As a vegan, my favourite thing about Lam Lam is the menu that makes clear which items have shrimp…read moreor fish sauce. The vegetable stir fries also come with a vegetable stock option which is clearly offered on the menu. The food is fresh and comes in generous portions, arriving quickly on the table. It's nothing special but it is filling and tasty.

Lâm Lâm is Vietnamese for Yum Yum! Of course I am completely making that up because I don't…read moreactually know a word of Vietnamese, but I do know Vietnamese food; and I can tell you so do the guys at Lâm Lâm. The food here is very tasty indeed. It may not be my favourite Vietnamese restaurant, with so much choice of top quality Vietnamese food in Melbourne, but it is my local and it is very very cheap. Lâm Lâm is always busy, which means you will often be required to wait for a table, but then again they do do take-away and there is nothing about the decor or vibe of the place that particulaly requires one to dine there. If you do decide to dine in you will not have to wait long - this canteen style restaurant turns over customers at a rate of knots. Also being quite busy they do often make mistakes on the orders - so it pays to be very clear about what you want and to have patience. But believe me you will be rewarded with a cheap tasty meal.

Pho Bang Bang is a little Vietnamese eatery on High street Northcote…read more The menu is very comprehensive serving all aspects of the Vietnamese menu. The restaurant itself is very clean, has an ample amount of chairs and tables even with some outdoor spots. The service was really friendly and the food very reasonable in price and delicious.

Really good little lunch and dinner spot. The prices are reasonable which I love and the staff very…read moreattentive. The food is good, generous sized portions and well seasoned. On this trip I got rice paper rolls and a broken rice dish but I will definitely return to sample their Pho.

In search for a late night sugar fix in Northcote led us to this Pizza joint, as we strolled along…read moreHigh St perusing menus in store front windows, we were kindly, almost seducingly invited in by someone who seemed like the restauranteur, "you'll be much warmer inside!" Left, walked a few blocks and nothing else stood out from the Calzone with Banana, Nutella and Walnut that we saw on the menu so we came back and were warmly welcomed. Ordered it and was shocked at the huge monstrosity that was delivered to our table. Perfectly chewy and thinly crisp outside with a warm, gooey filling that oozed out as I cut threw the crust. The perfect bite with a dollop of vanilla ice cream to cool down and add some mellowness to the sweet goodness. The only letdown was the ice cream, wasn't bad but just wasn't amazing which is why I'm giving it 4 stars. However the staff made it such a pleasant and warm experience, always the cherry on top!

This wonderful restaurant saved me the other night when another booking fell through and it will…read morenow be my go-to pizza delivery place. The wood fired pizzas are delicious and not outrageously priced like almost every other place in the neighborhood. I had fresh marinara pasta which was Divine and a healthy portion. You know those places that skimp on the seafood? Well this isn't that place

Since 2020 this has been a vegan coffee shop with great food, wine & beer and coffees. It's has a…read morelovely outdoor dog-friendly courtyard plus indoor dining and sidewalk tables separated for smoking/non-smoking. On Mondays they receive a shipment from Future Sushi which I eagerly await.

One Sunday morning I found myself down in Fairfeild looking for the coffee shop that my friend had…read moredecided to have his birthday brunch. It turned out to be this place, which was quite a pleasant surprise. The location is actually important because he is incredibly particular about the food that he eats, so for him to choose this place indicates that they cater for people with allergies. I ended up having the beans, and two cups of coffee, which also says quite a lot about their coffee. Oh, and if you have a kid, go for the babychino.

If you live in Melbourne and haven't been to a lentils, then I ask, what have you been doing with…read moreyour time? Do yourself a favor and 'treat yo self' to an always delicious meal here at Thornbury lentils! The staff are all volunteers and their basic premise is that you pay what you can afford, there is generally an outline that shows what the ideal amount would be to cover your meals' expense. The venue here is a very big indoor area with a few different rooms, with plenty of indoor plants to really cement the vegan feel of the place :)

I've been here twice and not bee disappointed…read more All their dishes are made from rescued produce and ingredients gathered from local markets, small traders and large supermarkets Their food is vegan and some of it is even organic depending on the produce obtained from the markets on that day. The menu changes daily. I had their bread with fresh beetroot and eggplant dips. Nutrition galore. The Japanese bowl with fresh pickled ginger, delicious roast pieces of pumpkin, some mushrooms atop some flavoured Japanese rice was very filling and again nutritious Their slightly warm passionfruit chia seed pudding was a good finish to the meal. Their apple cake tasted exactly like my favourite dessert ever - sticky date. But super healthy! They have live music on sundays! Great for groups. Outside seating available Lots of parking nearby

Damn fine eggs benedict. Can be a bit cramped when lots of people are about but that just shows…read morethey're popular.

