Guidebook for Collingwood/Fitzroy
Food Scene
Modern Australian dishes in a trendy cafe with exposed-brick walls, noted for its coffee roasting.
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Proud Mary
172 Oxford StModern Australian dishes in a trendy cafe with exposed-brick walls, noted for its coffee roasting.
Friends of the Earth Melbourne Food Coop
312 Smith StHealthy Food Cafe
Trippy Taco
234 Gertrude StMexican Vegetarian/Vegan
Indulgent and creative ice-creams of worldy acclaim. House made ingredients and unique flavour combinations set Messina apart form the pack.
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Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StIndulgent and creative ice-creams of worldy acclaim. House made ingredients and unique flavour combinations set Messina apart form the pack.
Iconic, rich burgers and fries. Simple, well honed ingredients and a rotating beer list make for a perfect relaxed dining experience.
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Huxtaburger Collingwood
106 Smith StIconic, rich burgers and fries. Simple, well honed ingredients and a rotating beer list make for a perfect relaxed dining experience.
Bakers of Organic Sourdough Breads, Traditional Cakes, Biscuits & Pastries, & “made by hand” Boasts some of the best gluten free bread along with vegan, vegetarian & fructose free treats.
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Fatto a Mano
228 Gertrude StBakers of Organic Sourdough Breads, Traditional Cakes, Biscuits & Pastries, & “made by hand” Boasts some of the best gluten free bread along with vegan, vegetarian & fructose free treats.
It’s a neighbourhood corner store and New York-style deli by the team behind Smith & Daughters. It’s also totally vegan.
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Smith and Deli
107 Cambridge StIt’s a neighbourhood corner store and New York-style deli by the team behind Smith & Daughters. It’s also totally vegan.
Smith & Daughters: Plant-based beautiful latin-inspired food brought to you by Melbourne's award-winning chef, Shannon Martinez.
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Smith & Daughters
107 Cambridge StSmith & Daughters: Plant-based beautiful latin-inspired food brought to you by Melbourne's award-winning chef, Shannon Martinez.
Homely, seasonal Japanese cooking, including weekend breakfast plates, in a quirky, stylish cafe.
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CIBI
33-39 Keele StHomely, seasonal Japanese cooking, including weekend breakfast plates, in a quirky, stylish cafe.
Hip, minimalist cafe in a former paint factory, with long tables and a creative all-day brunch menu.
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Lemon Middle & Orange
25-31 Rokeby StHip, minimalist cafe in a former paint factory, with long tables and a creative all-day brunch menu.
Sashimi, gyoza and noodle dishes in a cosy, Japanese-Taiwanese restaurant with an open kitchen.
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Peko Peko
190 Wells StSashimi, gyoza and noodle dishes in a cosy, Japanese-Taiwanese restaurant with an open kitchen.
Their croissants are unparalleled, crafted with an exquisite blend of scientific precision and artisanal skill.
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Lune Croissanterie
119 Rose StTheir croissants are unparalleled, crafted with an exquisite blend of scientific precision and artisanal skill.
Nestled in a former bluestone bank, this training restaurant for Indigenous and disadvantaged youth offers a unique culinary journey with native flora and fauna dishes such as chargrilled kangaroo sirloin or roasted emu crépinette. The chef's tasting plate for two ($30) is a must-try. Advanced weekend bookings are advised, especially since it was visited by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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Cutler & Co
57 Gertrude StNestled in a former bluestone bank, this training restaurant for Indigenous and disadvantaged youth offers a unique culinary journey with native flora and fauna dishes such as chargrilled kangaroo sirloin or roasted emu crépinette. The chef's tasting plate for two ($30) is a must-try. Advanced weekend bookings are advised, especially since it was visited by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
When Attica sous chef Peter Gunn opened his own spot, it garnered quick attention. He offers a contemporary take on fine dining, focusing on Aussie ingredients in a seasonal multicourse format. Start with hot bread and their incredible 'peanut butter butter'. The atmosphere is cozy yet chic, with dark interiors, leather-covered tables, and felt-adorned walls muffling chatter.
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IDES
92 Smith StWhen Attica sous chef Peter Gunn opened his own spot, it garnered quick attention. He offers a contemporary take on fine dining, focusing on Aussie ingredients in a seasonal multicourse format. Start with hot bread and their incredible 'peanut butter butter'. The atmosphere is cozy yet chic, with dark interiors, leather-covered tables, and felt-adorned walls muffling chatter.
