Highett
- Review
- Melbourne
‘It says Chile more than anything’: Empanadas are the order at this family-run cafe
Born out of Dandenong Market, Cafe Valentina focuses on filling Chilean brunch dishes inspired by the owners’ family recipes.
- Sanka Amadoru
- Recommended
- The Flour House
The Flour House
This bakery is a finalist for best bread and pastries in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Recommended
- Railway Wine
Railway Wine
“Sunday session” is written all over this watering hole, located across the road from Highett Station.
- Review
- Chilpa
Cheap, cheerful and colourful: Braised meats steal the show at Highett’s new Mexican street food spot, Chilpa
La Tortilleria brings the deep toasty sunshine flavour of corn and its classic Mexican dishes to Melbourne’s bayside suburbs.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Hellenic House Project
The critic’s verdict on George Calombaris’ new restaurant, Hellenic House Project
Whatever your feelings about the celebrity chef, there’s no doubting he’s an excellent cook.
- Besha Rodell
- Review
- Melbourne
Abbiocco takes carbs (and carbonara) to the next level
The pasta bar is named for the fugue-like state inspired by drifting into a food coma. They mean it, reviews Gemima Cody.
- Gemima Cody
- Review
- Melbourne
Sons of Mischief brings bottomless brunch to Highett
Cheeky bayside cafe's menu is built around the twin pillars of health and hedonism.
- Larissa Dubecki
- Review
- Melbourne
The Tradesman, Moorabbin
Calm, welcoming and you've got to love the desserts-for-breakfasts approach.
- Dani Valent