate trendy space.

Are you a fan of coconut, lemongrass, birdseye chillis, and all the other good stuff that we know and love about Asian fusion food? If so, Melbourne CBD newcomer Kuaizi is going to blow your tastebuds away with it's delicious dishes, served morning, noon and night. The petite cafe-bar-restaurant on Manchester Lane, tucked between Flinders Lane and Collins Street, has come out of nowhere with a menu that contains a host of new favourites, from roti-wrapped Asian breakfast omelettes to espresso glazed pork belly that will have you drooling for days.

We know what you’re thinking—when will this Pokémon madness end!? But Pokéd is dishing out a different kind of Poké.

When you first pass this Carlton patisserie, you’ll be enchanted by the vast array of decadent cakes. After trying a delicious sweet (or two) inside The French Lettuce Bakery and Patisserie, you’re sure to come back for more. The French Lettuce is a humble, yet lively patisserie on Nicholson Street. It is also home to one of Melbourne’s best and most famous vanilla slices.

Oxford Larder is a contemporary corner store that brings together all the things we love in a traditional café and grocer's.

EZY PZY is a pumping new cafe with a banging seasonal menu, brew bar, function space and wholesale network. Created by the brains of Soldier On and exclusively stocking their smooth Soldier On Espresso, EZY PZY is you’re new fun, fresh, fast and friendly café.

This CBD venue is redefining the traditional yoga studio experience. Partnering with bespoke Japanese cuisine from Izakaya Den, pampering sessions from Organika Hair, and custom designed cleansing programs from the Greene Street Juice Co. LA-style boutique fitness is being brought to Melbourne.

A bunch of happiness has arrived to Caulfield North, and it comes in the form of some of the prettiest flower arrangements we’ve ever seen!

OPENING LATE 2016