Red-carpeted Chinese restaurant adorned for a unique dining experience and exceptional Cantonese cuisine.

A pioneer of Melbourne’s specialty-coffee scene, ST. ALi South Melbourne pairs expertly roasted beans with inventive brunch plates in a buzzing warehouse space. A must-visit for coffee lovers and café-culture seekers alike.

Tiny, standing-room-only coffee bar tucked between Melbourne’s laneways, serving some of the city’s best espresso with unmatched precision and charm. Patricia proves that good coffee doesn’t need a seat — just skill, speed, and style.

Melbourne’s cult sandwich shop, loved for its crispy fried chicken, perfectly balanced steak sanga, and no-nonsense approach to flavour. What started as a Richmond local has become a citywide favourite for Melbourne’s best sandwiches.

Italian pasta bar celebrated for its hand-made dishes and warm, intimate atmosphere. Chef Andreas Papadakis crafts refined simplicity — from silky tagliolini to rich squid ink pasta — earning Tipo 00 a reputation as one of Melbourne’s best Italian restaurants.