An Instagrammer’s mini guide to Melbourne
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When Khoollect put the call out to Instagram followers for suggestions on Melbourne cafes, restaurants, shopping boutiques, and things to do, one follower got just that bit more excited than the rest. Melbourne-based nutritionist, blogger, and food-obsessed cafe hopper, Camilla Ferraro (@thealimentalsage) shares her mini guide to the best spots in her hometown.
EAT
The most delicious eateries to indulge in breakfast
Twenty & Six Espresso: 594 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, 3051
Little Big Sugar Salt: 385 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne 3067
Industry Beans: Warehouse 3, 62 Rose Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065
Barry: 85 High Street, Northcote, Melbourne 3070
The Kettle Black: 50 Albert Road, South Melbourne 3205
Best spots for dinner
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Gazi: 2 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 3000
Chin Chin: 125 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000
City Wine Shop: 159 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Rosa’s Kitchen: Level 1, corner of Little Bourke Street & Thomson Street, Melbourne 3000
Ichi Ni Nana: 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065
Where to source the best fresh produce
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Victoria Market: Corner of Victoria Street and Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000
Terra Madre Organics: 103 High Street, Northcote, Melbourne 3070
The Source: Bulk Foods: 202 Smith Street, Collingwood, Melbourne 3065
Prahran Market: 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra, Melbourne 3141
The most stunningly good bakeries
Crumbs Organic Bakehouse: 170 Union Road, Ascot Vale, Melbourne 3032
Beatrix Bakes: 688 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne 3051
Baker D. Chirico: 178 Faraday Street, Carlton, Melbourne 3053
Lune Croissanterie: 119 Rose Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065
Tivoli Rd Bakery: 3 Tivoli Road, South Yarra, Melbourne 3141
DRINK
Where to pick up the best coffee
Seven Seeds: 114 Berkeley Street, Melbourne 3000
Sensory Lab: Level 1 David Jones, 310 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
St. Rose Cafe (my local): 9 Rose Street, Essendon, Melbourne 3040
Twenty & Six Espresso: 594 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, 3051
Crompton Coffee: 380 Victoria Street, Richmond, Melbourne 3121
Best places to grab a quiet drink
City Wine Shop: 159 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Melbourne Supper Club: 1/161 Spring Steet, Melbourne 3000
Kirk’s Wine Bar: Little Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
SHOP
Favourite boutiques for odds and ends
https://www.instagram.com/p/5L2o-fMKX8/
Books for Cooks: 129/131 Therry Street, Melbourne 3000
An ideal place to find any cookbook that’s ever been published.
Mr Kitly: 381 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, Melbourne 3056
A ceramic lovers heaven. Everything for the home, kitchen and more – with many pieces sourced from local creatives and makers.
Wilkens and Kent: 230 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065
A kitchenware, design and furniture store, stocking the most eclectic mix of wares, with everything from cookbooks to kitchen tables, to gardening implements and lighting.
COS Clothing Store: The Strand, 240 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000
It might be an international fashion house, but I love how wearable and comfortable their clothes are, and the quality is superior while still being priced affordably.
Lunar Store: 136 Greville Street, Prahran VIC 3181.
Lunar is the cutest little gift shop, with everything from handmade ceramics and jewellery, to kooky socks and premium leather bags.
Got any other great suggestions for places to visit around Melbourne? Tell us in the comments below.
When Khoollect put the call out to Instagram followers for suggestions on Melbourne cafes, restaurants, shopping boutiques, and things to do, one follower got just that bit more excited than the rest. Melbourne-based nutritionist, blogger, and food-obsessed cafe hopper, Camilla Ferraro (@thealimentalsage) shares her mini guide to the best spots in her hometown.
EAT
The most delicious eateries to indulge in breakfast
Twenty & Six Espresso: 594 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, 3051
Little Big Sugar Salt: 385 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne 3067
Industry Beans: Warehouse 3, 62 Rose Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065
Barry: 85 High Street, Northcote, Melbourne 3070
The Kettle Black: 50 Albert Road, South Melbourne 3205
Best spots for dinner
https://www.instagram.com/p/xAho0QMKZi/?taken-by=thealimentalsage
Gazi: 2 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 3000
Chin Chin: 125 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000
City Wine Shop: 159 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Rosa’s Kitchen: Level 1, corner of Little Bourke Street & Thomson Street, Melbourne 3000
Ichi Ni Nana: 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065
Where to source the best fresh produce
https://www.instagram.com/p/27nK5vMKW2/?taken-by=thealimentalsage
Victoria Market: Corner of Victoria Street and Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000
Terra Madre Organics: 103 High Street, Northcote, Melbourne 3070
The Source: Bulk Foods: 202 Smith Street, Collingwood, Melbourne 3065
Prahran Market: 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra, Melbourne 3141
The most stunningly good bakeries
Crumbs Organic Bakehouse: 170 Union Road, Ascot Vale, Melbourne 3032
Beatrix Bakes: 688 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne 3051
Baker D. Chirico: 178 Faraday Street, Carlton, Melbourne 3053
Lune Croissanterie: 119 Rose Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065
Tivoli Rd Bakery: 3 Tivoli Road, South Yarra, Melbourne 3141
DRINK
Where to pick up the best coffee
Seven Seeds: 114 Berkeley Street, Melbourne 3000
Sensory Lab: Level 1 David Jones, 310 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
St. Rose Cafe (my local): 9 Rose Street, Essendon, Melbourne 3040
Twenty & Six Espresso: 594 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, 3051
Crompton Coffee: 380 Victoria Street, Richmond, Melbourne 3121
Best places to grab a quiet drink
City Wine Shop: 159 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Melbourne Supper Club: 1/161 Spring Steet, Melbourne 3000
Kirk’s Wine Bar: Little Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
SHOP
Favourite boutiques for odds and ends
https://www.instagram.com/p/5L2o-fMKX8/
Books for Cooks: 129/131 Therry Street, Melbourne 3000
An ideal place to find any cookbook that’s ever been published.
Mr Kitly: 381 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, Melbourne 3056
A ceramic lovers heaven. Everything for the home, kitchen and more – with many pieces sourced from local creatives and makers.
Wilkens and Kent: 230 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065
A kitchenware, design and furniture store, stocking the most eclectic mix of wares, with everything from cookbooks to kitchen tables, to gardening implements and lighting.
COS Clothing Store: The Strand, 240 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000
It might be an international fashion house, but I love how wearable and comfortable their clothes are, and the quality is superior while still being priced affordably.
Lunar Store: 136 Greville Street, Prahran VIC 3181.
Lunar is the cutest little gift shop, with everything from handmade ceramics and jewellery, to kooky socks and premium leather bags.
Got any other great suggestions for places to visit around Melbourne? Tell us in the comments below.
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