Guidebook for Carlton
Food Scene
Alimentari Brunswick Street
251 Brunswick StArchie's All Day
189 Gertrude StSouth of Johnston
46 Oxford StSt Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlThe Kettle Black
50 Albert RdCumulus Inc.
45 Flinders LnOne of the best eggs benedict and hot chocolate in Melbourne.
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Ascot Food Store
320 Ascot Vale RdOne of the best eggs benedict and hot chocolate in Melbourne.
Market Lane Coffee - Carlton
176 Faraday StGreat coffee
Market Lane Coffee - Queen Vic Market Victoria St
83-85 Victoria StGreat coffee
Manchester Press
8 Rankins LnGreat coffee
Our favourite pizza in Melbourne. We always order the prosciutto because it's by far the best. Top it off with an Aperol Spritz. The desserts are expensive and quite small so we stay away from those.
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Kaprica
50 Grattan StOur favourite pizza in Melbourne. We always order the prosciutto because it's by far the best. Top it off with an Aperol Spritz. The desserts are expensive and quite small so we stay away from those.
400 Gradi head chef, Johnny Di Francesco, won the best margherita at the 2014 World Pizza Championship in Italy. Go for the margherita or just go for the pizza.
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400 Gradi - Brunswick
99 Lygon St400 Gradi head chef, Johnny Di Francesco, won the best margherita at the 2014 World Pizza Championship in Italy. Go for the margherita or just go for the pizza.
A vegan neighbourhood corner store and deli in Fitzroy.
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Smith and Deli
107 Cambridge StA vegan neighbourhood corner store and deli in Fitzroy.
Thai and asian vegetarian restaurant with vegan-friendly wine.
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Madame K's Vegetarian
367 Brunswick StThai and asian vegetarian restaurant with vegan-friendly wine.
Inventive veggie and vegan meals, raw food and cocktails in a lively spot with a leafy courtyard.
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Vegie Bar
380 Brunswick StInventive veggie and vegan meals, raw food and cocktails in a lively spot with a leafy courtyard.
Girls & Boys
382 Brunswick StVegan ice-cream, desserts and smoothies.
Popular, laid-back joint dishing up generous vegetarian meals and renowned chickpea bakes.
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Moroccan Soup Bar
47-51 St Georges RdPopular, laid-back joint dishing up generous vegetarian meals and renowned chickpea bakes.
La Panella Bakery
465 High StVegan/vegetarian bakery.
100% egg-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, cochineal & gelatine-free, with soy-free, gluten-free, wheat-free, corn-free, Fructose free & low gi options.
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Mister Nice Guy's Bakeshop
151 Union Rd100% egg-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, cochineal & gelatine-free, with soy-free, gluten-free, wheat-free, corn-free, Fructose free & low gi options.
Tiamo's is one of the first Italian restaurants on the now famous Lygon St. The restaurant was so popular that they opened Tiamo 2 right next door. The food is served in generous portions and the service is quick. Ask to see the menu from both Tiamo 1 & 2 as you can order from either. I always get the fettuccine marinara or the fettuccine beef ragu.
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Tiamo
303 Lygon StTiamo's is one of the first Italian restaurants on the now famous Lygon St. The restaurant was so popular that they opened Tiamo 2 right next door. The food is served in generous portions and the service is quick. Ask to see the menu from both Tiamo 1 & 2 as you can order from either. I always get the fettuccine marinara or the fettuccine beef ragu.
Authentic homemade style Afghan food. This is one of the few restaurants where you're likely to be served by one of the owners with the restaurant kept in the same hands for decades. If it's a busy night, ask to sit upstairs where you'll have an even more authentic experience because of the "tent party". For two people get the mixed chef entre to share, a vegetable soup each and a curry with rice to share. When you're leaving the restaurant, before you open the door, look right, you will see pictures on the wall of the waiters/owners throughout the years. You can see how long they've run the restaurant for.
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Afghan Gallery Restaurant
327 Brunswick StAuthentic homemade style Afghan food. This is one of the few restaurants where you're likely to be served by one of the owners with the restaurant kept in the same hands for decades. If it's a busy night, ask to sit upstairs where you'll have an even more authentic experience because of the "tent party". For two people get the mixed chef entre to share, a vegetable soup each and a curry with rice to share. When you're leaving the restaurant, before you open the door, look right, you will see pictures on the wall of the waiters/owners throughout the years. You can see how long they've run the restaurant for.
