Degraves Street was one of Melbourne's first laneways. Laneways are narrow streets, like an alley, that support diversity in public spaces. Love the cute cafes and shops along this passage off busy Flinders Street. read more

Degraves Street - Beautiful street filled with shops and restaurants - Local Flavor Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Degrave Street feels like Europe , people watching and lots of different people walkign through which makes it interesting . You have buisiness people coming in for their morning meeting , creatives with their cameras and artisitc accessories. There are so many friendly homeless with a story and not to mention the tourists who are from all over the world read more

Degraves Street - Tapas at Degraves Espresso Melbourne - Local Flavor Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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It is a short, narrow laneway in the Central Business District & is famous for its alfresco dining options. It epitomizes Melbourne's coffee culture & street art scene. It is near the rail station and is all popular tourist destination. read more

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What an unexpected alley filled with the crowd of people and eateries! It seems so hipster to be huddled in refined cuisines and it's full of culture! It was quite happening on this street to my surprise! I adore the graffiti and sight of Darth Vader in yoga pose form. The artwork is daring and innovating. I enjoyed my time here! Moment captured and lived. read more

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really fun european-looking street with a great selection of cafes to grab a quick bite from or sit down for a nice brunch! so many options to choose from, but it may take a little while to find an open table. read more

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This is a must-do to encounter the sights of the crowds enjoying the long summer days; sounds of chuckling and chatter; smells of the aromatic coffee beans grinding and brewing cured to the way you like it; savory and scrumptious foods of all kinds like the doughnuts, Italian dishes, tapas, burgers, cupcakes, and many other sorts. Select a restaurant to dine at and a table will be available for you to seat outside. Some will have onsite seating as well. Umbrellas all hovered over the tables for best shading. And as always, take away is an option. Soak it all in..... read more

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In A Nutshell: -Degraves Street is a short & narrow alleyway w/ tables settings shared by multiple businesses in the middle. -It gives you a hint of a European-feel, think Spain. -There are a lot of coffee shops, tapas, pizza & wine bars located on this street. Overall, if you are a tourist & want to check it off your bucket list then it's worth the walk, but nothing super-special sticks out. read more

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This street is literally a Melbourne icon and practically defines Melbourne's laneway culture. Well, it goes a little further than that because for a section of the street they have blocked it off and it is lined with tables and chairs that happen to be undercover. Some have suggested that it has a very European feel about it, and I certainly cannot dispute that. In fact it is one of the only places that I know of in Australia that has been set up like the. The other thing is that it also has a rather grungy feel about it, that just adds to the charm of the place. Mind you, the cafes actually aren't as fantastic, but that is a comment left for elsewhere. read more

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Whenever I pass by Degraves Street, I always get a giddy feeling inside from the breathtaking atmosphere. In my opinion, it's like a little bit of Europe, but down under. I've always been attracted to tiny laneways with warm candlelight emitting from tables. Cons: ~ There are many cafes dotted along this street, but unfortunately just by looking at the menus most of the cafes are very similar - there's no variety. It's all just basically Italian. My boyfriend and I sometimes want to stop by to have dinner, but when we're not in the mood for Italian there's not much elsewhere we can go. ~ At night, it's usually pretty cramped. Understandably so, but just keep in mind that if you're hitting this place up with a group of friends, I highly doubt you'll find any tables. Overall, Degraves Street isn't dropdead amazing and could definitely improve, but the cafes are decent (if you're in the mood for Italian) and the atmosphere is amazing. If you're in Melbourne, it's a must-see. read more

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Directly across from Flinders Station, one of the best alleys in Melbourne. Degraves is lined with fantastic cafes, espresso lovers rejoice! Brilliant place for brunch or an afternoon coffee. The street is entirely blocked off and filled with cafe tables shaded with patio umbrellas. Don't skip the cute boutiques - Clementine, Little Book Room, Elegantly Scant are worth checking out. read more

Degraves Street - Local Flavor Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

A must see and do in Melbourne City. Famous Degraves St Laneways, with its many cafes, nooks and crannies, a perfect spot for enjoying a meal, watching the world, as well as having amazing conversations. It's true, when people describe Melbourne as "European", places like Degraves, adds to this feeling of being in an old world European city. The hive of activity is what I like the most, and the choices on offer. It's busy, so the biggest problem you will have is finding a place that isn't already filled. Discover it for yourself! read more

