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"Restaurants South Melbourne. Best for: A designer breakfast Eat this: Ricotta hotcake with seasonal berries, double cream, seeds and grains, and maplePerks: Chef's table on the upper level of the terrace – for a price. House-made coconut yoghurt; local kelp salt; ash rolls – these are a few of our favourite things on the menu at Top Paddock’s younger, more refined sister."

"The Kettle Black aims at something above and beyond the usual brunch fare. Take the chilli scrambled eggs with cured Flinders Island wallaby, feta and seasonal leaves, for example. The house-made coconut yoghurt comes topped with a sprinkling of gluten-free grains, seeds, nuts, citrus powder, dried strawberries and petals."

"50 Albert Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3205 AustraliaCafe, AustralianBreakfast, Lunch, BrunchTakeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service+61 3 9088 0721http://thekettleblack.com.au/"

"There’s a good chance you’ll find a queue when you stop by Lune Croissanterie’s Collins Street shop in the CBD, but the treats here are definitely worth the wait. These expertly made croissants have been the talk of the town since Lune first popped up in Elwood, and then Fitzroy, years ago — and with good reason. It’s hard to go past a classic, especially when it’s made to this standard."

"Lune’s own account has 90,000 followers, and it’s easy to see why. Their croissants and cruffins are delicious works of art, with posts showing off glossy shells, mesmerising layers and creative garnishes. Plus, given they’re one of the hottest foodie tickets in town, it’s a case of “if you didn’t ‘gram it, did you really get one”?"

"Restaurants Patisseries Fitzroy. Their pastries fly out of the shop by noon most days, but does Lune really cut the mustard?"

"The weather's getting cool and carb cravings are kicking in. Lucky for us, there's a whole stack of bakeries and cafes to slice into - even in lockdown. Opening hours may differ right now, so be sure to check with the business directly before visiting."

"Highly rated coffee wholesalers come café geniuses, this local favourite is constantly buzzing with activity. Renowned for their in-house roasted beans, you can get your hands on everything from single origin and blended coffee, to chai and chocolate. So popular that they now have cafés in NSW and QLD, you can skip the queues in store and order direct from the website to get the Industry Bean experience at home."

"When you think Melbourne cafe, you think wide open warehouse spaces, you think stainless steel and exposed brick, you think coffee beans fresh-roasted on site. And that's why Industry Beans is perhaps one of the city's most iconic cafes. The breakfast menu here is just as impressive as their stellar coffee, with wide-ranging options that are suitable for all tastes and diets."

"Bursting on the burger-scene in 2017, this little burger shop is famous for its enormous Burgers. And, it would appear as though Balwyn Canteen is trying to truly differentiate itself from the burger pack."

"Albert Park, a suburb located right in the south-central of Melbourne, is home to a lovely little beach featuring a sandy, narrow stretch of coastline with safe, sheltered waters that makes it a great choice of beach destination in Melbourne with kids, especially due to how easy it is to reach from most major accommodation spots in the city. Accessible via public transport within around 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD and situated next to the tram terminal on Victoria Ave, Albert Park Beach eases gently into the shallow and calm waters of Port Phillip Bay, making for ideal swim conditions for kids. The beach is a popular location for all beach-going purposes; not only swimming but sunbathing, windsurfing, kite boarding and walks along the road pier are all viable options to pass the time on the beach, while there are also many walking and bicycle paths that are popular with those rollerblading or simply going for a stroll."

"The calm waters of Elwood Beach make it great for swimming, and sometimes there’s enough surf for some boogie boarding. There’s the Bayside Trail bike and running track if you fancy a walk or cycle, plus cafes a’plenty. Getting there: Elwood Beach is 9km from the city centre."

"A little bit further south, Elwood Beach comes with plenty of parking and is less crowded than its famous neighbour St Kilda. Elwood has a great beachside vibe with quaint little shops and cute cafes. The promenade is great for prams and scooters."

"Firstly you don’t need a permit (yay!) and even if there are lots of visitors in the gardens, there is still lots of space. Our fave spots are the hedge wall and gazebo near the rose garden. Even the public toilets have a great stone wall!"

"A perfect spot if you are getting married at Leonda by the Yarra and want to stay in the immediate area for photos. Just take a short stroll through the car park, past the oval and there’s a beautiful green area complete with a shady bridge – just keep an eye out for dog walkers :)"

"Situated within Storey Hall, the RMIT Gallery is the main art gallery and premier exhibition space of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. The gallery focuses on public art and design, with exhibition programs showcasing not only visual art, but also new media, sonic art, pop culture, technology and multidisciplinary artistic practice, all across five museum-standard galleries. Additionally, the RMIT Gallery runs a number of programmes and publications alongside its exhibitions, all in the name of strengthening interactions between RMIT and the public."

"RMIT’s premier gallery is for more than just university students. The exhibition space features a year-round program of distinctive visual art plus new media, design, technology and multidisciplinary practices. Being a university offshoot, you’ll see a lot of innovative work from the emerging artists of tomorrow."