The past few months for Ky and Tessa have been a little slower in travel terms. Life has been busy with work and preparing to welcome our little babycino into the world in 2026. Work has been busy with lots of exciting updates for Ky, and overall, our desire and ability to travel at the end of 2025 has been limited. However, this has meant we are around Melbourne a lot more, and despite the city’s bipolar weather, we’ve enjoyed exploring some of our favourites, and some new little gems! This article canvases 11 of the places around Melbourne we have been enjoying recently, including some of our favourite coffee shops, eateries and more!
11 places in Melbourne we have been enjoying recently
Please note – none of these are sponsored posts. These are truly locations we have enjoyed recently. We do accept limited sponsored posts to brands which align with out values.
Foremost Coffee – St Kilda Road
This little cafe has become one of our locals, boasting some of the best barista smiles and expertly made coffee. With an Indonesia flavour, Foremost delivers again and again. Drop past and you might even see us having a coffee!
Cafe Tomi – North Melbourne
A cute, welcoming little spot located along Wreckyn St in North Melbourne. Boasting excellent coffee, relaxed atmosphere, and dulcet tunes from the record of the day. It’s definitely one to sample if heading northside.
Miss Chu – Toorak Road
A Vietnamese staple on the 2 Cups of Travel list. After a little hiatus with travel and sampling other restaurants, we are back in love with the simple yet ‘oh so tasty’ offerings at Miss Chu. While they have 2 locations, head to the South Yarra store for better atmosphere.
Austro Bakery – North Melbourne
You know a bakery is good when they only open 2 days a week and they are always busy.. entry the suburban bakery.. Austro! Located in the back streets of North Melbourne, expect fresh breads, great pastries, and a cute spot to sit on the street and feel like one of the locals. Well worth the visit.
Mr Ramen San – Melbourne CBD
A hidden gem of the CBD, this Japanese eatery is definitely off broadway, but is becoming well known for tasty, no frills ramen. Enter off Chinatown/Little Bourke, make sure to put your name down, and enjoy some of our favourite ramen in the CBD.
Windsor Wine Room – Chapel Street
Think elevated Italian at a surprisingly affordable fare. The Windsor end of Chapel street is pumping with so many great options, and this little eatery offers great wines, tasty feeds and mid-week meal offers for a ‘school night’ date or meal option! Check it out!
Halcyon Days – South Melbourne
Another 2 Cups of Travel favourite is the local of Halcyion Days. This cafe has transformed into part of the fabric of the local, with tasty sandwhiches, good coffee, and a bustling morning crowd. Another place you might find the 2 Cups of Travel locals!
Kohi No Deshi – Brunswick
Want to visit somewhere where coffee is a religion.. enter Kohi No Deshi. Featuring a “white coffee” and “black coffee” side to the business, these guys mean business, serving up not only a unique experience but one of the better coffee’s in Melbourne. We would head north again to visit!
Co Thu Quan – Victoria Street
Victoria street in Richmond is known for its authentic Vietnamese. While there are a plethora of excellent Vietnamese options along the street, Co Thu Quan is one we’ve been enjoying recently!
Food Markets!!
We’re falling back in love with the food markets. In particular, South Melbourne Market and Queen Victoria Market have been getting a little workout. The fresh produce has been a particular highlight!
Ini Studio – Carlton
Minimalist vibes, great coffee, and an aesthetic space to drink the coffee in.. sign us up! Ini Studio is a cafe-come-gallery that is definitely worth checking out in Carlton!
