Check out who’s joined the vibrant corridor that is Chapel Street Precinct. We got some new friends in town last year and we’re giving them an extra big shout out for bravely swinging their doors open during what was an incredibly tumultuous time.
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Have you spotted this lovely new addition to Greville Street yet? Head to Honeybee & Blossom for all things beautiful, bright and floral. Shop luxe dried and fresh flowers at this cute and colourful florist, or have a fabulous custom design made up just for you or a special someone.
Home to literally the best lasagna you will ever eat. Yes. Better than nonna’s. Inspired by the traditional recipe, but with a modern twist, Lasagna Lab brings a piece of Italy to Chapel. Huge portion sizes mean you get loads of the good stuff, often with some to takeaway and have for lunch the next day. Salads, sides and wines are aplenty and they even set up a small store over COVID, selling all your favourite Italian food products. They’re always keeping the environment in mind (you won’t find paper menus here), without scrapping on quality.
Naughty Nancy’s is a vibrant bar dedicated to dining with a mix of international cuisines, cocktails and live music. Located right on Chapel Street, the venue has two floors, with different moods to suit everyone. This inspiring Urban cocktail bar offers all that is cosmopolitan Melbourne. A go-to hot spot all year round.
Cassandra Mamone Jewellery is Greville Street’s newest custom jeweller. Check out their timeless fine pieces designed by Cassandra herself, each piece features all the intricacies that have refined the craftsmanship of jewellery, which only producing by hand allows. Cassandra’s creations encapsulate classic designs, whilst reminiscent of their unique inspiration. Shop their collection or create a one-of-a-kind custom ring.
one maples lane is Australia’s first ‘lock up and go’ co-working Hair Studio for Melbourne’s finest hairdressers. Want to rent a chair? Send them a DM.
Burgertory has filled the iconic ‘Hungry Jacks’ corner building in Prahran. Serving sinfully delicious burgers, sides and shakes, they welcome those seeking the best of both worlds. Bringing heavenly freshness and quality fit for gods, with a touch of Lucifers cheekiness. Burgertory is the place to seek refuge for those stuck between two worlds.
Melbourne’s Freshest Juice Bar has landed in Windsor. Enjoy pressed juices, healthy smoothies, wellness shots and never ending açai bowls. Head there on a Tuesday for half price açai bowls, our fave topping is the Coyo!
Offering lifetime pieces, in a disposable world, at Oresund you will find your forever piece. Discover a curated collection of Scandinavian Mid-Century furniture. Shop quality vintage Swedish design furniture online and in-store. Find your perfect Sofa, Dining Table, Sideboard, Coffee Table, Desk or Rug here.
Head Honcho Cafe brings you good coffee, made right and the meanest toasted sangas in town! You shan’t go past the truffle, mozzarella & Swiss gruyere flavour for some mouth watering cheesy goodness. Open 7am to 3pm all week on Chatham St in Prahran.
Welcome HOTWORX, a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the many benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute Isometric workout or 15-minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session. As the infrared heat penetrates your body causing you to sweat, the isometric postures further accelerate detoxification by physically removing the toxins from your organs through muscle contraction.
Offering up fresh, healthy and authentic Vietnamese food, Rock Pho’s menu is packed with flavour. Grab one of their grilled pork Banh Mi’s, always a crowd favourite, or try their fiery Laksa – doused in creamy and spicy coconut broth.
Dubbed ‘Day Spa for the GUT’, 1111 Sistas Cafe serve delicious plant based desserts, acai bowls, smoothies, cold press juices and coffee. Suited for raw food lovers, vegan, gluten free and clean eating diets.
Achilles Greek Street Food is serving up real souvlakia hand wrapped with meat cooked on charcoal. Mama’s secret recipe, hand made desserts and other authentic sides giving you a taste of Greece in the heart of Windsor.
El Boquerón serve up the most authentic and unpretentious traditional Spanish dishes, in the heart of Windsor. Owned and run by a Spanish couple, they’ve brought emblematic dishes from Andalucia to Galicia to Melbourne.
SpeedFit is the first Electro Muscular Stimulation (EMS) studio in Melbourne. 20 minutes equals four hours at the gym. Yep. You read correctly. That means one session a week will see your summer bod within easy reach. If it’s good enough for Usain Bolt, it’s good enough for you. Visit SpeedFit Prahran website to book your session.
Walter’s Cafe is a New York style cafe nestled in the heart of Prahran on King’s Street. Not only do they serve a deliciously silky smooth coffee, they’ve also got the tastiest freshly baked muffins, doughnuts and cookies to go with. Open Monday to Saturday 7am to 12pm.
For more than 15 years, Loula has been importing the most prominent Italian, French and Spanish designers to the heart of South Yarra, only now they’re in a lovely new home. Loula brings a dynamic edge from Europe’s well-known designer brands, including Gioseppo, Robert Clergerie, Roberto Festa, Nero, Giardini, Patrizio, Dolci, Anna Cecere, with new collections arriving monthly.
A travel-inspired stationery and lifestyle brand from Melbourne, Australia. With simple brush strokes, fresh designs, and words to stir the soul, they weave conscious, considered, generous details into every little thing they make. Check out their oh so cute first flagship store on Greville Street in Prahran.
Home of the best egg and bacon roll in the world (probably). Beggs & Acon are open Wednesday to Sunday 8am to 1pm (unless sold out). So, take your pick from the menu early. Find them on Chatham Street in Prahran.
Feel like a robot who needs some oiling post-lockdown? Melbourne Sports Massage has you sorted. They’re the experts in sports and remedial massage and principal practitioner Aaron Pidgeon has 20 years experience working in the Australian Army, Hawthorn Football Club and the Commonwealth Games just to name a few.
Pick up your sashimi from the fridge and they’ll slice it for you to take away or eat in. Tsukiji serve fresh fish everyday, perfectly paired with a beer, they’re diverse selection of sake or shochu.
Big Bird Pizzeria are slingin’ fresh pizza, pasta and a bar menu to boot, located on Greville Street. The Harissa Prawns are our favourite, soft, juicy and packed with flavour.
Bubble Tea heaven has landed on Chaps. Take your pick from the huge array of flavour options and then throw in some tasty flavoured tapioca balls and you’ve got yourself the funnest drink in town. They also serve snow ice, crystal cakes, waffles and other snacks.
