A cornerstone of Melbourne culture, the humble café has become a metric for a suburb's liveability. Lucky for Kensington's residents, the local cafe scene is rich and robust. Having embraced the art of coffee, Kensington offers everything from the basic breakfast done right at Luncheonette, top-notch conversations and coffee at Local Folk, to the perfect Instagram breakfast at The Premises.

Long touted as one of the more diverse areas of Melbourne, Kensington keeps with the inner west tradition of being a diverse and dynamic cultural hub. A veritable melting pot, Kensington locals are spoiled for choice with countless buzzing eateries offering an endless selection of delicious global eats. So no matter what you're in the mood for, from truly authentic Mexican at La Tortilleria, top-notch Ethiopian at The Abyssinian to delectable dumplings at I Love Dumplings, Kensington's restaurant scene has you covered.