Top Juice is a chain of health food restaurants offering a large variety of yogurts, smoothies,…read morefruit, acai bowls, and more! I'm definitely a fan of the fresh and delicious (albeit pricey) offerings. I've had the passionfruit, strawberry, banana, and granola yogurt, as well as the chia yogurt pudding and the acai bowl, and everything has been just delicious! The yogurt they offer is thick, sour, and unsweetened, so the fresh fruit makes for the perfect pairing. The acai bowl has a base of a refreshing acai blend, and it's all topped with freshly sliced strawberries, bananas, blueberries, granola, and coconut shreds! Things here may seem pricey but are certainly delicious, convenient, and of good quality. I'm a fan!

Fast, fresh and easy. I really like stopping past Top Juice when I'm in the mood for a fresh…read morecoconut water, yoghurt or smoothie. It's rarely very busy and service is fast, meaning you can be on your way with a liquid lunch in no time. While it might not be the most relaxing place, the tables in this area of David Jones are perfect for a pit stop and you can even jump on their free wifi while you're there.

Wish I could give this place more stars because this has got to be the best bagels I've had in…read moreMelbourne so far. But it's not so much the food, but the jolly banter from all the employees, and the thoughtfully composed interior aesthetic that made it a truly memorable dining experience !! Came here on a whim, drawn by the charisma of the owner and am already thinking about coming back with my friends :)) If you're in the area and looking for a bite this a spot that will hit the spot ;)

I've been here several times and still I'm walking slowly down the ally way making sure I don't…read moremiss the cafe. It's a great hidy hole that has little room inside and leaves you wondering how the staff function in such a small space. But they do,it must be the killer sound track and music that keeps them going. I come for the bagels but the coffee (in all its varieties) just nails it. I'm a creature of habit so I go for the vego bagel and still get a silly grin on my face each time I see the old Golden Book menu. Love this place, and it's top of my 'day after the night before' brunch list when staying in the city. Unleash your inner hipster and come try it out.

My friends have been harping on about Heal.thy Self Co. and checking in left, right and centre…read more Well, I'm not afraid to jump on a bandwagon and that I did... I thought I'd be trying one of those cafés that offer 'healthy' (note: healthy but not really) alternatives but I was shocked when I looked at the menu and was presented with *genuine* healthy options. I opted for the smashed avo with a Ruby Red juice (beetroot, carrot, cucumber, orange and ginger) and was so happy when I was presented with an appropriate pile of avocado on delicious bread (that I could actually cut) and a healthy size serving of freshly made juice. A plus! The only down fall is that the space is quite small! Get in early (after your gym session, of course) to avoid the crowds as it's a first come, first served kind of place and given the huge amount of tasty items on the menu, it's easy to lose track of time and stay there allllll day long.

I am flippin in love with this place! Cheap (compared to Perth prices ) and amazing food…read moreI had the acai bowl with an awakening smoothie and I was absolutely stuffed and fed for $20! Brilliant! My friend had the smashed avo and a vitamin booster (which she said was like a punch in the face!) Both walked away very happy!!

Colombian breakfast…read more Heaven in a cup. Went back 2x. Wonderful service, beautiful shake.

If you need a quick refresher when powering around the city, Tropicana is an easy option. The tiny…read morehole-in the-wall surrounded by oranges, you can't miss it. Service is fast and friendly. They have a big selection of juices and smoothies, around the $5-8 mark. There was a lot of signage of a 'magic South American juice' and apparently if you don't like it they'll give you your money back. A very tempting offer, but I was about to scurry off so I just grabbed an orange and pineapple juice. At $5.40 it was on the cheaper side of juices I've been of late (seriously, cafes are charging through the nose!) but to be honest, wasn't the freshest tasting either. I think the oranges tasted a little old and didn't have a nice aftertaste. Hopefully just an off day...no pun intended. I think next time I will try their speciality mystery juice - at least if it's not up to scratch I won't have to worry!

