So the year is still in its infancy, but here are some of our top picks of new cafes and restaurants in and around Melbourne so far this year:
Review: Rocomamas, Windsor
Chapel Street’s newest burger bar Rocomama is smashing out a range of “not normal” burgers, ribs and shakes in their funky environment.
Review: Turning Point, Ripponlea
Turning Point is the newest venture from Chef Jose Chavez (Short Straw) and is a bold, bright beacon on the Ripponlea brunch front.
Product Review: Sabarac Hot Sauce
Sabarac hot sauces and condiments are a creation of the very talented Geoff’s Kitchen and they are the perfect variety of products to add a bit of oomph to your home cooking. Australian made, they are also a great way to support a true small business.
Review: MOB, Camberwell
MOB is off the main stretch, laneway brunching in the heart of Camberwell – serving up bright fresh varieties of all your usual brunch faves.
Review: At the Catch, Carnegie
While Carnegie is more renowned for its Asian food, you’ll be amazed by the fresh, delicious seafood (and burgers) that At The Catch have to offer.
Review: Poke King, Fitzroy
Fitzroy’s Poke King have just dropped their new menu with some of Melbourne’s best and most exciting poke bowls.
Review: Short Straw, Hawthorn
Another one of those iconic brunch venues, Short Straw, is hidden away just off Hawthorn’s Glenferrie’s road but it definitely deserves to be in the spotlight!
Review: Anabella Pizza, Glen Huntly
Grab a takeaway or stay in at Anabella’s simple, welcoming, family friendly restaurant for top value pizza and pasta dishes in Glenhuntly!
Review: Chinacy, South Yarra
Chinacy bring you casual, street eats, turned up a notch in their sophisticated restaurant environment!
Review: Sisko, Eastland
Visit this Melbourne based chocolatier’s flagship store in Eastland Shopping Centre and pick up some of their wonderful creations or try their iconic sphere hot chocolate.
Review: Hop and Spice, Braybrook
This place is called Hop and Spice for a reason, and the smell that greets you when you arrive makes you want to never leave!
Review: Speakeasy Kitchen Bar, South Yarra
They say you eat with your eyes first, and these dishes certainly make you want to fill your belly. Both were stunningly presented – it’s the first time I’ve been delighted with my choice and had food envy simultaneously.
