Guidebook for South Yarra
Food Scene
The only cafe right on the river, this is a great place for coffee, brunch or lunch.
24 locals recommend
Kanteen
154 Alexandra AveThe only cafe right on the river, this is a great place for coffee, brunch or lunch.
A hidden gem at the bottom of an art deco building. This used the be the buildings kitchen back in the day but is now a gorgeous cafe. Coffee and food are yum!
36 locals recommend
The Lawson Grove Shop
1 Lawson GroveA hidden gem at the bottom of an art deco building. This used the be the buildings kitchen back in the day but is now a gorgeous cafe. Coffee and food are yum!
This is on my wish list! One of Melbourne's oldest and finest French Restaurants. Bon appetit!
84 locals recommend
France-Soir
11 Toorak RdThis is on my wish list! One of Melbourne's oldest and finest French Restaurants. Bon appetit!
Very classy cafe, restaurant and bar. The food is delicious. There are regular special events, so check out their website.
84 locals recommend
Botanical Hotel
169 Domain RdVery classy cafe, restaurant and bar. The food is delicious. There are regular special events, so check out their website.
Great casual place to stop and have a coffee or a bite to eat after a stroll around the Botanical Gardens.
13 locals recommend
Cafe Domain
Great casual place to stop and have a coffee or a bite to eat after a stroll around the Botanical Gardens.
Beautiful position by the lake- stop here for a coffee while you are in the Botanic Gardens.
the Observatory Cafe
Birdwood AvenueBeautiful position by the lake- stop here for a coffee while you are in the Botanic Gardens.
Cafe No.12
12 Commercial RdGreat local spot for delicious coffee and brunch.
Prahran Market station
Funky little cafe off the main road. Great decor too!
Cheap and cheerful quick lunch or dinner close to the apartment. Delicious baked potatoes with many filling options!
12 locals recommend
SpudBAR
43 Blessington StCheap and cheerful quick lunch or dinner close to the apartment. Delicious baked potatoes with many filling options!
Sushi Sushi
148 Swanston StYummy sushi and noodles. I could eat here everyday!
Cosi Bar Ristorante
68 Toorak RdGreat place for a fancy dinner. Food is delicious.
Amazing place to grab morning/afternoon tea. So many yummy treats to choose from. I would definitely recommend a visit here!
20 locals recommend
LuxBite
38 Toorak RdAmazing place to grab morning/afternoon tea. So many yummy treats to choose from. I would definitely recommend a visit here!
Great uber chic cafe for breakfast and lunch. You might have to line up on weekends- its that cool..!
54 locals recommend
Hobba
428 Malvern RdGreat uber chic cafe for breakfast and lunch. You might have to line up on weekends- its that cool..!
St Edmonds
154 Greville StGreat little cafe in a vibrant part of town.
Great place for coffee and also to pick up and sweat treats or yummy bread.
18 locals recommend
La Parisienne Pâtés
17 Toorak RdGreat place for coffee and also to pick up and sweat treats or yummy bread.
Yummy yummy brunch and coffee spot. You will find all the staff from the hospital nearby walk down the road to seek this place out, so it must mean its good! Which it is!
60 Commercial Rd
Yummy yummy brunch and coffee spot. You will find all the staff from the hospital nearby walk down the road to seek this place out, so it must mean its good! Which it is!
Yummy and vibin restaurant related to Hannoi Hannah- this is the more upmarket formal version.
45 locals recommend
Saigon Sally
2 Duke StreetYummy and vibin restaurant related to Hannoi Hannah- this is the more upmarket formal version.
Great new cafe that has opened up under "The Block" from last season. Coffee is good and food is delicious! Lots of outdoor seating, great place for breakfast or lunch.
Mister Zen
2 Commercial RdGreat new cafe that has opened up under "The Block" from last season. Coffee is good and food is delicious! Lots of outdoor seating, great place for breakfast or lunch.
Great spot for breakfast or lunch right on the edge of the gardens. Asian inspired food. Lovely restaurant and nice outdoor spaces too.
