Other published opinions
The Age Cheap Eats 2009 "There's a community noticeboard. There's seventies graphic wallpaper. There are woodveneer panels and a concrete floor"
The Age Cheap Eats 2008 "A boutique laneway? Behind the Hardwick Building? It's true. And it's where you'll find this savvy urban hangout that doesn't reinvent the wheel but knows what it takes to keep things humming: quality produce, good coffee and fresh magazines"
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Dood328 (03) 9387 7993, 328 Victoria St, Brunswick
Each Peach (03) 9383 4529, 506 Lygon St, Brunswick East
El Mirage 9388 0966, 349 Lygon St, Brunswick East
The Green Grocer (03) 9489 1747, 217 St Georges Rd St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North - Surrounded by organic fruit and vegetables and an open fire, breakfast or lunch here is a healthy, warm, domestic experience.
Green Refectory (03) 9387 1150, 115 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Julio (03) 9489 7814, 171 Miller St, Fitzroy North
La Paloma Cafe Restaurant (03) 9380 8520, 259 Albert St, Brunswick
Minimo (03) 9383 2083, 822 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Mitte (03) 9077 7379, 76 Michael St, Fitzroy North
North Island (03) 9486 8864, 111 Scotchmer St, Fitzroy North
Penny Royal (03) 9388 8525, 128 Union St, Brunswick
Poached (03) 9387 2396, 169 Lygon St, Brunswick East
Ray Cafe (03) 9380 8593, 332 Victoria St, Brunswick - Ray's is still packing them in or, if the weather's good, out on little boxes. The food is mostly breakfast or bread with numerous toppings.
Small Block (03) 9381 2244, 130 Lygon St, Brunswick East - An exceptional use of space, with a small outside area, opened up onto the footpath to accomodate more funky Brunswick dwellers.
Sugardough Panifico & Patisserie (03) 9380 4060, 163 Lygon St, Brunswick East
Tre Espresso (03) 9381 0209, rear laneway, hardwick building, 459 Sydney Rd, Brunswick