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: Collective Espresso, Camberwell
This Camberwell legend epitomises what Melbourne brunch is about, with great coffee, communal tables and of course, those oh-so-instagrammable Gravity waffles.
Review: Zeus Street Greek Food, Moonee Ponds
Generous meat portions and healthier bread-free options help to mark Zeus Greek out from the competition in their bright Moonee Ponds Central location.
Review: Shop 225, Pascoe Vale
Humble and homely, these guys sure know how to make a pizza dough (and a few other things). Shop 225 is a must visit for any Italian food lover.
What’s on (27th May): National Burger Day, Dandenong Market
It’s National Burger Day this Sunday and Dandenong Market are putting on a burger filled extravaganza to celebrate! A range of stall holders (double the amount from last year) will have a whole host of crazy burgers for you to try.
Review: Vibrante Restaurant, Templestowe
Vibrante definitely provide you with a luxurious environment to enjoy brunch in their spacious restaurant.
Review: North and Eight, Essendon
We loved visiting this popular Essendon cafe to try some of their Asian-inspired brunch dishes.
Review: Heart of Hall, Newport
This Newport-based, family-friendly cafe offers a light, simple breakfast menu, a bolder lunch menu, and a few surprises.
Review: El Chivi, CBD
El Chivi have brought their roaming Uruguayan Steak Sandwiches to a permanent home in QV’s Urban Market Food Court.
Review: St Gerry’s, CBD
St Gerry’s are finally ready to settle down in the City as their popular doughnut (donut?) food truck is joined by a more permanent home at QV.
Review: Sideshow Burgers, Rosanna
Sideshow’s unlikely Rosanna location makes this tiny burger joint all the more of a surprising discovery.
Review: Le Clec, Hawthorn
Le Clec is subtly blending classic Asian flavours, with traditional Melbourne dishes to bring you beautiful brunch creations at their heritage location in Hawthorn.
