Melissa's Guidebook
Food scene
Belles Hot Chicken
150 Gertrude StMorning Market
59 Gertrude StThe baked goods and sandwiches are a MUST!
My local, you can have a fancy meal
here in fancy clothes if you want to treat yo self, or come as you are and grab a cheeseburger at the bar.
Monday is steak night, $25
Tuesday is Rotisserie Chicken $25
84 moradores locais recomendam
Builders Arms Hotel
211 Gertrude StMy local, you can have a fancy meal
here in fancy clothes if you want to treat yo self, or come as you are and grab a cheeseburger at the bar.
Monday is steak night, $25
Tuesday is Rotisserie Chicken $25
Babka
358 Brunswick StRussian bakery with the most amazing bread, sandwiches and pies.
You must try the arepas! Amazing! There is also a cute coffee window facing Gertrude st.
30 moradores locais recomendam
Sonido
69 Gertrude StYou must try the arepas! Amazing! There is also a cute coffee window facing Gertrude st.
Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca
15 Gertrude StreetThink meatball subs….
A Fitzroy institution. A little on the pricey side, but a must do when in Fitzroy.
142 moradores locais recomendam
Lune Croissanterie
119 Rose StA Fitzroy institution. A little on the pricey side, but a must do when in Fitzroy.
A little bit of tre chic in the heart of Fitzroy. Think wine, cheese, simple food. The anchovy toast is an institution.
28 moradores locais recomendam
Napier Quarter
359 Napier StA little bit of tre chic in the heart of Fitzroy. Think wine, cheese, simple food. The anchovy toast is an institution.
Melbourne’s newest cafe space. Yet to try it myself. But it’s so pretty and the menu looks amazing 🤩
Dame
35 Collins StreetMelbourne’s newest cafe space. Yet to try it myself. But it’s so pretty and the menu looks amazing 🤩
Marion
53 Gertrude StWine bar and then some. Absolutely delicious food and ambiance.
This one fancy… add this one to your “treat yo’self list” but a must if you want to begin / end your trip to Fitzroy on a high.
84 moradores locais recomendam
Cutler & Co
57 Gertrude StThis one fancy… add this one to your “treat yo’self list” but a must if you want to begin / end your trip to Fitzroy on a high.
Gyms
Love a gym / yoga studio? Me too! Thankfully there are many to try in Fitzroy, most with a no commitment trial period. Perfect for a traveller! 🧘🏻♀️
Looooovvveeee this place. So relaxing and calming: the candlelight yoga and dynamic mat sessions are my favourite. Namaste…
I Am That - Yoga
7 Emma StLooooovvveeee this place. So relaxing and calming: the candlelight yoga and dynamic mat sessions are my favourite. Namaste…
Gertrude Street Yoga Studio
202 Gertrude StA local institution.
If HIIT and resistance training is more your thing try Prime. They have great group classes. Boxing is a favourite of mine.
Prime Athletica
10 Spring StreetIf HIIT and resistance training is more your thing try Prime. They have great group classes. Boxing is a favourite of mine.
Supermarket / Specialty Food Stores
You need to know where your closest supermarkets is right?!
Coles Collingwood
172 Smith StWoolworths Fitzroy
243 Smith StCasa Iberica Deli
25 Johnston StALDI
247 Johnston StreetAround the ‘hood
At a loose end for a morning / afternoon? Try these. You’re welcome 🙂
Visit Kiri Kiri the social enterprise cafe in the gardens did a take away coffee as you explore.
227 moradores locais recomendam
Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington ParadeVisit Kiri Kiri the social enterprise cafe in the gardens did a take away coffee as you explore.
Another Fitzroy icon. Weather permitting, lie by the pool with the Sun loungers provided, or, if you enjoy swimming go down for a lap or two in the outdoor pool. Easy walk from Napier st.
99 moradores locais recomendam
Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra ParadeAnother Fitzroy icon. Weather permitting, lie by the pool with the Sun loungers provided, or, if you enjoy swimming go down for a lap or two in the outdoor pool. Easy walk from Napier st.
Beautiful space with contemporary books and magazines. You don’t need to be a member to browse.
9 moradores locais recomendam
East Melbourne Library
122 George StBeautiful space with contemporary books and magazines. You don’t need to be a member to browse.
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StShort walk down the end of Gertrude st.
Another favourite of mine. Short walk from Napier st. They have foreign films as well as contemporary. Monday’s are $9.50 tickets. Located in “Collins Place” where you will find lots of yummy foodie places for much or dinner in Flinders Lane.
83 moradores locais recomendam
Kino Cinemas
45 Collins StAnother favourite of mine. Short walk from Napier st. They have foreign films as well as contemporary. Monday’s are $9.50 tickets. Located in “Collins Place” where you will find lots of yummy foodie places for much or dinner in Flinders Lane.
Coffee!
Amazing coffee and great architecture in one. Win!
MAKER Coffee Lt Bourke
387 Little Bourke Street