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Flying Jetstar Economy Class From Melbourne To Honolulu

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Flying Jetstar Economy Class From Melbourne To Honolulu

TRAVEL | Jetstar operates five flights a week between Melbourne and Honolulu, with an average flight time of 10 hours and 25 minutes. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (“Dreamliner”) is currently used on the route, and travellers can choose between Economy and Business Class.

Check In

Online check-in is not available for international Jetstar flights to or from Australia. Unfortunately the only option is to line up at the check in counter and wait for a staff member to check you in, even if you only have carry on luggage. The process at the counter itself is straight forward, but with everyone on the flight having to join the one line, many of whom have bags to check in, it can take a while to move through.

Luggage

When flying international with Jetstar Economy, your checked luggage allowance will depend on your fare. On the basic Economy Starter fare you can purchase between 15-40kg of checked luggage allowance in 5kg increments. A Plus bundle gets you 20kg with the option to purchase up to 20kg more, and the Max bundle gets you 30kg with an option to purchase up to 10kg more. For carry-on it’s one main plus one small bag up to 7kg total, with an option to purchase and additional 7kg.

Service

I had no complaints about the service of the staff at all stages of my flight experience. Staff were friendly and helpful, but not overbearing.

Cabin

The Jetstar Economy cabin on the Dreamliner that flies from Melbourne to Honolulu features 314 seats, in a 3-3-3 layout. There are enough flight attendants around so getting the attention of someone should you need assistance isn’t an issue. Colour wise it’s orange, and varying tones of grey, in line with Jetstar’s branding. When it comes to cleanliness, everything nice and clean.

Seat

The leather seat has dimensions of about 76cm x 43cm, on the smaller end of the scale but in line with what you find on most low cost airlines flying this sort of distance. Like any economy seat, it doesn’t recline that far back. There’s an adjustable cushioned headrest which is handy when you want to get some sleep, and not often found on low cost carriers.

There are small armrests, and a leather pocket sleeve at the back of the seat in front to place a few things. There’s not much space to get work done with the tray down if you’ve got a laptop, but for a tablet sized device it’s possible to get some productive stuff done.

There’s a USB port for charging devices, and a power outlet (two for each bank of three seats) but do be aware that the power provided is at USA power standards of 110V AC 60 cycles (Hz), not Australian power standards of 220V AC 50 cycles (Hz).

I opted to upgrade to a front section seat, which gets you a considerable increase in legroom, plus room to stand and stretch without bothering anyone, for AUD$38.

Entertainment

Unlike a lot of low cost carriers, Jetstar’s Economy seats do have seat back screens (22.9cm), however to make use of the entertainment you’ll have to pay AUD$10 to access it. Entertainment is also included with some of the fare bundles that you can pre-purchase before your flight.

There’s a general selection of the latest movies and TV shows from the USA, Japan and elsewhere, plus music and a few radio stations and podcasts. The radio stations are free and don’t require the entertainment bundle. I opted to load my iPad with a few games and movies rather than pay for entertainment so can’t speak to the quality of the headphones that come with the entertainment bundle.

Food

Food isn’t included with Jetstar’s base Starter fares, but you can pre-purchase a meal, or choose from the on-board menu. If you add one of the bundles to your fare you’ll generally get a meal or meal voucher included. Food options include things like salads and sandwiches, noodle bowls and a variety of snacks and drinks – alcoholic and non-alcoholic. If you choose to pre-purchase the options are similar to what you find in Qantas economy.

Amenities

No amenities are included with the base Starter fare but you can pre-purchase an ‘international chill kit’ for $25. It includes an eye mask, earplugs, inflatable pillow, socks, lip balm, hand cream, wet-wipe, pen, and blanket.

Verdict

Overall I enjoyed my Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Honolulu. When I purchase a seat on a low cost carrier the main things I’m looking for is a good flight price, reliability, friendly service and a comfortable seat. All of the other extras I can live without.

