Chapter 5

Foodhalls & Courts

AURANTS

Cafes & Restaurants

CAFES & REST

Melbourne's cafes, foodcourts and restaurants provide a

staggering array of lunch and dining options for the city worker,

shopper and visitor. Many of the cafes have grouped together in

distinct precincts, which are vibrant and busy during business

hours but become quiet once the afternoon coffee crowds disperse. 

Many eating venues are accessible and are identified in this book

by the cafe icon. In contrast Chinatown which offers a taste of

Asia by sight, sound and smell, really comes to life in the evening,

when its decorative lights illuminate Little Bourke Street. Few of

Chinatown's restaurants are easily accessible. We have included

those with a graded entry, or just one or two steps, in a map of

Chinatown at the end of this chapter.

We comment on the availability of accessible toilets but refer to

Chapter 17 for further access details.

Cafes and restaurants spring up in odd locations, we have tried to

identify the more accessible ones but given the sheer number of

eating options in Melbourne have no doubt unwittingly missed

some. To them and their customers we apologise. Bon appetit!

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