balaclava

Moonhouse

Restaurant

In an iconic southside building, this alluring bistro does old Chinese favourites in new ways – like reimagined prawn toast and a Hainanese chicken club sandwich that took 30 attempts to perfect.

Bounty of the Sun

Restaurant

This izakaya serves shareable, drink-friendly food. Order from a small-plate selection brimming with Japanese flavours such as ponzu and yuzu. Then pair your meal with a stiff whisky, cold beer or a plum Margarita rimmed with ume sugar. It’s all set in a sleek, modern space.

Tulum

Restaurant

Chef Coskun Uysal ships the flavours of modern Istanbul to downtown Balaclava.

Ziggy’s

Restaurant

Ziggy’s in Balaclava is all about full flavours with no frills.

Mopho Canteen

Restaurant

Coconuts on Carlisle Street.

Glick’s Bakery

Cafe

Around since 1968, this is the bagelry that started it all in Melbourne. The family-run chain specialises in boiled bagels, challah, dips, salads and affordable kosher-baked goods.

Poppy and Seed Bagelry

Cafe

Bagels, doughnuts, coffee and smoothies next to Balaclava Station.

All Things Equal

Cafe

This inclusive cafe gives people with a disability a chance to work in a supportive hospitality environment and earn a sustainable income in a dignified way. It’s fun, energetic and serves crowd-pleasing brunches that’ll keep you coming back.

Monk Bodhi Dharma

Cafe

A tiny brick cubby serving up breakfast, lunch and the occasional dinner. The menu here is completely vegetarian and no eggs are used, too. If you think it's not brunch without eggs, then think again – after a couple of bites of whatever you've ordered, you won't even know they're gone.

Batch

Cafe

A home away from home for the Kiwis.

Wall Two 80

Cafe

Possibly the most famous wall in Melbourne, Wall Two 80 is much more than that.

Yo-Chi

Shop

A self-serve frozen yoghurt bar with more than 22 toppings to choose from. Mix and match flavours like salted butterscotch, chocolate and tart, then make it your own with a medley of fruits, plant-based cookie dough, Oreos and more.

Leonard St.

Shop

Vibrant colours and storybook prints define this Melbourne womenswear brand.