Cafe Lifestyle

If you’re out and about at house inspections and auctions on the weekends, you’re probably eager to get to know cafes in the area. Our reviewers explore Melbourne’s outer suburbs and inner city laneways in their search for the top cafes.

Common Galaxia

By Peter Sarmas on 10 Nov 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Common Galaxia was initially set up by Dead Man Espresso proprietors Luke Mutton and Kylie Mackinlay, but it very closely resembles a Seven Seeds operation. It has Seven Seeds beans, and the classic third-wave combination of blonde wood, abundant natural light and babin’ staff who take their coffee very seriously ...

Coffee Edge

By Peter Sarmas on 3 Nov 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

There’s no better way to experience coffee than trying out a favourite local spot. Yarraville’s Coffee Edge is just that. The café is regularly swarmed with locals and tourists alike, and it’s known around the area for some of the suburb’s finest coffee ...

Feedback Cafe

By Peter Sarmas on 2 Nov 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

If you’ve ever found yourself prowling through Yarraville for somewhere to relax with a hit of caffeine, you will know just how many choices there are. Almost every sidewalk in the heart of the suburb is decorated with outdoor tables and chairs. For somewhere a bit different, stroll down to Feedback on Ballarat Street ...

Rubber Duck Cafe

By Natalia Smith on 3 Aug 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Set inside an old pub building, the Rubber Duck Cafe is plain from the outside except for its quirky name. The inside is entirely different with a warm, bistro atmosphere and duck decor and paraphernalia on display. The owners have opted for a range of interesting displays including graffiti-style ducks in business suits ...

The Green Refectory

By Natalia Smith on 27 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

The Green Refectory – or Green’s, as locals know it – is a Brunswick landmark known for its ridiculously good, ridiculously cheap food. Owner Alison Green has created a business based on a high quality menu that reflects Brunswick’s eclectic population ...

Lip Café

By Natalia Smith on 20 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Despite having competition from more than fifty other restaurants and cafés in Ivanhoe, Lip Café is popular with locals and nearly always busy. Owner Julian Chew is committed to using local free range and organic produce. The menu aims to be highly international but the café is homely and welcoming ...