Guidebook for Coburg
Food Scene
It's also a mini-Art Gallery, has amazing coffee, the people are friendly, the breakfast food is fresh, healthy, & delicious! Also an amazing courtyard / outdoor area.
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Ruby's
138 Nicholson StIt's also a mini-Art Gallery, has amazing coffee, the people are friendly, the breakfast food is fresh, healthy, & delicious! Also an amazing courtyard / outdoor area.
Great pizzas and pastas! A popular place, can get very busy so you can walk over and try for a table or just takeaway and enjoy on my balcony :)
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Cornerstone Pizzeria
107 Harding StGreat pizzas and pastas! A popular place, can get very busy so you can walk over and try for a table or just takeaway and enjoy on my balcony :)
A great little gourmet market EVERY Saturday from 8am to 1pm with lots of amazing food and fresh produce. Often there are live music artists and other changing activities.
https://www.facebook.com/CoburgFM/
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Coburg Farmers' Market
92 Bell StA great little gourmet market EVERY Saturday from 8am to 1pm with lots of amazing food and fresh produce. Often there are live music artists and other changing activities.
https://www.facebook.com/CoburgFM/
Hola Lola
77 Harding StA new addition to the neoghbourhood... offering coffee and tapas, say hola to Hola Lola!
If you love a meat treat, this is the place for you! Vegetarians stay away, this is a full on meat lovers paradise of smoky perfection.
Bluestone American BBQ
470 Sydney RdIf you love a meat treat, this is the place for you! Vegetarians stay away, this is a full on meat lovers paradise of smoky perfection.
Coffee. Coffee. Coffee. Roasters of the best coffee in Melbourne (IMHO)...( this is the roastery that makes the coffee served in Ruby's)
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Padre Coffee
438 Lygon StCoffee. Coffee. Coffee. Roasters of the best coffee in Melbourne (IMHO)...( this is the roastery that makes the coffee served in Ruby's)
Great selection of deli meats and continental treats. I love stocking up on special things for presents. Also lovely for a coffee or brunch.
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http://thedelicoburg.com.au/
The Deli Coburg
401 Sydney RdGreat selection of deli meats and continental treats. I love stocking up on special things for presents. Also lovely for a coffee or brunch.
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http://thedelicoburg.com.au/
Great middle eastern food. in a very funky setting Get the chef's selection when going with a group to sample lots of tasty dishes.
Mama Manoush
177 Lygon StGreat middle eastern food. in a very funky setting Get the chef's selection when going with a group to sample lots of tasty dishes.
Masterchef George Calombaris's restaurant is upmarket Greek food at its finest and freshest. Ambient dining makes this a delightful date night.
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https://hellenicrepublic.com.au/
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Hellenic Republic Brunswick
434 Lygon StMasterchef George Calombaris's restaurant is upmarket Greek food at its finest and freshest. Ambient dining makes this a delightful date night.
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https://hellenicrepublic.com.au/
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of different specials all week round but I love the vegie burgers they have. Also amazing decor and often free live music.
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The B.East
80 Lygon StLots of different specials all week round but I love the vegie burgers they have. Also amazing decor and often free live music.
I am not a vaper myself but there is a great range of vaporizers, e-cigarettes, e-liquid and accessories.
https://www.facebook.com/LeafHouseVapeShop/
Leaf House Vape Shop Coburg - Vape Store Melbourne - E Cigarette Supplies
136 Nicholson StI am not a vaper myself but there is a great range of vaporizers, e-cigarettes, e-liquid and accessories.
https://www.facebook.com/LeafHouseVapeShop/
A pub with different food and drink specials on different days.
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http://www.brownscornerhotel.com.au/
Browns Corner Hotel
502 Sydney RdA pub with different food and drink specials on different days.
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http://www.brownscornerhotel.com.au/
Great bar with rooftop and cute courtyard area, serving delightful bar snacks and an excellent wine list.
