Independent spots in 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.
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Northcote
Wazzup Falafel
★ 5(969)Restaurants

Melbourne CBD
No22 Cafe
★ 5(640)Restaurants

Melbourne CBD
Cafe Belt Melbourne
★ 5(387)Coffee

Collingwood
Spectrum Coffee
★ 5(216)Coffee

Northcote
Mandel Aboriginal Art Gallery
★ 5(196)Museums

Northcote
Madera Bar & Cafe
★ 5(124)Coffee

Northcote
Goodwater
★ 5(96)Coffee

Collingwood
Panacea
★ 5(79)Restaurants

Northcote
JD'S Place Northcote
★ 5(78)Coffee

Collingwood
City Saints
★ 5(67)Coffee

Northcote
Fork & Path
★ 5(52)Coffee

Collingwood
Roselle
★ 5(45)Coffee

Northcote
Northcote Souvlaki Bar and Tavern
★ 5(26)Restaurants

Collingwood
Timber + Greens - Collingwood
★ 5(18)Coffee

Collingwood
Unsung HERO
★ 5(14)Coffee

Northcote
Brew Bar X
★ 5(10)Coffee
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Northcote
Ampersand Coffee and Food
★ 4.5(271)Coffee

Northcote
Dirty Apron Cafe
★ 4.6(372)Coffee

Northcote
Cafe Piccante
★ 4.7(328)Coffee

Northcote
BOMBAY BENTO
★ 4.6(169)Restaurants
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