Guidebook for Northcote
Sightseeing
Great cafe and a chance to pat some cute animals.. every second weekend a market for food and nic-nacs.
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Collingwood Children's Farm
18 St Heliers StGreat cafe and a chance to pat some cute animals.. every second weekend a market for food and nic-nacs.
Acres of community garden plots, with bushland park spaces in between. A great cafe and a fabulous nursery with plants for sale. An organic food market - open only certain days.
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CERES Community Environment Park
Roberts StreetAcres of community garden plots, with bushland park spaces in between. A great cafe and a fabulous nursery with plants for sale. An organic food market - open only certain days.
Everything Else
We affectionately call this "Hipster Park" - in summer there are always Melbournites sitting under the trees drinking beer or having a picnic. Why not borrow a picnic rug from us and give it try?
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I-Edinburgh Gardens
Alfred CrescentWe affectionately call this "Hipster Park" - in summer there are always Melbournites sitting under the trees drinking beer or having a picnic. Why not borrow a picnic rug from us and give it try?
Preston Market is worth a look for the experience of a suburban Melbourne market. Even if you don't buy groceries, there are plenty of deli's and bakeries: think cheese, cakes and coffee. :)
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I-Market ye-Preston
30A The CentrewayPreston Market is worth a look for the experience of a suburban Melbourne market. Even if you don't buy groceries, there are plenty of deli's and bakeries: think cheese, cakes and coffee. :)
Shopping
There are many funky shops up on hill on High Street, so this is a great place to come and buy some pressies for the loved ones or souvenirs of your stay
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High Street
High StreetThere are many funky shops up on hill on High Street, so this is a great place to come and buy some pressies for the loved ones or souvenirs of your stay
Food Scene
Lygon St... be damned! We personally believe one of the best Italian food experiences to be had is at Sosta Cucina in North Melbourne. Try it, and you won't be disappointed.
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Sosta Cucina
12 Errol StLygon St... be damned! We personally believe one of the best Italian food experiences to be had is at Sosta Cucina in North Melbourne. Try it, and you won't be disappointed.
No visit to Melbourne would be complete without checking out Brunetti's - a massive counter full of gorgeous cakes and biscuits and yummy goodness! and great coffee! a must do, and open late.
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Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StNo visit to Melbourne would be complete without checking out Brunetti's - a massive counter full of gorgeous cakes and biscuits and yummy goodness! and great coffee! a must do, and open late.
United Arab Eatery
107 High StreetYummy arabic-style food - delicious and in a relaxed setting with good service!
Great cafe - very affordable food and cute inside
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Gypsy Hideout (Now open as Peppercorn Northcote)
66-68 High StGreat cafe - very affordable food and cute inside
Yummy italian/pizza in a stylish restaurant that is always packed.
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Supermaxi
305 St Georges RdYummy italian/pizza in a stylish restaurant that is always packed.
Iconic, packed, fresh, healthy and delicious. If you haven't tried raw or good vegetarian, then this is a great place to start.
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Vegie Bar
380 Brunswick StIconic, packed, fresh, healthy and delicious. If you haven't tried raw or good vegetarian, then this is a great place to start.
Arts & Culture
A boutique little cinema, buy a glass of wine and head in to check out the latest artsy film showing. The decor is appealing and the staff are excellent - best cinema in Melbourne.. and 5 mins away!
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Palace Westgarth Cinemas
89 High StA boutique little cinema, buy a glass of wine and head in to check out the latest artsy film showing. The decor is appealing and the staff are excellent - best cinema in Melbourne.. and 5 mins away!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Nancy
61 High StA funky little local bar, great cocktails and tapas style desserts.
Finally! a bar dedicated to whiskey! Plus there are some great food offerings available.
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The Kodiak Club
180 City RoadFinally! a bar dedicated to whiskey! Plus there are some great food offerings available.