Melbourne’s food trends: The weird, wacky and wonderful dishes you just can’t resist

A burger. Within a doughnut. And that’s just the start of the oddest Melbourne dishes that should go to the top of your bucket list of the craziest food to try.

Melbourne is known as the foodie capital for good reason and when it comes to weird, wacky and wonderful food trends it’s the city that doesn’t disappoint.

Here’s a wrap-up of our favourites and where you can find them.

MONSTER SHAKES

Thought you’d seen the last of those monster shakes? Think again.

Whether you want to indulge in a sweet sensation in Mentone or get your sugar fix in Hampton Park, Melbourne has every combination imaginable.

We’ve rounded up some of the latest creations worthy of your next calorie blowout, including one at a Nutella-themed dessert bar in the CBD.

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

What better way to relax with friends on Sunday than to have an endless supply of prosecco, mimosas and champagne over brunch.

We’ve put together a list of the top boozy breakfast deals across Melbourne.

Check out one that costs $30 with customers getting a bottomless supply of cocktails for one and a half hours.

DOUGHNUTS

Craving a traditional warm jam doughnut or itching to try a crazy new flavour?

Melbourne offers some of the best sugary creations in the country.

We’ve complied a list of Melbourne’s most exclusive doughnut experiences and ones that won’t put a hole in your wallet.

The list includes Dandee Donuts, which has been making old school hot jam doughnuts since the late 1960s

See the full list here.

DESSERT

Those with a sweet tooth will know that the most important meal of the day is dessert.

Get a lick of some house-brewed beer ice cream, try some cheesecake on a stick

or indulge your senses in cartoon bao.

No matter what sugar fix you prefer, Melbourne has every place covered.

BURGERS

A burger is no longer just a burger, with demand for hideously overloaded combinations growing.

And there’s one new burger trend that’s taken off not only here, but around Australia … the smashed pattie.

Check out the two places in Melbourne that among the nation’s Top 10 craziest burger joints.

The Krispy D from Melbourne’s St Burgs combines a doughnut with a burger. Picture: Issac Eats A Lot

FRIED CHICKEN

Fried chicken has been a family favourite for years.

Now you can now get your hands on all different versions around town, whether crispy Korean or fiery Thai, Japanese bites or Vietnamese delights.

Some fried chicken dishes even come with waffles.

Anyone for fried chicken waffles? Find them at Winter Malvern. Picture: Nicki Connolly

UNIQUE SEA DINING

If sea urchins or edible bird’s nests are your go, check out Glen Waverley’s Uni Boom Boom cafe.

Our food reviewer Dan Stock tried the delights at Melbourne’s most unique dining experience — see why he recommends opting for the premium urchin draped raw across one of the donburi rice bowls, and what other dishes to try, here.

CAFFEINE HIT

Melbourne has some of the best coffee in the world, but there’s one cafe that’s selling premium blends — akin to the Penfolds Grange of wine.

They offer a Barista Breakfast tasting board and Reserve Flight, where you can taste-test three different coffee styles. Read our verdict and try it here.

Grand Lafayette offers some of the best weird and wonderful cocktails in Melbourne.

QUIRKY COCKTAILS

Melbourne is known for its weird and wacky dishes and drink combinations, but this cocktail is definitely on of the most quirky.

It’s made from strawberry, lime, blueberry, apple and blackcurrant, and either smoking tequila or Japanese yuzu.

We can guarantee that it’ll make you feel like you’re part of a science experiment.

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