After a lap of the lake, roll up to this family-friendly spot set in a suburban quarry. It’ll take you from brunch to beers (with wattleseed iced coffees and “puppacinos” in between).

Tucked away in an industrial estate, this Texas-style joint is one of Melbourne's best-kept barbeque secrets. Recipes from a third-gen Texan pitmaster power the offering, which includes smoked specialties such as beef brisket and short rib backed up by classic sides.

Classic Neapolitan-style pizzas from a pro soccer player.