Northcote
Discover 79 authentic local spots in Northcote, one of Melbourne's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Northcote is one of Melbourne's most distinctive neighborhoods. We've mapped 79 local favorites here — from specialty coffee shops and restaurants to bars and cultural spots. Every place is rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors, so you can skip the tourist traps and explore like a local.
Restaurants
18 places in Northcote

Wazzup Falafel

Ruckers Hill

Sideshow Burgers and Cafe Northcote

VEX

Cuppa Turca Dondurma & Kunefe

Brother Bon - Your Local Vegan Restaurant in Northcote

MESOB

Va Penne

Hanami Izakaya

Haru Dining

Ginger & Chives

BOMBAY BENTO

Wesley Anne

Tahina

Sweet Salt - Gluten Free Eatery

Zsa’s Bar & Bistroteca

Estelle

Inthanon Thai Restaurant
Museums
18 places in Northcote

Mandel Aboriginal Art Gallery

Paint With Me Northcote

National Communication Museum

Backwoods Gallery

Children's Gallery (Melbourne Museum)

Outré Gallery

The Conservatory

Pentridge Prison Tours

Islamic Museum of Australia

Hellenic Museum

Melbourne Holocaust Museum

Woodlands Homestead

Fire Services Museum of Victoria

Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre (Museums Victoria)

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Old Treasury Building

Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh)

Duldig Studio






The local guide to Melbourne
G'day mate! Melbourne's my jam Quirky laneways with hidden cafes, unreal street art that changes daily, and live music spilling out from every corner. Forget the tourist traps, grab a flat white, and let's wander! We'll catch a footy game, snag some seriously good dumplings, and soak up the city's electric vibe. It's all about the little things here, like the friendly baristas and the unexpected discoveries.
Coffee
22 places in Northcote

Madera Bar & Cafe

Goodwater

JD'S Place Northcote

Fork & Path

Brew Bar X
The Coffee HIIT

Flinch Coffee & Play

May & Mac Cafe

Top of the Hill

Cafe Piccante

Ash and Rye

Todo Good Coffee

Poke the Bear Cafe

All Are Welcome

Dirty Apron Cafe

Thomson Street Cafe

The Old Dog Cafe

Field Black

Four Beans Café and Roasting House

Ampersand Coffee and Food

South Crescent Cafe

Phil's Westgarth Bakehouse & Cafe
Parks
21 places in Northcote

Sumner Playground

All Nations Park Playground

Darebin Parklands

McAdam Reserve

Coburg Lake Reserve

Yarra Bend Park

All Nations Park

Darling Gardens

Curtain Square

Quarries Park

Kirkdale Reserve

Rushall Reserve

Fairfield Park

Penders Park

Jones Park

A H Capp Reserve

Merri Park

Phillips Reserve

Egan Reserve

T.A. Cochrane Reserve

Condell Street Reserve
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