Keep an eye out for regular deals, and you can usually grab a return ticket on the route for AUD$600, making it a great option for a week-long getaway. You gain a day (actually arriving ‘before’ you departed) due to the change in time-zone. If you time things right and sleep to ‘Honolulu time’ during the flight, you can arrive in Honolulu in the morning and get straight to exploring.

Bar Tobalá, Pascoe Vale South

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Bar Tobalá, Pascoe Vale South

MELBOURNE | I first noticed Bar Tobalá while heading to the airport this time last year. A sign on the door, led me to check out their Instagram page, featuring a “coming soon” post, and a “thank you for your patience” post a few month later. Opening a new hospo business is never quick or easy, but in January this year, enough had clicked into place to allow the venue to open. Just don’t ask where the outdoor sign is.

I finally got around to visiting Bar Tobalá last week, and I was rewarded with some of the tastiest Mexican food I’ve had the pleasure of eating in Melbourne. Bartender Anthony Jayasekera, who owns and runs the venue with his wife Frankie Jayasekera describes Bar Tobalá as “American diner meets roadside taco stand”, and that’s apt.

The layout ( there’s lots of booths and bar stools) the music, the warm and friendly service, and the general feel of venue all touch upon aspects of the kinds of places that inspired Bar Tobalá that visited on my recent US road trip.

On the drinks menu you’ll find house cocktails, Mexican beers, and local wines. The cocktails, which are mostly centred around mezcal and tequila, are outstanding. The classics are all available, but Anthony’s experimental creations are where the real fun lies. ‘Motel Tan’ is all kinds of fun, made with mezcal, limoncello, yuzushu, passionfruit and morita chilli. My favourite, ‘Part Time Friend’, is a must try. Ginger, lemon, and Amaro Lucano combine with Alma Tepec for a cocktail that’s sweet, spicy, and sour.

Alma Tepec is a Oaxacan ancestral chili liqueur handmade from smoke-dried pasilla mixe, and is one of the most unique liqueurs I’ve had in a while. It’s worth trying on its own as well as in the ‘Part Time Friend’.

Moving on to food, and head chef Rick Stone (ex Frankie’s Tortas and Tacos) cooks up dishes based on his own experience with Mexican food, and Anthony’s many trips to Mexico. The elotes (street corn) are a must order, piled with cotija cheese and Tajin seasoning. Tacos, of which there are a few, use ever so slightly charred house-made corn tortillas. The Guajillo short rib taco, has the perfect balance of heat and flavour.

Whatever you do, be sure to try the red pork tamale, which reminded me of the carne adovada I enjoyed in New Mexico just a few months ago. It began life as a Día de los Muertos special and was so popular that it’s made it over to the main menu. A savoury masa tamal filled with pork neck slow cooked in an adobo of morita, guajillo and New Mexico red chiles is served in a bright red tomato and vinegar sauce filled with habanero and a little Arbol. Unapologetically bold and spicy, but balanced.

For something lighter, try the lightly cured kingfish ceviche tostaditas, dressed with a spicy herbed black garlic crema, cucumber, watermelon radish & popcorn shoots.

Bar Tobalá

237 Melville Road
Pascoe Vale South
Victoria 3044
Australia

Telephone: 0422 482 551
E-mail: [email protected]
Website

Open
Tue – Thu: 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Fri – Sat: 5:00pm to 11:00pm

Flying Jetstar Economy Class From Honolulu To Melbourne

Paul
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Flying Jetstar Economy Class From Honolulu To Melbourne

TRAVEL | Jetstar operates five flights a week between Honolulu and Melbourne, with an average flight time of 10 hours and 25 minutes. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (“Dreamliner”) is currently used on the route, and travellers can choose between Economy and Business Class.

Check In

Online check-in is not available for international Jetstar flights to or from Australia. Unfortunately the only option is to line up at the check in counter and wait for a staff member to check you in, even if you only have carry on luggage. The process at the counter itself is straight forward, but with everyone on the flight having to join the one line, many of whom have bags to check in, it can take a while to move through.

