Just across Flinders Lane from Centre Place, bustling Degraves Street was one of the first Melbourne 'laneways'. A pedestrian walkway linking the city ... More
Just across Flinders Lane from Centre Place, bustling Degraves Street was one of the first Melbourne 'laneways'. A pedestrian walkway linking the city's fashion precinct with Flinders Street Station, it remains an iconic and sociable spot for drinks, dining, browsing and people-watching. Join the happy hubbub, which at any time includes students and shoppers, tourists and lunching office workers.
Take your friends from out-of-town for coffee or a wine at stalwart Degraves Espresso, a quintessential Melbourne spot, or grab a cuppa from hole-in-the-wall Tulip Coffee.
Though the vibe cast by the cafe umbrellas in the shadow of the impressive Majorca Building is somewhat Parisian, dining on Degraves veers towards the Mediterranean, with The Quarter leading the casual but stylish charge. For those keen for a sweet treat, there's Little Cupcakes, and Pidapipo satisfies with its artisanal Italian gelato.
Browse the boutiques while you're here. Traverse the cobblestones with new kicks from fashion-forward John Fluevog Shoes, and pick up local and Victorian-made gifts – including ceramic reusable coffee cups – at Clementine's. Stock up on artisan notebooks at Il Papiro and canvas the goods at Senior Art Supplies.