Huge bottle of goodness. When I am around South Melbourne, I can't help it but to grab a bottle of…read moretheir green juice. So many other flavours to choose from too.

Wish I could give this place more stars because this has got to be the best bagels I've had in…read moreMelbourne so far. But it's not so much the food, but the jolly banter from all the employees, and the thoughtfully composed interior aesthetic that made it a truly memorable dining experience !! Came here on a whim, drawn by the charisma of the owner and am already thinking about coming back with my friends :)) If you're in the area and looking for a bite this a spot that will hit the spot ;)

I've been here several times and still I'm walking slowly down the ally way making sure I don't…read moremiss the cafe. It's a great hidy hole that has little room inside and leaves you wondering how the staff function in such a small space. But they do,it must be the killer sound track and music that keeps them going. I come for the bagels but the coffee (in all its varieties) just nails it. I'm a creature of habit so I go for the vego bagel and still get a silly grin on my face each time I see the old Golden Book menu. Love this place, and it's top of my 'day after the night before' brunch list when staying in the city. Unleash your inner hipster and come try it out.

The it place to go in St. Kilda. Felt like I was back in LA with the beautiful people and the…read moresunshine pouring through. Ambiance is, needless to say, poppin'. Service, however, is so slow you want to kill yourself. Had to wait forever to have our order taken, then our food took a super long time, and we had to wait even longer to get the bill. Matcha's food and coffee are quite the experience that you have to try once. Their menu is plantbased, which isn't a favorite for a hardcore carnivore like me, but I'm glad I tried it. I got the Smurf latte, which just tasted like warmed up coconut milk. Sure, it's what they're known for, but I'd say to try something else. I tried the peanut butter latte, and that was better. For food, we got the Rainbowl. Felt like I was back in Bali!!! Such a healthy meal, and a good way to try three of their bowls at the same time. It's pricey, but I'd say it's worth one time.

This is one of my 'goto' places in Melbourne - super friendly staff, amazing vegan food, neon…read morerainbow wings, and puns aplenty (and the hollandaise eggs) see me returning to this cafe on an almost weekly basis. The range of lattes on offer is astounding, you can almost drink the rainbow in this gorgeous cafe. If you've not had the chance to visit before, do yourself a favour (alternatively, do yourself a flavour - boom-tish) and head in for amazing vegan eggs, no clucks given popcorn chickn, or the rainbow pancakes / range of lattes.

After trying a few pressed juice stores in my area, i can safely say that Pressed Juices win my…read morevote as best out of the lot. Not only are their juices healthy and do wonders for your inside, they actually taste better too. They have a huge variety and easy to follow plans. I find the store to be really convenient when I have run out of my own homemade juice. My favorite right now is the Black Lemonade tonic as it has Cayenne pepper, I can't get enough of this stuff.

Love love love Pressed Juices and delighted they have opened a Windsor store. Whether you need a…read morebreakfast smoothie, a green juice to get more nutrients or an afternoon almond mylk treat, these guys can help. Word of warning - tres addictive and can become an expensive habit #justsaying

I woke up Monday morning to an email asking if I'd like to "pop out to Happy Place this afternoon…read morefor a beetroot latte and a raw paleo cake." Who says no to such an offer? (Also: How positively Melbournian!) Upon arrival at this tiny shop on the outside of South Melbourne Market, I was immediately beguiled by the recherché menu. Gems from it include a shroom latte (medicinal mushroom powder, chicory root, dandelion, stevia, almond milk) and an 'I Love Oprah' smoothie featuring monga waratah, a shrub endemic to Australia that's purported to help one find inner strength. After a long peruse I ordered the Mexicano Cacao (raw cacao, cacao butter, chilli, black pepper extract, cayenne, coconut milk) for myself and a cup of the bone broth to share with my mates. The Mexicano Cacao was rich and nicely spicy. But the real winner was the wonderfully toothsome bone broth. I could easily drink a cup a day of this savory stuff. Happy Place isn't set up for hanging out, as there are no seats inside but it's a solid spot to grab a smoothie, hot drink or a light lunch (I loved the look of the seared ahi slices on offer in the salad case!).

I have two rather unexpected words for you: BONE BROTH. Who knew it could be so rich, filling and…read moredelicious? If you're feeling a bit bloated I highly recommend grabbing a cup of their $6 broth for lunch. You won't regret it. But Happy Place, owned by nutritionist Lola Berry and Salvatore of St Ali fame, is much more than just a good broth. Here you will find smoothies with Aboriginal leaves that can instil various feelings within you (think strength, wisdom, kindness), salads and proteins galore and lattes of all colours of the rainbow. I went for a turmeric latte, which warmed me up on a freezing June day, while my pals went for the Mexican Cacao, which was truly a standout (obviously I took a sip and then hogged it). It tasted a lot like a spicy hot chocolate. Absolute perfection in winter. While I didn't indulge, there were a variety of salads available for you to grab and go. Because Happy Place are good to Vegan folk, you add your protein separately - there are little cups of chicken, salmon and tofu available to add. While this is pretty much a takeaway place only (there are only a few built in bench seats available), it shouldn't stop you from popping by and grabbing a footpath bench to nosh down on your healthful goodies before you head into the market.

