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Travel Guide to Melbourne
Brother Baba Budan is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

1. Brother Baba Budan

9.0
359 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
Coffee Shop · Melbourne CBD · 232 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: My favourite coffee shop in Melbourne. Tiny spot off Little Bourke, worth the wait if there's a line. Iced Double Espresso for those hotter days. Flat White for the cooler ones.

Shortstop Coffee & Donuts is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

2. Shortstop Coffee & Donuts

9.1
12 Sutherland St, Melbourne, VIC
Donut Shop · Melbourne CBD · 52 tips and reviews

Tim B.Tim B: My favourite shop in Melbourne. Each doughnut recipe is unique (not just one dough with dozens of different toppings), clean design, friendly service, and really great coffee (with sparkling water).

Tall Timber is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

3. Tall Timber

8.8
60 Commercial Rd, Prahran, VIC
Café · 49 tips and reviews

Amy M.Amy MacDonald: Lovely indoor seating with the sun beaming in, though VERY loud and hard to hear the person beside you. Long line and slow service but the coffee and food are worth the wait.

Queen Victoria Market is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

4. Queen Victoria Market

9.0
513 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, VIC
Market · Melbourne CBD · 316 tips and reviews

T.T.: Great market with fresh vegetables and fruits. Night markets are great with live music, sangria and food stalls. Loads of vegan options!

Albert Park is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

5. Albert Park

9.2
Lakeside Dr, St Kilda, VIC
Park · 14 tips and reviews

Josh C.Josh Chaffey: Fantastic place to walk by the water, have a picnic lunch or watch the sunset.

St Kilda Beach is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

6. St Kilda Beach

9.0
Jacka Blvd, St Kilda, VIC
Beach · 86 tips and reviews

Spotted by DSpotted by D: Great spot for sunbathing with a friend or two. The breeze helps keep you from getting too hot when it's in the upper 30s degrees. Try the Beachcomber resto for a nice lunch special with drink.

Smith & Deli is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

7. Smith & Deli

111 Moor St, Collingwood, VIC
Deli · 12 tips and reviews

TomfooleryTomfoolery: Incredible sandwiches! They've got gluten free bread rolls! (only about half can made gf, most of the meats are seitan=pure gluten). Get extra Russian sauce if your having the chicken salad one!

The Grain Store is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

8. The Grain Store

8.8
517 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Café · Melbourne CBD · 151 tips and reviews

Lara H.Lara Hook: Great place for mid week celebratory lunch, particularly if you want a cheeky glass of wine. Must try warm cookie for desert.

Noisette is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

9. Noisette

8.1
84 Bay St, Port Melbourne, VIC
Bakery · 19 tips and reviews

nyao f.nyao foodie: Croissants are good. Sweets keep very traditional style not twisted so much. You will enjoy the straight Paris style cakes. Take out and enjoy at the beach.

Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

10. Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)

9.1
Federation Square (at Flinders St), Melbourne, VIC
Museum · 59 tips and reviews

Just J.Just Journeys: An incredible place with an amazing exposition. it tells the movie history of the world through its special effects. a lot of interactive elements for the customers to enjoy

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

11. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

9.1
2 Brunton Ave, Melbourne, VIC
Cricket Ground · Jolimont · 196 tips and reviews

Chloe T.Chloe Tiara: Do make sure to put on something warm; it gets quite chilly later in the night. Grab some pies or chips along with a warm drink to avoid getting too cold.

Milk The Cow is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

12. Milk The Cow

8.8
157 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, VIC
Cheese Store · 35 tips and reviews

Fleur B.Fleur B: Great 'supper' venue. The matched cheese and wine sampler is superb for romantic sharing & I left a much more enlightened international cheese eater thanks to the friendly & knowledgeable staff.

Naked For Satan is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

13. Naked For Satan

9.1
285 Brunswick St, Melbourne, VIC
Lounge · Fitzroy · 139 tips and reviews

YY: Nice place to grab a drink. Check out the rooftop for great views of Melbourne. On a weekday, it's more quiet so you can bring a book and read it outside.

Mr. Miyagi is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

14. Mr. Miyagi

8.9
99 Chapel St, Windsor, VIC
Japanese Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

James P.James Panther: Awesome place for Japanese food. Plenty of modern takes on things and there's enough variety to keep everyone happy. It gets busy so you may have to go on a door list. Make sure you try the donuts!

D.O.C. Pizza & Mozzarella Bar is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

15. D.O.C. Pizza & Mozzarella Bar

8.8
295 Drummond St, Carlton, VIC
Pizzeria · 75 tips and reviews

Sharath C.Sharath Chandrasekharan: The Italian beer is not to be missed. The meat is fresh and smoked well. For dessert the Belgian chocolate pizza is a definite winner

Eau de Vie is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

16. Eau de Vie

9.2
1 Malthouse Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Speakeasy · Melbourne CBD · 70 tips and reviews

Anneliese L.Anneliese L: A gorgeous speakeasy, with an awe-inspiring collection of drinks. The cocktails were fantastic (and trust me, I tried quite a few!), the food was excellent and the atmosphere was wonderful. Love it.

Hell of the North is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

17. Hell of the North

135 Greeves St, Fitzroy, VIC
Bar · 24 tips and reviews

Louis T.Louis Tang: Loved the roulette and beef tartare. So yummy. The wine list was fantastic.

