Newtown & the Inner West
A pungent array of artisanal cheeses is the raison d'être of this popular shop and place to eat. Choose the varieties you want, pick a wine or local craft…
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Perth
The name here pertains to the cafe's petite size, and the fact it sits on William St – don't get any funny ideas. Grab a footpath table and tuck into…
Perth
With Malaysian students crammed in for a taste of home, Tak Chee is one of the best Asian cheapies along William St. If you don't have a taste for satay,…
Perth
A big fresh-seafood supplier with attached cafe. Go in just for a stickybeak: the staff are always happy to pick up a live yabby or marron (local…
Byron Bay
Choose something from the sushi train or let the Japanese chef slice up a plate of fresh sashimi at Byron's most popular Japanese place. You can also dig…
Newtown & the Inner West
This Enmore Rd stalwart offers a totally no-frills dining atmosphere but very tasty and authentic curry and tandoori options served until late. Its Haleem…
Adelaide
Hunger pangs at 3am? Roll on into the Bakery on O'Connell for pizza slices, cakes, buns, pies, pasties and doughnuts as big as your face. Or perhaps a…
Adelaide
Nifty plywood panelling, stacks of hot-sauce boxes by the door and unbelievably good spicy King George whiting tacos, beef brisket nachos and braised lamb…
Newtown & the Inner West
Top points for the name, but Fleetwood Macchiato backs it up with excellent coffee, delicious cooked breakfasts and heart-winning fusion flavour…
Byron Bay
Adjoining the Beach Hotel, this atmospheric Italian place has Med-resort vibes and turns out a reliable menu of authentic dishes to an appreciative…
Adelaide
This classic old joint has been around since the days when Adelaide phone numbers only had seven digits. Authentic pizza and pasta with bentwood chairs,…
Sydney
Which are better, the books or the cooks? Either way, you’re guaranteed to find a good read (heaps of new and second-hand books over three floors) and a…
Perth
A locals' secret, this Greek- and Levantine-infused haven is pleasingly isolated from the thick of the Rokeby Rd action. Baklava and cakes tempt you from…
Brisbane
Straight-up Thai classics in a prominent corner location in New Farm. Watch the eclectic local parade of gay guys, shuffling winos and the odd Italian…
Adelaide
Multicoloured tables, marina views, super service and a contemporary menu of meze plates − you'd struggle to find anything this appealing on Santorini…
Brisbane
Equal parts cafe, bistro and burger joint, Vue covers a lot of bases well. Start the day on a tropical note with mango and coconut chia pudding, live a…
Adelaide
Fancy Italian on a North Adelaide side street, seated either in old-cottage confines, or out by the babbling fountain (a very Tuscan scene). The calamari…
Byron Bay
High up on the hill east of town, Top Shop has long been the choice of local surfers. Today it's a casually upmarket version of the old-school takeaway,…
Adelaide
Climb the stairs above the Jetty Rd tram-scape for fabulous organic pizzas with bountiful SA ingredients. The vibe is a tad hippie – a refreshing change…
Gold Coast
Vegetarians and vegans rejoice! This meat-free place has a counter full of salads and warmer-tray curries, vegan lasagne and cheesy bakes. Finish off with…
Great Ocean Road
Across from the Anglesea River, this bright, rustic cafe doubles as a provedore and general store, stocking a good range of local produce. It has a wide…
Byron Bay
This delightful wooden-cottage cafe sits beside a busy caravan park but is a world unto itself, with a pretty garden setting and even prettier plating up…
Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club
Great Ocean Road
The slickly renovated surf club runs a bar and bistro from January to Easter from its commanding dune location overlooking Fairhaven Beach; it's a…
Adelaide
Beef, lamb, pork, veal, goat, chicken, fish…vegetarians run for the hills! Sosta's aged 1kg T-bone steaks are legendary. With crisp white tablecloths and…
Gold Coast
It's all cool tunes and friendly vibes at this little open-walled espresso shack across from the beach. Join local surfers for their dawn espresso or cold…
Perth
Don't be fooled by the bare-bones ambience of this corner Vietnamese restaurant, or you'll miss out on the fresh rice-paper rolls and top-notch, steaming…
Great Ocean Road
With a menu of 20-plus inventive burgers, all stacked with fresh ingredients, it's hard to go wrong at this popular hang-out on the main strip. As well as…
Great Ocean Road
Bright and perky, Kaos typifies Lorne’s relaxed foodie philosophy – barefoot patrons in boardies or bikinis tuck into first-class sandwiches, wraps,…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
One of Sydney's standout artisan bakers, Infinity has delicious sourdough and Turkish breads, as well as coffee and a small selection of cafe fare: rolls,…
Adelaide
Affordable, breezy Thai joint right in the high-rent Rundle St mix. Mango and coconut chicken, spicy pepper beef (or kangaroo!) clattering chairs and…
Cairns
The Night Markets have a cheap, busy Asian-style food court; despite the name, the eateries here are open all day.
Victoria
Across from the station, the art nouveau Provincial Hotel has been returned to its former splendour thanks to a boutique makeover in 2018. Its refined…
Derwent Bridge Wilderness Hotel
Cradle Country & The West
This large, barn-shaped hotel offers the best eating and the warmest welcome (thanks to possibly the largest fireplace in Tasmania) around Lake St Clair…
Brisbane & Around
Stanthorpe's finest restaurant by a country mile, Varias sees student chefs from the adjunct Queensland College of Wine Tourism (QCWT) hone their culinary…
Sydney
Fresh, local ingredients are given an Italian spin and roasted over an open hearth in this airy and convivial space. But the real treat here is peeking…
South Coast NSW
The most popular (read: Instagram-worthy) of Kiama's growing seam of cafes, Hungry Monkey distinguishes itself by superb coffee, gourmet burgers and a…
Melbourne
When a cheese craving strikes, head to this licensed fromagerie for baked camembert with a crusty baguette or a farmer's board of country-style bites. The…
Melbourne
The Italian equivalent of a diner, locally famed Pellegrini’s has remained unchanged since 1954. There's no menu; staff tell you what's available. Expect…
Victoria
Occupying a cavernous old department store on Korumburra's main drag, this stylish complex comprises two cafes and a cellar door stocking Gippsland wines…
Victoria
This rustic inn has recently changed owners, and is now run by a local woman who's returned home after a successful stint running a pub along the…
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