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Kate Reid

Kate Reid

Founder at Lune Croissanterie

A Formula 1 aerodynamicist who re-engineered her life around lamination, creating what the New York Times called the finest croissants in the world. Inventor of the cruffin, holder of an honorary doctorate and a French Order of Agricultural Merit.

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Apollo Inn

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Cocktail

Address: 165 Flinders Ln

Gimlet

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: European

Set in the landmark Cavendish House, Gimlet blends vintage glamour with modern Melbourne flair. From oysters to wood-fired mains and martinis, it’s a place made for every occasion.

Address: 33 Russell St

Patricia Coffee Brewers

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Coffee

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.

Address: Rear of 493-495 Little Bourke St

The Lincoln

Carlton, VIC

Cuisines: Gastropub, Australian

Melbourne's Favourite Pub! The Lincoln is an award-winning and historic pub opened since 1854 that has retained a charming old world facade and an interior brimming with character. With a fresh seasonal menu and a beer and wine offering that changes regularly, there is always something new, delicious and interesting to discover.

Address: 91 Cardigan St

Bistra

Carlton, VIC

Cuisines: British, French, Italian

Address: 157 Elgin St

Good Measure

Carlton, VIC

Cuisines: Coffee

A warm, timber-clad cafe and bar

Address: 193 Lygon St

Morning Market

Prahran, VIC

Cuisines: Brunch, Coffee

Address: 579 High St

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Interior and atmosphere of Apollo Inn restaurant

Apollo Inn

Located in Melbourne CBD

●18 Recommendations

Bar Cocktail Dine-in

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Interior and atmosphere of Gimlet restaurant

Gimlet

Located in Melbourne CBD

●101 Recommendations

Restaurant European Dine-in

Set in the landmark Cavendish House, Gimlet blends vintage glamour with modern Melbourne flair. From oysters to wood-fired mains and martinis, it’s a place made for every occasion.

View more Book Now

Interior and atmosphere of Patricia Coffee Brewers restaurant

Patricia Coffee Brewers

Located in Melbourne CBD

●57 Recommendations

Cafe Coffee Outdoor seating Takeout Dine-in

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.

Interior and atmosphere of The Lincoln restaurant

The Lincoln

Located in Carlton

●22 Recommendations

Pub Bar Restaurant Gastropub Australian+2

Melbourne's Favourite Pub! The Lincoln is an award-winning and historic pub opened since 1854 that has retained a charming old world facade and an interior brimming with character. With a fresh seasonal menu and a beer and wine offering that changes regularly, there is always something new, delicious and interesting to discover.

View more Book Now

Interior and atmosphere of Bistra restaurant

Bistra

Located in Carlton

●14 Recommendations

Restaurant British French Italian Dine-in

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Interior and atmosphere of Good Measure restaurant

Good Measure

Located in Carlton

●59 Recommendations

Bar Cafe Coffee Outdoor seating Takeout+1

A warm, timber-clad cafe and bar

Interior and atmosphere of Morning Market restaurant

Morning Market

Located in Prahran

●30 Recommendations

Cafe Coffee Brunch Coffee In-store pickup+1

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Kate Reid's Guide to Melbourne's Best Cafes

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.

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Bistra

Patricia Coffee Brewers

The Lincoln

Apollo Inn

Gimlet

Good Measure

Morning Market

Lune Croissanterie Fitzroy

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Kate Reid's Guide to Melbourne's Best Cafes

Kate Reid

Kate Reid's Guide to Melbourne's Best Cafes

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.

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