David & Ong's Guidebook for Fitzroy
Food Scene
Vegie Bar
380 Brunswick StGreat vegetarian food
Rustica
402 Brunswick StBest bread & cakes in Fitzroy!
Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StBest Ice Cream in Melbourne!
Here at the Abbotsfoird Convent you will find LENTIL AS ANYTHING restaurant, cafes and bakeries ...
Plus on weekends there are Arts and Crafts Markets, Food Markets, and classes and courses ....
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Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers StHere at the Abbotsfoird Convent you will find LENTIL AS ANYTHING restaurant, cafes and bakeries ...
Plus on weekends there are Arts and Crafts Markets, Food Markets, and classes and courses ....
Cool spot with comfy couches and a rooftop courtyard bar, plus pizza, DJs and live bands.
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Bimbo
376 Brunswick StreetCool spot with comfy couches and a rooftop courtyard bar, plus pizza, DJs and live bands.
One of the best coffee shops & cafes in Fitzroy, one of my favourite places for coffee and breakfast! The el gringo eggs are awesome!
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Elektra Caffe
268 Brunswick StOne of the best coffee shops & cafes in Fitzroy, one of my favourite places for coffee and breakfast! The el gringo eggs are awesome!
A street bar and eatery that is a hub for lovers of different cuisine.
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The Fitz Cafe & Rooftop
347 Brunswick StA street bar and eatery that is a hub for lovers of different cuisine.
Whether you're after a snack, lunch or ingredients to cook up a Japanese feast at home, Hinoki stands out on a street that's already scattered with Japanese food.
Hinoki Japanese Pantry is named after a species of Japanese cypress. Owner Hayato Takasaka couldn't bring any hinoki into Australia to complete the fit-out, but he was able to replicate its clean, natural feeling.
The impressive sushi counter generates a wide range of high-quality fresh sushi in both traditional and innovative iterations. From the sashimi-grade fillets to Hinoki’s own experimental nosé-maki; traditional sushi and sashimi; and various special platters; there’s a lot more than your average sushi bar.
The shelves and fridges offer a cornucopia of Japanese goodies and treats, from koroke (croquettes), katsu and gyoza to a full range of Pocky sticks, green tea Kit Kats, mammoth kewpie mayonnaise bottles, Japanese curries, ramen, soba and udon noodles. Drinks include packaged teas, beer, whisky, sake and shochu.
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Hinoki Japanese Pantry
279 Smith StWhether you're after a snack, lunch or ingredients to cook up a Japanese feast at home, Hinoki stands out on a street that's already scattered with Japanese food.
Hinoki Japanese Pantry is named after a species of Japanese cypress. Owner Hayato Takasaka couldn't bring any hinoki into Australia to complete the fit-out, but he was able to replicate its clean, natural feeling.
The impressive sushi counter generates a wide range of high-quality fresh sushi in both traditional and innovative iterations. From the sashimi-grade fillets to Hinoki’s own experimental nosé-maki; traditional sushi and sashimi; and various special platters; there’s a lot more than your average sushi bar.
The shelves and fridges offer a cornucopia of Japanese goodies and treats, from koroke (croquettes), katsu and gyoza to a full range of Pocky sticks, green tea Kit Kats, mammoth kewpie mayonnaise bottles, Japanese curries, ramen, soba and udon noodles. Drinks include packaged teas, beer, whisky, sake and shochu.
From the outside, you can see the old-school train carriages fixed to the roof, five storeys up. But nothing can prepare you for the reveal, when you pop up inside the carriage to find rows of original orange and brown train seats, a bar with several beer taps and stunning city views. The building is heavily themed around trains and graffiti. Menu prices are printed like train times, while a heap of tables are laminated with rail maps.
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Easey's
48 Easey StFrom the outside, you can see the old-school train carriages fixed to the roof, five storeys up. But nothing can prepare you for the reveal, when you pop up inside the carriage to find rows of original orange and brown train seats, a bar with several beer taps and stunning city views. The building is heavily themed around trains and graffiti. Menu prices are printed like train times, while a heap of tables are laminated with rail maps.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stalwart bar with comfy sofas, bright windows and pavement beer garden, featuring local art and DJs.
