Breadwell
Old-fashioned comfort comes in the form of this quaint space. Simple soups, pies and comfort food are served on vintage crockery.
135 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Il Fornaio
This rustic bakery/café is open late for dinner, so you can feast on pizzas and quiches and the aroma of fresh bread until late.
2 Acland Street, St Kilda
Piadina Slowfood
With a few booths up against an olive-green wall, it's worth squeezing in for the grilled Italian flatbread and hearty slow food.
57 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Degraves Espresso Bar
Convivial and cosmopolitan, this art deco espresso bar attracts a crowd who linger over excellent coffee, soup or desserts.
23–25 Degraves Street, Melbourne
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
This institution serves massive portions of hearty Italian food. Loyal clientele appreciate the authentic food and great coffee.
66 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Federal Coffee Palace
In the style of the vast coffee palaces of the 1880s, this GPO café is a little more hedonistic with snacks and wine to supplement the coffee.
GPO, Shop 23G, Melbourne
Laurent Patisserie
Ahhh, the spiral staircase, the display cases full of decadent French pastries and cakes, the coffee – Laurent's is gorgeously French.
306 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Mr Tulk
Located within the library's Victorian edifice, this café is a bookworm's dream, providing communal tables, coffee and simple food.
State Library of Victoria
328 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Republic Cafe and Bar
Located in the basement of Republic Tower, have a coffee at the bar while waiting to try the delicious modern Australian cuisine.
299 Queen Street, Melbourne
Brunetti
This mainstay is known for its traditional Italian meals but it's the delicious cakes that are revered around Melbourne.
194–204 Faraday Street, Carlton
Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder
This colourful café has tempting options for breakfast and lunch. The highlight is its famous cheese shop.
48–50 Bridge Road, Richmond
