The meals and beverages are absolutely to die for! My only issue is the excessive price of hot drinks! $6.50 for a mocha is roughly twice the standard price! However the quality makes up for it. Waffles with chocolate sauce, strawberries + bananas are fantastic.

Approximate cost: $15

This is my absolute favourite restaurant! I visit several times a week to get a sampler of fries with amazing sauce, such as Parisian or Vietnamese. The service is always great. The only improvement would be to expand the restaurant so that there is more seating for peak times!

Absolutely amazing cupcakes! I adore the Red Velvet in particular. Their coffee is decent. The only issue is that they are a tiny bit overpriced!

Approximate cost: $4

This was my favourite place to bring my laptop and study! It was perfect to be able to relax and unwind with a good magazine, no strings attached. They have an amazing range of magazines aimed at individuals interested in art and design, such as the Curvy series. Also their coffee is absolutely fantastic!

Cute little place operating at the end of David Jones in the CBD. Coffee is absolutely fantastic there! If I'm in the area I'll definitely go out of my way to walk there because it is unbeatable!

Approximate cost: $4

Such a cute and unique place! Their vegetable quiches are absolutely sensational. They also have some interesting salads. The only issue is the awkwardly tiny space to queue in front of the counter, and no matter what time of day there always seems to be people lining up out the door and on the street! Part of the charm though, I suppose. Although not in winter!

Approximate cost: $4

Fantastic coffee blend here! The only issue I have with this place is that it gets quite busy on the weekends, which is the only time I can get there! Also their raisin toast is absolutely to die for. My only suggestion is that it would be amazing if they were open later than 6pm!

Approximate cost: $3

I'm a big coffee drinker so it's rare that a place gets my seal of approval! Love their signature blend. They send out coupons for $2 coffees regularly, as well as having $2 Tuesdays - amazing value! They have light soy milk which is a massive bonus for me.

Approximate cost: $5

I ordered a soy latte from McCafe, waited for quite a while only to be told there was no soy milk in the entire restaurant. However I was given a coffee card with 2 freebies, so I was impressed rather than angry!

Approximate cost: $7

Cheapest Italian restaurant Ive found in melbourne! $10 for a generous serving of pasta is sensational. There are an exceptional amount of vegetarian pasta options, rather than just having one like many other places! Delicious food and I love the takeaway option provided. Only issue is that it is always exceptionally busy so getting something like a drink refill is a bit of a hassle!

Approximate cost: $10