Best Lunch Restaurants in Victoria

"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."

"Winners of the 2017 ABIA cake design award in Victoria and no.1 Australia wide in 2016!. From humble beginnings in 1987, Oakleigh Quality Cakes has established its reputation as a leading supplier in Melbourne’s thriving cake industry. Through a commitment to quality and service, founders Nick and Tass Poupouzas and their dedicated team have produced some of the most spectacular and unique cake designs."

"Establishing Nikos Cakes over 30 years ago, the award-winning team of cake designers and pastry chefs have gained a reputation for delivering eye-catching cake designs that have remarkable depth and flavour. Aiming to create the cake of your dreams, the successful cake decorating team has over 60 years of experience making amazing wedding cake designs. Location: Fairfield, VIC"

"Heritage meets modern at Primary @ Pioneers Park on Peel Street in Berwick. This Federation-style family-friendly café is housed in an old school building, part of which is heritage listed, and oozes ... Order OnlineRequest Booking"

"Melbourne’s most diverse park, only 15km from the heart of Melbourne!. There is something here for the young and the old: hold a rabbit or guinea pig, take a tractor ride to check out the emus and kangaroos, watch a cow-milking demo, feed some animals, watch the chooks being rounded up, or explore some early 20th-century Australian life at Heritage Village. It’s super reasonably priced too, only $10 per adult and $6.50 per child, with family discounts available."

"Similar in feel to Collingwood Children’s Farm, Bundoora Park Farm is located in the northside’s largest green space. You can see and pat farm animals, visit the historic Cooper’s Settlement, ride a tractor and crawl about in the adventure playground inside the farm as well as the fully fenced all ages playground adjacent to the cafe (which doesn’t require an entry fee)."

"For over 30 years, Animal Land has made little one’s farm dreams come true, and it’s only a mere 30 minutes from the Melbourne CBD!. It gives children an authentic, hands-on farm experience where they can hold, pat, feed, ride and immerse themselves amongst a host of animals. Ride tractors, milk cows, ride ponies, collect eggs, feed ducks, and meet the beautiful Maggie the cow and Penny the sheep."

"One of the best Melbourne playgrounds that has been recently constructed, Pipemakers Park is set in an area of Melbourne's Inner West with industrial history and a rich indigenous history. The playground is split into sections, each with a totem/wayfinding sign that explains the Aboriginal name of the country and it's meaning. There is a sandpit, water play, space for imaginative play and a large climbing fort."

"Murrumbeena Park is home to a huge playground with different zones for different abilities, including a separate toddler area. I particularly love the wooden sculptures and nature play elements. Murrumbeena Park, 37 Kangaroo Road, Murrumbeena"

"The main feature of this playground is the large aeroplane play structure, named Grove Wings 3029. It has a climbing structure, swings and cockpit built for some imaginative play. Aeroplane Park, Stanhope Road, Tarneit"

"The Crown’s resident luxe Chinese restaurant Silks offers some of the best Yum Cha in Melbourne every lunchtime on weekdays. This isn’t your standard eat as much as you can handle feeding frenzy type affair, Silks offers a dignified take on the Yum Cha experience. $50 will get you a choice of three premium dishes – the delicate lobster, ginger & green onion dumpling is a crowd pleaser – plus noodles or congee and a drink."

"Experience the art of Chinese cuisine at renowned Melbourne restaurant Silks, as our expert chefs take you on a journey of discovery based on excellent food, impeccable service, and an elegant atmosphere."