Get the beef or pork bun, chicken or beef ramen and a boozie thick shake.
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Shop Ramen
329 Smith StGet the beef or pork bun, chicken or beef ramen and a boozie thick shake.
Master Chef George Calombaris started Jimmy Grants as a quick, cheap cousin to his fancier restaurants. Jimmy Grant's is meant to be a kebab shop, but it's anything but, the lamb and chicken are slow cooked to perfection and will melt in your mouth, all for a reasonable price.
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Jimmy Grants Fitzroy
113 St David StMaster Chef George Calombaris started Jimmy Grants as a quick, cheap cousin to his fancier restaurants. Jimmy Grant's is meant to be a kebab shop, but it's anything but, the lamb and chicken are slow cooked to perfection and will melt in your mouth, all for a reasonable price.
Izakaya Chuji
165 Lonsdale StGreat Japanese food and excellent sashimi.
Izakaya Den
118 Russell StJapanese with a twist.
Some of Melbourne's best dumplings. The unassuming facade hides the scale of this three-floor dumpling goliath. You'll be hard pressed to book a table but don't worry if you can't, just turn up and wait to be seated downstairs. They can normally fit you in. Make sure to get the Shanghai dumplings but let them cool down a little before you eat them as they have hot water inside that will burst open in your mouth.
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HuTong
14-16 Market LnSome of Melbourne's best dumplings. The unassuming facade hides the scale of this three-floor dumpling goliath. You'll be hard pressed to book a table but don't worry if you can't, just turn up and wait to be seated downstairs. They can normally fit you in. Make sure to get the Shanghai dumplings but let them cool down a little before you eat them as they have hot water inside that will burst open in your mouth.
Exceptionally good authentic Argentinean food that is in many ways even better than in Argentina. Food is to share so order a good steak, tira de asado (ribs), chorizo (sausage) and some sides. Pair your meal with a nice Malbec red wine and make sure to finish with an alfajor biscuit for dessert. This place is expensive and classy so make a night of it.
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San Telmo
14 Meyers PlExceptionally good authentic Argentinean food that is in many ways even better than in Argentina. Food is to share so order a good steak, tira de asado (ribs), chorizo (sausage) and some sides. Pair your meal with a nice Malbec red wine and make sure to finish with an alfajor biscuit for dessert. This place is expensive and classy so make a night of it.
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnFamous Hong Kong Michelin star restaurant Tim Ho Wan came to Melbourne.
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Tim Ho Wan
206 Bourke StFamous Hong Kong Michelin star restaurant Tim Ho Wan came to Melbourne.
Malaysian roti bread. Get a coupe of the normal roti and finish with a banana roti for dessert.
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Mamak Melbourne
366 Lonsdale StMalaysian roti bread. Get a coupe of the normal roti and finish with a banana roti for dessert.
Matsumoto Japanese Restaurant
48 Lygon StGreat Japanese food.
Traditional, hearty Lebanese dishes in a bohemian hangout with mismatched furniture and a courtyard.
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Teta Mona
100A Lygon StTraditional, hearty Lebanese dishes in a bohemian hangout with mismatched furniture and a courtyard.
Intimate Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant with bright orange walls hung with traditional crafts. The best Ethiopian food in Melbourne. Let Jonathan know that Anna and Liam sent you.
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The Abyssinian Restaurant
277 Racecourse RdIntimate Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant with bright orange walls hung with traditional crafts. The best Ethiopian food in Melbourne. Let Jonathan know that Anna and Liam sent you.
A Malaysian institution. The mid-week lunch specials are cheap as chips.
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Laksa King Flemington
6-12 Pin Oak CresA Malaysian institution. The mid-week lunch specials are cheap as chips.
Hem 27
380 Epsom RdGreat Vietnamese food.
Baker D. Chirico
178 Faraday StGreat bakery sweets and treats.
Lune Croissanterie
119 Rose StCroissants perfected.
Pidapipó
299 Lygon StArtisanal gelato in eclectic flavours.
Creative gelato made with in-season ingredients by a true master. Be advised, cash only, no cards.
