Portia’s guidebook
Food scene
This institution sits on Churchill Ave is a boutique local-produce-focused institution. They’re the best choice for fruit and seasonal vegetables, along with a curation of the best pastries and bread this end of the island. They also have a range of premade meal options to take away. They also have a Café on site call MeMi .
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Hill Street Grocer Sandy Bay
2 Churchill AveThis institution sits on Churchill Ave is a boutique local-produce-focused institution. They’re the best choice for fruit and seasonal vegetables, along with a curation of the best pastries and bread this end of the island. They also have a range of premade meal options to take away. They also have a Café on site call MeMi .
This is a hidden gem, and one of the closest cafes. They serve coffee and brunch till 3pm.
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Giddy Up Foodstore
50 Princes StThis is a hidden gem, and one of the closest cafes. They serve coffee and brunch till 3pm.
This cafe has amazing views over the river and is by the beach
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Seagrass Long Point
19 Beach RdThis cafe has amazing views over the river and is by the beach
Wide Awake Specialty Coffee
271 Elizabeth StBest Coffee? Is hotly debated, our choice would be to go see Elrick here
Lady Hester in Sandy Bay you need to know exists to be able to find. They make sourdough donuts worth hunting for.
Lady Hester
52 Sandy Bay RdLady Hester in Sandy Bay you need to know exists to be able to find. They make sourdough donuts worth hunting for.
Bakeries
In my opinion, make the best croissants in the city
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Pigeon Whole Bakers
32 Argyle StIn my opinion, make the best croissants in the city
Daci & Daci Bakers - Sandy Bay
182 Sandy Bay RdShould sort out all your fancy French pastry need.
This bakery is perfect for a quick bite or something sweet.
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Jackman & McRoss
57 Hampden RdThis bakery is perfect for a quick bite or something sweet.
Italian
Produce amazing seasonal gourmet Italian, but its tiny! It only seats 20
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Templo
98 Patrick StProduce amazing seasonal gourmet Italian, but its tiny! It only seats 20
Very popular with the locals. My dad eats here once a week at least.
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Da Angelo Ristorante
47 Hampden RdVery popular with the locals. My dad eats here once a week at least.
Ti Ama
13 Castray EsplanadeCheck out gnocchi Tuesdays if you can.
Grill
Landscape Restaurant & Grill
23 Hunter Street A fine dining experience
Frank Restaurant
1 Franklin WhrfSouth American style grill by the waterfront
Vegetarian and Vegan
Veg Bar
346 Elizabeth StBest place for a vegan meal
in the heart of the city - this place is cheap, fast, and delicious (they only serve lunch though).
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Thai Veggie Hutt
70 Liverpool St in the heart of the city - this place is cheap, fast, and delicious (they only serve lunch though).
Monsoon Thai Fusion
46A Hampden RdModern Middle Eastern
These guys make a slow-cooked lamb shoulder you’ll want to try, and the best desserts.
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Syra
8 Salamanca SquareThese guys make a slow-cooked lamb shoulder you’ll want to try, and the best desserts.
Nepalese
Kathmandu Cuisine
369 Francis StTry a mo mo!