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Nat Thaipun's Best of Melbourne

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Nat Thaipun

Masterchef 2024 Winner

13 venues in Melbourne

Before winning MasterChef Australia, Nat Thaipun was working behind coffee machines — and her Melbourne picks still carry that ex-barista instinct. Batch brew in the morning, pho when hungover, and bar hops that somehow end at Section 8 with “spaghetti legs.” These are the Melbourne spots she keeps going back to.

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Venue List (13)

Interior and atmosphere of Half Moon Cafe restaurant

Half Moon Cafe

Located in Coburg

●7 Recommendations

Cafe Takeaway Outdoor seating Takeout Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of True North restaurant

True North

Located in Coburg

●1 Recommendation

Cafe Bar Restaurant

Interior and atmosphere of Pho Hung Vuong 2 restaurant

Pho Hung Vuong 2

Located in Richmond

●1 Recommendation

Restaurant Takeout Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Fluffy Torpedo restaurant

Fluffy Torpedo

Located in Fitzroy

●14 Recommendations

Dessert In-store shopping Takeout

Interior and atmosphere of Goldy's! Tavern restaurant

Goldy's! Tavern

Located in Collingwood

●4 Recommendations

Interior and atmosphere of Henry Sugar restaurant

Henry Sugar

Located in Carlton North

●2 Recommendations

Restaurant Restaurant Cocktail Bar

Interior and atmosphere of Marquis of Lorne restaurant

Marquis of Lorne

Located in Fitzroy

●28 Recommendations

Pub Bar Restaurant

Interior and atmosphere of Udom House restaurant

Udom House

Located in West Melbourne

●14 Recommendations

Cafe Outdoor seating Takeaway

Interior and atmosphere of Viet Rose Cafe restaurant

Viet Rose Cafe

Located in Fitzroy

●3 Recommendations

Bakery In-store shopping Takeaway

Interior and atmosphere of HER restaurant

HER

Located in Melbourne CBD

●8 Recommendations

Bar Outdoor seating Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of A1 Bakery Fitzroy restaurant

A1 Bakery Fitzroy

Located in Fitzroy

●1 Recommendation

Bakery Delivery Takeaway

Interior and atmosphere of Hotel Lombardo restaurant

Hotel Lombardo

Located in Coburg

●8 Recommendations

Restaurant Dine-in Takeout

Interior and atmosphere of Royal Oak restaurant

Royal Oak

Located in Richmond

●1 Recommendation

Venue Locations (13)

Half Moon Cafe

13 Victoria St, Coburg VIC

True North

2A Munro St, Coburg VIC

Pho Hung Vuong 2

108 Victoria St, Richmond VIC

Fluffy Torpedo

5/159 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC

Goldy's! Tavern

66A Gold St, Collingwood VIC

Henry Sugar

296-298 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC

Marquis of Lorne

411 George St, Fitzroy VIC

Udom House

Victoria Buildings, West Melbourne VIC

Viet Rose Cafe

330 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC

HER

270 Lonsdale St, Melbourne CBD VIC

A1 Bakery Fitzroy

295 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC

Hotel Lombardo

11-13 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC

Royal Oak

527 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC

Venue List (13)

Interior and atmosphere of Half Moon Cafe restaurant

Half Moon Cafe

Located in Coburg

●7 Recommendations

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Outdoor seating

+1

An ice cream shop, serving delicious exotic and exciting ice cream flavours.

Outdoor seating

+1

A quaint and distinctive bar in Collingwood featuring gourmet fare, locally brewed beer, and wine

Outdoor seating

+1

Locally produced food, drinks, and organic wines served in a relaxed setting with patio furniture.

Outdoor seating

Outdoor seating

Curbside pickup

Outdoor seating

Interior and atmosphere of True North restaurant

True North

Located in Coburg

●1 Recommendation

Cafe Bar Restaurant Outdoor seating Takeout+1

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Interior and atmosphere of Pho Hung Vuong 2 restaurant

Pho Hung Vuong 2

Located in Richmond

●1 Recommendation

Restaurant Takeout Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Fluffy Torpedo restaurant

Fluffy Torpedo

Located in Fitzroy

●14 Recommendations

Dessert In-store shopping Takeout Dine-in

An ice cream shop, serving delicious exotic and exciting ice cream flavours.

Interior and atmosphere of Goldy's! Tavern restaurant

Goldy's! Tavern

Located in Collingwood

●4 Recommendations

Pub Bar Cafe Restaurant Outdoor seating+1

A quaint and distinctive bar in Collingwood featuring gourmet fare, locally brewed beer, and wine

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Interior and atmosphere of Henry Sugar restaurant

Henry Sugar

Located in Carlton North

●2 Recommendations

Restaurant Restaurant Cocktail Bar Wine Bar Outdoor seating+1

Locally produced food, drinks, and organic wines served in a relaxed setting with patio furniture.

