The Savage Coffee Parabolic fillter coffee ($30).
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Is it worth paying $30 for this cup of coffee at Fitzroy’s shiny new cafe?

Don’t worry,$5.50 flat whites (plus bagels) are also available at the sleek new Toby’s Estate flagship venue.

  • Dani Valent
Ricotta gnocchi and other assorted dishes.

Cheri

A European-style patisserie and cafe serving everything from pastries to pizza.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Point Leo General Store has been given a glow-up inside and out.

Point Leo General Store

A coastal general store serving fresh baked goods in a historic building.

  • Simon Cassar
Salad foccacia at Juju’s.

Juju’s Deli

A simply decked-out eatery serving sandwiches bigger than your head.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Salad foccacia at Juju’s.

Juju’s Deli

A simply decked-out eatery serving sandwiches bigger than your head.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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Bianchi at Piccolo Bar in 2008.

Vittorio Bianchi,the real king of the Cross,dies at 91

The former owner of the Piccolo Bar will be remembered for his anything-goes attitude and unconditional hospitality.

  • Jill Dupleix
Mount Martha baker Michelle Ball has had her honesty box for bread shut down.

Resident complaint puts an end to honesty-box bread loved by community

After years of selling sourdough outside her home,a Victorian baker has been told she must pay $13,000 for a food truck permit.

  • Emma Breheny
Omo cafe is styled on Tokyo’s kissaten.

Relive your magical trip to Japan at these nine Melbourne venues

Pocket-sized sushi restaurants,old-school Tokyo-style cafes,and affordable delis with build-your-own bentos are just the tip of a rapidly growing and highly specialised Japanese scene.

  • Emma Breheny
Grape tart.

‘Haute couture in cake form’:This patisserie sells exquisite pastries that put flavour first

Irish chef Aoife Noonan helms a cake shop that blends the elegance of a French patisserie with the artistry of Japanese-inspired flavours.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Theeca serves one giant pancake.

Batter up! The best pancakes in Sydney,from American hotcakes to souffle stacks

Pancakes aren’t just for weekends. Whether it’s Shrove Tuesday or just a plain old Wednesday,here’s where to get your hit.

  • Erina Starkey