Pancakes with butter,blueberry compote and maple syrup.

Arthur’s Milk Bar

An American-style diner serving Aussie cafe staples,by AFL star Marcus Bontempelli.

  • Emma Breheny
Flora’s friendliness is so outsized,it ends up embracing everyone.
Good Food hat15/20

A second hat in a month for the Continental Deli crew in Newtown – and this time it’s vego

Sure,Flora’s menu is designed for vegetarians but the venue’s friendliness is so outsized,it ends up embracing everyone.

  • Lee Tran Lam
On Air has a 1970s loft vibe with blond timber bleachers.

On Air

A space for musos and music lovers alike to meet over coffee and house DJ sets.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Poached peach pancake with whipped vanilla cream.

Como Lane

Scott Pickett’s first full-service cafe.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Udon carbonara with charred kaiserfleisch,a soft egg and pepper.

Sana Coffee

Japanese-inspired cafe fare,just back from the water.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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14.5/20

Itching to get out of town? This cosy waterside restaurant is your new weekend destination

Chillis Cottage in Davistown is an excellent spot to enjoy oysters,cinnamon scrolls,breakfast omelettes and gelato sundaes.

  • Callan Boys
Avocado toast at Terror Twilight.

Terror Twilight

Broths,bowls and all-day breakfast in a cosy,retro-inspired space.

  • Sofia Levin
The bullhorn peppers and tartine at Ophelia.

Ophelia Westgarth

Go from coffee to cocktails at this part-cafe,part-wine bar.

  • Tomas Telegramma
The Savage Coffee Parabolic fillter coffee ($30).
14/20

Is it worth paying $30 for this cup of coffee at Fitzroy’s shiny new cafe?

Don’t worry,$5.50 flat whites,as well as bagels and other popular items,are also available at Toby’s Estate sleek new flagship venue.

  • Dani Valent
Ricotta gnocchi and other assorted dishes.

Cheri

A European-style patisserie and cafe serving everything from pastries to pizza.

  • Tomas Telegramma