New South Wales
Inventive breakfasts and lunches (including a few vego options; the vegetarian bruschetta is a lovely medley atop sourdough), good coffee and pleasant…
New South Wales
Inventive breakfasts and lunches (including a few vego options; the vegetarian bruschetta is a lovely medley atop sourdough), good coffee and pleasant…
Victoria
There are always 36 flavours on offer at this hugely popular ice creamery on the main strip, but the most popular is undoubtedly the eponymous mubble, a…
The Southeast
This upbeat flapjack shack occupies a carriage of the going-nowhere Margate Train. Order the Tasmanian-salmon version with creamy caper sauce. Soup, pies,…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Souvlaki, spanakopita and moussaka are among the staples at this lively taverna, along with Greek beer and ouzo. Good meze platters; belly dancing and…
Victoria
Overlooking the inlet, this cafe has a vintage nautical theme and a terrace with views over the water; it's the place to read the newspaper over coffee,…
Victoria
An appealing space inside a former milk bar, this corner cafe does a mouthwatering array of rolls, gourmet pies and all-day breakfasts. It has a pleasant…
Thursday Island & Horn Island
Claim bragging rights by chowing down on a crayfish pie, soft shell crab or a Torres T-Rex burger at ‘Australia’s Northernmost Pub’. Friday night karaoke…
Canberra
This elegant, airy cafe nestled right in the heart of the Botanic Gardens is a great option for brekkie or lunch, with large, tasty meals and decent…
Cairns
This cool cafe is the social heart of Bramston Beach. Come down for a home-cooked meal (fish and chips, burgers and the like) or a coffee and a meet the…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
A solid breakfast choice, Gallery 5 has a bright feel with its scarlet decor, artworks on the walls and tables on the footpath. Lunch offers a tempting…
Gold Coast
Open extra early for presurf coffee and sustenance, Bellakai is popular with locals as a meeting and chatting spot. Substantial cooked breakfasts shift…
Port Douglas
This sociable garden restaurant and bar specialises in wood-fired pizza – the seafood pizza is something to behold – and classic pasta dishes. Toppings…
New South Wales
Light meals and decent coffee are served at this pretty garden cafe, which is located in Stoke House Carcoar, a few streets away from the centre of town.
New South Wales
This family-run licensed cafe is a great place to enjoy seriously delicious breakfasts (the big breakfast is killer) and light lunches, including healthy…
The Daintree
This simple, licensed cafe has a deck overlooking Thornton Beach and regular $10 lunch specials such as homemade pie or fish and chips. Otherwise enjoy…
Hobart
City branch of the famous Battery Point bakery-cafe, catering to the weekday lunch crowds. Not quite as charming as the original, but just as delicious.
New South Wales
Don't be fooled by the Motor Inn location: Belotti's offers upscale Mediterranean dining featuring mains like panko-crumbed lamb (sourced from nearby…
Annie’s Old Fashioned Ice-Cream Parlour
New South Wales
Step back in time for sweet treats in a gorgeous 1950s colourful and kitsch milkbar-style shop. All the ice cream is made on-site daily, with the locally…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
As well as baking organic sourdough bread and a delectable array of sweet things (gluten-free options too), this cavernous bakery-cafe serves a great…
New South Wales
High-class cooking and a fine rural setting are a knockout combination at this lovely vineyard off the road to Lake Canobolas. Lunches are a la carte,…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Authentic and aromatic Thai curries, soups, pad Thai and spring rolls are on offer at this simple family-run restaurant across from the waterfront. BYO…
Tasmania
Embracing the paddock-to-table ethos, the restaurant at Entally Lodge delivers simple and tasty meals – it's a good place to enjoy a steak or a hefty…
Victoria
A seriously good cafe with great coffee, Bancroft does build-your-own brekkies and hearty lunches, including its popular seafood hotpot with sourdough…
Cairns
Fitzroy Island's fine dining restaurant features expertly craft Modern Australian cuisine such as FNQ lamb shanks and baked Tasmanian salmon. Advance…
Gold Coast
Next to the Purling Brook Falls car park, this affable cafe serves salads, soup and toasted sandwiches, along with homemade cakes and scones. Open fire in…
Great Ocean Road
The best fish and chips in town is at the local fisherman's co-op, directly on the wharf. Most of its fish and crayfish is caught locally; check the…
The East Coast
Duck into this famously good bakery to pick up picnic fodder, biscuits, cakes and real cream pies. It also does a mighty fine curried scallop pie (be here…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Local watering hole with top ocean views and an extensive, upmarket pub-grub menu including burgers, barbecued ribs and Malaysian laksa. Kids meals are …
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Hidden away in the foliage at the Kuranda Rainforest Park, this superb restaurant serves up massive portions of steaks, stir-fries and salads.
West Coast Australia
This gorgeous riverfront cafe morphs into an evening bistro from Thursday to Saturday. Standout dishes include the pork belly and the smoky duck pancakes…
The Daintree
Mojo's is a delightful surprise with elegant fare including crocodile san choy bow, pork belly spring rolls and smoked barra pie. There's an Italian…
Port Douglas
Cool off with Port Douglas' best ice cream and gelati with all the classics represented and some tropical twists: sea-salted caramel, coconut and lime…
Brisbane & Around
Lick yourself silly at this much-loved, Italian-style ice cream peddler. Get indecisive over clean, refreshing flavours like guava, passionfruit and…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Fill up on classic würste or try the tasty emu and crocodile sausages at this amusing place, where they blast oompah music and splash out steins of top…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This impressive corner pub is reputed to be the largest timber pub in the country. Good pub meals, including pizzas in the evening. Motel rooms (single…
Great Ocean Road
Within the former post office (c 1882) is Portland's best restaurant for fine dining, known for its French-inspired cuisine and dishes made with fish…
West Coast Australia
Grab a spot in the garden of this Cape Cod–style cottage a short drive from the centre of town. Excellent homestyle baking and regular lunch specials make…
Canberra
We can't walk past the manouche (Lebanese-style pizza topped with zaatar) at this lovely little bakery. It also does great cheese and spinach pies and…
Cairns
This spotless little takeaway delivers ludicrously moreish homemade dumplings and exceptional rice and noodle dishes, sushi and sashimi. Lunch specials…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This boutique family-run restaurant prepares modern and traditional antipasti and dinner dishes, as well as desserts, tortes and gelato in a classic,…
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