Ruckers Hill Cafe presented itself as a brunch option when I hurriedly typed "vegan breakfast…read moreNorthcote" into Google when arranging a last minute catch-up with a friend visiting Melbourne city last weekend. While not a purely vegetarian / vegan cafe, Ruckers Hill do have options on the menu that they can 'veganise' to your heart's content (they give you little vegan hints on the menu, which I always find helpful!), so well worth the visit if you are not carnivorously inclined. Ruckers Hill has quite a charming and friendly feel to it, reflected in the ethos of the attentive staff, who were all over the task of keeping our glasses filled with fruit infused water during our visit. For my brunch, I ordered the Quinoa and Buckwheat Pancakes that were an interesting mix of sweet (fruit) and savoury (tahini and sprouts), just because it sounded so interesting, and it was, but I don't think I would order it again (my brain found the fusion of sweet and savoury too confusing, but both it and my palate are a little simple, so don't let me turn you off trying this dish). My brunch buddy ordered a brilliant looking French Toast, which matched in the taste stakes from all reports. Both dishes were beautifully presented, and served reasonably quickly. Hot beverages at our table included soy coffee and a pot of peppermint loose leaf tea, a perfect accompaniment to our lazy brunch. While there are a range of interesting cafes and restaurants competing for our attention in the High Street strip in Northcote, I will definitely be revisiting Rucker's Hill Cafe to sample some of the other vegan options on offer.

I love the Fruit Pedallers. It is a little bit like a little rabbit warren with lots of nooks and…read morecrannies to find yummy tidbits of organic produce. It can be hard to find exactly what you need if you are after something specific, as the shop is not laid out in a methodical manner, but for me this makes the shopping experience all the more enjoyable. Sometimes I think the staff at the Fruit Pedallers must think I'm a little fruity myself, when I spend hours browsing the shop only to come up to the counter with a bottle of milk and a cucumber, for example. Up until recently their fresh fruit and veg have been very very expensive. But with a recent change to their buying strategy, they have dropped prices significantly. Yay! Now we can all eat more organic food. Who knows I may even come up to the counter with a cucumber and a head of brocolli. They also have naturopaths on staff - where you can get some free advice (as long as you buy their awful tasting herbal mixtures of course) on your lingering cold etc.

The Fruit Pedallers is a ditty little health food shop on Westgarth's High Street selling all…read moremanner of organic whole foods alongside natural therapies such as naturopathy, homeopathy, massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, kinesiology, art therapy, acupuncture and more besides. In foodie slash health conscious Melbourne, where organic food stores are ostensibly a dime a dozen, The Fruit Pedallers is notable for its friendliness and excellent range of herbs and vitamins alongside fresh organic fruit and vegetables and a ruddy good selection of organic and fair trade chocolate. Its staff are helpful and extremely knowledgeable and although The Fruit Pedallers can be a little dearer than its competitors, this little Westgarth health food haunt is a local favourite, and with good reason. The Fruit Pedallers is a particularly good health food store to visit if you're in the market for vitamins or supplements and don't quite know what you're looking for. Excellent all round.

Love this place every time I come here. Little busy for a Wednesday night and lots of people…read moregetting takeaway. Lighting is dimm which makes it more intimate. Decided to get a few plates to share. Highly recommend the prawn skewers. Crumbed in shredded coconut and the sause it's served on is delicious! Also had the vegetarian pad thai, very tasty. And the stir fry chicken satay was lovely. Sauce a bit spicy, but that's how I like it. Had to stop eating otherwise they would've had to roll me out of there! I will be a regular customer...

Lovely, friendly staff. Prompt service and we were satisfied with our meal. Delicious pad Thai, red…read morecurry and stir fries. Kids loves the coconut rice and roti.

I've just started reviewing my locals, this place is a must! These people are the real deal! They…read moreare clearly passionate about food and culture and it shows in the service and quality. I have been coming here forever and have never had a bad experience. The space feels welcoming and the atmosphere is chill.

I really enjoyed this healthy meal in a quaint restaurant with ample seating out back. Order at the…read morecounter then sit and wait for a delicious meal! I highly recommend the Shashuka dish as it comes with pita bread, hummus, and a selection of three side salads. You can choose from red, white or green. This is a hearty meal which will satisfy you. I had to try the falafels, both red which is spicy and green, which is not. Tender and tasty! The strawberry smoothie I had was also delicious. I didn't know going vegetarian could taste so good! They have vegan options as well. Huge portions and a wide selection meant everyone went home happy. Cheers to that!

Delicious pan-Asian small and large plated for sharing at Bang Bang. Run by the same guys as Main…read moreStreet, Parker's and Corner Store, the same quality and service but a very different menu. Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean influenced dishes, including gua bao steamed buns. Lovely atmosphere with the whole roof skylight. Also outdoor seating on the footpath. Best pork belly! Ate the food too quickly to photo!!

Poke bowl was amazing!!! As were the gyoza! Will definitely come back when I'm in town! Can't…read morewait!