We did a 5 day juice cleanse from here and it was the best cleanse I've ever done. Each day we had…read more8 juices so I felt like I always had something in my belly. The information online packet to go with the cleanse was super helpful. Not only did it give you advice for how to eat post cleanse but it also gave you informational documentaries to watch. It was rough the first two days but by the last day my body was feeling lighter and much more energetic!

A 'I need something healthy' saviour after an indulgent week of eating - Greene St Juice Co came to…read morethe rescue when staying with a friend near Chapel Street. I literally ran in (it was closing in 5 minutes) and got a kick out of reading all the labels in the futuristic-looking fridge full of juices with magical ingredients like burdock root, activated charcoal and algae. I needed a mega hit of nutrition so I went for The Bronx (carrot, beetroot, lemon, ginger, flaxseed, rosemary oil and burdock root) and felt like a human again within a few sips. I bought my friend two Citizen Cacao mint slices (he was starving) and he devoured them in the time it took me to say: I wonder what 'The Melbourne' would taste like? Highly recommend for clean eating lovers and cold pressed juice devotees!

We recently spent a few weeks in Melbourne, and I was here every few days for coffee, groceries,…read morework, or all three. Hidden away down a downtown alley, this place is awesome! Such a great vibe with all you could really want from a grocery store and a great coffee spot. There were plenty of tables inside and out, and the staff were all really friendly. Prices were as high as expected but worth it for the quality of groceries and household items. The coffee was also excellent! I think the only downside is no wifi; it is listed but does not work. Not a huge deal, I just tethered my phone.

Here is an organic grocer that still has that new car smell. The guys have only been open 4 days…read morebut quickly established themselves as a valuable addition to the Southbank community. Southbank has been a bit of a grocery wasteland with ample convenience stores but no real alternatives for healthy and fresh food. In steps Broad Bean with their selection of fresh food and groceries. As expected organic supplies are pricier than the average store but given the lack of alternatives and the very high prices charged around Southbank they are a very welcome and appreciated. With a beautiful looking store, friendly staff and good selection I'll be ducking in occasionally to check out their wares.

Sitting alone and proud on a side street in the industrial side of Port Melbourne is Punchbowl…read moreCanteen. This leafy, somewhat industrial neighborhood is so close to the city grid but somehow feels like another town. A place where it's OK to sleep in until 10AM, head out for a late brunch and have a few cheeky Bloody Mary's between coffees. My friends and I arrived on a sunny Sunday afternoon to find the friendly staff joking between each other - it seems like a happy place to be. Opening next door to the fantastic Uncle Rocco's Barbershop only a short while ago, Punchbowl Canteen is a great new café. Local residents and workers have already discovered this foodie haven ripe for a brunch expedition. Housed in the former home of the Red Tulip Easter Egg factory, Punchbowl features large lofty ceilings and ten-foot high colorful wall art from illustrator Leah Bartholomew. Head chef Elizabeth Milroy has crafted a menu that features interesting twists on classic dishes. Local produce is a key focus for Punchbowl with the menu proudly listing their key suppliers. We were pleasantly surprised to find the Australian breakfast staple vegemite paired with some tasty Welsh rarebit, cheese and leek on toast. Other dishes of note include the Earl Grey tea-smoked trout, a slow cooked beef cheek burger with just the right amount of cheese and fish cake scotch egg with radish and pear. A wood-fired oven sits at the entrance to slow-cook meats for the kitchen as well as tasty pastries to grab and go. Vegan smoothies, freshly made juices and some interesting thick shakes (loaded with lots of ice cream) round out the menu nicely. The Gingerbread thick shake was defiantly a keeper. Fitzroy coffee roaster, Industry Beans are supplying the caffeine. Outdoor seating is under a lovely big, 100 year old tree and there is plenty of on street parking making this an easy destination café for families and food adventurers like us. We love that Port Melbourne is punching above its weight with excellent destination cafes like this.

Nothing against the food, great choices & variance but as a new business there are only so many…read more"teething problems" I can deal with. My rule is "three strikes you're out", here's their three 1) early mornings can be quiet, you'll still wait for your coffee as incidental chatter amongst staff is more important 2) I waited, seated after being shown a table, 15 minutes without any further human contact. When you're full have more staff or gave efficient staff. I didn't bother ordering half my lunch break had gone. 3) I had somebody else pick me up a takeaway coffee, half full, bitter. Undrinkable. Sorry folks I'm spending my coin elsewhere