Something to eat?
Choose from a diversity of cafes, restaurants and bars, from the unpretentious Italian fare of Mario’s, Eastern Euro-inspired café Babka, Himalayan-infused Elektra, and the fine French fare of Bon Ap’, to Asian favourites Rice Queen and Ichi Ni Izakaya. And, of course, much-loved Vegie Bar has been serving its soul-nourishing vegetarian, vegan and raw food to one and all for decades.
Meander on to Fitzroy North – or hop on the No.11 tram – and before you’ve even rounded the bend that wraps around picturesque Edinburgh Gardens and the Fitzroy Bowls Club, you’ll encounter Matteo’s, the fine Italian restaurant inside one of the area's typical two-storey townhouses that’s also been hatted by the Good Food Guide 2023.
Eclectic shopping
At either end of the street you’ll encounter an eclectic mix of shopping such as the fine handmade jewellery at Geneine Honey, kitschy bric-a-brac at Lost & Found Market, or indulge your old-school taste for music at Vinyl Revival.
And when all has been said and done, bend an elbow at locals’ pubs such as The Evelyn or The Stone Hotel, or order a cocktail at multi-awarded bars such as The Elysian, Black Pearl or Naked for Satan.