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Melbourne wouldn't be Melbourne without its famed laneways. And arguably the most famous of these is Degraves Street, which you will find approximately halfway between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets, intersecting Flinders Lane. Degraves is such a Melbourne treasure. If you take the time to amble down this cobbled street you will find some of Melbourne's best coffee and most authentic food, as well as little retail gems including vintage shops and a particularly awesome stationery store. There is a also a piece by Banksy on degraves and you will also find some pretty unique street art. Degraves is close to Finders Street Station and is the perfect place to begin a day of exploring Melbourne on foot. read more

Degraves Street - Local Flavor Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

A friend of mine told me that there's a bunch of alleyways all over Melbourne that locals go to filled with restaurants and cafes. And with luck would have it, we stumbled upon this place and instantly fell in love with it. The deeper we go into the alleyway, the more cafes and restaurants we find. So much places to eat! Certainly a must when in Melbourne! read more

Degraves Street - Local Flavor Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

People come from all over the world to see Melbourne's amazing artwork infused lane- ways and Degraves Street is the iconic cobble stone lane-way to show all your friends. On the small strip you will find cafe's, restaurants, and eccentric little shops that will inspire you to move to this great city. Degraves leads into an arcade which has some more shops and exits through to Bourke St mall. Tables are all nestled together and cosy, it has a touristy vibe but you can tell it's still a place the locals come to have coffee. Food wise, the array of restaurants and cafe's should have enough to fill up your stomach but if all else fails there is a Grill'd on the street. read more

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Don't get me wrong, Degraves Street is a very cool spot to hang out and is iconic in terms of being part and parcel of what Melbourne is famous for (ie. laneways); but 5 stars, I'm not so sure. It has really cool street art and is great for people watching but the quality of the food and service at the cafes and restaurants is hugely mixed. The amount of foot traffic for all these places means that at busy times it is so hectic and the standards have to naturally slip somewhat. Generally I'd go to Degraves for good coffee (nowhere near the best in Melbourne) but for food there are so many better places to go to. For a great vibe and just a cool spot, it gets 4. 5? You gotta be kidding me! read more

Degraves Street - Local Flavor Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

The alley ways of Melbourne are part of what defines this city. It would not be the same without little side streets packed with people, cafes, little shops and a hustle and bustle energy that is the life flow of Melbourne. Degraves st is one of the most popular alleys for both Melbournians and tourists alike. My recommendation is to grab a seat at one of the outdoor tables, at any cafe and just soak up the atmosphere. Then sit back, and people watch. There are plenty of shops along the way too, with small specialty stores of all kinds well worth a look . Make sure you take some time to check out the area and all that it has to offer. Note: Avoid the city lunch hour if you can, it will be packed like a can of sardines! read more

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blah. not as vibrant and busy as centre place, but still worth checking out, as is many of the other tucked away alleys melbourne has to offer. read more

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Unlike many of Melbourne's laneways, Degraves Street is no secret to anyone. It's right there open with welcome arms to all locals and tourists, buzzing away at all times of day and night. For this reason, it's easy to forget about old Degraves or even write it off as a spot for the out-of-towners. When Degraves won Yelp's 'Best Local Flavour' award it sounded fitting. Every week I spy a cute pic of this iconic laneway in my instagram feed...but I also wanted to think about why I love this place as a local. It's certainly not my go-to place for coffee (except the sneaky underground Cup of Truth, that is) but I do love: - The waffles. If you have not met the delightful Frenchmen and his ridiculously good waffles, you are doing yourself a disservice - The local products - so many wonderful Victorian-designed goodies for home - The fish & chip shop that sells unagi sushi - The awesome print store choc-full of gorgeous and unique print art - The buzz of people discovering it for the first time If it's been a while since you've taken a peek, take a minute to browse next time you're charging up Flinders Lane. read more

A really iconic laneway, in a very iconic area. Just opposite Flinders Street Station and opposite Federation Square is Degraves St, a great meeting spot or just to grab a coffee. Food at some of the cafes isn't always the best but it's ok and simple. This alleyway and Centre Pl further down (in my opinion much prettier and more cosy than Degraves), are excellent representatives and very symbolic of Melbourne's laneway culture. A great place to take visitors. read more

