Guidebook for Port Melbourne
Food Scene
Station Street Trading Co.
166 Station StA gem of a brunch spot 20 mins walk from my home.
Specialty coffee place serving wonderful coffees and a light brunch menu to support it. It's quite walkable from home, takes around 25 mins.
7 locals recommend
The Petty Officer
113 Victoria AveSpecialty coffee place serving wonderful coffees and a light brunch menu to support it. It's quite walkable from home, takes around 25 mins.
One of Melbourne's oldest and finest takeaway burger joints. The burgers are juicy and the patties cooked to a lovely chargrilled flavour.
46 locals recommend
Andrew's Hamburgers
144 Bridport StOne of Melbourne's oldest and finest takeaway burger joints. The burgers are juicy and the patties cooked to a lovely chargrilled flavour.
Adorable little cafe located at the back of Rose diner on Bay St, they specialise in Jaffles and shakes there. (entrance is via Heath St).
7 locals recommend
Little Rose Cafe
10 Heath StAdorable little cafe located at the back of Rose diner on Bay St, they specialise in Jaffles and shakes there. (entrance is via Heath St).
If you're feeling a little more indulgent, this is one of the better Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. They do lunch set menus from $30 onwards, and every Wednesday is free-flow Sake night.
8 locals recommend
KOMEYUI Japanese Restaurant
181 Ferrars StIf you're feeling a little more indulgent, this is one of the better Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. They do lunch set menus from $30 onwards, and every Wednesday is free-flow Sake night.
Awesome ice-creamery with interesting flavours such as black rice pudding and Obamarama (peanut butter & jelly).
23 locals recommend
Jock's Ice Cream & Sorbet
83 Victoria AveAwesome ice-creamery with interesting flavours such as black rice pudding and Obamarama (peanut butter & jelly).
If you're keen on having pizzas, I'd recommend this place. They use fresh hand-torn mozzarellas from Italy and proper San Marzano tomatoes. Also try their tiramisu.
135 Victoria Ave.
11 locals recommend
Victoria Avenue
Victoria AvenueIf you're keen on having pizzas, I'd recommend this place. They use fresh hand-torn mozzarellas from Italy and proper San Marzano tomatoes. Also try their tiramisu.
135 Victoria Ave.
Brunch spot with an excellent menu and wonderful coffees. Can be busy on weekends.
About 50min walk from home, or take a tram and walk from Clarendon St.
48 locals recommend
Dead Man Espresso
35 Market StBrunch spot with an excellent menu and wonderful coffees. Can be busy on weekends.
About 50min walk from home, or take a tram and walk from Clarendon St.
Seafood restaurant at the corner of South Melbourne Market serving Mediterranean-style dishes with a slight Asian twist. The garlic king prawns & spaghetti marinara bianca (for two) there is fab!
39 locals recommend
Claypots Evening Star
MarketSeafood restaurant at the corner of South Melbourne Market serving Mediterranean-style dishes with a slight Asian twist. The garlic king prawns & spaghetti marinara bianca (for two) there is fab!
If you're willing to grab a cab for a short 10 minute drive, this is a lovely brunch spot located across the river. Cheekily named dishes like "Duchess of Pork" & "Breakfast of Champignons".
15 locals recommend
Duchess of Spotswood
87 Hudsons RdIf you're willing to grab a cab for a short 10 minute drive, this is a lovely brunch spot located across the river. Cheekily named dishes like "Duchess of Pork" & "Breakfast of Champignons".
A nice place to relax and have a coffee, gelato, or beer whilst enjoying the seabreeze.
9 locals recommend
Nshry
129A Beaconsfield ParadeA nice place to relax and have a coffee, gelato, or beer whilst enjoying the seabreeze.
If you're looking for a slightly more indulgent takeaway to eat at home, why not try these delicious bespoke pies?
Pure Pie - Port Melbourne
If you're looking for a slightly more indulgent takeaway to eat at home, why not try these delicious bespoke pies?
Incredibly busy and popular fish n chips joint in Port Melbourne. Big servings and excellent (albeit pricey) oysters.
29 locals recommend
Hunky Dory Fish & Chips Port Melbourne
181 Bay StIncredibly busy and popular fish n chips joint in Port Melbourne. Big servings and excellent (albeit pricey) oysters.
If you find Hunky Dory a bit too rowdy for you (it can get insane in Summer), this quieter fish n chips bar may be a more comfortable option.
