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Lune is synonymous with croissants. And world-famous ones at that. But Moon orbits around crullers – deep-fried choux pastry that’s twisty and crispy on the outside, and not at all what you’d expect on the inside.
This Japanese-inspired bakery is from the team behind Little Rogue just across the street. It's selling whole loaves of shokupan (fluffy milk bread), flaky almond-yuzu croissants, Danishes piled high with berries, and soft buns filled with cream cheese, then doused in garlic butter.
This sandwich spot from a trio of experienced hospo players was supposed to open in March 2020. One pandemic and a long Fitzroy pop-up later, Nico's has made its way back to its original home in the CBD. Come for jazzed-up Italo-Japanese-leaning sangas, strong coffees and sweet shakes.
The Sydney bakery's St Kilda shop sells “Australia’s most Instagrammed dessert”, as well as savoury pastries such as a ratatouille danish and an asparagus and ‘nduja number with a spicy kick.
Huw Murdoch's fantastic slow-fermented sourdough loaves are well worth picking up to bring home, but we recommend heading to Wild Life for a meal if you can. Inside this striking converted warehouse, you'll find a mostly vegetarian menu where toasties are the heroes.
“Cibi” is Japanese for “little one”. But this cafe and homewares store is not so little anymore. It's in a light-filled warehouse with a spacious, homey kitchen; there are traditional breakfasts alongside more contemporary dishes; and there's also a grocery section with a range of produce and pantry goods to take home.
This is much more than a bakery. Sure, the bread's great and so are the sweets. But what you really want to do is stay here for a meal. The brunch menu – whose past dishes have included mascarpone pancakes and chicken-liver pâté on brioche – is just too good not to try.
A classic sandwich shop with elevated ingredients and credentials.
The second outpost for Melbourne's most revered croissants. Expect to queue for at least 15 minutes, if not longer.
The Carlton North cafe is now takeaway-only, serving Turkish-style fried chicken sandwiches, more varieties of flaky borek than ever before, and syrupy choc-hazelnut baklava.
This Canberra-based coffee roaster has made a real name for itself on the east coast. Visit this outpost and you’ll understand why. At any time, there are at least 20 outstanding coffees listed on its “freezer menu”.
The team behind Kettle Black and Top Paddock go beyond cafes with this CBD spot inspired by hotel hospitality.
This is one of the cafes responsible for elevating chef-prepared breakfasts and brunches to the same level of respect as lunches and dinners. And, even after changing hands a few years back, it's still one of the best places in town or a morning meal.
Serving up Scotch eggs, French toast and chicken cacciatore to take home for dinner.
Vegetarian for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
This Richmond diner serves hearty Middle Eastern fare, including massive salads and big roasts. Upstairs, it's all about the lush rooftop, which serves vegetarian-friendly snacks and cocktails.
This 90-seater in an old warehouse channels Brooklyn and Berlin. Inside, find scrambled eggs with smoked butter, peas and broad beans, and egg and bacon rolls with Sriracha mayo and smoked mozzarella.
A sleek cafe, bakery and roastery, with big plans.
This Barkly Street icon has stood for over four decades. And after a brief Covid-enforced closure, it's in new hands and is better than ever. It's doing meatball subs, thickshakes and vegan cakes.
This 130-seat space is full of warm hues and natural materials. Whether you're sitting on a sleek leather banquette or you've got a table in the large outside courtyard, there are no dud spots here. On the menu, you'll find a range of inventive Middle Eastern-inflected dishes, many of which showcase vegetables.
A local landmark from Melbourne cafe royalty.
From the team behind Small Axe Kitchen, this spot has a seven-metre terrazzo bar and floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with Italian cold cuts, cheeses, pickles and take-home meals such as gluten-free lasagne.
Inside this tiny cafe there’s specialty coffee and seriously good old-school Jaffles.
From the team behind Congress and Future Future, this cafe, grocer and wine bar is serving cacio e pepe eggs in the morning and locally made charcuterie by night, in a room full of mid-century design flourishes.
Drinking is encouraged at this Barbie-pink daytime disco.
This all-day diner serves the goods any time you need.
The well-loved laneway institution has expanded beyond brunch. It’s now offering French cocktails, wine on tap and elevated Euro snacks in a 250-square metre space.
An all-day eatery worth visiting for the interior alone.
Coffee is the focus at this spot from Axil Coffee Roasters, but the menu is no B-team.
Sustainability, simplicity and even transportability are the guiding principles of this Footscray cafe. On the menu you'll find Asian-inflected classic brunch dishes, with a strong roster of single origin coffees to choose from to drink.
Even though it opened back in 2009, this cafe and roastery is still one of the most popular cafes in Brunswick. The interiors are spacious, with comfortable chairs and cosy booths. And the food is adventurous, but it won't veer too far away from anyone's comfort zones. The coffee is, predictably, excellent.
A spot from the team behind some of the city’s biggest cafe hits. They’re making brunches with damper, Vegemite, Kakadu plums, wattle-seed bacon and Milo mascarpone.
The owner of this cafe trained directly under Yotam Ottolenghi, and the influence shows. There's a Middle Eastern influence in many dishes and the servings are hearty. Plus, at lunchtime there's a killer range of sandwiches.
A tiny brick cubby serving up breakfast, lunch and the occasional dinner. The menu here is completely vegetarian and no eggs are used, too. If you think it's not brunch without eggs, then think again – after a couple of bites of whatever you've ordered, you won't even know they're gone.
Seasonal eating, in a garden, at the top of an extinct volcano.
This small eastern suburbs bakery is famous for its pies: in 2020, they were crowned the best in Australia.
Outstanding coffee hidden in the back streets.
A day at Foxey’s Hangout is as laidback and easygoing as the wine it produces. It’s set on a spacious estate with an open kitchen, cosy dining room and sunny outdoor deck. The varied share plate-focused menu is a good match for the easy-drinking wines here.
This buzzing, industrial-chic spot is one of the area's most popular spots for brunch, for good reason. The coffee's great and the dishes – which aren't as revolutionary as they were when Auction Rooms first opened – are well-executed.
It’s attractive enough, but this cafe is less about flashy Instagram-ready food and more about simple things done well.
At this beachy brunch and lunch spot – from the duo that brought us Moby – you'll find a range of creative but approachable dishes. It's all set within a light-washed, coral-accented space with room for plenty of people.
This farm-to-table diner serves home-style roast chook, tomato and burrata tarts, and Turkish delight milkshakes. And it’s located on the roof of the ultimate anti-mega-mall.
A bright and breezy daytime diner from the team behind Left Field, Plain Sailing and Tall Timber. You'll find light and bright interiors, terrazzo floors and plenty of timber. On the menu: a globe-trotting line-up of brunch favourites.
This spot comes to us courtesy of a well-oiled cafe machine. And they've taken their tried-and-true classic formula to Elwood, with great success. Enter for inventive, generous brunches; great coffee; and an elegant fit-out that lets in plenty of light.
Edible flowers? Not at this back-to-basics spot.
This cafe and roasting house is one of Melbourne's most established brunch spots. But even after all these years, it's still at the very front of the pack. Dishes are still delicious and creative, the coffee's still great and the space is still slick.
A short drive from Geelong, chefs here start the day with meditation, then head out to pick produce they’ll turn into house-made pies, breakfast gnocchi and nourishing bowls of farm greens.
Japanese-inspired dishes in a modern space replete with marble tabletops and beige leather booths.
Honest cafe fare and homemade relish for the road.
A low-key neighbourhood cafe with unique decor and great play options for kids.
