There are much smaller versions of 7-11 stores located conveniently on several main streets in…read moredowntown Melbourne. Even though they are small, they have what most people are looking for such as small convienent snacks, sandwiches, drinks, and pastries. I was looking for a quick freshly handmade snacks and found daily made sandwiches with lots of varieties and price ranges. A picked up flavored bottled water that was also reasonably priced. They will not provide a bag for you and many people bring their own bags or use existing carry-ons to transport their purchases. I will probably stop by this store again before leaving Melbourne at the end of the week.

I will skip 7-Eleven unless you arrives at Southern Cross Station in the middle of the night…read more Everything here is so overpriced compares to other options inside Southern Cross Station. Bottle of Water costs 4 times than Coles which is located right next to the Station in the same complex. We ended up coming here when we got off Skybus as it is located right when we were dropped off inside the terminal and don't feel like venture out with our luggage. Good if you just want something quick but if you are on a budget, stock up at Coles! Opens 24/7

Very good service has lots of things you need when all the other shops are shut. I enjoy the plain…read moreglazed donut or and iced coffee around 3 to wake me up they have all the prepaid SIM cards so easy to to up. If you need add money to Myki card they can do or supply a new one so handy. They are a little more expensive than a supermarket but is convent. One complaint they don't sell Flake :-( but I will live.

Conveniently located directly in front of the Darebin Rd tram stop, this milk bar is a good place…read moreto top up your Myki or buy a metcard. It's on the small side for a milk bar and therefore has less of a selection than most, and there seems to be a disproportionate focus on cleaning products amongst its stock. However, it also has a couple of classic loose lollies for 5c a piece, and some mixed lolly bags. Location, location.

Easy access for public transport (tram-stop directly out the front on Church St) and 3-4 car parks…read moreare available. Maybe think twice about cycling as there are no bike racks, but the area is relatively safe and customers are well presented and friendly. On Wednesdays they usually have a special on sandwiches for $2, and the Slurpee machine has different flavours depending on the time of the year (lamington flavour is my favourite). The coffee machine is often very busy during weekdays, and on occasion they run out of the medium sized $2 paper cups. Loaves of bread can be purchased in white, wholemeal and wholegrain varieties. At the rear of the store is an ATM, a well-stocked pie and sausage roll section and iced-coffee is also available with ice-cubes in a refrigerated cabinet (but I haven't tried those yet). Staff are attentive, ready to offer assistance and of a reasonable height. This 7-11 is also a petrol station, which is very handy if you have a car. Last week I saw a guy there with huge muscles, but he wasn't pumping iron .. he was pumping gas! Overall this is a great place and would recommend it to any Richmond locals or visitors to the area.

What a hidden gem. Gorgeous donuts hidden away in a tiny…read moremilk bar. Flavours such as lemon, Nutella and custard. Fluffy sugary doughnuts with fillings- not your American style traditional donut. They are addictive, well priced and not too far from where I live! Dangerous!

There's a reason that this place is making big head lines. It's the delicious donuts. Mouth…read morewatering, soul soothing, waist expanding donuts. The range here is small but oh so sweet. This isn't one of our beloved Melbourne hipster donut stores. You won't find fresh new crisp design work or even a coffee menu. Jimmy's Place is an old school suburban milk bar in a very ethnic and multicultural area. Hipsters beware the locals here won't tolerate eye rolling and line pushing. So why trek out this far from your comfort zone? Nutella donuts. Yup I said it. This is where you'll find the famous Nutella donuts that the CBD crowd are going nuts for. At $3 a pop you'll want to buy them all. Ask Jimmy himself what flavours are on offer. He rarely has time to restock the small display cabinet before the donuts fly out the door. Flavours tried and tested- Nutella- delicious nutella to kill off any do-gooder diet. Warm in the microwave for 20seconds for a life changing experience Jam- ol' school jam donut. Can't go wrong here. Custard- a super smooth creamy custard. Perfect with a cup of coffee and a good book. Lemon meringue- A tart little minx. Sweet on top and all sneaky flavour hidden inside. There's occasionally a salted caramel floating around.

Need a drink or a snack? 7-Eleven on Flinders Street is an easy way to grab a bag of chips or a…read morewater bottle while exploring Melbourne. Interesting to see the other Aussie snacks that they sell. Chicken & leek pies. Aussie beef pies. Traditional veggies pasties. Peri peri chicken wraps. Love the renovated building too. Easy stop off the City Circle Tram.

This convenience store in Collins Street was my saving grace and office escape in the corporate…read moreworld prior to working for myself as a freelance writer. One used to feel a little like a kid walking into a candy store at the time, and there would be some days where they would have items for purchase for only $1 to celebrate a particular time of day, and most recently their birthday. Cherry Ripe here I come. The staff always seem to be so glad to see you, it isn't stock standard chain based convenience store service. You would feel kind of special. The Freddo frogs (although simple) was a big deal at the time, like my office survival kit: especially during the last three months of my corporate career. They would always have specials for buying four Freddo frogs of different varieties at any given moment, and this convenience store would run the occasional competition where a pre-paid Visa card was up for grabs to entice you into buying more chocolate which stocked up my survival kit when one needed it stocked up the most. The ambience was inviting, especially the owl and inside (although a bit of tight space at times) allured that welcoming feeling for the tired office worker.