Warrnambool
If you're in town on the first or third Sunday of the month head down to Warrnambool's seaside market to sample local produce from the vendors who set up…
Must-see restaurants in Australia
Victoria
Disappear into this classic old-style tearoom for its Devonshire tea ($10.50) or a slice of lemon tart. Otherwise, enjoy a pie or light lunch on the…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The best of Herberton's few cafes and the only one open in the evening. Hearty meals, great coffee and country-style service make the Jacaranda a worthy…
Broome & The Kimberley
From flower-garlanded muesli to lavish pancake stacks and delicious zucchini fritters, the Cornerside delights in adding new twists to old brekkie…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This classic family deli sells smallgoods and prepares fresh focaccia sandwiches. A top spot also to pick up picnic supplies like Italian cheese and…
Townsville
On the tourist strip, this versatile Greek restaurant serves filling takeaways include juicy gyros, meze galore, burgers and homemade honey puffs.
Bellarine Peninsula
Using a wood-fired Scotch oven from 1905, this artisan bakery produces organic sourdough. It also makes its own croissants, French pastries and empanadas.
Townsville
An excellent Thai restaurant with a prime downtown location, Summerie's uses Coral Sea produce in dishes such as Panang prawn avocado or Volcanic seafood.
Outback Queensland
A welcome find out here, the bakery crafts superb pies, including steak, kangaroo, rabbit and the famous curried camel. Also cakes, coffee and breakfasts.
Broome
Fans of deconstructed-hipsterism will love the breakfasts, vegos the wide and varied earth fodder and parents the thoughtful cheese-and-Vegemite toasties.
Outback Queensland
Big steaks, bangers and mash, barra and a pie – these classic Aussie staples dominate the menu. There are a couple of dining rooms and it's always busy.
Sydney Region
Classic fish and chips and burgers, well made with fresh ingredients: that's about it, and that's about all you need. Grab some and head down to the sand.
Gold Coast
Grab a seat in the shade of the beautiful tree here for a lazy breakfast or lunch with well-made coffee. The menu has gluten-free and vegan options, too.
New South Wales
This bistro in the gorgeous Commercial Hotel has fabulous pub food, open fireplaces, local wines and not a TV or poker machine in sight.
Gulf Savannah
You know the fish is fresh here as the owners catch it themselves. Buy local seafood to take away, or dine in on some of the best fish and chips around.
Great Ocean Road
An attractive open-plan cafe, Swell is popular for brunch items such as buttermilk hotcakes, organic sourdough toasties and healthy fresh-juice blends.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The main attraction here is local seafood and fish and chips (eat in or takeaway) and Cooktown's best pizzas (it was formerly the Italian Restaurant).
Cairns
Disregard the empty-mall atmosphere at Orchid Plaza and head upstairs to dig into authentic sizzling, spicy Korean fare at this very popular hangout.
West Coast Australia
Colourful, cosy cafe with very friendly staff, excellent coffee and surprisingly varied fare – from poached eggs and bacon on sourdough to quiche.
Coffs Harbour
Grab some excellent fish and chips and devour them right beside the fishing trawlers of Coffs' sizeable fleet. You can call ahead for takeaway, too.
Thursday Island & Horn Island
This waterfront cafe-bakery brews easily the best coffee on TI, along with fresh juices, cakes and sandwiches. Locals queue up here in the mornings.
Hamilton Island
Popeye's serves massive boxes of fish and chips that can comfortably feed two people. It also sells burgers, chicken and even frozen fishing bait.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Dine on tasty pizza and pasta dishes at this Italian-owned restaurant, with an extensive vegetarian pizza menu and gluten-free and vegan options.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Enjoy excellent pizzas and pasta dishes at an outside table, or join the hungry hordes that dial-in for delivery every night (minimum order $20).
Bellarine Peninsula
Fantastic breakfasts and Italian- and Asian-inspired lunches using local ingredients are on offer here, plus great coffee and homemade ice cream.
Yarra Valley
Featuring beautiful forest views from its rear deck, this pleasant cafe on the river offers a menu of cafe standards as well as Devonshire teas.
Mid-North Coast
This schmick seafood shack has an old-fashioned beach-town character, excellent service and a menu of mostly seafood, including local oysters.
Outback Queensland
This retro cafe is quite a find in outback Queensland, with '50s Americana decor, Holden and Elvis memorabilia and tip-top burgers and shakes.
Hobart
Gourmet self-caterers alert: don't miss the fruit, veg, meats and groceries, plus a suite of Tasmanian wines, at this hip little supermarket.
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Packed with locals most nights, Phamish serves delicious rice-paper rolls, dumplings, pancakes, salt-and-pepper squid and Vietnamese curries.
Port Douglas
Locals rate open-fronted Euro-chic Ziva for good coffee and breakfasts such as eggs Benedict. Lunch is mostly burgers and toasted sandwiches.
West Coast Australia
A red-brick heritage house on the main road has been turned into a cycling hub and cafe. Does excellent coffee, simple dishes and smoothies.
Port Douglas
At Wildlife Habitat, includes a tropical buffet breakfast and a guided bird interactive experience.
West Coast Australia
Tucked away in the South Beach car park, this casual snack shack offers excellent coffee, cooked brekkies, winter soups and summer salads.
Western Australia
This food van cheerfully caters to the caffeine needs of passerby, as well as serving toasties, fancy sandwiches and very decent burgers.
Katoomba
Brilliant pies and sandwiches, delicious wholemeal sourdough loaves and tempting sweet treats make this organic bakery an excellent stop.
New South Wales
This is the place to go for freshly baked bread and delicious macarons, éclairs and tarts, all crafted by French chef Phillippe Legall.
Victoria
The shopfront of the local fishermen's co-op always has fresh seafood, but there's no cooked food here, so it's one for self-caterers.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Good coffee, all-day breakfast, great homemade pies and Alice in Wonderland quirkiness make Mad Hatterz a very Yungaburra-type cafe.
Southern WA
Prize-winning pies lauded across WA. Try the spicy Vinda-Roo with everyone's favourite marsupial given a spicy subcontinental spin.
