13 Stawell Street, West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003 Only Melbourne could nurture a 'shed cafe' culture. Roller Door operates from yes, a roller door shed re-imagined as a bright oasis for those craving ethical coffee (Supreme fair trade is the house bean), biodynamic sandwiches and Little Bertha cakes. Roller Door also offers customers a weekly box of organic fruit, vegies, milk and bread.Salvaged WoodReclaimed Wood WallsRecycled WoodWooden WallsWood Panel WallsRecycled MaterialsRepurposed WoodenReclaimed BoardsReclaimed TimbersForwardA modern garage coffee shop, tastefully mixed with wood walls. While wood walls usually add an earthy feel to a room, they're used here to provide balance for the contemporary metal of the garage and chairs.Cafe Coffee Shop BarCafe Bakery ShopCafe ShopsBlack Brick WallBlack BricksBrick WallsBlack Brick ExteriorBlack ExteriorsGarage Roller DoorForwardmelbourne cafes cafe has black brick walls and a large garage looking door that makes the cafe seem like its in a car garage.
We select our favourite laneway spots to grab a latte or two in the shade.In Melbourne we are known for our coffee and our laneway cafes. The latter, which can often be very tricky to find, regularly serve up the aforementioned tasty coffee.Here, we select our favourite laneway spots to grab a latte or two in the shade.From the team behind Padre and the Brunswick East Project, these guys know a thing or two about coffee. You can expect a few choices when deciding on your single origin for the morning. The menu is small, offering a range of noisette pastries for a start. But the real drawcard here is the brew and the relaxed atmosphere that the staff and the space offer. .auJoost Bakker, the passionate eco-entrepreneur that he is, has created Silo by Joost and has done so with no waste. Food scraps and napkins don’t go into the bin here, they go into the on-site dehydrator out the back. The menu is small and to the point. Toast, oats, and coddled hens eggs sum it up. Snacks and local alcohol are served into the night.
If you are looking to do your part for the environment, you can start with a breakfast at Silo. Located in the same building as the City Library, this little cafe is sure to make you want to delve into some Austen or Fitzgerald as you sip your espresso. It’s very cozy here, and with the big communal table in the middle it can feel like everyone is a friend of a friend. The menu offers simple breakfast fare done well. They also have six bruschettas on offer, both sweet and savoury. .auKnown for its serious cocktails, little sister of Der Raum – and we do mean little – is also a great stop for a quick coffee and bite to eat. There is only standing room for 10 so don’t plan to linger here. As homage to Harry’s Bar in Venice, Bar Americano embraces the Italian way of sipping on the run. If you can find it, down not one but two laneways; they will sort you out, day or night. Hardware Lane is nothing if not bursting with cafes and restaurants, and down the end on Hardware Street, you’ll find Hardware Societe.
With a French and European influence, you’ll find more than just your typical breakfast fare. You are likely to have to wait on the weekends, as this bad boy is no well-kept secret. Get there early if you’re in a rush. 120 Hardware Street, MelbourneThis one is small, and as the name suggests they do know their juices. Changing regularly, you’ll often land something different. If you can get a seat, grab a bagel with your juice, or takeaway if all the seats in this little one are occupied. 20 Centre Place, MelbourneGood coffee, serious legroom and delicious bagels, what more could you want really? Manchester Press, once a gallery is open and spacious and a great retreat from the chaos that is Little Bourke Street. With about 10 bagel varieties to choose from, they are your best bet. Venture through the roller door and take your time. 8 Rankins Lane, MelbourneLaneway cafes don’t always have to be found in the CBD. Chez Dre, located in a converted warehouse down a little alley at the rear of Coventry Street in South Melbourne, is where you can find some of the best pastries in Melbourne.
With a pastry chef who spent years in Paris honing her art, expect a French influence. If you’re not in the mood for something sweet, hot breakfasts and a range of baguettes are also available. Published on March 07, 2013 byInstalled within 2 weeks * All Australian made Blinds Installed within 2 weeks * A Proud Family owned business Subscribe to our FREE e-newsletter and receive the latest promotions and updates.Above: Josie Bones dishes out obscure treats like grilled duck hearts and rolled pig’s head in sauce gribiche. While it’s well known Melbourne has become a foodies paradise, the city also serves plenty of quirky dining experiences as well. Here, a tour of some of the more notable ones.) is famous for cooking up parts of animals one would normally never consider eating and its range of over 250 local and international beers. The offerings on the menu include such obscure delicacies as grilled duck hearts with cumquat and avocado salsa, 12-hour braised beef cheek, masterstock pig’s trotter spring roll with mandarin salad, or rolled pig’s head with sauce gribiche and crackling.
