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28 Napier St, Footscray VIC
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Chef Ben Shewry, the mind behind Melbourne institution Attica, is drawn to places that are completely “dialled in.” Talking about sandwich shops leads him to Japan, where people dedicate their lives to repeating the same craft over and over until they become exceptional at it. That’s what connects his picks here: roast shops, schnitzel counters and steak sandwich spots focused on doing one thing properly — no funny business, no endless options, just deeply satisfying food made with total conviction.
Carlton North, VIC
Cuisines: Australian
Craft beers and traditional pub fare are served at this laid-back 1880s drinking establishment with a bustling beer garden.
Address: 644 Rathdowne St
Seddon, VIC
Cuisines:
A historic 1874 Seddon corner pub serving classic comfort fare and Sunday roasts around a horseshoe island bar.
Address: 45-53 Austin St
Carlton, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee, European, Vegetarian
A cicchetti and espresso bar on Lygon Street in Carlton serving European small plates, specialty coffee and a thoughtful wine list.
Address: 329 Lygon St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian, ,
An immersive Viking-themed CBD dining hall roasting whole-beast cuts across two levels, with theatrical cocktails and hand-picked dining knives.
Address: 106 Hardware St
Caulfield North, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
A bakery situated on Hawthorn Rd serving sourdough bread & pastries and seasonal market lane espresso
Address: 119/121 Hawthorn Rd
North Melbourne, VIC
Cuisines: Japanese
Serves coffee, pastries, and Asian-inspired sandwiches in a modern setting.
Address: 8-14 Howard St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Vegetarian, Mediterranean
A heritage art deco CBD restaurant plating Mediterranean vegetarian small plates with an extensive vegan-friendly wine list.
Address: 213 Franklin St
Yarraville, VIC
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A no-frills Italian-style deli in Yarraville known for its signature sub rolls, cannoli and coffee.
Address: 122 Roberts St
North Melbourne, VIC
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A take-away-only bakery that offers an amazing selection of local bread and sandwiches.
Address: 558 Queensberry St
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See what diners are saving, sharing, and talking across the city.
Chef Ben Shewry, the mind behind Melbourne institution Attica, is drawn to places that are completely “dialled in.” Talking about sandwich shops leads him to Japan, where people dedicate their lives to repeating the same craft over and over until they become exceptional at it. That’s what connects his picks here: roast shops, schnitzel counters and steak sandwich spots focused on doing one thing properly — no funny business, no endless options, just deeply satisfying food made with total conviction.
Former aerospace engineer turned pastry phenomenon, Kate Reid has helped shape Melbourne’s obsession with precision pastries and great coffee. When the “butter queen” isn’t perfecting croissants at Lune Croissanterie, she’s visiting a tight rotation of cafés across the city. From the produce-driven kitchen at Morning Market to CBD institutions like Patricia Coffee Brewers and Good Measure. These are the Melbourne cafés she swears by.
Thai Ho, founder of MAMAS Dining Group, has built a reputation on bold, high-energy takes on Vietnamese food. But it all starts in Springvale. This is where the standards are set, shaped by community, tradition and generations of pride. From crispy bánh mì to slow-simmered broths and street-side iced coffee, this is his Springvale circuit.
Former aerospace engineer turned pastry phenomenon, Kate Reid has helped shape Melbourne’s obsession with precision pastries and great coffee. When the “butter queen” isn’t perfecting croissants at Lune Croissanterie, she’s visiting a tight rotation of cafés across the city. From the produce-driven kitchen at Morning Market to CBD institutions like Patricia Coffee Brewers and Good Measure. These are the Melbourne cafés she swears by.
Thai Ho, founder of MAMAS Dining Group, has built a reputation on bold, high-energy takes on Vietnamese food. But it all starts in Springvale. This is where the standards are set, shaped by community, tradition and generations of pride. From crispy bánh mì to slow-simmered broths and street-side iced coffee, this is his Springvale circuit.