Huge bottle of goodness. When I am around South Melbourne, I can't help it but to grab a bottle of…read moretheir green juice. So many other flavours to choose from too.

sells fresh smoothies, salads, and raw treats. we had the…read morevego juices, the green smoothies, the raw cacao mint slice and the raw tiramisu. Though everything was healthy-tasting, it was average in flavour. The raw cacao mint slice tastes very toothpaste like and the tiramisu just tastes like coconut oil. Hmm. The smoothies are very watery and could do with some more oomph! The five of us left disapppointed. They also have soups and salads which may be better. They don't sell coffees

I woke up Monday morning to an email asking if I'd like to "pop out to Happy Place this afternoon…read morefor a beetroot latte and a raw paleo cake." Who says no to such an offer? (Also: How positively Melbournian!) Upon arrival at this tiny shop on the outside of South Melbourne Market, I was immediately beguiled by the recherché menu. Gems from it include a shroom latte (medicinal mushroom powder, chicory root, dandelion, stevia, almond milk) and an 'I Love Oprah' smoothie featuring monga waratah, a shrub endemic to Australia that's purported to help one find inner strength. After a long peruse I ordered the Mexicano Cacao (raw cacao, cacao butter, chilli, black pepper extract, cayenne, coconut milk) for myself and a cup of the bone broth to share with my mates. The Mexicano Cacao was rich and nicely spicy. But the real winner was the wonderfully toothsome bone broth. I could easily drink a cup a day of this savory stuff. Happy Place isn't set up for hanging out, as there are no seats inside but it's a solid spot to grab a smoothie, hot drink or a light lunch (I loved the look of the seared ahi slices on offer in the salad case!).

I have two rather unexpected words for you: BONE BROTH. Who knew it could be so rich, filling and…read moredelicious? If you're feeling a bit bloated I highly recommend grabbing a cup of their $6 broth for lunch. You won't regret it. But Happy Place, owned by nutritionist Lola Berry and Salvatore of St Ali fame, is much more than just a good broth. Here you will find smoothies with Aboriginal leaves that can instil various feelings within you (think strength, wisdom, kindness), salads and proteins galore and lattes of all colours of the rainbow. I went for a turmeric latte, which warmed me up on a freezing June day, while my pals went for the Mexican Cacao, which was truly a standout (obviously I took a sip and then hogged it). It tasted a lot like a spicy hot chocolate. Absolute perfection in winter. While I didn't indulge, there were a variety of salads available for you to grab and go. Because Happy Place are good to Vegan folk, you add your protein separately - there are little cups of chicken, salmon and tofu available to add. While this is pretty much a takeaway place only (there are only a few built in bench seats available), it shouldn't stop you from popping by and grabbing a footpath bench to nosh down on your healthful goodies before you head into the market.

Keeping it simple, three juices and three smoothies, two umbrellas and eight chairs. And one…read morefriendly man in a vintage caravan making it all happen. This pop up of sorts is here outside business hours, so weekends at least and maybe summer evenings / public holidays. This is a delightful place to stop and grab a smoothie and watch the passers by, just off Brunswick St, if you're looking for a break from the crowded cafes and shops. Also perfect for take aways if you prefer to drink on the go. Monkey business is my hot tip! Can't go wrong with banana + coconut + almond milk!

Very fresh, healthy food that tastes as delicious as it is good for you. For anyone working near…read moreSouthern Cross or the Docklands, this place is a godsend. I love that they have so many tasty, healthy vegan options. Their nut mylks and juices are a little on the pricey side, but their lunches are very good value for money. You get two choices for $10 (the small size box) or three choices for $12 (the large size box), and the food itself is very filling. I rarely finish the large size box in a single sitting. It's not just greens, either -- you can choose from plenty of more hearty dishes like Asian noodles, quinoa/rice/grain salads, etc. They also have delicious desserts, both raw and regular desserts, and plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. I had a slice of their vegan blueberry cake and it was amazing. Staff has always been extremely friendly. Customer service here definitely seems to be a top priority. Atmosphere-wise, this place is pretty small and more of a take-away kind of place than anything else. Not much seating. If you're having trouble finding it, it's below the NAB and Medibank buildings just west of the pedestrian overpass from Southern Cross.

There is no coffee available here. None. Seriously a Melbourne cafe has opened sans coffee!…read more Great spot in ever changing docklands offering up organic choices. Think very hip now, paleo-organic-cold pressed etc. This place is all about loving yourself with food and not being afraid to spend the money. Everything is made on site. Which has it's pros and cons. Freshness is their top priority. Variety and availability not so much a priority and in the afternoons it's slim pickings for late lunches. One issue that's regularly heard around the venue is price. You are paying a hefty price to feel good about yourself How much does one spend on self confidence and bodily gratification? The juices and salads starting price point is $11. Which is considerable coin for a juice. Take into consideration that this place has been open for less then a week as the time of visiting. Maybe they will continue to develop and evolve as time goes on?