7 venues in Melbourne
411 George St, Fitzroy VIC
46 Oxford Street , Collingwood VIC
653 High St, Thornbury VIC
361 Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD VIC
378 Burnley St, Richmond VIC
175 Flinders Ln, Melbourne CBD VIC
Collingwood Yards, Collingwood VIC
411 George St, Fitzroy VIC
46 Oxford Street , Collingwood VIC
653 High St, Thornbury VIC
361 Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD VIC
378 Burnley St, Richmond VIC
175 Flinders Ln, Melbourne CBD VIC
Collingwood Yards, Collingwood 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.
Address: 211 Gertrude St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Thai
Authentic Thai known for its Bangkok-style boat noodles and bold street-food flavours. Chef Tee brings real Thai energy to the menu — from rich beef broth to spicy tom yum — earning Soi 38 a spot among Melbourne’s best Thai restaurants.
Address: 38 Royal Ln
Collingwood, VIC
Cuisines: Sandwich/Subs
A Collingwood Yards deli counter piling Italian ciabatta sandwiches by day and antipasti and cocktails by night.
Address: Collingwood Yards Unit 4/30 Perry St
South Yarra, VIC
Cuisines: French
Address: 11 Toorak Rd
Thornbury, VIC
Cuisines: Italian
A dark, moody Thornbury diner dishing up layered lasagne and Italian pickled sides, with spritzes and prosecco on tap.
Address: 653 High St
South Yarra, VIC
Cuisines: Japanese, Asian Fusion
A subterranean South Yarra dining room serving Wagyu, sashimi and modern Asian dishes, backed by extensive sake and wine lists.
Address: 605 Chapel St
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
Richmond, VIC
Cuisines: Australian
A classic pub on Bridge Road in Richmond serves hearty Australian pub fare alongside sport screenings and a busy bar.
Address: 372 Bridge Rd
Thornbury, VIC
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A relaxed neighbourhood bar in Thornbury serving pizza, craft beer and wine with a laid-back, music-loving vibe.
Address: 826 High St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
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A European-style sandwich bar serving quick, fresh grab-and-go lunches.
Address: 535 Little Lonsdale St
South Yarra, VIC
Cuisines: French
A Melbourne institution since 1986, it charms with classic French cuisine and an extensive wine list in an authentic brasserie setting.
Address: 11 Toorak Rd
Cremorne, VIC
Cuisines: Brunch, Coffee
A Cremorne cafe on Swan Street known for its light-filled space and considered brunch menu paired with quality espresso.
Address: 232 Swan St
Collingwood, VIC
Cuisines: Greek
A loud, no-frills Collingwood taverna since 1980, serving traditional Greek seafood and lamb alongside house-made mezze and desserts.
Address: 32 Johnston St
Richmond, VIC
Cuisines: Greek
A Richmond taverna serving traditional Greek share plates in a warm, convivial setting.
Address: 262 Swan St
Collingwood, VIC
Cuisines: Brunch, Cocktail
A Collingwood cafe on Oxford Street serving all-day brunch fare and cocktails in a relaxed, sunlit space.
Address: 46 Oxford Street
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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.