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Interior and atmosphere of Marquis of Lorne restaurant

Marquis of Lorne

Located in Fitzroy

●28 Recommendations

Pub Bar Restaurant Outdoor seating Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Udom House restaurant

Udom House

Located in West Melbourne

●14 Recommendations

Cafe Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Viet Rose Cafe restaurant

Viet Rose Cafe

Located in Fitzroy

●3 Recommendations

Bakery In-store shopping Takeaway Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of HER restaurant

HER

Located in Melbourne CBD

●8 Recommendations

Bar Outdoor seating Dine-in

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Interior and atmosphere of A1 Bakery Fitzroy restaurant

A1 Bakery Fitzroy

Located in Fitzroy

●1 Recommendation

Bakery Delivery Takeaway

Interior and atmosphere of Hotel Lombardo restaurant

Hotel Lombardo

Located in Coburg

●8 Recommendations

Restaurant Dine-in Takeout Outdoor seating Curbside pickup

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Interior and atmosphere of Royal Oak restaurant

Royal Oak

Located in Richmond

●1 Recommendation

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Venue Locations (13)

Half Moon Cafe

13 Victoria St, Coburg VIC

True North

2A Munro St, Coburg VIC

Pho Hung Vuong 2

108 Victoria St, Richmond VIC

Fluffy Torpedo

5/159 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC

Goldy's! Tavern

66A Gold St, Collingwood VIC

Henry Sugar

296-298 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC

Marquis of Lorne

411 George St, Fitzroy VIC

Udom House

Victoria Buildings, West Melbourne VIC

Viet Rose Cafe

330 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC

HER

270 Lonsdale St, Melbourne CBD VIC

A1 Bakery Fitzroy

295 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC

Hotel Lombardo

11-13 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC

Royal Oak

527 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC

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Udom House

West Melbourne, VIC

Cuisines: Coffee

Address: Victoria Buildings 343 Victoria St

Fluffy Torpedo

Fitzroy, VIC

Cuisines: Ice Cream

An ice cream shop, serving delicious exotic and exciting ice cream flavours.

Address: 5/159 Smith St

Pho Hung Vuong 2

Richmond, VIC

Cuisines: Vietnamese

Address: 108 Victoria St

Royal Oak

Richmond, VIC

Cuisines: Steak

Address: 527 Bridge Rd

Marquis of Lorne

Fitzroy, VIC

Cuisines: Australian

Address: 411 George St

Goldy's! Tavern

Collingwood, VIC

Cuisines: Australian

A quaint and distinctive bar in Collingwood featuring gourmet fare, locally brewed beer, and wine

Address: 66A Gold St

Hotel Lombardo

Coburg, VIC

Cuisines: Italian, American

Address: 11-13 Sydney Rd

True North

Coburg, VIC

Cuisines: Vegetarian, Brunch, Sandwich/Subs

Address: 2A Munro St

A1 Bakery Fitzroy

Fitzroy, VIC

Cuisines: Lebanese

Address: 295 Brunswick St

Viet Rose Cafe

Fitzroy, VIC

Cuisines: Vietnamese

Address: 330 Brunswick St

Half Moon Cafe

Coburg, VIC

Cuisines: Coffee

Address: 13 Victoria St

Bar Ampere

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: European

A late night bar serving modern Australian snacks and mains.

Address: 16 Russell Pl

Section 8

Melbourne, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: 27-29 Tattersalls Ln

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Interior and atmosphere of Udom House restaurant

Udom House

Located in West Melbourne

●14 Recommendations

Cafe Coffee Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Fluffy Torpedo restaurant

Fluffy Torpedo

Located in Fitzroy

●14 Recommendations

Dessert Ice Cream In-store shopping Takeout Dine-in

An ice cream shop, serving delicious exotic and exciting ice cream flavours.

Interior and atmosphere of Pho Hung Vuong 2 restaurant

Pho Hung Vuong 2

Located in Richmond

●1 Recommendation

Restaurant Vietnamese Takeout Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Royal Oak restaurant

Royal Oak

Located in Richmond

●1 Recommendation

Pub Steak Dine-in

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Interior and atmosphere of Marquis of Lorne restaurant

Marquis of Lorne

Located in Fitzroy

●28 Recommendations

Pub Bar Restaurant Australian Outdoor seating+1

Interior and atmosphere of Goldy's! Tavern restaurant

Goldy's! Tavern

Located in Collingwood

●4 Recommendations

Pub Bar Cafe Restaurant Australian+2

A quaint and distinctive bar in Collingwood featuring gourmet fare, locally brewed beer, and wine

View more Book Now

Interior and atmosphere of Hotel Lombardo restaurant

Hotel Lombardo

Located in Coburg

●8 Recommendations

Restaurant Italian American Dine-in Takeout+2

View more Book Now

Interior and atmosphere of True North restaurant

True North

Located in Coburg

●1 Recommendation

Cafe Bar Restaurant Vegetarian Brunch+4

View more Book Now

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