A coffee-corner cafe with big airy windows, friendly staff and quick service, plus some small eat-in seating for a short stop in Fitzroy.

If you’re in South Melbourne, this casual pizzeria is described as friendly and fast, and people mention eating outside rather than relying on indoor seating.

A moody, beautifully designed wine bar with booth seating and a central high table, matched by service described as friendly and attentive for an easy Richmond catch-up.

For a quick Victoria Street lunch, reviewers say food arrives very quickly with friendly, attentive service; it’s small out front but has extra seating at the back.

A solid pick for a small, talk-first dinner: described as a lovely space with attentive, friendly staff, and noted as a great venue for an intimate night of dinner and drinks.