6 locals recommend
Old Salt Fish & Chips
246 Bay StIf you find Hunky Dory a bit too rowdy for you (it can get insane in Summer), this quieter fish n chips bar may be a more comfortable option.
Patisserie in a South Melbourne laneway that serves coffee and brunches, but you should just go there for the amazing cakes. I love the eclairs there.
118 locals recommend
Chez Dré
285-287 Coventry StPatisserie in a South Melbourne laneway that serves coffee and brunches, but you should just go there for the amazing cakes. I love the eclairs there.
Another of Melbourne's cafe/brunch giants, good menu and coffees but priced slightly higher than other cafes. Has a warehousey / industrial setting in a laneway.
201 locals recommend
St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlAnother of Melbourne's cafe/brunch giants, good menu and coffees but priced slightly higher than other cafes. Has a warehousey / industrial setting in a laneway.
Salford Lads Club
1 Fennell Street'Secret' brunch spot hidden in the industrial sectors within Port Melbourne.
Ciao Cielo
115 Bay StCosy Italian restaurant on Bay St with pretty lovely pastas.
If you're keen on having an excellent slab of steak, this restaurant will more than satisfy. They do pretty affordable (non-steak) counter-lunch specials too.
8 locals recommend
Wayside Inn
446 City RdIf you're keen on having an excellent slab of steak, this restaurant will more than satisfy. They do pretty affordable (non-steak) counter-lunch specials too.
Cafe in an old converted tram stop next to Albert Park Lake. Love the corn fritters there.
29 locals recommend
Mart130 Cafe
Cafe in an old converted tram stop next to Albert Park Lake. Love the corn fritters there.
Upmarket roast chicken takeaway shop located a mere 2 minutes walk from home. Comes with a fantastic selection of tasty salads too.
8 locals recommend
Foxes Den - Port Melbourne
99 Bay StUpmarket roast chicken takeaway shop located a mere 2 minutes walk from home. Comes with a fantastic selection of tasty salads too.
If you're keen on something a little different, this restaurant in Port Melbourne serves Croatian fare. I hear that the Brujet (traditional Dalmatian fish stew) is very nice there.
8 locals recommend
Dalmatino Mediterranean Restaurant
280 Bay StIf you're keen on something a little different, this restaurant in Port Melbourne serves Croatian fare. I hear that the Brujet (traditional Dalmatian fish stew) is very nice there.
Essentials
Big supermarket a short 5 mins walk away. It's open from 6am to midnight.
56 locals recommend
Coles Port Melbourne
Liardet StreetBig supermarket a short 5 mins walk away. It's open from 6am to midnight.
High-end grocery store right opposite the apartment block's Bay St front. Good breads, cheeses and deli section.
Open from 8am to 9pm daily.
8 locals recommend
Thomas Dux Grocer
120 Bay StHigh-end grocery store right opposite the apartment block's Bay St front. Good breads, cheeses and deli section.
Open from 8am to 9pm daily.
French bakery right opposite the apartment with good sourdough breads and buttery croissants.
30 locals recommend
Noisette Port Melbourne
84 Bay StFrench bakery right opposite the apartment with good sourdough breads and buttery croissants.
If Thomas Dux is shut and you're too lazy to walk down the road to Coles for your groceries / alcohol, then this place will be your savior.
15 locals recommend
IGA Port Melbourne Plus Liquor
78 Bay StIf Thomas Dux is shut and you're too lazy to walk down the road to Coles for your groceries / alcohol, then this place will be your savior.
Everything Else
Tram stop that's closest to the apartment. 5-7min walk.
Buy/top-up your MYKI card online, at Port Melbourne Newsagency (192 Bay St)
8 locals recommend
Graham St/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station
Tram stop that's closest to the apartment. 5-7min walk.
Buy/top-up your MYKI card online, at Port Melbourne Newsagency (192 Bay St)
Tram terminus, this is the alternative tram stop if you can't find the Graham St stop. 8- to 10min walk.
Buy/top-up your MYKI card online, or at Beacon Cove Food Store (103 Beach St)
10 locals recommend
Beacon Cove/Light Rail station
Tram terminus, this is the alternative tram stop if you can't find the Graham St stop. 8- to 10min walk.
Buy/top-up your MYKI card online, or at Beacon Cove Food Store (103 Beach St)
Shopping
If you're a bit of a connoisseur with your wines, beers and ciders, then this bespoke bottle shop will be right up your alley.
Casa De Vinos
283 Coventry StreetIf you're a bit of a connoisseur with your wines, beers and ciders, then this bespoke bottle shop will be right up your alley.