Chef Morgan McGlone struck gold with his kitchen prowess in the States. Now, bringing Nashville fried chicken Down Under and coupling it with natural wine, it's sparked a finger-lickin' revolution. Dive into tenders, drumsticks, or wings, each customizable with your desired heat level.
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Belles Hot Chicken
150 Gertrude StChef Morgan McGlone struck gold with his kitchen prowess in the States. Now, bringing Nashville fried chicken Down Under and coupling it with natural wine, it's sparked a finger-lickin' revolution. Dive into tenders, drumsticks, or wings, each customizable with your desired heat level.
This tucked-away warehouse cafe caters to both coffee and food aficionados. Explore their on-site roasted specialty coffee guide alongside an inventive, all-day menu. Indulge in delights like brioche paired with tonka bean ice cream, maple peanuts, blackberry coulis, manuka sherbet, or their signature coffee-rubbed Wagyu burger. Don't miss out on their unique coffee bubble cup!
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Industry Beans
70-76 Rose StThis tucked-away warehouse cafe caters to both coffee and food aficionados. Explore their on-site roasted specialty coffee guide alongside an inventive, all-day menu. Indulge in delights like brioche paired with tonka bean ice cream, maple peanuts, blackberry coulis, manuka sherbet, or their signature coffee-rubbed Wagyu burger. Don't miss out on their unique coffee bubble cup!
This trendy vegan pizzeria, featuring matte black walls juxtaposed with bare brick, offers a variety of delicious vegan-cheese pizzas, from spicy Puttanesca to 'sausage' with jalapeños. Don't miss their dessert pizzas or unique sides like 'Buffalo Chicken' drumsticks, complemented by a great cocktail selection.
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Red Sparrow Pizza
406 Smith StThis trendy vegan pizzeria, featuring matte black walls juxtaposed with bare brick, offers a variety of delicious vegan-cheese pizzas, from spicy Puttanesca to 'sausage' with jalapeños. Don't miss their dessert pizzas or unique sides like 'Buffalo Chicken' drumsticks, complemented by a great cocktail selection.
Charming Italian deli-cafe with a tiled front cabinet, exposed brick, and a delightful rear courtyard. Fresh salads and sandwiches cater to lunch crowds, while take-home meals, fresh pasta, and rotisserie meats are also on offer. A superb local spot for all-day dining.
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Alimentari Smith Street
304 Smith StCharming Italian deli-cafe with a tiled front cabinet, exposed brick, and a delightful rear courtyard. Fresh salads and sandwiches cater to lunch crowds, while take-home meals, fresh pasta, and rotisserie meats are also on offer. A superb local spot for all-day dining.
Essentials
Woolworths Fitzroy
243 Smith StAll your Grocery needs
Supermarket
Opening hours
Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 00:00
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Coles Collingwood
172 Smith StSupermarket
Opening hours
Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 00:00
Arts & Culture
It has been the home of Australian football since 1859, and was the birthplace of Test cricket in 1877 and one-day international cricket in 1971.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueIt has been the home of Australian football since 1859, and was the birthplace of Test cricket in 1877 and one-day international cricket in 1971.
The Arts Centre Melbourne, originally known as the Victorian Arts Centre and briefly officially called the Arts Centre, is a performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls ...
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Arts Precinct/St Kilda Road station
The Arts Centre Melbourne, originally known as the Victorian Arts Centre and briefly officially called the Arts Centre, is a performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls ...
Parks & Nature
The Fitzroy Gardens are 26 hectares located on the southeastern edge of the Melbourne Central Business District in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington ParadeThe Fitzroy Gardens are 26 hectares located on the southeastern edge of the Melbourne Central Business District in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Shopping
Emporium Melbourne hosts Australia’s first Uniqlo, the largest Australian designer precinct in the country and 30 unique food icons, all in the heart of the CBD. The precinct features a mix of local and international designers, innovative concept and flagship stores and world class architecture.
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Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StEmporium Melbourne hosts Australia’s first Uniqlo, the largest Australian designer precinct in the country and 30 unique food icons, all in the heart of the CBD. The precinct features a mix of local and international designers, innovative concept and flagship stores and world class architecture.
Organic Wholefoods Fitzroy
277 Smith StThe Home of Organic Food
in Melbourne
Drinks & Nightlife
Tapas-style plates and infused vodka served in swanky digs with a rooftop bar and antique still.
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Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StTapas-style plates and infused vodka served in swanky digs with a rooftop bar and antique still.