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Blackcat Fitzroy
252 Brunswick StStalwart bar with comfy sofas, bright windows and pavement beer garden, featuring local art and DJs.
Libation is a great little bar on Brunswick Street, right in the thick of the fast paced Melbourne social scene. They have drink specials nearly every day.
Libation
302 Brunswick StLibation is a great little bar on Brunswick Street, right in the thick of the fast paced Melbourne social scene. They have drink specials nearly every day.
Everything Else
Babka Bakery Cafe is a Melbourne institution and one of the busiest spots on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy.
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Babka
358 Brunswick StBabka Bakery Cafe is a Melbourne institution and one of the busiest spots on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy.
Polyester Books is the oddest cult bookstore you're ever likely to set foot in. Stocking all sorts of weird and wonderful titles!!!
Polyester Books
330 Brunswick StreetPolyester Books is the oddest cult bookstore you're ever likely to set foot in. Stocking all sorts of weird and wonderful titles!!!
Hares & Hyenas
79 – 81 Fitzroy StreetMelbourne's queer and alternative bookshop, café and performance venue.
Melbourne's sweetest smelling store attracts customers from far and wide. Renowned for its extensive skincare, fragrance and beauty products.
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Kleins Perfumery Brand Only (Online & Wholesale)
Melbourne's sweetest smelling store attracts customers from far and wide. Renowned for its extensive skincare, fragrance and beauty products.
The Brunswick Street Bookstore is one of Melbourne's most complimented bookstores, with a twenty year tradition of excellent service and no-stress browsing.
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The Brunswick Street Bookstore
305 Brunswick StThe Brunswick Street Bookstore is one of Melbourne's most complimented bookstores, with a twenty year tradition of excellent service and no-stress browsing.
Shopping
Shop Australia's largest range of loose leaf tea, herbal tisanes and teaware for an incredible sensory experience.
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T2 Tea
340 Brunswick StShop Australia's largest range of loose leaf tea, herbal tisanes and teaware for an incredible sensory experience.
At this grocery store you can find imported South American and Spanish foods and other interesting goodies!!!
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Casa Iberica Deli
25 Johnston StAt this grocery store you can find imported South American and Spanish foods and other interesting goodies!!!
Like the chocolaterias of Spain, they have an inspired menu that is delicious, indulgent, addictive and a whole lot of fun!
San Churro
Like the chocolaterias of Spain, they have an inspired menu that is delicious, indulgent, addictive and a whole lot of fun!
Jack London
238 Brunswick StClassy and funky men's clothing and shoes with good selection and regular bargains.
Outlet retail store featuring the brand's signature athletic footwear, clothes & accessories.
adidas Outlet Store Melbourne Collingwood
377 Smith StreetOutlet retail store featuring the brand's signature athletic footwear, clothes & accessories.
Amazing discounts and great variety of gear.
Great place to but good factory outlet camping gear.
Kathmandu Smith Street Fitzroy (outlet)
415 Smith StAmazing discounts and great variety of gear.
Great place to but good factory outlet camping gear.
Try the beautiful fragrances, which are not like your average department store perfume; with clove, cardamom and infused-chai scents, they are accessible, yet like nothing else on the market.
Every Aesop store offers an unrivalled the multi-sensual experience. It’s a beautiful and unique scent, compounded by their cool and clean aesthetic.
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Aesop
Try the beautiful fragrances, which are not like your average department store perfume; with clove, cardamom and infused-chai scents, they are accessible, yet like nothing else on the market.
Every Aesop store offers an unrivalled the multi-sensual experience. It’s a beautiful and unique scent, compounded by their cool and clean aesthetic.
Mud Australia designs hand-made, beautifully simple yet deceptively intricate, porcelain homewares for everyday household use. The collections are designed to emphasise the durability and finesse of the material, rather than letting the design take over.
Each piece is fashioned from an indistinguishable chunk of 'mud' into fine piece of art by a pair of skilled hands in Mud Australia’s studio.
