Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Good things come to those who queue, and here they come in the form of unrivalled pastries, from innovative cruffins to plain croissants often dubbed the…
Must-see restaurants in Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Hyped for all the right reasons, this is Andrew McConnell’s flagship Melbourne restaurant and its attentive, informed staff and joy-inducing dishes make…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This busy corner restaurant has an all-vegan menu and punk sensibility. Italian dishes like 'beef' ragu on 'cheesy' polenta will have you swearing it's…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Housed in a former bluestone bank, this training restaurant for Indigenous and disadvantaged young people is one of the best places to try native flora…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Word spread quickly when Attica sous chef Peter Gunn started his own establishment, where he implements a creative contemporary take on fine dining,…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Chef Morgan McGlone knew he was onto a good thing while honing his kitchen skills in the States. But since bringing Nashville fried chicken to Australia…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Prepare to queue before being seated by stalwart Hana, who goes through the vegetarian menu verbally while you sip mint tea (it's an alcohol-free zone)…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
It's ironic that 'Cibi' translates to 'little one' in Japanese given this incredibly aesthetically pleasing and zen cafe has expanded into a massive, airy…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
With something for both coffee and food lovers, this warehouse cafe tucked down a side street offers a coffee guide that takes you through speciality…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This cool all-vegan pizzeria with matte black walls breaking into bare brick serves a range of tasty vegan-cheese pizzas ranging from a spicy Puttanesca…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Messina is hyped as Melbourne's best ice creamery, and while purists might gawk at specials like peanut butter gelato with white-chocolate-covered potato…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Atmospheric Italian deli-cafe with a tempting tiled front cabinet, exposed brick and a lovely rear courtyard. Fresh salads are piled high beneath…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
From the neon-pink pig sign out the front to the disco ball and red-gingham tablecloths, hip Lazerpig is where northsiders go to let their hair down. It's…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Step off Cambridge St through noren curtains into this small, country-style izakaya. Homely dishes are simultaneously delicate and comforting, whether…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
An oldie but a goodie, this cavernous warehouse place has been feeding droves of Melbourne's veggie-loving residents for decades. Expect inventive fare…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Biting into burgers and gulping down beers in an old graffiti-covered train carriage perched on top of a backstreet rooftop – it doesn't get much more…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
A stylish deli with a full-vegan twist, this spin-off from the popular Smith & Daughters restaurant creates the closest thing vegetarians will get to meat…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Straight outta Addis Ababa, the flavours and feel of this Ethiopian restaurant are as authentic as its homemade injera (fermented, pancake-like bread;…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This happening corner cafe is nothing but wholesome. Staff are friendly, indoor plants are thriving and there's vinyl spinning (the cafe's named after an…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Brightening up Johnston St is this Thai-owned eatery where the fun, fresh vibe permeates throughout, from the brightly coloured decor to the creatively…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This not-for-profit cooks up 100% vegan fare – curries, salad bowls, smoked tofu – with a pay-as-you-like system. There is a focus on supporting refugees…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Seating more than 200 brunchers and employing a full-time indoor gardener, plant-covered AU79 is also a coffee roastery, bakery, patisserie and…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Local favourite Jinda has a loyal following, making booking ahead necessary. Located in a warehouse with exposed brick and Thai lanterns, it gets noisy…
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Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
A dingy old pub at the unfashionable southern end of Brunswick St has been transformed into a multi-level food hub. This eatery on the 1st floor focuses…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Miss this end of Johnston St and you'll miss these boiled bagels, rolled fresh and wood-fired daily. Chewy in all the right places, they come slathered in…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Is this Melbourne's best gelato? Messina fans are crossing Smith St to find out. Either way, Piccolina appeals more to traditionalists without any quirky…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This is haute vegetarian cuisine that swings between Italian, Asian and Middle Eastern in a sophisticated, plant-filled warehouse that's perfect for…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
A light, airy eatery serving casual but stylish Middle Eastern dishes, from hummus plates with tahini and a garlic green chilli vinaigrette, to chicken…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This small, unfussy local is a hot spot for ramen. The noodles are made here daily and there are a few broths to choose from, including a vegetarian…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
A light, airy, welcoming space in the heart of hip Gertrude St, Archie's is the place to head for a killer coffee, boozy brekkie, a mid-morning burger and…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
With a silver airstream coffee caravan and carpets out the front, and a greenhouse complete with a pond and four-legged customers indoors, eclectic Grub…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Set in an old post office building, this retro cantina is going for fun with gleaming tiles, red folding chairs and a picture menu. Street food is the…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Dishes in this lovely little restaurant are alive with hearty Spanish and Muslim-Mediterranean flavours and feature a lot of seafood. It has a great tapas…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Part deli, part fuss-free cafe, popular corner local Alimentari stocks artisan bread, charcuterie and cheeses. There’s a range of panini, salads and…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Mooching at Marios is part of the Melbourne 101 curriculum. Started by two Italian waiters in the '80s, breakfasts here are big and served all day, the…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This cafe is an oasis from which you can watch children pull faces at goats at the adjacent Collingwood Children's Farm, and pet cute passing dogs while…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Explore this two-storey warehouse – there's lots going on from cafe, coffee roaster, bakery and deli to brewery and distillery. Most of the daytime menu's…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Project Forty Nine brings a slice of the country to Collingwood's industrial backstreets with this outpost of its original cafe in Beechworth, regional…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
The innovative Indian menu here spans street food, curries, dal and tandoor dishes. You might find papadi chaat, described as 'Indian nachos', creamy…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This American-style burger joint is a hit for its crinkle-cut chips in old-school containers (go the spicy chipotle salt), tasty burgers (veg options…
