Victoria
A delightful little provedore stocking local gourmet produce such as olive oil and ice cream, as well as meats such as scotch-fillet steaks. It does…
Victoria
A delightful little provedore stocking local gourmet produce such as olive oil and ice cream, as well as meats such as scotch-fillet steaks. It does…
Kangaroo Island
What a surprise! The best coffee in KI is at this pop-up coffee caravan at Pennington Bay surf beach. Grab a double-shot flat white, a slice of orange…
Canberra
Sleek, bright Little Bird is a favoured caffeine dealer for public servants from nearby offices, who can be found slumped in front of its large windows…
South Coast NSW
Ignore the somewhat stuffy name – this motel-adjoining restaurant serves high-quality Indian food suiting all tolerances for spice: salmon-coconut curry,…
Tasmania
The only place to eat in Low Head, this simple cafe in an 1847 cottage at the Low Head historic pilot station precinct serves hot and cold drinks,…
Victoria
What food goes well with beer? Burgers and pizza of course. That's what's on offer at this popular brewhouse in an old house on Sorrento's main strip…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The philiosophy here is coffee, cake, create. The idea is to choose one of the unpainted ceramics and start painting or decorating over your coffee. The…
Brisbane
Ride the sushi train out of Hunger Central at Hanaichi, where the revolving track packs in the lunchtime passengers. Also on offer are bento boxes, soups…
Southern NSW & The Murray
Tattooed baristas turn out the best coffee for many a mile, and cafe-style eats include good baking – try the lemon cake – along with more substantial…
West Coast Australia
The Pilbara Room is a solid local favourite for hearty cooked breakfasts, generous servings of surf 'n' turf in the evenings and more creative fare, such…
Canberra
Operating out of a hole in the wall of the Nishi Building, Fekerte's serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine to clamouring office workers and ANU students at…
Darwin
This central CBD patisserie serves up seriously good coffee, puff pastries and fab breads. They also do a few light meals such as bagels and sandwiches…
West Coast Australia
Low-key and old school, Pinelli plates up authentic Italian risottos, platters, pastas and meaty mains. Order a bottle of its summer-fresh chenin blanc…
Perth
Ethnic food stalls bring the flavours and aromas of the world to central Perth on Friday nights in spring and summer. Combine your Turkish gözleme …
Hobart
A cheerful and cheerfully coloured city-centre nook dishing up classic and flavourful Singapore-style rice and noodle dishes, such as mee noodle curry and…
South Coast NSW
This much-loved place is a sociable spot doing hearty Italian home cooking, and very fine pizzas. Save space for the decadent dessert menu. The back deck…
Noosa
After all the Mod Oz cuisine on offer in Noosa Heads, this touch of India offers some spicy relief. At the western end of Hastings St, it's a casual spot,…
Great Ocean Road
Part of the home-grown Quiksilver brand, this flagship surf shop has a cool rooftop cafe-bar that screens surf vids while you feast on flathead-tail tacos…
West Coast Australia
Studio Bistro's gallery focuses on Australian artists, while the garden restaurant showcases subtle dishes such as pan-fried fish with cauliflower cream,…
Newtown & the Inner West
A diminutive dark-pink open-sided cafe with an electric-blue coffee machine, Varga trades on big breakfasts and generates too many hard decisions for 7am…
Sydney
Tucked away at the bottom of the William St boutiques, this is almost the soul of Paddington distilled into one friendly cafe-deli. Super coffee, tempting…
Sunshine Coast
Sometimes you just want a traditional thin-crust pizza or well-balanced pasta in a noisy, bustling Italian joint with few pretensions, a decent wine list…
The Whitsundays
A bustling, popular Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurant with unbroken views of the Coral Sea from its timber deck. Chef's specials, such as seafood…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
A tiny triangular kitchen half-buried below street level with three tables bolted to the wall outside. Big enough for the best coffee in Darlinghurst? You…
Tasmania
Stanley is a fishing town, so it'd be a crime not to eat seafood here. Hursey's fleet of nine fishing boats supplies fish, crayfish and scallops to the…
Kangaroo Island
On the food front, if you're not self-catering the only option within Flinders Chase National Park is the buzzy, daytime Chase Cafe at the visitor centre,…
The East Coast
Oh look, a slick urban nook! With a sunny front terrace, sleek inner-city styling and sexy soundtrack, Nina is a global food journey in little old St…
Brisbane
Tasty Tibetan fare beneath paper lanterns and a massive pair of Tibetan Buddhist horns suspended from the ceiling. Try the Bakra ko Tihun (goat curry on…
Cairns
Authentic Vietnamese and Chinese food are the go at Bobby's, beloved by locals and visitors who make the effort to find it. It's reputed to do the best…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Duck out the back of the Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets for a mouth-watering range of crêpes with savoury or sweet fillings. Winning combinations…
Newcastle
The focus here is on delicious homemade pasta dishes, which are the only main courses available, though there are some good starters and salads designed…
New South Wales
In the shadow of the telescope, this cafe has a range of brekky and lunch options (full marks for 'eggs benedish' on the menu), all prepared fresh and…
Tasmania
Aficionados of Devonshire teas will appreciate the Apple Tree Cafe's version, which features delicious homemade berry jam. A friendly and pretty space…
Tasmania
The views over kanamaluka/Tamar River and York Cove from this light-saturated restaurant at York Cove hotel are wonderful, and Tasmanian produce gets star…
Northern Territory
The menu here promises the best and most varied meals in town, with burgers, wild-caught barramundi, pizzas, lamb racks and a range of schnitzels. The…
West Coast Australia
One of the Perth area's best farmers markets, with up to 70 stalls and some rather good buskers. There are lots of street eats – don't even think about…
New South Wales
This restored 1850s Anglican Church School House now attracts punters praying to a different deity: the god of wood-fired pizza. The soaring ceilings and…
Victoria
A local favourite, Saffs is a bright, friendly place with good coffee, brilliant breakfasts, local artwork on the walls and a cool rear courtyard.
Canberra
Sydney's favourite gelato maker has made it down the road to Braddon, where people queue to get their hands on the unique flavours – try combinations like…
Newcastle
Pull up a seat under palm trees laced with colourful festoon lighting and settle in for a classy take on the classic fish and chippery. It's a likeable…
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