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Casa Nata

Melbourne’s own Casa Nata, a bakery-cafe located on Thornbury’s High Street, serves up traditional egg-custard tarts that pay homage to the original pastéis de nata. There’s an element of theatre, too – you can watch Casa Nata’s bakers make the gooey, flaky tarts through the large street-facing window while you wait for your coffee. Stop by for a takeaway pastry while walking around the neighbourhood.

Locations: 846 High Street, Thornbury VIC 3071

Email: info@casanata.com.au

Tel: (03) 0431 180 838

Website: casanata.com.au

Hunted & Gathered

Hunted & Gathered is a premium organic chocolate maker run by brothers Harry and Charlie Nissen in Melbourne. Handmade in a factory in Cremorne, most Hunted & Gathered chocolate bars feature just three ingredients: organic cacao nibs sourced from ethical producers in Africa and Central and South America, organic cacao butter and organic cocoa sugar.

Locations: 68 Gwynne St, Cremorne VIC 3121

Email: info@huntedandgathered.com.au

Tel: (03) 9421 6800

Website: huntedandgathered.com.au

Gong De Lin

Vegan dumplings are the little parcels of joy we all need right now. Gong De Lin is our go-to for Chinese classics with plant-fuelled meat-alternatives. Load up on Sichuan-style eggplant, teppanyaki veggie steak, and sweet and sour crispy ‘beef’. If you’re missing meat, this tastes just like the real thing. Call to pick up, or order delivery via Uber Eats, Deliveroo and DoorDash.

Locations: 3/264 Swanston St Melbourne 3000

Email: gongdelinmelbs@gmail.com

Tel: (03) 9663 7878

BIO by DOC

DOC’s Carlton empire has spread to Drummond Street with the opening of BIO by DOC. Think small dishes to share, like mini eggplant parmigian and mushroom arancini. Or savour a bowl of beetroot gnocchi or charcoal pasta in rich veggue ragu. Your plant-based dessert could be fig tart or classic tiramisu with cashew cream. Order on Providoor.

Locations:  312 Drummond St Carlton 3053

Email:  hello@biobydoc.com

Tel: (03) 9349 1386

Website: www.biobydoc.com