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The Alderman
134 Lygon StGreat bar with rooftop and cute courtyard area, serving delightful bar snacks and an excellent wine list.
Essentials
Full range grocery store, has everything you need like milk & bread & juices... also includes a deli and a liquor store.
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IGA Coburg
12-20 Nicholson StFull range grocery store, has everything you need like milk & bread & juices... also includes a deli and a liquor store.
A big supermarket with pretty much everything you can think of eating :)
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Coles
Separation StreetA big supermarket with pretty much everything you can think of eating :)
Getting Around
This tram stop goes straight to the CBD - purchase a Myki from the nearby milk bar.
Harding St/Nicholson St station
This tram stop goes straight to the CBD - purchase a Myki from the nearby milk bar.
Coburg Station
You'll need a Myki card to travel (purchase at station)
Moreland Station
You'll need a Myki card to travel (purchase at station)
Sightseeing
Pentridge Prison, former home to famous criminals including bushranger Ned Kelly, underworld gangsters Carl WIlliams and Mark "Chopper" Reid (played in the movie Chopper by Eric Bana) .
If you dare, take a nighttime Ghost Tour: https://www.lanternghosttours.com/tours-investigations-escaperooms
Read more at: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/hell-division-pentridge-prisons-section-for-the-baddest-and-maddest-20150401-1mcgg4.html
Pentridge Piazza
1 Champ StPentridge Prison, former home to famous criminals including bushranger Ned Kelly, underworld gangsters Carl WIlliams and Mark "Chopper" Reid (played in the movie Chopper by Eric Bana) .
If you dare, take a nighttime Ghost Tour: https://www.lanternghosttours.com/tours-investigations-escaperooms
Read more at: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/hell-division-pentridge-prisons-section-for-the-baddest-and-maddest-20150401-1mcgg4.html
Parks & Nature
Ther Merri Creek is a haven to walkers, birdwatchers, couples, and families. You can walk safely away from the traffic from Coburg to surrounding suburbs. Just follow the path and enjoy the serenity at any time of day.
I use this path to ride into the CBD in the mornings - such a lovely way to start the day.
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Merry Creek Trail
Ther Merri Creek is a haven to walkers, birdwatchers, couples, and families. You can walk safely away from the traffic from Coburg to surrounding suburbs. Just follow the path and enjoy the serenity at any time of day.
I use this path to ride into the CBD in the mornings - such a lovely way to start the day.
A large, rambling park perfect for picnicking with playgrounds, barbecue facilities, walking and bike paths and nature play all set in a beautiful heritage setting overlooking Coburg Lake. Great to take kids for a run around or take the picnic blanket under the bed and find a secluded spot for a relaxing afternoon. DOn't forget to grab some bread from the freezer and feed the ducks!
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Coburg Lake Reserve/Stockade Ave station
A large, rambling park perfect for picnicking with playgrounds, barbecue facilities, walking and bike paths and nature play all set in a beautiful heritage setting overlooking Coburg Lake. Great to take kids for a run around or take the picnic blanket under the bed and find a secluded spot for a relaxing afternoon. DOn't forget to grab some bread from the freezer and feed the ducks!
Entertainment & Activities
Yes! They still have drive ins!! For some old-fashioned fun, jump in your car and head to the theatre! A great night and playing all the latest movies. There's different food trucks available onsite or bring your own yummy food and drinks to enjoy :)
Insider tip: It's cheaper on Mondays!!
Check out what's playing:
https://villagecinemas.com.au/cinemas/coburg-drive-in
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Village Cinemas Coburg Drive-In
155 Newlands RdYes! They still have drive ins!! For some old-fashioned fun, jump in your car and head to the theatre! A great night and playing all the latest movies. There's different food trucks available onsite or bring your own yummy food and drinks to enjoy :)
Insider tip: It's cheaper on Mondays!!
Check out what's playing:
https://villagecinemas.com.au/cinemas/coburg-drive-in