I left Melbourne 7 years ago to live in Japan. I’m heading back next month with some co-workers to exhibit at The Game Expo. They want good food, good coffee, good beers. I don’t know anything that is open anymore. My old go to spot was Pope Joan and it’s long gone. I don’t even know if Faraday’s Cage is still around, or good.
Please help me be a good host and give me some recommendations. I also plan to go to Very Good Falafel if it’s still there!
Oh, and how much am I looking at for a latte these days? My family say the price of everything has gone up so I’m scared.
You’re still good for latte prices. I just got back from eu/uk and was horrified that it’s nearly 10 bucks for a small coffee in most places. Even Starbucks costs double what it does in Australia.
It’s still about $5 for a small barista coffee. Ironically, the cheapest good coffee in Melbourne is at 7-Eleven ($1.50!). A can of Coffee Boss is around $4. About double what I was paying in Tokyo 2 years ago. It’s not even imported. Drink the fresh stuff.
Fast food and restaurant meals are absurdly expensive in Melbourne compared to Japan.
I miss La Paloma’s pastrami rolls, $2.50 coffee and the roast chicken and veg served in winter.