Patricia Coffee Brewers is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

18. Patricia Coffee Brewers

9.2
493-495 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
Coffee Shop · Melbourne CBD · 106 tips and reviews

Sam F.Sam Franklin: Everything is spot on! The Colombian filter coffee was incredible, and received a free half mug of Ethiopian to try. Friendly staff who are intrigued and chatty! Standing only, but adds to the charm.

Dead Man Espresso is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

19. Dead Man Espresso

8.8
35 Market St, South Melbourne, VIC
Café · 102 tips and reviews
Small Victories is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

20. Small Victories

617 Rathdowne St, Carlton North, VIC
Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Joe W.Joe Wu: The coffee is smooth but not strong. Eggs are well cooked, poached & fried. Don't forget to ask for Tomato Relish to boost your taste buds! Mushrooms are a tad on the creamy side if it's your taste :)

Carlton Gardens is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

21. Carlton Gardens

9.2
111 Carlton St, Carlton, VIC
Park · 49 tips and reviews

Sigrid d.Sigrid de Castella: Great gardens to relax in. Bring a picnic, take a walk, or go possum hunting (day or night). See how many you can find!

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

22. National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

9.3
180 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC
Art Gallery · Arts Precinct · 114 tips and reviews

Kyle G.Kyle G: The featured exhibit was $26 but it was weiwei and Warhol so it was worth it. Very cool back yard with music, comfy chairs, weird sculptures and beer!

Monk Bodhi Dharma is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

23. Monk Bodhi Dharma

8.7
202 Carlisle St, Balaclava, VIC
Café · Balaclava · 63 tips and reviews

Dan D.Dan Dunlevie: Doesn't matter if you are a herbivore, carnivore or omnivore you will love this place. Yes, it only serves vegetarian food but it is quality in every aspect. Cool vibe. Amazing coffee. Great staff.

Readings is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

24. Readings

6.7
309 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC
Bookstore · 23 tips and reviews

TomfooleryTomfoolery: Incredible range, great for browsing, some wonderful arty coffee table books. Quite a decent small vinyl collection too

Royal Botanic Gardens is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

25. Royal Botanic Gardens

9.4
Birdwood Ave, South Yarra, VIC
Botanical Garden · 110 tips and reviews

Joseph Y.Joseph Yuan-Lin: A gorgeous place with distinctive kinds of plants. You can escape the heat in summer by resting in the shade of the trees. Be sure to check out the Ornamental Lake, where you can see swans and birds.

Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

26. Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio

647 Chapel St, South Yarra, VIC
Dessert Shop · South Yarra · 22 tips and reviews

hello_emilyhello_emily: Looks like art & tastes like heaven. Go out of your way to visit - you won't regret it!

Pidapipó Gelateria is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

27. Pidapipó Gelateria

9.0
299 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC
Ice Cream Parlor · Carlton · 49 tips and reviews

AManda H.AManda HUang: Gelato! Best in Melbourne. Generous scoop and so damn amazing. For a raspberry swirl and love the chunks of fruits in my gelato.

The Everleigh is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

28. The Everleigh

9.4
Level 1, 150-156 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, VIC
Cocktail Bar · 48 tips and reviews

Lara H.Lara Hook: The atmosphere is charming, relaxed and decadent. Loved sitting at the bar and having the expert bar tender fix us delicious drinks tailored to my personal taste. Loved this place.

Chin Chin is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

29. Chin Chin

8.9
125 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Asian Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 291 tips and reviews

Carmen S.Carmen Sutter: Get here early to avoid hour-long waits. Creative takes on classic SE Asian dishes with good cocktail list. Kingfish Sashimi & sticky pork are must-order. Skip the DYI spring rolls.

Robert Burns Hotel is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

30. Robert Burns Hotel

376 Smith St, Collingwood, VIC
Pub · 22 tips and reviews

SamSam: Great menu. Odd that's it's a Scottish pub serving Spanish food. Food is delicious. Recommend black squid ink paella.

Boilermaker House is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

31. Boilermaker House

9.3
209-211 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC
Whisky Bar · Melbourne CBD · 39 tips and reviews

Praveen V.Praveen Vijayan: Good selection of whisky. Knowledgable staff and friendly service.

Le Bon Ton is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

32. Le Bon Ton

8.8
51 Gipps St, Collingwood, VIC
BBQ Joint · 43 tips and reviews

DavieG G.DavieG Gorham: The Brisket & pork belly are on point, some of the best Q in Melbourne. Staff very friendly & nice venue to relax or grub.

Hercules Morse Kitchen And Bar is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

33. Hercules Morse Kitchen And Bar

283 Clarendon St., South Melbourne, VIC
Gastropub · 18 tips and reviews

Jason M.Jason McNutt: Lovely food and friendly staff. Fresh local options. Don't miss the Scotch olives.

Rooftop Cinema is one of Travel Guide to Melbourne.

34. Rooftop Cinema

8.4
6/252 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC
Movie Theater · Melbourne CBD · 6 tips and reviews

Emma D.Emma Dilemma: Go there on a balmy night. Grab yourself a drink and a beach chair, and watch the sun go down- movie or not, it's open. And it's great. Remember why you love Melbourne? You will after this. Read more.