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Circa, The Prince is one of Melbourne.

1. Circa, The Prince

2 Acland St (Fitzroy St), St Kilda, VIC
Australian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Steve L.Steve Lilley: OMG a gem of a place. Above a dingy pub but you'd never guess. Modern decor, excellent service, creative dishes and cute staff

Captains of Industry is one of Melbourne.

2. Captains of Industry

7.9
2 Somerset Pl, Melbourne, VIC
Café · Melbourne CBD · 57 tips and reviews

James V.James Vincent: Home made ginger beer. Do it.

Seven Seeds is one of Melbourne.

3. Seven Seeds

8.9
114 Berkeley St, Carlton, VIC
Café · Carlton · 183 tips and reviews

Damon G.Damon Garrett: The accolades keep pouring in - this time for best coffee at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2010. Did we ever seriously think we could keep you a secret to ourselves? Well done, guys.

D.O.C. Albert Park is one of Melbourne.

4. D.O.C. Albert Park

135 Victoria Ave, Albert Park, VIC
Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Jim A.Jim Antonopoulos: I'm so glad the guys at DOC opened in Albert Park. The best pizza in Melbourne by a long shot, done in a very modern Melbournian/Italian style. A+

Madame Brussels is one of Melbourne.

5. Madame Brussels

8.0
63 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
Cocktail Bar · Melbourne CBD · 72 tips and reviews

BapERNARDBapERNARD: It might look like something out of Alice in Wonderland, but the bar gets its name from a Lonsdale St brothel owner of the late 19th century. The rooftop terrace is a MUST when you visit Melbourne! Read more.

Section 8 is one of Melbourne.

6. Section 8

8.6
29 Tattersalls Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Bar · Melbourne CBD · 48 tips and reviews

Tm B.Tm Bo: This venue is made out of shipping containers. Grab a long neck on a hot summers day and chill out in this outdoor venue.

Ferdydurke is one of Melbourne.

7. Ferdydurke

239 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC
Bar · Melbourne CBD · 27 tips and reviews

Ross H.Ross Hill: An eccentric place with a classic cocktail menu. You will find yourself gargoyling the eclectic bunch wandering Tattersalls Lane and the patrons below at the famous Section 8 container bar.

Manchester Press is one of Melbourne.

8. Manchester Press

8.5
8 Rankins Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Café · Melbourne CBD · 148 tips and reviews

RatihRatih: Raisin bagel with mascarpone & blueberry jam is simple, sweet heaven! Friendly services too! And loving my bunny on my cappuccino!

Uncle is one of Melbourne.

9. Uncle

188 Carlisle St, Balaclava, VIC
Vietnamese Restaurant · St. Kilda · 14 tips and reviews

stephiedoostephiedoo: Lovely rooftop patio for summer food and drinks. Good for groups. A little something for everyone.

Proud Mary is one of Melbourne.

10. Proud Mary

8.8
172 Oxford St, Collingwood, VIC
Café · 200 tips and reviews

TomatoTomato: Now roasting its own coffee and importing directly from producers, this is one of the best places for coffee. Try the filter, Chemex, Syphon, Clover or in summer cold drip and an alternative to latte.

The Premises is one of Melbourne.

11. The Premises

8.1
202 Bellair St, Kensington, VIC
Café · 49 tips and reviews

BowieBowie: One of my favourite Melb cafés. Delicious coffee, amazing chai. Food reccs: pulled pork, ocean trout, Harissa lamb salad. Cute interior and even cuter waitstaff

Kinfolk is one of Melbourne.

12. Kinfolk

673 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
Café · Melbourne CBD · 57 tips and reviews

Kelly I.Kelly Irving: The best community-run cafe got a makeover. A sweet new kitchen, breakfast menu and ample sitting space. It's divine. And you still get to choose which project you want your money to go to

Lily Blacks is one of Melbourne.

13. Lily Blacks

7.5
12 Meyers Pl, Melbourne, VIC
Cocktail Bar · Melbourne CBD · 34 tips and reviews

Dan G.Dan Gill: "This place is pumping, with custom cocktails and a 1930s atmosphere. If there’s a better half-time drink than a Manhattan spiked with bacon bitters, we don’t know about it, and we don’t want to."

Friends of Mine is one of Melbourne.

14. Friends of Mine

7.7
506 Swan St, Burnley, VIC
Café · 53 tips and reviews

Liana Z.Liana Z: Smashed avocado with thyme buttered mushrooms, feta, poached egg and basil. Awesome.

1000 £ Bend is one of Melbourne.

