Guidebook for Brunswick
Food Scene
Our regular coffee hit - listed as one of Melbourne's Top 5 cafes in The Age.
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East Elevation
351 Lygon StOur regular coffee hit - listed as one of Melbourne's Top 5 cafes in The Age.
Our equal favourite, a 3 minute walk away. A unique cafe hidden behind a red door in the wall on Lygon St with virtually no signage - but inside you get the complete Brunswick Cafe experience - great coffee, fantastic breakfast and lunch, plus their own made-on the premises chocolate (the machinery is all on display.
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Monsieur Truffe and East Elevation
351 Lygon StOur equal favourite, a 3 minute walk away. A unique cafe hidden behind a red door in the wall on Lygon St with virtually no signage - but inside you get the complete Brunswick Cafe experience - great coffee, fantastic breakfast and lunch, plus their own made-on the premises chocolate (the machinery is all on display.
Funky tequila bar offering a wide selection of drinks and Mexican dishes ...
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Mi Corazon Tequila Bar
462 Lygon StreetFunky tequila bar offering a wide selection of drinks and Mexican dishes ...
AMAZING moroccan food, coffee, and very special atmosphere. Again, only 5 minutes walk away.
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Moroccan Deli-cacy
313 Lygon StreetAMAZING moroccan food, coffee, and very special atmosphere. Again, only 5 minutes walk away.
Owned by the Master Chief judge George Calombaris, it is a 5 minute walk from the apartment, and really exquisite Greek food, as you'd expect. A bit pricey but great if you want to spoil yourself!
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Hellenic Republic Brunswick
434 Lygon StOwned by the Master Chief judge George Calombaris, it is a 5 minute walk from the apartment, and really exquisite Greek food, as you'd expect. A bit pricey but great if you want to spoil yourself!
Really fantastic authentic Sicilian cooking, amazing gnocchi, lots of good specials - moderately priced for the quality. Ou favourite place on Lygon St.
The Stonemill 347 Food & Wine Bar
347 Lygon StReally fantastic authentic Sicilian cooking, amazing gnocchi, lots of good specials - moderately priced for the quality. Ou favourite place on Lygon St.
A local pizza shop that also has a bar and live music on the weekends. A nice place to hang and relax, an open fireplace in winter with couches and board games, encourages people to hang around before and after the pizza has been eaten. They have 2 for 1 on Tuesday nights.
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Compass Pizza
319 Lygon StA local pizza shop that also has a bar and live music on the weekends. A nice place to hang and relax, an open fireplace in winter with couches and board games, encourages people to hang around before and after the pizza has been eaten. They have 2 for 1 on Tuesday nights.
A local landmark, situated in what's know as the Gaza Strip of Sydney Rd. Fantastic and authentic Lebanese food at a budget price.
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A1 Bakery
643-645 Sydney RdA local landmark, situated in what's know as the Gaza Strip of Sydney Rd. Fantastic and authentic Lebanese food at a budget price.
Shopping
Dejour Jeans doesn’t look like much from the outside. Situated on Sydney Road, crammed among bridal shops, you’d never think that inside the small shopfront are some of the best jeans in the city.
Inside you’ll compete to get a shot in one of two change rooms, and you’ll vie for the attention of one of the ever-busy staff members. Dejour isn’t the secret it once was.
The tiny space has floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with jeans in every size, shape, colour and design. They’re made using wholesale denim from Bradmill, an Australian textile mill that’s been operating since 1927. It’s quality to match any brand name.
Dejour’s real drawcard is on-site alterations, making it perfect for anyone who has ever spent $300 on brand-name jeans just to have them feel a little bit off. That will never happen here. Owner Nam Huynh has been fitting and making jeans for more than 20 years. At roughly $60 a pair (including alteration) they can only be described as a steal.
On weekends it’s ludicrously busy, so expect to wait a number of hours. Even at the quietest times, you’ll need to wait 45 minutes (head down Sydney Road for a coffee and some cake), so allow yourself some time.
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Dejour Jeans
542 Sydney RdDejour Jeans doesn’t look like much from the outside. Situated on Sydney Road, crammed among bridal shops, you’d never think that inside the small shopfront are some of the best jeans in the city.
Inside you’ll compete to get a shot in one of two change rooms, and you’ll vie for the attention of one of the ever-busy staff members. Dejour isn’t the secret it once was.
The tiny space has floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with jeans in every size, shape, colour and design. They’re made using wholesale denim from Bradmill, an Australian textile mill that’s been operating since 1927. It’s quality to match any brand name.
Dejour’s real drawcard is on-site alterations, making it perfect for anyone who has ever spent $300 on brand-name jeans just to have them feel a little bit off. That will never happen here. Owner Nam Huynh has been fitting and making jeans for more than 20 years. At roughly $60 a pair (including alteration) they can only be described as a steal.
On weekends it’s ludicrously busy, so expect to wait a number of hours. Even at the quietest times, you’ll need to wait 45 minutes (head down Sydney Road for a coffee and some cake), so allow yourself some time.
Good fruit and vegies, organic and wholesome, plus all the things you need for your alternative goods, such as hair products etc
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Organic Wholefoods Brunswick
467 Lygon StGood fruit and vegies, organic and wholesome, plus all the things you need for your alternative goods, such as hair products etc
This is another local treasure, and believe it or not won a prize in 2016 for being the Best Bookshop in the World! (As judged by some organisation in London). The regularly have book launches there and have everything you're looking for if you need something new to read.
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Readings Carlton
309 Lygon StThis is another local treasure, and believe it or not won a prize in 2016 for being the Best Bookshop in the World! (As judged by some organisation in London). The regularly have book launches there and have everything you're looking for if you need something new to read.
Essentials
The best supermarket within walking distance, just along Stewart St. Has everything you need and more, and at very cheap prices.
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SUPA IGA Brunswick
614 Sydney RdThe best supermarket within walking distance, just along Stewart St. Has everything you need and more, and at very cheap prices.
Good indoor and outdoor pool, gym, yoga and fitness classes.
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Brunswick Bound
361 Sydney RdGood indoor and outdoor pool, gym, yoga and fitness classes.
For all your pharmacy needs, this is the best, although there is also one on Lygon St next to the organic fruit shop, which is a bit closer, but not as good.
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Chemist Warehouse Brunswick
429 to 433 Sydney RdFor all your pharmacy needs, this is the best, although there is also one on Lygon St next to the organic fruit shop, which is a bit closer, but not as good.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice low key but stylish bar with nooks and crannies to sit, and a great bar. Quite hipster Brunswick, be warned...
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Atticus Finch
129 Lygon StNice low key but stylish bar with nooks and crannies to sit, and a great bar. Quite hipster Brunswick, be warned...
This is a great venue for seeing both local and international acts. An amazing ballroom sized place with tables as well as couches, a balcony that has a great view over Sydney Rd and they have a good kitchen that does both snacks and meals.
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Spotted Mallard
314 Sydney RdThis is a great venue for seeing both local and international acts. An amazing ballroom sized place with tables as well as couches, a balcony that has a great view over Sydney Rd and they have a good kitchen that does both snacks and meals.
Entertainment & Activities
A good arthouse cinema with plenty of screens. Half price Mondays if you go before 5pm.
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Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StA good arthouse cinema with plenty of screens. Half price Mondays if you go before 5pm.
Parks & Nature
Ceres is an interesting place to visit - it has a few cafes and restaurants, plus they do market gardening and have a lot of alternative energy displays. A farmers market most days, with local musicians playing on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. A great place for people with young kids. Close to the Merri Creek. They also have a plant nursery, and a bike recycling place (you can often buy a second hand bike for a gold coin donation!).
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Parque Ambiental Comunitário CERES
Roberts StreetCeres is an interesting place to visit - it has a few cafes and restaurants, plus they do market gardening and have a lot of alternative energy displays. A farmers market most days, with local musicians playing on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. A great place for people with young kids. Close to the Merri Creek. They also have a plant nursery, and a bike recycling place (you can often buy a second hand bike for a gold coin donation!).