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Alfio's Caffe Victoria
A very popular spot for breakfast on weekends with its cute sun soaked paved nook out the front.

Atomica Caffe Victoria
Expertly made coffee, using house roasted and blended beans. A dim lit, lovely room with seats on the footpath too.

Bayleaves Victoria

Brandon Hotel Victoria

Cafe Bagatelles Victoria
Described by locals as the "gossip corner cafe", Cafe Bagatelles is in a happy spot overlooking Carlton Square.

Carlton Paragon Victoria
Charming corner position, nice open room and popular meeting place for Carltonians.

Chin Chin's at Koto Moon Victoria
This comfortable neighbourhood cafe boasts "Chinatown quality in Rathdowne St".

Cibi Victoria

Dantes Victoria
Dante's is popular throughout the day for lunch or a drink in the afternoon. The menu is cheap and cafe style, with many options for vegetarians.

Doctor Java Victoria
Doctor Java pays homage to the tropical coffee growing regions of Ethiopia, Papua new Guinea, columbia and Brazil.

Element Victoria
It's too cool to be hot so signage is kept to a minimum and if you need to ask directions perhaps you're looking for the wrong place.

Empress Hotel Victoria
A local with big pub meals at bar prices, live music, pool, TV and even conversation. Oh, and there's beer too.

Figs Victoria
A North Carlton neighbourhood cafe with courtyard garden sheltered by a spreading fig tree.

The Fitzroy Pinnacle Victoria

Flow Victoria

Foo-Doo's Victoria

Gold & Noone Victoria

Grace Darling Hotel Victoria

Gypsies Cafe Victoria

Gypsy Bar Victoria
This long time Brunswick St cafe/bar is open late. In fact it's open all day too. Great feeling, intimate space, good coffee and reasonable prices.

Mezina Victoria
The old Fitzroy Post Office has been replaced by a big slick cafe. Well priced cafe dishes.

Newtown S C Victoria
Newtown Social Club does what it sets out to do, serve the best coffee on the stree

Organic Gertrude Victoria

Red Tongue Cafe Victoria
Its corner position affords Red Tongue Cafe a large outdoor pavement area. It's a favoured spot for hungry people watchers.

Residential Cafe Victoria

Riz Victoria

Stefano's Food Store Victoria

Tin Pot Cafe Victoria
A relaxed, reliable and comfortable cafe where every one is made welcome.

Toast Victoria
Really good toast is served here every day till 3pm. The breads are made on site and everything is cooked to order.

Tomorrow Food & Design Victoria