15. 1000 £ Bend

361 Little Lonsdale St (Elizabeth St), Melbourne, VIC
Bar · Melbourne CBD · 93 tips and reviews

Sean C.Sean Callanan: #socialmelb meets here now, bring cash for coffee & iPhone to connect with tweeps Friday mornings

The Alchemist Bar & Cafe is one of Melbourne.

16. The Alchemist Bar & Cafe

361 Brunswick St. (at Kerr St.), Fitzroy, VIC
Cocktail Bar · 25 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Cooper: Ask for the treacle cocktail a re work of a rum old fashioned so good!

Naked For Satan is one of Melbourne.

17. Naked For Satan

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

Time Out MelbourneTime Out Melbourne: Tapas-style morsels are displayed in large glass-fronted cabinets at the front bar, promising a bountiful rainbow of colours and flavours. Read more.

Chin Chin is one of Melbourne.

18. Chin Chin

8.9
125 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Asian Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 290 tips and reviews

Gabby W.Gabby Webb: FEED ME! FEED ME! I can't believe how ridiculously delicious all of the Benjamin Cooper's dishes on this banquet menu. How he mixes flavours are just fenomenal! Try it. Worth it. Plus coconut crushed!

St Kilda Beach is one of Melbourne.

19. St Kilda Beach

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

Ross H.Ross Hill: Walk along the pier past the pavilion and visit the penguins. There are 1200 of them out there!

Queen Victoria Market is one of Melbourne.

20. Queen Victoria Market

9.0
513 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, VIC
Market · Melbourne CBD · 315 tips and reviews

Brett W.Brett Warren: Before commencing your fruit and veg shopping, proceed directly to the Borek stand inside for a Spicy lamb borek. Amazing.

Top Paddock is one of Melbourne.

21. Top Paddock

8.8
658 Church St, Richmond, VIC
Café · 130 tips and reviews

JoannaJoanna: The best breakfast menu in Melbourne! Original and delicious! Try the ginger bread!

Federation Square is one of Melbourne.

22. Federation Square

9.1
Swanston St (Flinders St), Melbourne, VIC
Plaza · 156 tips and reviews
St. ALi is one of Melbourne.

23. St. ALi

8.6
18 Yarra Pl, South Melbourne, VIC
Café · 229 tips and reviews

Nadine M.Nadine McMahon: Always try the coffee of the day! It's always a pleasant surprise!

Cicciolina is one of Melbourne.

24. Cicciolina

8.0
130 Acland St, St Kilda, VIC
Italian Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Lee C.Lee Callister: Old fave, will never ever let you down Read more.

South of Johnston is one of Melbourne.

25. South of Johnston

9.1
46 Oxford St, Collingwood, VIC
Café · 38 tips and reviews
Peko Peko is one of Melbourne.

26. Peko Peko

199 Smith St, Fitzroy, VIC
Japanese Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Aka Siro is one of Melbourne.

27. Aka Siro

8.7
106 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC
Japanese Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Saint Crispin is one of Melbourne.

28. Saint Crispin

300 Smith Street, Collingwood, VIC
Australian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Cutler & Co. is one of Melbourne.

29. Cutler & Co.

8.0
55-57 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, VIC
Australian Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
The Builders Arms Hotel is one of Melbourne.

30. The Builders Arms Hotel

8.3
211 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, VIC
Pub · 21 tips and reviews
Cumulus Inc. is one of Melbourne.

31. Cumulus Inc.

8.7
45 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Australian Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 206 tips and reviews
Higher Ground is one of Melbourne.

32. Higher Ground

8.6
650 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
Café · Melbourne CBD · 52 tips and reviews
Marion is one of Melbourne.

33. Marion

8.4
53 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, VIC
Wine Bar · 12 tips and reviews
Serotonin Eatery is one of Melbourne.

34. Serotonin Eatery

6.6
52 Madden Grove, Burnley, VIC
Café · 11 tips and reviews
Little Rogue is one of Melbourne.

35. Little Rogue

9.2
12 Drewery Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Coffee Shop · Melbourne CBD · 56 tips and reviews
Incu is one of Melbourne.

36. Incu

Shop 6A, 274 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Men's Store · Melbourne CBD · 7 tips and reviews
Supernormal is one of Melbourne.

37. Supernormal

8.8
180 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, VIC
Asian Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 84 tips and reviews
The Melbourne Supper Club is one of Melbourne.

38. The Melbourne Supper Club

8.3
161 Spring St, Melbourne, VIC
Wine Bar · Melbourne CBD · 45 tips and reviews
Alimentari is one of Melbourne.

39. Alimentari

8.6
304 Smith St, Collingwood, VIC
Italian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews