West Melbourne

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Former head chef of a three-hatted restaurant opens a West Melbourne pop-up for summer

With a dog-friendly courtyard and new liquor licence, Cam Tay-Yap’s Pebble is a hot ticket for a freewheeling menu inspired by Vietnam, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

• Dani Valent

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• Melbourne

Going out for brunch is back at this soothing Vietnamese cafe near Queen Victoria Market

Newcomer Cham serves comforting, generous dishes that take notes from both Vietnamese and Aussie breakfast culture.

• Emma Breheny

• Review
• Misty Pot

Misty Pot

A cosy spot offering a full vocabulary of classic comfort.

• Review
• Benchwarmer

Benchwarmer

Easygoing bar-meets-bottleshop.

• Review
• Benchwarmer

This inner-city terrace serves outrageously juicy katsu and boss-level drinking food

Craft beer hangout Benchwarmer breaks the mould with its brash and bold Japanese snacks.

• Emma Breheny

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• Udom House

Udom House

This venue is a finalist in the best matcha and specialty drinks category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

• Recommended
• The Flour

The Flour

This venue is a finalist for best treats in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

• Recommended
• Roslyn Thai Cafe

Roslyn Thai Cafe

This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

• Recommended
• 279 Victoria St

279 Victoria St

This cafe is a finalist for best coffee in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

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• Warung Agus

Warung Agus

Balinese roast pork and much more.