Reviews
- Review
- Hawthorn
‘What a combo!’ Tiny cafe serves mind-bending toasties and ‘frisky’ foamy coffee
Four Kilo Fish is one of the rare Melbourne places that serves Chinese specialty coffee, including one drink that tastes like a Jaffa.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Southbank
Plumped up desserts and corporate vibes: Our critic’s verdict on Crown’s glitzy new restaurant
It might have little to do with its namesake Hollywood hotel Chateau Marmont, but it’s serving sexed up and lascivious cornbread.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- South Melbourne
This huge brewpub in Nowheresville is a bold move (much like its drink-friendly food)
Pirate Life’s beer is made off site, so does its 200-seat venue stand on its own terms as a food and drink drawcard?
- Dani Valent
- Review
- St Kilda East
This Colombian cafe in a carwash is a total vibe, especially in the summertime
Costenisimo’s loaded fries, hot dogs and burgers are worth crossing town for.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Melbourne
You’ve likely tried these rice noodle rolls at yum cha, but this silky version is extra-special
Roll into low-key city spot Liyin Rice Roll Master (Jade Delight) for smoky noodles, comforting congee and cheung fun.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Braybrook
Gather your friends and head to this big breezy tin-roofed shed in an industrial estate
This summer, skip the tents and pitch a meal at Campground Kitchen to your friends instead.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Thornbury
There are plenty of new rooftop bars in Melbourne, but there’s still nothing like Gigi
The suburban view is not spectacular, exactly – but there’s something special about golden hours spent on this summer-only sundeck.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Elsternwick
This tiny gelato shop in the ’burbs proves Melbourne’s lickability rating is rising
Over the years, the big gelati brands have opened more branches and there are many cool new players, but Luna Blu has become more special for staying small.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Ringwood
This surprising factory space is one of Melbourne’s most interesting coffee spots
The caffeination options are many at Saazaa Coffee, from a macchiato made with Kenyan and El Salvadorean beans to drip coffee made with Burundi single origin.
- Dani Valent
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- Ashwood
The secret’s out about eastern suburban hero Secret Souv
Sorry Ashwood, but this Greek gem is too good to be left to you folks alone.
- Dani Valent
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