One of them places that is so unqiue and unlike anything around the world. Degraves street is always guaranteed to draw a big crowd. It combines of two streets which is filled with buzzing cafes, bars, restaurants, shops, hairdresser the like. Everytime I head down here I am always welcomed with an amazing coffee and have had some great food down here. I suggest perkup burgers for food and Vicolino for Coffee :) read more

Places such as Degraves Street are the reason we all love Melbourne so much. Avoid the lunch rush hour, where you'll find it teeming with flustered 'suits' and come by during early afternoon when everyone has retreated back to the office. Wander the laneway and indulge in some of the great cafe fare and be sure to check out the artwork. read more

An iconic street in central Melbourne: a short, narrow north-running laneway from Flinders Street to Flinders Lane. Easy to find- just opposite Flinders Street Station. The cobbled bluestone alley features bars, cafes and restaurants with a reputation for good coffee. Had cupcakes from the Little Cupcakes store, and briefly noticed a cute bookstore across the lane and many other eateries/ coffee houses. Would love to go back to see what else is on offer and try other food/ drinks. Lots of people there- and a must see and visit! read more

I love degraves st. It's one of my favorite places to visit for brunch or meeting up people for coffee. Come here, sit down at one of the tables and spend next hour chatting about life and how delicious is food (Almost all cafes here have good food) read more

The Degraves street is definitely one of the more charming lane ways in Melbourne. But besides the coffee shop and Grill'd, I'm not sure why locals love hanging out here. I stumbled across it after my daily stop at the city library and found it packed (almost like sardines) and skipped this place entirely. The next time I chose to come back after lunch hour and it was still packed. Clearly Melbournians have a deep affinity for crowds. On my third visit, I decided to try the coffee which was wonderful but I would happily have tried it elsewhere too.. Someplace, I can actually get a table. I did go back to relish my Veggie burger at Grill'd which was Awesome! Overall, the Degraves Street is a great place if you like crowds or people watching. Nothing else to do here, move on people! read more

Degraves St is small, just like Wall St in NYC, but it sure packs a punch in terms of lattes served per capita. Come to Degraves (as a Degraves St Virgin) to experience European Cafe like service and alfresco dining. But come back to Degraves and notice the diversity offered within this rich postcard of Melbourne. Italian cuisine, burgers, waffles, dumplings, panini, organic wholefood, barbershop, butterscotch milkshake, jelly babies. It is all here. Why would you ever go anywhere else? You will never leave. You will never leave. You will never leave. read more

Great little spot lined with cafes, perfect for a quick lunch!

One of Melbourne's best streets with so much character. Always packed with people having coffee or dinner. A must for tourists and locals.

Kind of the same thing as Hosier Lane, as in you need to check it out if you're visiting or new to Melbourne. The minute you enter this little street it's like you enter another world, it always reminds me of something from a real life version of Harry Potter. It's usually jam packed, and I usually hate that but it makes the experience so much better. Highly recommend visiting this little place, getting a coffee and having a good sticky beak. read more

Coffee is great, however food is average and service is inconsistent, the exhaust fan blowing burnt oil and fumes on to the seated area is simply gross and a deal breaker. They need stop punishing customers with the cash only rule. Come on guys, either own up to your taxes or pay the fees to get a eftpos machine! A coffee to go next time. read more

My favorite alley. While walking down Degraves Street I get feeling like acting in a movie. I love the mixed colors from shops.

No matter what you feel like eating or what time it is, you'll find it along Degraves Street. Come here on your way to the office for an excellent coffee and to watch the world go by or read the newspaper; bring a friend for brunch, have a bite of lunch, stop in for afternoon snack, get dinner on your way elsewhere or quell those late night munchies ... it's all here. You can even drop in as soon as you arrive on the train at Flinders Street Station - it's just over the road. There's a range of cuisines, styles and price points. The grungy, welcoming atmosphere never falters and it buzzes with life. The stalwart establishment is "Degraves Espresso" of course. read more

I had a stroll through this alley, looks like a pretty place to chill at when the night warm and clear.