Luggage

When flying international with Jetstar Economy, your checked luggage allowance will depend on your fare. On the basic Economy Starter fare you can purchase between 15-40kg of checked luggage allowance in 5kg increments. A Plus bundle gets you 20kg with the option to purchase up to 20kg more, and the Max bundle gets you 30kg with an option to purchase up to 10kg more. For carry-on it’s one main plus one small bag up to 7kg total, with an option to purchase and additional 7kg.

Service

I had no complaints about the service of the staff at all stages of my flight experience. Staff were friendly and helpful, but not overbearing.

Cabin

The Jetstar Economy cabin on the Dreamliner that flies from Honolulu to Melbourne features 314 seats, in a 3-3-3 layout. There are enough flight attendants around so getting the attention of someone should you need assistance isn’t an issue. Colour wise it’s orange, and varying tones of grey, in line with Jetstar’s branding. When it comes to cleanliness, everything nice and clean.

Seat

The leather seat has dimensions of about 76cm x 43cm, on the smaller end of the scale but in line with what you find on most low cost airlines flying this sort of distance. Like any economy seat, it doesn’t recline that far back. There’s an adjustable cushioned headrest which is handy when you want to get some sleep, and not often found on low cost carriers.

There are small armrests, and a leather pocket sleeve at the back of the seat in front to place a few things. There’s not much space to get work done with the tray down if you’ve got a laptop, but for a tablet sized device it’s possible to get some productive stuff done.

There’s a USB port for charging devices, and a power outlet (two for each bank of three seats) but do be aware that the power provided is at USA power standards of 110V AC 60 cycles (Hz), not Australian power standards of 220V AC 50 cycles (Hz).

I opted to upgrade to a front section seat, which gets you a considerable increase in legroom, plus room to stand and stretch without bothering anyone, for AUD$38.

Entertainment

Unlike a lot of low cost carriers, Jetstar’s Economy seats do have seat back screens (22.9cm), however to make use of the entertainment you’ll have to pay AUD$10 to access it. Entertainment is also included with some of the fare bundles that you can pre-purchase before your flight.

There’s a general selection of the latest movies and TV shows from the USA, Japan and elsewhere, plus music and a few radio stations and podcasts. The radio stations are free and don’t require the entertainment bundle. I opted to load my iPad with a few games and movies rather than pay for entertainment so can’t speak to the quality of the headphones that come with the entertainment bundle.

Food

Food isn’t included with Jetstar’s base Starter fares, but you can pre-purchase a meal, or choose from the on-board menu. If you add one of the bundles to your fare you’ll generally get a meal or meal voucher included. Food options include things like salads and sandwiches, noodle bowls and a variety of snacks and drinks – alcoholic and non-alcoholic. If you choose to pre-purchase the options are similar to what you find in Qantas economy.

Amenities

No amenities are included with the base Starter fare but you can pre-purchase an ‘international chill kit’ for $25. It includes an eye mask, earplugs, inflatable pillow, socks, lip balm, hand cream, wet-wipe, pen, and blanket.

Verdict

Overall I enjoyed my Jetstar flight from Honolulu to Melbourne. When I purchase a seat on a low cost carrier the main things I’m looking for is a good flight price, reliability, friendly service and a comfortable seat. All of the other extras I can live without.

Keep an eye out for regular deals, and you can usually grab a return ticket on the route for AUD$600, making it a great option for a week-long getaway. You lose a day due to the change in time zone, but the early morning departure meals if you time things right and sleep to ‘Melbourne time’ during the flight, you can arrive in Melbourne in the morning and get straight to exploring.

Meriton Suites Melbourne, Melbourne CBD

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Meriton Suites Melbourne, Melbourne CBD

MELBOURNE | Meriton Suites Melbourne is a new luxury apartment hotel in Melbourne’s CBD. I’ve stayed at Meriton’s apartment hotels in Sydney and the Gold Coast several times in the past, and have always had a good experience, so was keen to see how their first apartment hotel in Melbourne compared. Receiving an invitation to check out Meriton Suites Melbourne soon after it opened, I accepted and checked it out.

