Port Douglas
Salsa is a stayer on Port's fickle scene. The menu ranges from Creole jambalaya (rice with prawns, squid, crocodile and smoked chicken) to drunken chicken…
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Southern NSW & The Murray
The top pizza spot in town, plus the surprise of its very own Tresetti craft lager. Phone ahead for very popular takeaway pizza. Service can be a tad…
New South Wales
Authentic Thai cuisine served in large portion sizes is served at this popular restaurant. It's so popular, in fact, residents from nearby towns travel to…
Gold Coast
A no-nonsense fish market and fish-and-chip shop selling fresh and cooked seafood, which can be eaten on a few tables out the front by the river. The…
West Coast Australia
Colourful, cosy and serving the best coffee in town, the Barking Cow is also worth stopping at for daily vegetarian specials and world-famous-in…
Gold Coast
Get lickin' on gelato and sorbet flavours such as salted coconut and mango salsa; dulce de leche; pistachio made with Sicilian pistachios; and classics…
Western Australia
Norseman's only restaurant, this brisk, cheerful cafe hits the spot with authentic Thai curries, as well as pad thai, burgers, soups, fish and chips and…
West Coast Australia
In a staggeringly good location, just metres from the sand, this breezy cafe has limited hours, but a great menu, excellent wine list and sophisticated…
Broome
This friendly grocery is your best bet for spices, noodles and all things Asian. Also stocks beach and camping gear. Find them on Facebook (search for…
Port Douglas
Fresq is always busy at breakfast with tables spilling out onto the footpath. Good coffee, gourmet breakfasts, pancakes and lunch items such as soft-shell…
Yulara
Run by trainees of Uluru's Indigenous training academy, Kulata is a good place to pick up a coffee in the morning and a light lunch (including pies) later…
Victoria
A hang-out for Gippsland greenies, this earthy cafe and organic grocer also hosts live Sunday gigs. Enjoy organic coffee, toasted sandwiches and cheese…
New South Wales
Using fresh, seasonal ingredients, this smart and funky cafe is all about excellent breakfasts and delicious lunches, with outdoor seating spilling onto…
Cairns
This romantic old-school neighbourhood Italian joint serves up pizzas, pastas and home-style dishes including calamari and veal every which way. Takeaway…
South Coast NSW
Reassuringly rough-hewn decor (wooden tables, brick walls) sets the organic tone of Hunt & Gather. Expect big salad bowls, tasty banana bread and silky…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Malanda's best breakfast and lunch cafe features generous meals from burgers and omelettes to steaks and open grilled sandwiches, along with good coffee…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Fish and chips the way it should be – fresh and smack on the waterside wharf. Choose from Spanish mackerel, barramundi and coral trout. Also sells fresh…
Margaret River
The region's organic and sustainable artisan producers come to town every Saturday. It's a top spot for breakfast. Check the website for your own foodie…
South Coast NSW
This riverside market is a popular Saturday event in Moruya, whether you're looking for cupcakes and ice cream, farm-fresh fruit and veg or honeys and…
West Coast Australia
This beach shack with mismatched furniture is your post-diving/surfing pit stop for good coffee, ample brekkies, homemade burgers and buckets of Exmouth…
Brisbane
One of Brisbane's best Japanese restaurants – hushed, muted and polite – is hidden unexpectedly at Portside Wharf, a few ferry stops downriver from the…
Cairns
Kool Spot is a retro little cafe with a plant-filled corner outdoor dining area and the best $7 breakfast special around, as well as lunch and dinner…
New South Wales
This new-in-2018 venue is a cafe by day and restaurant and bar by night. The food is decent and there's a great kids' space to keep the young ones…
Great Ocean Road
Named after a seafaring character who lived in the area during the early 20th century, this popular pizzeria does authentic Neapolitan-style wood-fired…
Victoria
Disappear into this classic old-style tearoom for its Devonshire tea ($10.50) or a slice of lemon tart. Otherwise, enjoy a pie or light lunch on the…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The best of Herberton's few cafes and the only one open in the evening. Hearty meals, great coffee and country-style service make the Jacaranda a worthy…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This classic family deli sells smallgoods and prepares fresh focaccia sandwiches. A top spot also to pick up picnic supplies like Italian cheese and…
Townsville
On the tourist strip, this versatile Greek restaurant serves filling takeaways include juicy gyros, meze galore, burgers and homemade honey puffs.
Townsville
An excellent Thai restaurant with a prime downtown location, Summerie's uses Coral Sea produce in dishes such as Panang prawn avocado or Volcanic seafood.
Broome
Fans of deconstructed-hipsterism will love the breakfasts, vegos the wide and varied earth fodder and parents the thoughtful cheese-and-Vegemite toasties.
Gold Coast
Grab a seat in the shade of the beautiful tree here for a lazy breakfast or lunch with well-made coffee. The menu has gluten-free and vegan options, too.
New South Wales
This bistro in the gorgeous Commercial Hotel has fabulous pub food, open fireplaces, local wines and not a TV or poker machine in sight.
Great Ocean Road
An attractive open-plan cafe, Swell is popular for brunch items such as buttermilk hotcakes, organic sourdough toasties and healthy fresh-juice blends.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The main attraction here is local seafood and fish and chips (eat in or takeaway) and Cooktown's best pizzas (it was formerly the Italian Restaurant).
Cairns
Disregard the empty-mall atmosphere at Orchid Plaza and head upstairs to dig into authentic sizzling, spicy Korean fare at this very popular hangout.
West Coast Australia
Colourful, cosy cafe with very friendly staff, excellent coffee and surprisingly varied fare – from poached eggs and bacon on sourdough to quiche.
Thursday Island & Horn Island
This waterfront cafe-bakery brews easily the best coffee on TI, along with fresh juices, cakes and sandwiches. Locals queue up here in the mornings.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Dine on tasty pizza and pasta dishes at this Italian-owned restaurant, with an extensive vegetarian pizza menu and gluten-free and vegan options.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Enjoy excellent pizzas and pasta dishes at an outside table, or join the hungry hordes that dial-in for delivery every night (minimum order $20).
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Packed with locals most nights, Phamish serves delicious rice-paper rolls, dumplings, pancakes, salt-and-pepper squid and Vietnamese curries.
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