10 locals recommend
Jardin Tan
Birdwood AvenueGreat spot for breakfast or lunch right on the edge of the gardens. Asian inspired food. Lovely restaurant and nice outdoor spaces too.
Yummy yummy dumplings and great service. Not too expensive either!
19 locals recommend
Charlie Dumpling
184 High StreetYummy yummy dumplings and great service. Not too expensive either!
Everything Else
My favourite florist,nursery and gift shop. You won't leave here empty handed, everything is divine! Shane has beautiful gifts and ceramics.
BOTANICS
116 Punt RdMy favourite florist,nursery and gift shop. You won't leave here empty handed, everything is divine! Shane has beautiful gifts and ceramics.
Beautifully maintained local park. Go for your daily jog or walk and check out all the different activities that are going on. We are so lucky to have this right on our doorstep.
110 locals recommend
Fawkner Park
24-88 Commercial RdBeautifully maintained local park. Go for your daily jog or walk and check out all the different activities that are going on. We are so lucky to have this right on our doorstep.
A short 10 min stroll from the apartment, and only 3 stops from the city. There is a manned ticket booth so you can get assistance purchasing the correct fare.
13 locals recommend
Aesop South Yarra
222 Toorak RdA short 10 min stroll from the apartment, and only 3 stops from the city. There is a manned ticket booth so you can get assistance purchasing the correct fare.
The track around the outside is affectionately known as "The Tan" and you will see the locals pounding the pavement. Beautiful place to wander and explore.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
The track around the outside is affectionately known as "The Tan" and you will see the locals pounding the pavement. Beautiful place to wander and explore.
Shopping
One of Melbourne's most famous shopping strips. There are many good quality and designer clothing stores to browse, as well as great places to stop and eat.
458 locals recommend
Chapel Street
Chapel StreetOne of Melbourne's most famous shopping strips. There are many good quality and designer clothing stores to browse, as well as great places to stop and eat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Yummy Vietnamese restaurant. No bookings here, but rock up and see if you can squeeze in. Great atmosphere.
72 locals recommend
Hanoi Hannah Express Lane
186 High StYummy Vietnamese restaurant. No bookings here, but rock up and see if you can squeeze in. Great atmosphere.
Funky eclectic place for drinks & dancing on a Saturday night, and super cheap and yummy pizzas during the day (sometimes as cheap as $4!). Check it out!
95 locals recommend
Lucky Coq
179 Chapel StFunky eclectic place for drinks & dancing on a Saturday night, and super cheap and yummy pizzas during the day (sometimes as cheap as $4!). Check it out!
Bar and Restaurant. This is quite pricey but the location, wines, menu and service are worth it for a special treat. Great for an early evening drink.
20 locals recommend
L'Hotel Gitan
32 Commercial RdBar and Restaurant. This is quite pricey but the location, wines, menu and service are worth it for a special treat. Great for an early evening drink.
Essentials
IGA Toorak Rd Plus Liquor
172-174 Toorak RdLocal supermarket.
262-268 Punt Rd
268 Punt RoadMini version of Safeway Supermaket here- closest spot to grab simple groceries.
Great local wine/bottle shop. Always gives great advice on wine matching with your meal! And super close to the apartment.
Winebins
58 Commercial RoadGreat local wine/bottle shop. Always gives great advice on wine matching with your meal! And super close to the apartment.
The Woolworths and the Coles are right next to each other so take your pick!
144 locals recommend
Coles Prahran
303 Chapel StThe Woolworths and the Coles are right next to each other so take your pick!
Great for budget supermarket shopping and right near the market and other supermarkets.
39 locals recommend
ALDI
34 Elizabeth StGreat for budget supermarket shopping and right near the market and other supermarkets.
Probably the second closest grocery store near the apartment (Safeway Express at the service station is the closest). Good selection of everything.
15 locals recommend
IGA Xpress Melbourne
19 Commercial RdProbably the second closest grocery store near the apartment (Safeway Express at the service station is the closest). Good selection of everything.