In amongst the great variety of restaurants on this section of Lygon St, you’ll find Matsumoto, a warm and friendly Japanese eatery. The sushi bar serves up delights like Aburi Salmon and Unagi Sushi, both cooked beautifully, with the Unagi boasting a tasty glaze. Also delicious is the Spicy Salmon Roll – Inside out rolls with fresh salmon, cucumber, avocado and spicy mayo....
Whilst Pope Joan has sadly had its final hurrah, we can still get a taste of Matt Wilkinson at The Pie Shop just a few doors down. The tiny little place really only has seating in the open space on the side, but most people seem to come for takeaway....
The Moldy Fig has been open for just under a year, but are achieving their vision of recreating the New Orleans feel in the middle of Brunswick East....
Opening up underneath a brand new block of apartments, Code 21 is a cafe that's going for more of a healthy(er) take on brunch, but one that's also appealing to the eye. It's quite a small venue that's spread out over an L-shaped space, with generous spacing between tables and pops of greenery flowing down from the shelving....
El Mirage is a little hidden away, being set back a far distance from the street. After walking past the small outdoor seating area, you're greeted by a quaint interior with a curved wooden ceiling, school chairs and a banquette that spans the length of the cafe....