Melbourne
In a former butcher's shop in the shadow of the Westgate Bridge, this long-time local was serving creative breakfasts when other cafes were learning to…
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Auckland
Easily reached by bus from midtown Auckland, this brick-lined laneway off Takapuna's main shopping street features cool eateries serving up everything…
Coromandel Peninsula
In a historic cottage 2km from central Tairua, the TBC combines a rustic Kiwiana vibe with a focus on sustainable produce and ingredients from the…
Newtown & the Inner West
It's a pleasure to sit at the counter at this artfully designed deli and snack on charcuterie and fish preserves while quaffing a glass of vermouth or a…
Fiordland & Southland
Pretty ceramics, a warm terracotta colour scheme and a European soundtrack establish Suzie's Iberian tone. The wine list is Kiwi-dominated with a few…
Waiheke Island
Poderi Crisci has quickly gained a sterling reputation for its food, particularly its legendary four-hour lunches on Sundays ($70 per person). Italian…
Christchurch & Canterbury
The town centre's best cafe serves up big breakfasts including waffles with bacon and maple syrup, and Middle Eastern-inspired shakshuka baked eggs. For…
Noosa
A breezy cafe spotlighting local produce in the likes of chia, hempseed and flaxseed bircher with coconut yoghurt, caramelised figs, fresh berries and…
Byron Bay
A short trip out of town, Roadhouse doubles as an excellent cafe by day rocking elixir-based drinks, fish tacos and fantastic coffee, then transforms into…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Many of East Sydney’s celebrated Italian restaurants have closed, but blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Bar Reggio has retained a beautiful budget atmosphere. The…
The Southeast
On a mesmeric D’Entrecasteaux Channel inlet, jaunty Peppermint Bay is a cool, contemporary bar/bistro, open all day for coffee (or a drink), for lunch…
Brisbane & Around
For reasonably priced local fish and seafood, stop by this family-run fishmonger. You'll find everything from fresh fish fillets and Moreton Bay bugs to…
Brisbane & Around
A reasonably priced, family-friendly cafe overlooking a park at the northern edge of Redcliffe. Grab a table on the large, shaded terrace and tuck into…
Northern Territory
Some people stop here because, well, it's the sort of name you'd like to tell your friends about when you're back home, but there's more to this place…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Located upstairs in the Onerahi Yacht Club, around 10km from central Whangārei, TopSail serves superlative French-style bistro classics and lots of fresh…
The Daintree
The restaurant of the Heritage Lodge serves up some of the Daintree's finest cuisine in a delightfully atmospheric indoor/outdoor setting by the babbling…
Melbourne
On a sunny street corner, locals sip rosé and specialty coffee – the latter sometimes from a chocolate-lined waffle cone. Umbrellas shade them from UV…
Taupo
Forgive the corny phrases on the wall ('espresso yourself', 'stay grounded', etc.), Body Fuel delivers something for everyone. From raw breakfast salads…
West Coast Australia
An impressive estate with tall trees and lawns gently rolling down to the bush, Leeuwin Estate offers behind-the-scenes tours, wine flights and tastings,…
Victoria
So on-trend that it's almost a parody, the casual eatery in the Jackalope winery features communal tables overlooking the Willow Creek vineyard. The space…
Newcastle
Watch the Merewether Beach action from one of many spaces in this classic complex. The promenade cafe offers coffee and lazy breakfasts; there's a busy…
Kangaroo Island
Around 15km north of Vivonne Bay, you can check out marron (naive freshwater crayfish) in breeding tanks, then eat some! It's a subtle taste, not always…
Melbourne
Coda has a wonderful basement ambience, with exposed light bulbs and roughly stripped walls. Its menu leans heavily towards Southeast Asian flavours, but…
Adelaide
'Oggi' means 'today' in Italian. In this gorgeously styled, piazza-like eatery, this translates to super-fresh pasta, gnocchi and meat dishes, prepared,…
Noosa
Fronted by rows of street-facing cane chairs, sultry Aromas celebrates Parisian-style people watching. There’s the usual array of morning pastries, muesli…
Melbourne
MoVida's location in graffitied Hosier Lane is about as Melbourne as it gets. Line up by the bar, cluster around little window tables or, if you’ve booked…
West Coast Australia
In a twin-business arrangement with the Sandpiper Bar & Grill next door, Little C's does takeaway small-town discs with witty, rock-and-roll names to keep…
Christchurch
Expanding into the central city from its farmers market and Sumner Beach roots, Utopia's thoroughly modern take on icy treats includes interesting…
The East Coast
Mountain biking, pizza and beer are a perfect marriage, and Derby’s finest eatery, reopened under new owners in late 2018, brings it all together. Wrapped…
Perth
High ceilings and white walls inspire a European ambience at this leafy CBD cafe. A serious drinks list includes cold-brew coffee, matcha latte and…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This bustling restaurant is Hay's best, with friendly staff and great food prepared in an open kitchen. There's nothing fancy about the standard steak,…
Brisbane & Around
Pillow-soft brioche buns and high-quality fillings have made Noosa-based Betty's a national success story. The compact list of burgers includes a classic…
Hobart
We could say this darkened Japanese bunker in an old stone ordnance store near Salamanca Place is a sushi-train joint, but that would be underselling it…
Auckland
Specialising in the sort of Mughlai cuisine you'd find on the streets of Hyderabad, Paradise serves a delicious array of curry and biryani dishes from…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Excellent coffee, counter food, cosmopolitan brunches and lunches, and a kitchen store all feature at this sunny spot. Try the hearty farmers' breakfast…
West Coast Australia
A wall of WA wine, chunky heritage floorboards, brick arches and broad flagstone pavers greet you at Padbury's, an upmarket cafe-restaurant at the base of…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Pan-Asian flavours with a strong Japanese influence are the focus at Super, with the fun ambience further enhanced by bright and colourful anime…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
In a heritage former post office, the stylish and elegant yet informal and approachable Alpino cucina e vino is one of the best restaurants in the Waikato…
The East Coast
Cheese is produced using century-old recipes at the Pyengana Dairy Company. Taste and purchase cheddars in kaleidoscopic flavours at the Holy Cow Café,…
Wellington
'European soul food' is their slogan, but it's the best of British that dominates here, including Red Leicester scones, Welsh rarebit, kedgeree, fish…
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