Guidebook for Collingwood
Food Scene
CIBI
33-39 Keele StGreat Japanese food and coffee. Go for brunch!
Marigold Indian Restaurant
153 Queens ParadeOur weekly takeaway! Try the Malai Kofta.
Good for prams and kids. Great coffee, try the steak sandwich.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Rubber Duck Cafe
139A Queens ParadeGood for prams and kids. Great coffee, try the steak sandwich.
Outdoor area good for prams, trendy new cafe, great coffee. Try the veggie sandwich.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Two:Bob
270 Queens ParadeOutdoor area good for prams, trendy new cafe, great coffee. Try the veggie sandwich.
Ethiopian with fantastic music on Sunday nights - must book. Definitely get the meat/veggie platter and eat with your hands!
10 abantu bendawo batusa
The Horn African Cafe & Restaurant
20 Johnston StEthiopian with fantastic music on Sunday nights - must book. Definitely get the meat/veggie platter and eat with your hands!
Good for breakfast or traditional Italian pizza. You'll need to book unless you just try your luck for a coffee during the day.
75 abantu bendawo batusa
Rita's Abbotsford
239 Johnston StGood for breakfast or traditional Italian pizza. You'll need to book unless you just try your luck for a coffee during the day.
Bodriggy Brewing Company
245 Johnston StGreat Mexican fare and spectacular beer
Best pastries, period... but expect to lineup on weekends
142 abantu bendawo batusa
Lune Croissanterie
119 Rose StBest pastries, period... but expect to lineup on weekends
Chotto Motto
287 Wellington StGreat dumplings and quirky vibe
Essentials
Safeway Liquor
459-465 Toorak RdSupermarket and bottle shop
Drinks & Nightlife
The Gem Bar and Dining
289 Wellington StGreat rockabilly bands and yummy food.
The Fox Hotel
351 Wellington StGood pub for kids too, check out the rooftop area for drinks.
Fixation Brewing Co - the incubator
414 Smith StStomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall
100 Gipps StArts & Culture
The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StShowcases Fitzroy's art and craft talents.
Everything Else
Has a large shaded kiddie pool, and a lovely shady treed outdoor area, great for a swim - picnic - swim routine.
99 abantu bendawo batusa
Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra ParadeHas a large shaded kiddie pool, and a lovely shady treed outdoor area, great for a swim - picnic - swim routine.
Entertainment & Activities
Kids will love visiting all the different animal enclosures, and a great cafe on site too. Peacocks roam free.
181 abantu bendawo batusa
Collingwood Children's Farm
18 St Heliers StKids will love visiting all the different animal enclosures, and a great cafe on site too. Peacocks roam free.
Neighbourhoods
Fitzroy
Great shopping, cafes and nightlife