Hidden in the back-alleys of South Melbourne, practically a stone’s throw away from the market, lies a hip and grungy cafe. With its cult following increasing as the years go by, St. Ali still manages to hold on to its reputation as a great place for coffee.
If you think that cafes only open for breakfast and lunch, think again! More and more cafes are now venturing out to the dinner crowds and having fun experimenting with what they can serve to their guests! Penny Farthing Espresso is one cafe that does this well!
Serving up specialty coffees and teas as well as hearty vegetarian fare, Monk Bodhi Dharma is a hit with locals in the back alley of Balaclava.
On the lookout for a new good Japanese restaurant? Look no further. Quietly hidden on Bay Street in Port Melbourne (in between houses and offices) sits Komeyui, a modest new Japanese restaurant that is headed by Motomu Kumano (formerly of Kenzan).
When you put creative minds together with strong talent in the kitchen, you are guaranteed either two things. A massive clash of ideas or creations that border on crazy genius. The Brix Cafe and Bistrot shows that you can actually do both without losing its personality.