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Mud Australia Store - Fitzroy
181 Gertrude StMud Australia designs hand-made, beautifully simple yet deceptively intricate, porcelain homewares for everyday household use. The collections are designed to emphasise the durability and finesse of the material, rather than letting the design take over.
Each piece is fashioned from an indistinguishable chunk of 'mud' into fine piece of art by a pair of skilled hands in Mud Australia’s studio.
Northside Records has been known as Melbourne's the premier supplier for soul and funk vinyl since 2002. It brings together a vast array of musical genres and styles: from hip-hop and funk, right on over to reggae and soul. Northside Records has all sides covered, from east to west and north to south.
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Northside Records
236 Gertrude StNorthside Records has been known as Melbourne's the premier supplier for soul and funk vinyl since 2002. It brings together a vast array of musical genres and styles: from hip-hop and funk, right on over to reggae and soul. Northside Records has all sides covered, from east to west and north to south.
Melbourne's best market for all things handmade. Find everything from fashion, accessories, artwork, jewellery, photography, tasty treats and more. It is filled with quirky designer clothes, makers bags and things and jewellery
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It is open each Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 5pm.
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The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StMelbourne's best market for all things handmade. Find everything from fashion, accessories, artwork, jewellery, photography, tasty treats and more. It is filled with quirky designer clothes, makers bags and things and jewellery
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It is open each Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 5pm.
Take your girlfriend, boyfriend or your best guy friend, and expect to stay a while. This is about the only place you can find brand-new men's and women's clothing for $10.
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Clear iT - Brunswick St Womens
188-192 Brunswick StTake your girlfriend, boyfriend or your best guy friend, and expect to stay a while. This is about the only place you can find brand-new men's and women's clothing for $10.
Factory Outlets don't sound very sexy, but on an afternoon stroll up Smith Street, the words "Nothing over $20" will catch your eye!
Gorgeous underwear from brands such as Elle McPherson, Fayreform and the ever impressive Pleasure State. The prices here are so low that you almost want to give them more money.
Pleasure State in particular can be up to $150 for a bra - for ONE BRA. At the Bendon Factory Shop? 20 bucks. Now we can all afford to feel (and look) smokin' hot in our knickers. Ladies, buy up!
Bendon Outlet Fitzroy
397 Smith StFactory Outlets don't sound very sexy, but on an afternoon stroll up Smith Street, the words "Nothing over $20" will catch your eye!
Gorgeous underwear from brands such as Elle McPherson, Fayreform and the ever impressive Pleasure State. The prices here are so low that you almost want to give them more money.
Pleasure State in particular can be up to $150 for a bra - for ONE BRA. At the Bendon Factory Shop? 20 bucks. Now we can all afford to feel (and look) smokin' hot in our knickers. Ladies, buy up!
Trackies, Socks & Linen. Bonds is a solid Aussie brand for underwear and more. Grab a bargain!
Bonds Outlet Fitzroy
175 Smith StTrackies, Socks & Linen. Bonds is a solid Aussie brand for underwear and more. Grab a bargain!
Essentials
An award-winning team of stylists!
Stylist Danny is the BEST in Melbourne!!!!
Heading Out Hair & Beauty
225 Brunswick StAn award-winning team of stylists!
Stylist Danny is the BEST in Melbourne!!!!
Our local supermarket (Just one of four supermarkets in our neighbourhood! But this one is my favourite).
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Coles Collingwood
172 Smith StOur local supermarket (Just one of four supermarkets in our neighbourhood! But this one is my favourite).
Large local supermarket. Many good budget items.
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Woolworths Fitzroy
243 Smith StLarge local supermarket. Many good budget items.
Sightseeing
Rialto
525 Collins StA wonderful view of Melbourne city.
The natural alternative to the Zoo. Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. You will also be supporting saving our native animals and plants.
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Healesville Sanctuary
The natural alternative to the Zoo. Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. You will also be supporting saving our native animals and plants.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful manicured gardens full of Melbourne history including Captain Cook's Cottage.
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Iplayground yeFitzroy Gardens
Wellington ParadeBeautiful manicured gardens full of Melbourne history including Captain Cook's Cottage.