Be sure to wash these morbid delights down with a glass of something malty and delicious. ) apart is the fact that it has no set prices for its range of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Instead customers can decide how much to pay for their order if they feel the food deserves it. Lentil as Anything first started as a not-for-profit organization just over 10 years ago in St. Kilda and the restaurant has since opened three other branches across the city. The restaurant is mostly staffed by volunteers — many of them new migrants or refugees — and relies on produce and products donated by local suppliers. The restaurant’s hearty dishes range from lentil burgers and vegie lasagna to more exotic treats such as Sri Lankan pumpkin curry and Vietnamese salad. Any profits made by the restaurant are put back into community projects to help migrants and refugees.Everything here is made of ice (50 tonnes of ice to be precise) from the bar and couch to the décor and glasses. The venue is also fitted out with state-of-the-art lighting features and a fan-forced blizzard to help set the atmosphere.
All guests are provided with warm jackets, gloves, and boots to keep them comfortable while they enjoy arctic-themed cocktails and finger food. Those ready to thaw out can head to the adjacent Ski Lodge, where they can feast on tapas while enjoying the view of the Yarra River.Zingara Cucina — An Underground Adventure This restaurant is so underground that some have even questioned its existence. “From car parks to laneways, bridges and galleries — Zingara Cucina is a fine dining experience housed in random, obscure locations,” their website states. Zingara originally started as an experiment in a Melbourne apartment around three years ago. The cuisine is “deliciously creative casa-linga,” but apparently the restaurant now also works with a variety of culinary professionals (you can offer your services through their website) so it has probably diversified its menu. Either way, you are in for a surprise.Naked for Satan — Devilicious You would be crazy to go past this seductively named restaurant and not go in.
Not only does Naked for Satan (285 Brunswick Street; .au) serve a bewildering range of pintxos (Basque equivalent of Tapas) and vodka, but the venue’s cheeky décor alone is worth a visit. Try slices of baguette topped with delicacies such as salami, smoked salmon, anchovies, olives, and cheeses held together with a toothpick (take your toothpicks to the register at the end of the night to work out the bill). Copper distillery equipment is the most striking element of the venue’s décor (vintage posters of half-naked men and women comes a close second) and for a good reason. According to a local legend, a Russian named Leon Satanovich — Satan for short — distilled illegal moonshine in the same building during the Great Depression. Because he worked in nothing but his underwear during summer months, thirsty punters came up with the code “Let’s get naked for Satan” to gain access to the drink.Choose from dining in the formal First Class or the neat casual Steerage Class.
Alternatively, try the luxurious Captain’s Table for some serious silver service. After passengers board the “practically unsinkable” ship and dinner is served, roving musicians take to the stage as the Titanic journeys through the Atlantic. Suddenly, ice warnings are heard and the ship starts its descent to the bottom of the Ocean amid some dramatic special effects. Fortunately the steamship Carpathia arrives in the nick of time to rescue all and transport them to the dance floors of New York. ) is a recent worldwide phenomenon that has also recently hit Melbourne. To make a complicated story simple, the thrilling experience involves a dining table that is hoisted 50 meters into the air by a crane. The suspended table sits 22 guests, as well as three staff (waiter, chef, and entertainer) who host the unique dining experience. While this isn’t a fixed restaurant, it is available for bookings as long as you have a thick wad of cash. Originating in Belgium in 2007, Events in the Sky is now available in 27 countries and has expanded to cater for various occasions such as breakfasts, cocktails, meetings, and marriages in the sky.
.au) is one of the first eateries in the world to offer their wine list and menus on an iPad. Sophisticated yet simple to use, the digital menu allows guests to view not only the restaurant’s contemporary dishes and extensive wine list, but also tasting notes, information about the winemaker and vintage, and food pairing suggestions. With over 10 years under its belt, Pearl is one of the city’s most established restaurants, so even the tech-unsavvy are bound to find something of interest among the innovative, award-winning dishes.After the Tears — Raise a Glass The menu at After the Tears (9B Gordon Street, Elsternwick; 91-3/9523-0969; afterthetears.net) features typically Polish dishes such as borsch (beetroot soup), goulash, and pierogi (dumplings), but what really makes this restaurant stand out from the crowd is its huge selection of vodka. With over 100 offerings — many displayed at the backlit tableau — this atmospheric establishment may just knock you off your feet.