Victoria
A versatile vineyard dining option right on the Murray, scenic Trentham Estate is often the answer when you ask locals where to dine. Most informal are…
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Sunshine Coast
This chilled, Kings Beach–front cafe serves tasty cafe fare and good coffee. Morning options might include poached peaches with berry labneh, gluten-free…
Victoria
Known for its single-vineyard pinot noir, Foxeys has a casual cellar door overlooking a picturesque slope of vines. Start your visit with a tasting (three…
Taupo
You know you're onto a good thing when the cabinet items – ham, cheese and asparagus vol-au-vents, keto rolls, corn fritters piled high, bacon scrolls –…
Sunshine Coast
An atmospheric, colonial-style pub with kooky bohemian touches, the Imperial is much-loved for its beer garden and live music acts. The tasty menu covers…
Melbourne
There's plenty of space both indoors and in the courtyard of this light, airy cafe housed in a former recycled-furniture shop (hence the name). The coffee…
South Coast NSW
Milkwood showcases baked goods from the owners' sourdough bakery, which basks in a glowing local reputation. Every imaginable loaf and confection is here,…
Wellington
This consistent culinary star – alongside the Embassy Theatre and perfect for a pre- or post-movie dinner – serves simple, seasonal fare using premium…
Brisbane
With its button-cute porch and manicured hedge, laid-back Double Shot is a hit with the locals. Join the New Farm crew for good coffee, homemade coconut…
South Coast NSW
You might not expect Merimbula's best Thai food to be sizzled up in the Returned Services League Club, but its kitchen turns out generous and well-spiced…
South Coast NSW
A stripped-back bistro in a century-old cottage, the Quarters flirts with Spanish and Italian flavours. Seafood features heavily, like crispy squid,…
Victoria
Moving into a new shop along the main drag in late 2018, this artisanal ice creamery offers seasonal 'one-off' flavours, including gin garden, lemon, lime…
Brisbane
Sage Brisbanites snub Brisbane's hipper, pricier Greek hotspots for this suburban stalwart. Light-filled and refreshingly unpretentious, its classic…
Melbourne
Ridiculously popular Mr Miyagi (named after the fellow from The Karate Kid) has done everything right for its audience: an angsty, self-depreciating neon,…
Napier
Operated as a Kiwi diner serving steak and seafood for many decades, the National Cafe was reopened in 2017 by descendants of the original Greek owners. A…
The Whitsundays
Jochheims has been keeping Bowen bellies full of homemade pies and other baked treats since 1963. Pies, including innovative varieties such as prawn in…
South Coast NSW
Just off the main drag, this small, exclusive-feeling restaurant has a sound philosophy of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients highlighted in a short,…
Napier
Recently judged NZ'S top restaurant by Cuisine magazine, Pacifica showcases chef Jeremy Rameka's affinity with kai moana (seafood) and traditional meats…
Darwin
Spacious inside and with comfy seating out the front to catch the breeze, this all-rounder is good for a bite any time of the day. Lunch is best enjoyed…
Tasmania
Housed in a former bicycle factory attached to the heritage-listed Empire Hotel, Cycles presents a cafe-style vibe within a pub. There are treats such as…
Hobart
You can fit more than two folk in here (well, one or two more – it's little). But size means nothing when the coffee, interior design and morsels are this…
Sunshine Coast
Framed by palms, jacarandas and quandong trees, this atmospheric pub – complete with shady verandahs and a beautifully preserved interior – dates back to…
Wanaka
An unexpectedly good caffeine oasis in a new residential development at the foot of Mt Iron. The coffee is good and the quinoa kumara fritters with…
Hobart
Ettie's shows three faces to the city: a bistro, wine bar and bottle shop (move through all three in sequence). Meals are in the share-plate mode,…
Brisbane
Vietnamese-born Ashleigh Ng heads this hole-in-the-wall takeaway, pumping out affordable, mouth-watering Vietnamese-style sandwiches under a neon-pink…
Wanaka
Wood, corrugated iron and jute-cladding create a rustic feel – part barn, part farmhouse kitchen – for this edge-of-town gourmet provedore. Call in for…
South Coast NSW
Sprout is a health-conscious street cafe which taps right into the local community spirit. Coffee, sandwiches and 'nourish bowls' are the main attractions…
Blue Mountains
The Fumo site has seen a few restaurants in recent years, but this has ingredients for longevity, with a convivial, high-volume interior and a short,…
Victoria
Housed in an old weatherboard cottage, this place offers cafe standards at breakfast and lunch; at dinner on Fridays and Saturdays things get a bit more…
West Coast Australia
A relaxed owner-run tapas restaurant serving up excellent small dishes, a decent wine list and good nonalcoholic drink choices including local sparkling…
Byron Bay
One of Byron Bay’s most feted cafes, in the Arts & Industry Estate, 100 Mile Table's locavore ethos, produce-led menu and relaxed industrial styling are a…
Victoria
On the road leading to the beaches in Walkerville or Venus Bay, this modern cafe focuses on food and drink from the South Gippsland region. Its all-day…
Victoria
Opened in 2018 as an offshoot of Boo's Place in Swan Hill, this cafe adjoined to Lake Boga's Flying Boat Museum has outdoor seating with lake views. Boo's…
Adelaide
Occasionally a new bar or cafe opens in Adelaide and it seems like the whole city knows about it, is talking about it and just can't get enough of it…
Great Ocean Road
On a pastoral stretch of the Great Ocean Road is this rustic farm cafe constructed from shipping containers and reclaimed timber. Much of the menu is…
Queenstown
Forget seasonal menus and daily specials; this tried-and-trusted Queenstown stalwart has been dishing up an unchanged menu of pizza and spaghetti for four…
Taupo
Bistro is in danger of underselling itself with its ‘simple but nice’ strapline, given its ability to turn local and seasonal produce into creations such…
Victoria
Get a taste for the region at this cafe-deli-provedore that specialises in South Gippsland flavours. It does all the charcuterie and cheese boards from…
Victoria
A prototypical contemporary Australian cafe with good locally roasted coffee (in this case from Commonfolk in Mornington), Georgie Bass serves delicious…
Sunshine Coast
With plenty of shaded tables flanking a grassy square, this good-value bakery, cafe and deli is known for its German sourdough bread, baked fresh Monday,…
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