Good for solo diners
- Recommended
- Ivanhoe
The siblings behind Via Porta open an Italian-inspired cafe in Melbourne’s leafy north-east
Lucci honours the Cosentino siblings’ mother, Lucia, who instilled in them a love of food and hospitality.
- Daniela Frangos
- Recommended
- Caulfield South
The cinnamon scrolls at this Caulfield South bakery are some of the best in town
Sebby’s is all about doing one thing, really well.
- Quincy Malesovas
- Recommended
- Harcourt
This wood-fired bakery in a tiny regional town has one of the best lamingtons in Australia
Blumes is run by self-taught bakers David and Jodie Pillinger in Harcourt.
- Richard Cornish
- Review
- Newtown
Why this perpetually busy restaurant is one of Sydney’s most meaningful dining experiences
Cafe Paci might have the look and feel of a bistro, but the food tells a more complex story.
- Myffy Rigby
- Recommended
- South Melbourne
Grab filled focaccia, pintxos and more at an Italian-Spanish deli opposite South Melbourne Market
Pull up a seat in the sunny courtyard at Deli Boy, where all produce is sourced from Italy and the opposing market.
- Emily Holgate
- Review
- Potts Point
There are more than 100 types of tea at Ms. Cattea, but you should also book in for the dumplings
The Potts Point shop can be overwhelming with its tea choices, however Lee Tran Lam has a cheat code for first-timers.
- Lee Tran Lam
- Recommended
- Fitzroy
Obanzai Mama
For Kyoto home-style ‘grandma food’ and make-your-own bento boxes.
- Emma Breheny
- Recommended
- Hamilton
Snack on tinned fish and cheese at a tiny light-filled wine shop in Newcastle
Vera Wine is one of the smallest bars in the state, with a mighty natural wine selection.
- Callan Boys
- Recommended
- Grovedale
Booln Booln Cafe
The gum-tree fringed Surf Coast Highway cafe spotlighting First Nations ingredients.
- Emma Breheny
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