3 Gower St
3 Gower StreetCreative gelato made with in-season ingredients by a true master. Be advised, cash only, no cards.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are better pubs in Melbourne but for one close to home this serves decent food and drink.
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Dan O'Connell Hotel
225 Canning StThere are better pubs in Melbourne but for one close to home this serves decent food and drink.
One of Melbourne's best sports pubs with good food and drink and a friendly atmosphere.
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Great Northern Hotel
644 Rathdowne StOne of Melbourne's best sports pubs with good food and drink and a friendly atmosphere.
Napier Hotel
210 Napier StAwesome pub food and a bustling atmosphere.
One of Melbourne's best authentic Irish pubs pouring a perfect Guinness every time. Most if not all of the staff are Irish. Book a table on Sunday night to eat dinner with a live Irish band or turn up on Monday night to see the Irish dancing. For a hearty winter meal choose the Irish stew which is served in a hollowed out bread roll.
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The Quiet Man Irish Pub
271 Racecourse RdOne of Melbourne's best authentic Irish pubs pouring a perfect Guinness every time. Most if not all of the staff are Irish. Book a table on Sunday night to eat dinner with a live Irish band or turn up on Monday night to see the Irish dancing. For a hearty winter meal choose the Irish stew which is served in a hollowed out bread roll.
Vegan and non-vegan pizzas, burgers and burritos, served in a busy pub with a large craft beer menu.
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The Cornish Arms Hotel
163A Sydney RdVegan and non-vegan pizzas, burgers and burritos, served in a busy pub with a large craft beer menu.
MoVida
1 Hosier LnSpanish tapas bar.
Polly Bar
401 Brunswick StCocktails
After entering the Black Pearl go upstairs and press the doorbell to enter the secret cocktail bar regularly voted among one of the world’s best.
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Black Pearl
304 Brunswick StAfter entering the Black Pearl go upstairs and press the doorbell to enter the secret cocktail bar regularly voted among one of the world’s best.
Great cocktails. Enter from the side street, the bar is above Belle’s Hot Chicken.
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The Everleigh Melbourne
150-156 Gertrude StGreat cocktails. Enter from the side street, the bar is above Belle’s Hot Chicken.
Our favourite cocktail bar. Ask the bartender to recommend you a cocktail based on your tastes and you can't go wrong.
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Romeo Lane
1A Crossley StOur favourite cocktail bar. Ask the bartender to recommend you a cocktail based on your tastes and you can't go wrong.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StArthouse films.
Sun Theatre Yarraville
8 Ballarat StHIstoric theatre.
Outdoor hot springs in a beautiful setting.
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Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnOutdoor hot springs in a beautiful setting.
Parks & Nature
Go on a sunny afternoon, especially on a holiday or the weekend and the Eddy Gardens will be packed with people enjoying themselves.
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I-Edinburgh Gardens
Alfred CrescentGo on a sunny afternoon, especially on a holiday or the weekend and the Eddy Gardens will be packed with people enjoying themselves.
Essentials
The closest supermarket to Jika Cottage. The produce isn't great so only go here if you must.
Carlton Supermarket
570 Lygon StThe closest supermarket to Jika Cottage. The produce isn't great so only go here if you must.
Woolworths is one of the two biggest supermarket brands in Australia. This supermarket will have everything you need at decent prices. I normally buy my meat and vegetables elsewhere, as meat from a local butcher and fruit and veggies from a local producer will be much better quality.
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Woolworths Carlton
380 Lygon StWoolworths is one of the two biggest supermarket brands in Australia. This supermarket will have everything you need at decent prices. I normally buy my meat and vegetables elsewhere, as meat from a local butcher and fruit and veggies from a local producer will be much better quality.
High-quality fresh meat.
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Meatsmith - Specialty Butcher & Wine Merchant
273 Smith StHigh-quality fresh meat.
Carlton Baths
248 Rathdowne StGym, spa, sauna and outdoor 50m heated swimming pool, perfect for a hot summers day.
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Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra ParadeGym, spa, sauna and outdoor 50m heated swimming pool, perfect for a hot summers day.
Sightseeing
The great ocean road, one of Australia's most beautiful road trips. Make sure to book the "spa dreaming center" for adults only.
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I-The Twelve Apostles
The great ocean road, one of Australia's most beautiful road trips. Make sure to book the "spa dreaming center" for adults only.