Hidden gems - Food & Drinks in Essendon, Australia not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Food & Drinks in Essendon

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Essendon. This list contains 642 places from Food & Drinks category.

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Beauty Bliss Skin Boutique

Skin care clinic

5.00 (128 reviews) (~6.06 km from centre)

Sweet Nata

Coffee shop

👍👍 To die for!! In a different league to the kind of Portuguese tarts we’ve come to expect in Melbourne, the pastry is thin, flaky and so buttery, and the custard is rich and creamy but still light. And you can get different flavours, I had plain and sour cherry. The coffee was very good: I had a magic...

5.00 (115 reviews) (~4.39 km from centre)

Madera Bar & Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 I didn't think I'd ever write a review just to mention the humble Vegimite & Cheese scrolls, but here we are! Fantastic service and excellent coffee. And as mentioned, the scroll was out of this world.

5.00 (106 reviews) (~6.55 km from centre)

OneGym

Fitness center

👍👍 What an amazing facility. This place has everything you need from saunas, therapists, ice baths, the best selection of equipment I have ever come across and some of the best trainers in Australia all here to help you understand it all. Thank you OG GYM

5.00 (92 reviews) (~9.77 km from centre)

Aster European Dining

Restaurant

👍👍 I went for a Friday night dinner with a friend, and the food, service, and atmosphere were impeccable. They were not busy, so the food came out in such a timely manner and was cooked to perfection. The Steaks in particular stood out, but all of our meals were amazing. I would highly recommend this r...

5.00 (88 reviews) (~9.88 km from centre)

Amphawa cafe & Thai restaurant

Traditional restaurant

👍👍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ highly recommend We ordered two fantastic food which was Khao-Soi Chicken and Spaghetti Kee Mao. The food was amazing and reasonable prices! We finished them all! The service and staff was very friendly. Really good food in a lovely atmosphere. 🥰

5.00 (84 reviews) (~9.81 km from centre)

VegMeUp

Meal delivery

👍👍 Love Veg Me Up meals! Such a time saver and so inspiring to try fresh and exciting plant based meals throughout the week that don't take too long and are easy to put together. My favourite so far is the sweet potato and broccoli laksa - very zesty and creamy. I love that there is no polystyrene and...

5.00 (78 reviews) (~8 km from centre)

CreateFit - Home of CrossFit Creative

Gym

👍👍 Awesome gym Great location, professional coaches very knowledgeable & helpful. Dropped in for 2 days while on holidays in Melbourne, loved the workouts, welcoming members. A large gym, well maintained and cleaned also huge bonus having a cafe with coffee, protein shakes and smoothies.. ..highly rec...

5.00 (69 reviews) (~9.28 km from centre)

tasteport

Greek restaurant

👍👍 Amazing customer service and food. The owners are so kind and the food was authentic and delicious (also well priced). Will definitely be back

5.00 (67 reviews) (~9.91 km from centre)

Grillers Mark (Carlton) - Cafe, Burger Bar & Grill

Restaurant

👍👍 Exceptional food and service. Affordable and welcoming restaurant in the heart of Lygon street Brunswick. This is the place for a street go to burger or dine down on a steak/ribs. We'll definitely be back.

5.00 (60 reviews) (~7.39 km from centre)

Kisumé Beauty

Beauty salon

👍👍 Absolutely an amazing and professional team! Expect only the premium services here in Kisumé Beauty. The location is easy to find, proximal to Middle Footscray Train Station, on-street parking available. Exquisitely clean environment with soft and warm ambience. Dee is amazing. Cash and card accepte...

5.00 (60 reviews) (~5.88 km from centre)

Upside Liquor Thornbury

Liquor store

👍👍 I had the pleasure of ordering from Upside Liquor for my husband's birthday, and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided. This was a last-minute decision, and I needed beer cans delivered promptly to make the celebration complete. Upside Liquor exceeded my expectations in several ways....

5.00 (60 reviews) (~9.5 km from centre)

Best Bean Best Cup Coffee Roasters

Coffee shop

👍👍 Love this place!!!! Jimmy provides great service, and its great to hear him talk about his coffees, if you’re a coffee adventurer, you must visit this place!!!!

5.00 (59 reviews) (~6.62 km from centre)

Feliz Bakery & Cafe

Bakery

5.00 (58 reviews) (~7.22 km from centre)

Flinch Coffee & Play

Cafe

👍👍 Such an awesome and cute cafe tucked away in Thornbury. Owners have a love for Pokémon, and I’m all here for it! The coffee as well is really good :)

5.00 (55 reviews) (~7.68 km from centre)

Kim Beauty

Eyebrow bar

👍👍 I was a model for brow tattooing. What can I say! Absolute professionals Kim watched over her student every step of the way. I am in love with my eyebrows.highly recommend this place.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

5.00 (55 reviews) (~8.27 km from centre)

GLAM LASHES BEAUTY

Eyelash salon

👍👍 You can’t find a lash artist better than Thuy! She makes her own fans, cares about your baby lashes, and takes her time to give you the best natural set possible. She’s done my lashes for the past few months and I wouldn’t even consider going to someone else.

5.00 (53 reviews) (~8.61 km from centre)

Ramblin' Man

Bar

👍👍 What can I say about this venue. Beautiful! Accommodating. Just bloody good people. I had my birthday here. They gave me my own space to entertain asked if I needed any help with anything (cake/catering/etc). So unbelievably friendly! Big shout out to Clint and Lillian. You were so amazing, and mad...

5.00 (51 reviews) (~5.76 km from centre)

MyBrows & Beauty Nail Salon | Cosmetic Tattoo

Beauty salon

5.00 (46 reviews) (~7.33 km from centre)

The Beauty Spot By Monique Carlton

Beauty salon

👍👍 Blissful signature facial with microdermabrasion left me so relaxed and my skin happy! Monique spends lots of time hands-on, with neck and shoulder massage interspersed between mask treatments. Good product advice but no pressure. Signature facial can easily be boosted by add on treatments.

5.00 (44 reviews) (~7.21 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Food & Drinks in Essendon, Australia