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Afghan Village 9882 2775, 923 Burke Rd, Middle Camberwell

Cafe Bliss (03) 9889 9600, 1393 Toorak Rd, Camberwell

Caffe Moravia (03) 9882 0008, 662 Burke Rd, Camberwell - Cake lovers heaven at Caffe Moravia. 30 different types of gelati and ice cream, and old fashioned bon bons and goodies

Car Park Cafe (03) 9804 0155, Shop 3, 586 Burke Rd, Camberwell

Chef's Tandoor (03) 9830 0655, 492 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills - Chef's Tandoor specialises in chicken tandoori but have a very comprehensive menu of Northern and other dishes

Eastern Bell (03) 9857 4372, 1/ 399 Belmore Rd, Balwyn

Fishmonger (03) 9859 0188, 66a Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North

Georges (03) 9882 0777, 819 Burke Rd, Camberwell

Hahndorf's (03) 9857 0441, 149 Bulleen Rd, Balwyn North

Jazz Ria (03) 9888 4843, 228 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn

Jupjang Thai Cafe (03) 9818 7297, 768 Burke Rd, Camberwell - The menu is simple and service geared to takeaway, with dishes prepared in the open-plan kitchen at the far end of the room.

Laurent (Camberwell) (03) 9882 9611, Shop 20, 600 Burke Rd, Camberwell - Wicker baskets display a great variety of breads for sale and also for on-premises consumption.

Lemons (03) 9882 8646, 259 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell - Away from the bustle of Camberwell Junction is this little breakfast and lunch cafe with whitewashed walls, well spaced tables and comfy chairs.

Mabrown (03) 9816 3755, Shop 6, 188-190 Belmore Rd, Balwyn - Mabrown (Balwyn) has a local following for its Malaysian and Thai. The takeaway is brisk.

Provisions Food Store (03) 9804 0036, 250 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell - It's a great, big, open, colourful space that sells food to take-home-and-heat or to eat in the cafe.

Satgurus (03) 9859 5955, 139 Bulleen Rd, Balwyn North - With its bright red frontage, people walking out with takeaway containers or pizza boxes, it spells fast food.

Sofia's Pizza House (03) 9813 3294, 857 Burke Rd, Camberwell - A Camberwell refuge for families and takeaways. This pizza restaurant has expanded enormously over the years

Tamarind (03) 9822 8788, 471 Burke Rd, Camberwell - Tamarind styles itself as serving contemporary Thai cuisine. The menu is extensive, if service laid back. Vegetarians need not feel left out.

Xocolatl (03) 9836 3100, 123 Maling Rd, Canterbury