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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.
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Carlton, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
A warm, timber-clad cafe and bar
Address: 193 Lygon St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Asian Fusion
Modern Asian dining with bold, cross-cultural energy. Chef Andrew McConnell’s Supernormal blends Japanese, Korean, and Chinese influences — from lobster rolls to peanut-butter parfait — earning its spot among Melbourne’s most iconic restaurants.
Address: 180 Flinders Ln
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,
Neighbourhood wine bar with a loyal Fitzroy following, known for its ever-changing wine list and unfussy, produce-driven plates.
Address: 53 Gertrude St
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
A cozy coffee shop on Little Bourke Street, serving pastries along with their brews.
Address: 359 Little Bourke St
Carlton, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,
A restaurant serving inventive tasting menus and a thoughtful wine list
Address: 172-174 Faraday St
Fitzroy North, VIC
Cuisines: European
A bustling wine bar featuring a retro feel and wooden decor, offering European cuisine that is produced locally.
Address: 1 Reid 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
Richmond, VIC
Cuisines: Sandwich/Subs, Brunch
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.
Address: 1/94 Buckingham St
Brunswick East, VIC
Cuisines: Italian
Address: 132 Lygon St
Healesville, VIC
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Address: 2A Lilydale Rd
Collingwood, VIC
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Address: 100 Gipps St
Preston, VIC
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Address: 32 Chifley Dr
Richmond, VIC
Cuisines: Japanese
Address: 191 Swan St
Abbotsford, VIC
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A destination for beer lovers in Melbourne, offering handcrafted brews, a welcoming atmosphere, and a memorable drinking experience.
Address: 245 Johnston St
Melbourne, VIC
Cuisines: Mexican
Address: 23-25 Hardware Ln
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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.
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.
