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12 places in Melbourne · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: lunecroissanterie.com

1. 1

   Roma

   Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Melbourne – August 2026 | Broadsheet

   120 Collins St, Melbourne · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Tyga

   Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Melbourne – August 2026 | Broadsheet

   Koornang Road, Carnegie · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Sagye

   Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Melbourne – August 2026 | Broadsheet

   50 Russell St, Melbourne · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Chabela

   Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Melbourne – August 2026 | Broadsheet

   832a High St, Thornbury · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Santito

   Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Melbourne – August 2026 | Broadsheet

   Smith Street, Collingwood (old Hotel Jesus site) · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Daybaker

   Abbotsford

   Chocolate wattleseed croissant and morning buns

   66 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford VIC · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Garfield

   Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Melbourne – August 2026 | Broadsheet

   293/297 Lygon St, Carlton · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Julietta

   Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Melbourne – August 2026 | Broadsheet

   220 Toorak Road, South Yarra 3141 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Bar Sophia

   Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Melbourne – August 2026 | Broadsheet

   161 Burke Rd, Glen Iris · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Operator 25

    Wills St, Melbourne CBD

    All-day Asian-influenced brunch in a former telephone exchange, with ube waffle, matcha hotcake and matcha-coffee drinks.

    25 Wills St, Melbourne 3000 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
11. 11

    Bar Carnation

    Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Melbourne – August 2026 | Broadsheet

    386 Rathdowne St, Carlton North · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
12. 12

    Lune Croissanterie

    Bakery · Fitzroy

    Get: The cruffin, or the plain croissant

    Hand-laminated croissants; pastry is prepared in a climate-controlled glass cube (the Lune Lab).

    Also on the list: Long lines in Melbourne.

    119 Rose St · Map · Add to Chef Amazing