On a Melbourne day trip, this laneway café has a spacious room with friendly, attentive staff, plus an in-house retail section to browse before you head on.

In Melbourne, this spot suits a cosy sit-down with friends: reviewers describe a welcoming atmosphere and service that makes people feel looked after.

When you’re down in Melbourne, this Windsor spot is praised for genuinely friendly staff, including a chef who’ll help you get your order sorted, and it’s got a couple of tables if you’d rather sit and eat than hover on the footpath.