Guidebook for South Yarra
Food Scene
The Lawson Grove Shop
1 Lawson GroveGood coffee, lovely staff, local vibe.
Cafe Gaia
4 Avoca StBeautiful setting, great for lunch.
Hanoi Hannah Express Lane
186 High StGreat food, great vibe. Winner.
Two Birds One Stone
12 Claremont StGreat breakfast & good coffee.
misschu - South Yarra
276 Toorak RdGreat for take away or a fun night out.
Borsch Vodka & Tears
173 Chapel StSomething different.
Domain Road
Domain RoadGreat people watching.
Hunky Dory Fish & Chips South Yarra
670 Chapel StreetEasy, healthy, yummy.
The Final Step
1C Murphy StCoffee.
France-Soir
11 Toorak RdFrench bistro.
Da Noi
95 Toorak RdItalian.
Longrain Restaurant
44 Little Bourke StTreat yourself.
My favourite. Best food - just be prepared for the 2hr+ wait - it's worth it.
552 locals recommend
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnMy favourite. Best food - just be prepared for the 2hr+ wait - it's worth it.
Tivoli Road Bakery
3 Tivoli RdSo good. Everything - so good!
Their avocado smash is THE BEST - it comes with a stunning salad. My favourite local breakfast/brunch/lunch dish!
10 locals recommend
tom dick and harry cafe
242 Toorak RdTheir avocado smash is THE BEST - it comes with a stunning salad. My favourite local breakfast/brunch/lunch dish!
Entrecote
142-144 Greville StreetGood for breakfast/ bunch/ coffee - fabulous people watching!
Great cafe from Breakfast, bunch, lunch, tea & cake... such a beautiful setting
21 locals recommend
The Stables of Como Cafe
Lechlade AvenueGreat cafe from Breakfast, bunch, lunch, tea & cake... such a beautiful setting
Thirty Eight Chairs
4 Bond StItaliano! gimme!
Such a fabulous hidden secret. Way to feel like a local... every pasta dish I've ever had here has been spectacular. It's well priced. Pasta & wine on a cold night - yes please!
22 locals recommend
Cucinetta
3 Murphy StSuch a fabulous hidden secret. Way to feel like a local... every pasta dish I've ever had here has been spectacular. It's well priced. Pasta & wine on a cold night - yes please!
Probably wins my vote for best brunch place this side of town. Food is impressive from the second you see it and tastes even better. Coffee is a winner and service & decor so pleasant. It's more than a safe bet.
51 locals recommend
Tall Timber Cafe
60 Commercial RdProbably wins my vote for best brunch place this side of town. Food is impressive from the second you see it and tastes even better. Coffee is a winner and service & decor so pleasant. It's more than a safe bet.
Such great food! It's a littler further down Chapel Street, and you will often have to wait - but it's all so worth it!
98 locals recommend
Journeyman
169 Chapel StSuch great food! It's a littler further down Chapel Street, and you will often have to wait - but it's all so worth it!
Hawker Hall
98 Chapel StEcco Gusto Italiano - Restaurant
97 Toorak RdBeautiful Italian food - love everything they do!
Shopping
Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio
647 Chapel StYummy! Nothing more needs to be said. Do it.
Chapel Street
Chapel StreetShopping precinct.
Greville Street
Greville StreetShopping.
Everything Else
Beautiful for a walk, picnic and all the great events held there during summer.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Beautiful for a walk, picnic and all the great events held there during summer.
Toorak Road
Toorak RoadShopping, cafes, restaurants.
South Yarra
If you feel like taking yoga
Arts & Culture
Australian Open
For tennis lovers!
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueThe 'G'
The free local exhibition is always great, and there are always fantastic additional exhibitions in town.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe free local exhibition is always great, and there are always fantastic additional exhibitions in town.
Palace Cinema Como
Chapel StreetBeautiful cinema.
Essentials
Prahran Market station
Great local food market.
Woolworths South Yarra
670 Chapel StConvenient.
Drinks & Nightlife
Madame Brussels
59 Bourke StGreat bar - cocktails.
Siglo
161 Spring StGreat rooftop. Best creme brûlée.
Great for live music and a dance. Stunning view - takes you to New York.
166 locals recommend
Blue Diamond
123 Queen StreetGreat for live music and a dance. Stunning view - takes you to New York.
The Everleigh Melbourne
150-156 Gertrude StTrust me, you'll be glad you did.
Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StGreat rooftop bar.
The Toff In Town
252 Swanston StGreat fun.
The Red Hummingbird
246 Russell StCute.
Botanical Hotel
169 Domain RdFor dinner or just drinks.
Morris Jones Restaurant, Cocktail & Wine Bar
163 Chapel StElegant
It's just such a nice easy place to hang out in the city. It has it's own special vibe going on. Creme Brûlée with a glass of red wine is a must!
37 locals recommend
The Melbourne Supper Club
161 Spring StreetIt's just such a nice easy place to hang out in the city. It has it's own special vibe going on. Creme Brûlée with a glass of red wine is a must!
Getting Around
South Yarra Station