Christine’s Guide to Coffees & Drinking in Melbourne CBD
My favourite cheap eats close by
A quick guide to eating in Melbourne CBD like a local
Best tomyum noodle soup out of Bangkok. Be prepared to queue if you're going during peak hours.
11 locals recommend
Dodee Paidang Thai Bar and Cafe
353 Little Collins StBest tomyum noodle soup out of Bangkok. Be prepared to queue if you're going during peak hours.
Cheap, fast, generous portions. Choose any of their top 10 dishes and leave with your stomach satisfied
36 locals recommend
Rose Garden BBQ
435 Elizabeth StCheap, fast, generous portions. Choose any of their top 10 dishes and leave with your stomach satisfied
Sushi Hub 475 Elizabeth Street
475 Elizabeth StMy go to stop for quality sushi at reasonable prices
Feeling peckish while busy exploring around Queen Vic Market? Make sure you stop by to grab a bite of this borek goodness
9 locals recommend
The Borek Bakehouse
481 Elizabeth StFeeling peckish while busy exploring around Queen Vic Market? Make sure you stop by to grab a bite of this borek goodness
Hands down one of the best (and underrated) Malaysian Chinese noodle soup places in Melbourne. It's located upstairs - don't miss it!
Wonder Bowl
267 Little Lonsdale StHands down one of the best (and underrated) Malaysian Chinese noodle soup places in Melbourne. It's located upstairs - don't miss it!
Pick your ingredients and they'll cook it for you in this beautiful spicy broth perfect to keep you warm this winter
Dragon Hot Pot Elizabeth
433 Elizabeth StPick your ingredients and they'll cook it for you in this beautiful spicy broth perfect to keep you warm this winter
Opened 24 hours a day, keep your stomach happy with these Greek goodness
119 locals recommend
Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale StOpened 24 hours a day, keep your stomach happy with these Greek goodness
Chinatown Favourite Eats
Chinatown has to be on your list when you visit Melbourne. Check them out!
One of my favourite yumcha / dim sum places. I'd suggest to make bookings to avoid queues
17 locals recommend
Secret Kitchen CBD
222 Exhibition StOne of my favourite yumcha / dim sum places. I'd suggest to make bookings to avoid queues
GO Noodle House 有間麵館
195 Exhibition StAnother noodle soup house that serves superior soups (literally!)
Best ramen outside of Japan (and I've been to Japan twice)!
65 locals recommend
Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen
168 Russell StBest ramen outside of Japan (and I've been to Japan twice)!
Michelin starred hawker phenomenon from Singapore. Try their juicy soya chicken and char siew (BBQ pork)
8 locals recommend
Hawker Chan
157 Lonsdale StMichelin starred hawker phenomenon from Singapore. Try their juicy soya chicken and char siew (BBQ pork)
They will take care of your dumpling needs. They have branches all over Melbourne which means they must be doing something right
15 locals recommend
Shanghai Street (Chinatown) 小籠館
148 Little Bourke StThey will take care of your dumpling needs. They have branches all over Melbourne which means they must be doing something right
Coffee in Melbourne
99% of people visit Melbourne for its coffee
Located in Queen Victoria Market, do not miss this while exploring there!
129 locals recommend
Market Lane Coffee - Queen Vic Market Victoria St
83-85 Victoria StLocated in Queen Victoria Market, do not miss this while exploring there!
Hash Specialty Coffee
113 Hardware StYou need to try their latte
Patricia Coffee Brewers
493-495 Little Bourke StJust really good coffee
Higher Ground
650 Little Bourke StTheir brunch menu is super amazing too
Dukes Coffee Roasters
247 Flinders LnThere's a reason why there's a queue here every morning
Axil Coffee Roasters
322 Burwood RdThis one's a gem. There are 4 branches in the city alone
The head barista is a competitive coffee art barista. And it tastes amazing. Try their lovely lunch menu but be aware of queues during popular hours
19 locals recommend
Hardware Société
123 Hardware StThe head barista is a competitive coffee art barista. And it tastes amazing. Try their lovely lunch menu but be aware of queues during popular hours