Why we love Oakleigh: Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall will leave you feeling as though you’ve just touched down in Athens

THERE’S frappé, souvlaki aplenty and of course white furniture and stone floors. No it’s not Mykonos or Athens: Welcome to Melbourne’s Greek precinct.

Mykonos Cafe features cobble stone, white furniture and ocean blue artwork. Picture: Facebook

CAN’T afford a trip to sunny Europe? Melbourne’s Greek precinct will make you feel as though you’ve just touched down in Athens- even with a frappé on arrival.

Just 14km from the CBD, Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall will provide a buzzing atmosphere filled with Greek culture to match.

RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

Vanilla Lounge

Whether it be a mezze plate or a sweet baklava, Vanilla has something for everyone.

And like true Greek night-life, the lounge is open until 1am, seven days a week.

Cakes from Vanilla Lounge in Oakleigh. Picture: Christopher Chan

The traditional Greek dessert baklava from Vanilla. Picture: Christopher Chan

Picture: Christopher Chan

Meat Me

Fancy a late night souvlaki?

Oakleigh’s Meat Me will have you covered. From lamb to chicken or even vegetarian. This iconic hub will leave you believing you’re in Greece.

Meat Me is open until 10pm, seven days a week.
For more details: www.meatmesouvlakeri.com.au

A selection of souvlaki’s from Meat Me: Picture: Meat Me website

The buzzing vibe at Meat Me. Picture: Meat Me website

Nikos Quality Cakes
Whether you’re organising a birthday cake or just after something sweet with your coffee, Nikos Quality Cakes will make your mouth water.

Their cake designers, pastry chefs and artistic decorators will help you create a cake for that special occasion.

Or if you want to visit their cafe for dessert or Mediterranean infused food head down to 25-27 Portman Street, Oakleigh.

To inquire about creating a cake for a special occasion visit:www.oakleighqualitycakes.com.au

Nikos Quality Cakes in Oakleigh make a special gender reveal cake.

Bessie Kay and husband George Awad with their daughter Indiana at Nikos Quality Cakes. Picture: Norm Oorloff

Mykonos Restaurant Cafe
This island Greek oasis in the heart of Oakleigh isn’t located on the Eaton Mall strip but it will certainly make you feel as though you’ve just stepped inside a cafe in Mykonos.
The cafe specialises in traditional Greek food, including savoury and sweet options.

Location: 59 Portman Street, Oakleigh.

For more details visit: Mykonos Restaurant Cafe

Something else ...

Sunday Market

Oakleigh’s Rotary Sunday market has become a leading trash and treasure destination especially for those who love vintage items and preloved goods.

The market started 25 years ago and runs every Sunday from 8am to 1pm.

Location: Cnr Atherton Road and Hanover Street, Oakleigh.

A woman checks out a clothing rack at Oakleigh Market. Picture: Mark Wilson

The market runs every Sunday: Mark Wilson

Shoppers look for a bargain. Picture: Mark Wilson