I'll start this review with the proverbial "Hella Good is hella good."…read more We came here to this area to do some shopping while we were in town, and this place grabbed my attention. The wait was definitely not for very long. We got a pager that buzzed pretty soon after we wandered off. For those who are/were unfamiliar as myself (being American on holiday), Hella Good is a place that serves Mediterranean-style wraps with pita bread filled with meat, veggies, and very delicious sauce. I got the Arnie, which includes the lamb leg meat. It was good. I don't know how it compares to other local offerings since this was one of a kind during our trip. FYI: - When you charge your card, it gives you a choice between charging in AUD or your home country's currency. Not sure if that makes a difference, but I think that's interesting. - It can get messy if you unwrap it a certain way, so have napkins and sanitizer available. - There are multiple locations.

This place is actually the traditional Greek souvlaki joint. Well, not quite since it is relatively…read moreknew, but with all of the kebab places appearing everywhere, this one does it in a traditional Greek style. Well, actually, no, namely because there is little difference between the two. However, the souvlakis are actually pretty awesome anyway. They also do chips, and while the herbs used in making the chips were pretty nice, I did find them a little soft. Still, the place isn't all that bad.

I'm from the States so seriously so so so blown away that an all vego with vegan options fast food…read moreplace even exists!!!! I reckon this is what vegan dreams are made of. My first time in I got the pharma burger and fries with the 'Mexican' sauce. Did not realize the fries or sorry chips would be such a large portion size! Couldn't finish it all even after saving half and trying to eat again later. Chips were meh, not anything life changing. Anyway back to the pharma burger, it was amazing!!! Crispy "chicken" on the inside. I've also tried their Melbourne hotdog and I was kind of freaking out because it tastes just like the hotdogs I remember eating as a kid!!! May be my new favorite menu item. Also, try the nuggets with sweet chili sauce. Just do it.

Oh God. Oh delicious god…read more I've never been one to believe in god, but after trying Lord of the fries, I know that there is a higher power. Offering tasty vegetarian and vegan fast-food options (similar to what you'd find at your local burger joint), LOTF has an amazing range of burgers and condiments for every type of non-meat eater out there. I have personally sampled everything on their menu over their years and have never had one complaint, LOTF is as good as it gets (for me, anyways). My personally favourite is their Chicken Burger and LOTF nuggets. One thing that no one can go past (even my devout meat-eating friends) is their chips (or fries, whatever you 'd like to call them). They have the most delectable chips i've ever tasted (with so many sauces too)! This is one of my favourite places to spend on my 'guilt' day!

Noodle Palace on Brunswick Street is pretty good for noodles as the name suggests. You can get a…read morerange of different styles of noodles from across Asia including Char Kuey Tow, Mee Goreng, Laksa and more. You get a pretty massive portion for $10 to $12.50 and it is very tasty for the most part. My personal favourites are the lemongrass chicken and the Palace Hot Bowl. It's not that fancy inside but the staff are very friendly, the service is quick and excellent and they play decent music. I mainly go and get a takeaway lunch. You get a ton of noodles for a decent price. And their spring rolls with plum sauce are pretty good too. It is far from mind-blowing but you would struggle to recreate the dishes for flavor and authenticity at home. It is one of the best places for quick noodles in Fitzroy. I'd choose Noodle Palace over the recently opened China Bar any day of the week.

I love eating the Vego Mee Goreng at Noodle Palace, I have for years. This place changed hands…read moreearlier this year and I was worried that the quality was going to go down, but I'm relieved that it hasn't. Now that saying, I was tempted to try Nasi Goreng about a month ago and I gotta say it was pretty average. There was hardly any taste to it except for the soy sauce. That got me to thinking: Am I blinded by noodles? I really hope not. I'm going to trust my taste buds and proudly state that the Mee Goreng is still good. This place has also now got a sushi counter in the front window to get some more foot traffic. I've tried a roll in the past and honestly, they are not that great, which pains me to say, because I love this place and I really want them to be great.

Oh Melbourne. Another year away and all I wanted was McDonalds in my home town. Sadly, it's quite…read morerubbish in the UK. So after another year abroad, I just arrived at my accommodation with horrendous jetlag (midnight here but lunchtime back home) so the decision was made to head to maccas. Plus, it was the closest and only hot food option accessible at midnight on a Sunday. So off I moseyed down Hoddle street in the cold wind (side note- seriously, how is it colder here now than Scotland?!) to the maccas/ petrol station off the main road. Whilst practically empty, service was friendly and prompt. Our fries were made fresh and everything was great. Maybe I'm really tired, jetlagged and overall a complete mess but this meal was glorious! It's everything I wanted after waiting one year. Gosh it was so darn good (think: the scene when Harold and Kumar finally made it to White Castle). Whilst this place doesn't look like much and could use a quick wipe down, the food was delicious. Super impressed given the late hour too.

Great bar! The sandwich was fine, but nothing like a steak you would get in Philly. Roll was way…read moreoff from our bread. Steak was the best part but not enough of it. Orange sliced cheese is non existent in Phila sandwich shop, this was like McDonald's cheese galavanting as whiz. Onions were cut too large so the ratio to meat was wrong. Again, I enjoyed the sandwich, it's just nowhere near authentic. If you're from Philly like me, don't get your hopes up.

