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Pidapipó

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Pidapipo creates authentic, artisanal Italian-style gelato. Made fresh daily, using quality ingredients and seasonal fruits. The store offers 20 rotating flavours each day, including black sesame, dulce de leche, and blood orange granita. The fruit is always fresh, never frozen, with no artificial flavourings added.

Locations:299 Lygon St, Carlton 3053

Email:ciao@pidapipo.com

Tel:(03) 9347 4596

Website: pidapipo.com

Hawker Chan
   

This casual hawker-style eatery is touted as the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world. Now with locations around the world, this no-frills eatery specialises in Hong Kong-style roasted meats. Think crisp-skinned soy chicken, pork ribs and barbecue pork, served with rice or noodles. The marinade for the signature soy chicken dish is a closely guarded secret and is still made daily in Singapore and shipped around the world.

Locations:157 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000

Email: info@hawkerchanaustralia.com

Tel:(03) 9650 8808

Website: hawkerchanaustralia.com

Meet Sando

Meet Sando is a daytime fast casual restaurant, located within the Queen Victoria Market complex. They serve katsu sando Japanese-style sandwiches, served while they’re still hot, crunchy and fresh. They also offer sides, open toasties (for breakfast) and French pastries, plus a selection of coffees and teas.

Locations:Queen Victoria Market, 507 Elizabeth St, Melbourne 3000

Email: info@hawkerchanaustralia.com

Tel:(03) 9328 3213

Website: meetsando.com.au

Fruits of Passion

Fruits of Passion is a great Kensington hotspot offering great coffee, delicious cakes and home-made muffins. Check out the all-day breakfast menu, as well as loads of hearty lunches with a large variety of smoothies, juices and alcoholic drinks.Vegetarians, vegans and those wishing to avoid gluten will find some great options available.

Locations:188 Bellair St, Kensington 3031

Email: fruitsofpassion@hotmail.com

Tel:(03) 9376 8588

Website: fruitsofpassioncafe.com