A super cute store seemingly in the middle of nowhere, but on the sunny day we visited there was…read morequite a number of people lining up here for their gelati fix. Build it and they will come! Flavours span the classics (coconut, strawberry) to the unusual (backlava anyone?) and they're all rather good. The texture of the gelati here isn't as creamy as others you will find about Melbourne, but for a local option that's not owned by a massive chain, I think it's great!

Little gelato gem. Flavours changes daily,if you follow…read morethem in Instagram you can take a sneak peek on the flavours on offer that day. Some are great, and most of them are amazing. Creative and unique flavour combo with real taste. Some of my favourite include Old Salty, sour cherry and coconut, pumpkin pie and their fruit gelati. They also have vegan options. It's a small place with no seating, grab gelato for your walk home or get a take home pack. My only complaint is that service can be a bit indifferent. Not a lot of smile or chat and if you ask too much about the flavours the young lady may look at you like you are illiterate. Not that they need to impress as locals already love the gelato and there's always a good line here, but I still think a bit of extra friendliness is not a bad thing.

I use to work down the road from this place and since a friend of mine also worked there, I got to…read moreknow this place pretty well. The gelato is made regularly, with rotating flavours. There's usually 6 sorbets and 14 milk based which are all fantastic. They don't over complicate flavours, just simple flavours done well. Unlike most places these days where you get 2 scoops and have 10 different flavours in your cup. The hazelnut is amazing, tastes like a ferrero and Nutella. The vanilla tastes like a good white chocolate(yes there is such a thing). And the chocolate is fantastic. You can also get milkshakes made with any flavour ice cream! I like the interior of the place. Kind retro bright and colourful. Good change from the nightclub vibe of certain other places. The wall is covered with awards, and after 20 something years in business, theres a reason for it.

Lune was absolutely worth the visit! The place is not that large but has a good amount of seating…read more The service was friendly and quick. We tried the regular croissant, almond croissant and a sugared caramelized croissant. The regular croissant was good , but honestly it was very similar to what we normally get at the South Melbourne Market. The almond croissant, however, was amazing..incredibly rich and flavorful. The caramelized one was the standout for me. It was easily the best one we tried. The texture and flavor were incredible. We arrived at just the right time and barely had a wait, but a line started forming shortly after, so timing definitely matters. Overall definitely worth trying!

The first thing I will seek out on any adventure is the quintessential coffee and croissant…read more Obviously not expecting a croissant to deliver a French baker seal of approval outside of a French bakery, but I'm not picky. Croissants are my kryptonite in any form because...butter. And buttery flaky layers will always be welcome in my food kingdom. In the other hand, Melbourne is known for being the coffee connoisseur of the world, so I was confident I would find many memorable coffee experiences on my Australian journey. Luna is tucked away in the ritziest part of the Melbourne CBD, so I found myself wondering along with the guy in line behind me who asked the quiet part out loud...'how expensive are these croissants?' Well...the French would riot at the cost of these beauties starting around $7 AUD+ (about $4.50+ in US) but the French riot at most things (which I totally appreciate btw, so no shade, my frenchie comrades) I'm going to say the price is pretty reasonable considering the cost of a plane ticket nowadays to get the real thing would be a lot more, so moving on. Also, this is a pretty average price of a croissant or pastries at most coffee shops in the states, especially considering it's located next to Chanel and Dior. The line was out the door and down the block, but moved impressively quickly. I was through the line within 5 minutes, and had my croissants and coffee within 3 minutes, then was on my way to food heaven. Now to the croissants. I think I half expected these to be over-hyped because of the bougie location and who's who status of these croissants. Literally 4 different people on my walk back to the hotel, and a girl in the elevator saw the bag and asked if I had ever tried these before. Luna is THAT girl. Luna IS the instagram influencer. Starting with the impossibly glossy exterior, then I started into the first layer. Layer by layer flaking off one by one until you start to reach the perfect buttery soft, stretchy layers inside that melt in your mouth, one by one. It was marvelous. Frenchies don't come for me, but this rivaled any croissant I had in my travels through the French countryside, (except they weren't $1.50). I sampled the ham and Gruyère croissant, the pain au chocolat, the classic croissant, and complimented it all with a white coffee. Tomorrow I'm returning to sample their lemon cruffin & famous kouing aman

In my opinion on ben and jerry is that they are the best ice cream place in Melbourne, their ice…read morecream is absolutely delicious. Can't wait to go again.

I had just dinner on Flinders Street in Melbourne not far from my hotel and I wanted some ice…read morecream. I could not find any gelato places in the immediate area however I did come across a Ben and Jerry's. I love Ben and Jerry's however the flavors that they had in Melbourne were not available where I live. However I did get a scoop of fish food which was still excellent. If you are in a situation where you want gelato but could not find any, Ben and Jerry's still does the trick. I would recommend.