I'm so excited that I finally got to cram one of Sparrow's Philly Cheesesteaks creations into my…read moremouth. Doubly excited that they have an entire wall devoted hot sauces and condiments for said creations. Triply excited that, despite their name sake, there are vegetarian options on the menu. But just because it's vegetarian, it makes no pretense that it's healthy. That fried tofu sandwich comes topped with vegetarian chilli and gooey, guilty-pleasure American cheese. Plus the option to have it all seated on top of a big pile of fries. You can save money for more beer at the Catfish bar on Mondays, when the cheesesteaks are only $8 or $10 with fries. Order and pick-up at the back hatch. Then add a little heat with things like the chipotle bbq sauce and tomatillo & jalapeno, or just play it safe and stick with the basic tomato sauce & yellow mustard. There is no way you're walking out hungry after one of these.

Burger was OK. Not particularly busy when I was there…read more The staff were humourless about me being an actual Huxtable - the main and fun reason I actually went.

Problematic Cosby Show references to one side, the food here is good. Really good. No frills…read moreAmerican burgers, fries, sides and sauces. Ice cold brewskis. Fun, casual atmosphere. Came here with song visiting US friends, including a mate who needs gluten free. The gluten free bun offerings are a huge tick. Awesome. I'm a vegetarian, the Vege Denise burger was spicy and perfect. Sriracha mayo a highlight. Onion rings were delicious and not to greasy. Will return!

Amazing European style cakes and pastries, plus sandwiches, pancakes and coffee for breakfast…read more Several gluten-free and vegan options. The flourless chocolate cake - one of the best I've had, perfection. Not too sweet, Crispy on the outside, then cakey with a liquid dark chocolate center. Yum! Very reasonably prices, with several tables to sit and enjoy inside or on the sidewalk. Neighborhood gem!

We stopped here for lunch because of the eye catching front window and chill cabinet displays. We…read moreliked it so much that we stayed for coffee. Our baguette and deep dish quiche was fresh and delicious. The coffee was excellent and the strudel we ordered was amazing - full of fruit with a light crisp pastry. It was also excellent value into the bargain!

As expected this place was packed when we went and for good reason. You have to order your food in…read moreone line and then your drink at the bar, which makes it a little bit more crowded with people lining up. There's also limited space for seating, but luckily we scored a table. The souvas were scrumptious. The bread was just the right thickness and the filling was a party in your mouth. I tried the nonna maria souva (the chicken one) and loved the aioli. A perfect amount of garlic. The Hellenic Slaw was a nice dish to match. Not mind-blowing, but a good healthy dose of vegetable goodness. I'd probably recommend to get 2 souvas, as we were still hungry after one each.

I wasn't super impressed by this establishment. It was a nice venue with ample seating for the…read morecrowd they attract however the food wasn't amazing. There appears to be a decent variety of alcoholic beverages and their menu has a few options. I opted for the lamb and chicken option which included some basic salad and chips in it. The meal was good enough and did not consist of grissly meat which I have had at other venues. It was quite basic with flavours and did not break any new ground in the souvlaki industry. The portion size is small compared to what you would pay elsewhere but for the person who doesn't feel the need to gorge it is enough :)

Now I am not really a fan of schnitzels. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with them its…read morejust that they aren't usually my number one choice at a café or restaurant. If only the same could be said about my partner. He is a schnitzel tragic. He found out about the Schnitz Café on Bridge Road and in exchange for spending hours shopping with me along the strip, he made me go here for lunch. I have to say that I was pretty shocked. Inside is a schnitzel lover's paradise and this place was able to convince me that I had been wrong all along. The humble schnitzel is worthy of a position on many menus at good cafes and restaurants. You can choose between chicken, beef, pork, fish or vegetarian options and then pick the accompaniments. Its kind of like Grill'd - but with schnitzels. I had the status quo ($9.90) with chicken schnitzel, cheese, coleslaw and honey mustard mayo while my partner had the OMG! ($13.90) with chicken schnitzel, cheese, bacon, pineapple, egg, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, BBQ relish and aioli. While his meal looked a little too much for me I was pretty content with mine. The flavours were really good and the service was friendly and efficient. Overall the Schnitz Café is a winner.

Pro: Good seasoning on the chips. Con: They get one aspect…read moreof my order wrong almost every time.

There are many seafood restaurants in Melbourne, and after digging through Yelp to find the best…read moreone, RST kept coming up, so I finally relented, made a reservation, and jumped in an Uber. As I walked inside, I was taken at how small and quaint this place was. The hostess said, "You must be Cosmo." I laughed and said yes- I must've been the only one to make a reservation that night! There was a small bar as I walked in, and I was guided to the dining room, where there were a few other diners sitting, about half full. I was shown to my table and given a menu. She handed me a menu, and asked if I wanted water, to which I said yes, tap was fine. She left me as I perused the menu, and she quickly returned with water and pointed out the board behind me, which had all the fresh fish and specials of the day. I wanted Lobster, and happily, I saw it on the board. I asked which of the prawn starters was better, and she offered a taste of both! I then ordered a lobster. I ordered green beans on the side. I also ordered a cold beer, which she brought immediately. I was brought a plate of 2 prawns which were both divine, and then another plate with another 2 prawns, and they were divine as well. I am glad I was given the option. And then my main course came, beautifully prepared, large chunks of lobster in the shell. The Green Beans were beautiful, and I must say, some of the best I have ever had! Cooked perfectly, and the almonds were delicious. The lobster was to die for- tender and flavorful, cooked perfectly. I savored each bite. I ordered a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc with my lobster, and then had a cheese plate to finish. I sat there finishing my wine and enjoying the cheese. What a great dinner! I paid my bill, and all the staff thanked me, and I left, yearning to come back one day. For now, it will be a wonderful memory...

So far the best seafood I have found in Melbourne. Good selection of seafood. Love the pan seared…read morescallops. Very nice atmosphere and not too big. Make sure you book as this place is popular.