Melbourne Best Eats: August 2018 Edition
Can’t decide where to brunch this Sunday, or looking for that new place to try for dinner? Never fear, each month we’ll be bringing you our latest top picks for the Melbourne food scene.
Breakfast/Brunch:
Shanklin Cafe, Hawthorn
Website: http://www.shanklincafe.com.au/
Address: 500 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn East
Opening Times:
Mon 7am to 4pm
Tue 7am to 4pm
Wed 7am to 4pm
Thu 7am to 4pm
Fri 7am to 4pm
Sat 7am to 4pm
Sun 7am to 4pm
Our top picks: Nutella stuffed pancakes, Portobello Mushroom
Suzie Scribble’s insider tip: If you can, try and visit these guys out of peak times to avoid a long wait. (Although, being one of the best brunches we’ve had this year, we can confirm the wait is totally worth it).
Turquoise Eatery, Caulfield
Website: http://www.turquoiseeatery.com.au/
Address: 451 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South
Opening Times:
Mon 7am to 4:30pm
Tue 7am to 4:30pm
Wed 7am to 4:30pm
Thu 7am to 4:30pm
Fri 7am to 4:30pm
Sat 8am to 5pm
Sun 8am to 5pm
Our top picks: Forbidden Winter Black Rice Porridge, Lotus Cookie Pannacotta
Suzie Scribble’s insider tip: Turquoise are frequently changing their menu, so make sure you pop back every few months to see what’s new!
Lunch:
11 inch pizza, Melbourne CBD
Website: http://www.pizzamelbournecbd.com.au/
Address: Equitable Place, 353-359 Lt Collins St
Opening Times:
Mon 11am to 10pm
Tue 11am to 10pm
Wed 11am to 10pm
Thu 11am to 10pm
Fri 11am to 10pm
Sat 5pm to 10pm
Sun 5pm to 10pm
Our top picks: Patata Pizza, Meat lovers (this was a special), Banana and Peanut butter dessert pizza.
Suzie Scribble’s insider tip: Make sure you check out the specials on the boards (and save room for dessert)!
Our full review of 11 inch pizza.
Tahina, Fitzroy
Website: https://www.tahinabar.com/
Address: 362 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Opening Times:
Mon 11am to 9pm
Tue 11am to 9pm
Wed 11am to 9pm
Thu 11am to 9pm
Fri 11am to 9pm
Sat 11am to 9pm
Sun 11am to 9pm
Our top picks: Red falafel pita, Red Shakshuka, Vegan Malabi
Suzie Scribble’s insider tip: Make sure you keep walking through the venue and sit in their gorgeous courtyard out back!
Dinner:
Spinetoli, South Yarra
Website: https://www.spinetolicafe.com/
Address: 25 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Opening Times:
Mon Closed
Tue 6pm to 10pm
Wed 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm
Thu 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 10:30pm
Fri 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 11pm
Sat 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 10:30pm
Sun 6pm to 10pm
Our top picks: Tuna Tartare, Kingfish Risotto
Drumplings, Melbourne CBD
Website: https://www.drumplings.com/
Address: 227-229 Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD
Opening Times:
Mon 11am to 8pm
Tue 11am to 8pm
Wed 11am to 9pm
Thu 11am to 11pm
Fri 11am to 11pm
Sat 11am to 11pm
Sun 11am to 7pm
Our top picks: Cheeseburger Dumplings, Beef Rendang Dumplings, Shittake Mushroom Dumplings
Suzie Scribble’s insider tip: Go in the evening to best appreciate their cocktail bar vibe and enjoy a few cheeky drinks with your d(r)umplings!
Our full review of Drumplings.
Other:
The Hatter and The Hare – Afternoon Tea
Website: http://hhcafe.com.au/
Address: 1/21 Scoresby Rd. Bayswater 3153
Opening Times:
Mon 7am to 4pm
Tue 7am to 4pm
Wed 7am to 4pm
Thu 7am to 4pm
Fri 7am to 4pm
Sat 8am to 4pm
Sun 8am to 4pm
Our top picks: Tofu with Miso Caramel, Pina colada Tart, Mini Dulce de Leche Choux
Suzie Scribble’s insider tip: You have to pre-order the high tea, but don’t worry, even if you just rock up they’ve got an extensive list of great things to choose from!
Our full review of The Hatter and The Hare.
Disclaimer: We dined as guests of the above venues. We received no additional incentives to include them in this list. All of our opinions are based on our honest experiences. We cannot guarantee things at a cafe or restaurant won’t change (including, but not limited to, menu items and opening hours, so please confirm any details with the venue before visiting)