Excellent Rueben and cheesesteak and key lime pie. All the baked goods are amazing. Plus basketball…read moreand ping pong. Used to be Two Birds brewery inspired California craft beer and now an American bakery and sandwich shop

Oh my this place is wonderful! We popped down before 9am on a Sunday morning to grab a quick…read morebreakfast and some baked goods. It was already full by this stage and had a constant stream of locals grabbing donuts for the morning. We ordered a ham and cheese croissant, egg and bacon bun and a coffee. The coffee was fantastic. Could not fault. The bun and croissant were delicious, the scramble in the bun was especially good. We sat was a little watching the steady stream come and go before grabbing some take away baked goods. We got all 3 donuts flavours with the favourite being hot cross bun donut. Donut dough with sultanas and filled with custard. Amazing! We also grabbed a choc chip marshmallow cookie. The size of my hand and absolutely delicious. I could live off these! Moderate room inside to sit and a few tables out. All the food is able to be taken away and it also runs as a standard bakery with beautiful artisan breads. We will definitely be back soon and it's now our go to place to pick up treats when visitors come over.

We ate at Vegie Bar last weekend and afterwards decided to drop into their dessert shop, Girls &…read moreBoys, just next door. The owners of Vegie Bar opened Girls & Boys last month to satisfy the ever-growing demand for all things vegan on Brunswick St, and I'm sure glad they did. One of the great things about Girls & Boys is that they have a window there for take-away Vegie Bar food. Yes, that's right, you can now get Vegie Bar food to go -- no more waiting endlessly for a table, no more surly hipster waiters, no more practically sitting in your neighbor's lap as you crane to reach your plate -- just the good ol' Vegie Bar food you know and love in a fraction of the time and to be eaten in the comfort of your own home. (Or wherever.) Just pop in to Girls & Boys and go to the Vegie Bar takeaway window to your left. But let's talk about the Girls & Boys desserts, as this place is primarily a dessert shop. They have a variety of gorgeous, artfully created desserts -- puddings and little cakes and tarts and things like that -- that rival the likes of Brunetti (but without the cruelty of eggs and dairy!) A lot of them are also gluten-free or free from refined sugar. I will add there's not a HUGE amount of selection, but what they do have is beautiful. Personally, I was in the mood for gelato so I sampled the blood orange gelato (yum) but ended up going with chocolate hazelnut because it's hard to find vegan chocolate hazelnut gelato in this world! (probably a good thing for my waistline). While it wasn't the most amazing gelato on the planet, it was really really good, tasted exactly like a dairy chocolate hazelnut gelato would, and I would happily order it again. They also do soft-serve (including choc-tops!), smoothies (some healthier than others), and coffee (including your usual trendy stuff like turmeric and matcha lattes). They offer the whole variety of non-dairy milks for your coffees, including macadamia nut milk, which is unusual and pretty cool. The place doesn't really have any seating, so it's more of a grab-and-go kind of place. Service was friendly. Price is reasonable -- along the lines of other speciality dessert-type places. Even if you're not vegan, this is a great place to go if you have a dairy or gluten allergy, and a great place to get fancy little cakes and things for those special treat-yourself occasions as well. But even if you have ZERO dietary restrictions, this place is worth a visit -- don't miss it.

Super interior design and adjacent to another vegan restaurant- perfect for lunch and dessert! We…read moretried a chocolate shake, mint chocolate chip on a cone, and vanilla on a cone. The mint chip was the clear winner- swaying over even the omnivorous kids. The adults happily finished off everything else. There were 6 other options I believe, as well as sundaes, toppings, and pastries! Great option for vegans who are sick of maybe 1 or 2 sorbet options!

Tim Tam ice-cream. That is all…read more Well that wouldn't be much of a review would it? But really that is all you need to know to be tempted by this ice-cream haven. When iconic chocolate biscuit marries ice-cream its a match made in heaven, forget Brad and Ange this is the perfect union. Creamy chocolate ice-cream with hits of biscuit, think giant chunks of Tim Tam. This place has the best ice-cream in not just Ivanhoe but all of Northeast Melbourne. Yes, I know big call right? But the ice-cream parlour has a fantastic range of flavours filled with quality ingredients. The lemon sorbet tings with rightness...and lemon of course. All the classics are here, gelato and classic ice-cream flavours but also a revolving door of interesting flavours that work. I should reassure you that the Tim Tam flavour is always there.The waffle cones smell amazing and as well as ice-cream cones and tubs you can get drinks( although why you would when there is ice-cream to be had befuddles me.) If one cone of Tim Tam ice-cream isn't enough then get a family size tub to go. You will thank me! Note: Closing hours vary depending on weather. Please call Cosi Duci to find out more.

This place is the perfect treat for Ice Cream lovers. On a warm evening we'll stroll up the…read moreIvanhoe strip heading for Cosi Duci. All the flavours are great, but personal favourites are the Coffee and the Honey Comb. Never disappoints after many, many visits over the last few years or so.

Living near so many Viet restaurants and dessert shops in the US, I wasn't expecting my favorite…read moreChe dessert to be found in Melbourne, Australia, but.... Che Vietnamese Dessert delivers exactly that! Not to sweet and offering a light balance and perfect mix of ingredients, their Che is PERFECT! Most options are also gluten-free, which makes my celiac heart so so happy! When in Melbourne, then be sure to visit Che Vietnamese Dessert! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

My first and favorite che in Melbourne! Perfect flavor and sweetness!! Less sweet than back home in…read morethe states, spectacular! Shop is small with limited seating, but you can always do take away (as the Australians say), so all good! Order in English or Vietnamese! I had the hidden gems che, sensational tasting and perfectly chilled on a 96F day in Australia!