Siglo Bar
Cafes
5
5
Siglo has a very European vibe like many places in Melbourne, but also sits across from the Parliament house on Spring Street and is one of the few rooftop bars at this end of town. Whilst the food selection is minimal, there is a great selection of wines and spiritis and cigars.
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Melbourne's laneways
Cafes
19
6

Sometimes a little daunting, and often missed by visitors, Melbourne's unique laneways are a treasure trove of food, drinking and shopping! There's something for everyone in Melbourne's laneways, and even locals sometimes find they have difficulties re-finding that cute little store/restaurant/cafe that they could swear was there last week!
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Chadstone Shopping Centre
Museums & Galleries
7
3

Everything you could want in one place. Love the food court here. They have great options for ALL tastes (even vegans!) Great cinema here (recliner seats in normal cinemas) and they even have a LEGO museum for kids to enjoy!
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Hank Marvin Market - Alma Park East
Cafes
4
0
Lovely little park for friends, families and pets. With a combination of more than 30 stalls and food trucks, this market is a winner with the locals even though it is relatively new. Plenty of public transport if you are not taking the car.
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Smith & Deli
Cafes
4
5
What is not to love about leaving piggy out of your lunch break? Locals love it for the tasty, generously portioned, creative sandwiches. It caters to the ethical eater, hipster, curious carnivore and vegan shopper looking for deli goods. The staff are super friendly and the coffee is smooth-as!
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Seven Seeds
Eating
6
4
Melbourne is famous for its coffee culture, but that also means that every man and his dog owns a coffee shop. Seven Seeds stands out as one of the coolest little roasters, nestled amongst the former industrial buildings of Melbourne's inner city. The best thing? Only the coolest sort of people know it's here.
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Collingwood Children's Farm
Eating
8
2

Only 5km from the the Melbourne CBD, just on the Yarra River is an oasis of seven hectares of paddocks, gardens, orchards, rustic buildings and shady trees. The Collingwood Children's Farm is a not-for-profit community resource providing country experiences for city people.
The onsite cafe is also a great place to go for breakfast!
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Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
Eating
6
3
Pellegrini's is the café that could. The shopfront is small: blink and you might miss it. Yet it's almost always packed with locals, hanging out with the perfect coffee. Nestled lengthwise along an alley off busy Bourke Street, Pellegrini's also provides a full array of food on its traditional menu.
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Gelato Messina
Eating
3
1
The gelato at Messina is amazing - and they always have special new flavours to try. It is the perfect place to stop off after a long hot day exploring Smith St, Brunswick St and Gertrude St (the three best shopping streets in Fitzroy).
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Federation Square
Museums & Galleries
15
4

Federation Square- an eyesore, or the heart of Melbourne’s cultural scene? This debate has divided Melbourne’s locals since Federation square was opened in 2002. ‘Fed’ Square is a paradox- Melbourne’s 2nd most popular tourist attraction with 9 million visitors in 2011, and a complex often voted one of the world’s ugliest buildings or attractions.
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The Vertue of the Coffee Drink
Eating
3
1

This place has everything Melbournians want in a cafe - it's stylish, it's hidden, it's full of natural light, and the coffee is without compare. Tucked away behind Melbourne's iconic "Little Italy" Lygon Street, this place is a good escape from the daggy tourist-trap restaurants.
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Limonetto
Cafes
2
0
Sitting over the water at the new Docklands development, Limonetto is a cone-shaped gelateria with some of the best ice-cream in Melbourne. There's no room to sit, so feel free to enjoy your ice cream as you walk along the scenic waterfront and marinas.
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Seedling Cafe
Cafes
1
0

This is my go-to place in the CBD. They serve amazing coffee, smoothies, salads and warm meals as well as a choice of tasty raw bars (the peanut butter is a must try!!). All food is refined sugar free, paleo inspired and vegans are very welcome. My usual is an almond latte and house made granola with coconut yogurt - amazing!
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Waffle On
Cafes
1
0
Everybody in Melbourne has heard of "Belgian Waffles" or "The Belgian Waffle Stand". What they're raving about if Waffle On, located on famous Degraves Street up a flight of stairs from the Flinders Street Train Station underpass. There are countless flavours, as well as fresh baguettes and other Belgian-inspired street-food.
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Federici Bistro
Cafes
0
3

I must say that Federici is my favorite cafe. Manager Erin, waiter Iggy and the other staff members are always more than welcoming and give excellent service. They even remember your name. Enjoy a supertasty coffee, some appetizers or the best wine which you can even order in the intermission of a show at the theatre.
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