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5 places in Melbourne · by Chef Amazing · updated October 23, 2026
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    Lune Croissanterie

    Bakery · Fitzroy

    Get: The cruffin, or the plain croissant

    The croissant The New York Times said may be the best anywhere in the world. Expect: 30 to 60 min at weekends. Beat it: go on a weekday.

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    American Doughnut Kitchen

    Queen Victoria Market

    Get: Hot jam doughnuts

    Hot jam doughnuts from a van since 1950. Expect: steady lines. Beat it: any time on market days.

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    Chin Chin

    CBD (Flinders Lane)

    Get: Kingfish sashimi and green curry

    Melbourne's buzziest Thai restaurant. Expect: long waits at dinner. Beat it: put your name in and go to the bar downstairs.

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    ShanDong MaMa

    CBD (Bourke St)

    Get: Mackerel dumplings

    Melbourne's dumpling favorite. Expect: lunch lines. Beat it: go mid-afternoon.

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    Hakata Gensuke

    CBD (Russell St)

    Get: Tonkotsu ramen

    Melbourne's ramen line. Expect: lines at dinner. Beat it: go mid-afternoon.

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