Location

The hotel is located on King Street. It’s a short walk from Southern Cross station, very convenient if you’re getting the SkyBus in from the airport. Marvel Stadium is just around the corner, making Meriton Suites Melbourne a good option if you’ve got tickets to a game or even there.

The William Street/Bourke Street tram stop is a three minute walk away, giving you easy access to South Melbourne, Toorak, and South Yarra on the 58 tram, Collingwood and Fitzroy on the 86 tram, or St Kilda trendy Brunswick East on the 96 tram. All of these neighbourhoods are filled with some of Melbourne’s best food and drink spots, and boutique retailers.

Rooms

Meriton Suites Melbourne offers 298 spacious apartment-style suites. The rooms range from studio apartments through to one, two, and three bedroom suites. If you’re really looking to splash out, there are two penthouse suites with luxury detailing available. I stayed in the one bedroom luxury suite.

Rooms are clean and modern with white and neutral tones, natural materials, and floor to ceiling windows. The open-plan main room features a dining table, couches and coffee table,

Each suite includes a residential-sized kitchen with European-style appliances. There’s a dishwasher, kettle, and pod coffee making mashine, and a full set of plates, utensils, cups, pots and pans etc. Rooms also feature large, flat-screen TVs which you can connect your own devices to using Staycast™ TV streaming.

All suites also feature a laundry with a washer and dryer, iron and ironing board, and bathrooms with toiletries from the KEVIN.MURPHY Repair Me range, and ghd hair straighteners. Beds are comfy and the pillows are nice and plush. A nice touch is that all king beds can be split into two single beds if you need.

There’s free Wi-Fi in all rooms (and throughout the hotel), and multiple Australian standard power outlets.

Amenities

Amenities at Meriton Suites Melbourne include a fully equipped gym and fitness centre; and indoor pool, spa and sauna. If you need any assistance during your stay, the Guest Services team is on call 24/7.

For those with a car, there’s no parking on-site, however paid public parking nearby and street parking is available to guests.

Eat & Drink

Being a serviced apartment hotel, there’s are no bars or restaurants, however there’s an on-site coffee bar, and vending machines for snacks and drinks. With so many fantastic food and drink offerings in every direction from the hotel, and the in-room kitchen facilities, the lack of on-site restaurant and bar isn’t really and issue.

Meriton Suites Melbourne

140 King Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
Australia

Telephone: (03) 7044 5400
E-mail: [email protected]
Website

Redfish, Waikiki

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Redfish, Waikiki

HONOLULU | Redfish Poke Bar was opened by Foodland at SALT at Our Kaka’ako in 2019. Foodland, the grocery store, has always been known for its top quality poke, and Redfish proved to be a hit. In May 2023, they opened a second location at Wayfinder Hotel, in Waikiki.

Quality food options in the heart of the touristy part of Honolulu are always appreciated, and Redfish fits the brief admirably. It’s a modern, light-filled space with light furnishing and lots of natural materials. The kind of space you can have a snack at and get some work done, enjoy a big meal with friends, and everything in between.

On the Redfish Waikiki menu, you’ll find the classic and innovative poke bowls that Redfish is known for, along with a selection of casual breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night options.

Signature poke bowls include classic flavours like shoyu ahi, limu salmon, and hurricane ahi. You can go for one of the signature bowls, or customise your own by selecting your poke, base, sides, toppings, and sauces.

Beyond poke, it’s things like fish and chips, kalua pig fried rice, a house burger and desserts. To drink, there’s tropical-leaning house cocktails, local craft beer, wine, sake and mocktails.

Redfish (Waikiki)

2375 Ala Wai Boulevard
Honolulu
Hawaii 96815
United States

Telephone: (808) 921 3220
E-mail: [email protected]
Website

Open
Mon – Sun: 6:00am to 10:00pm

ENAK By Nelayan, Melbourne CBD

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ENAK By Nelayan, Melbourne CBD

MELBOURNE | Enak by Nelayan is a new Indonesian restaurant by Hawthorn and CBD stalwart Nelayan. The original restaurant, which opened in 1997, was all about introducing a wider Melburnian audience to Indonesian food, and providing a 100% halal offering, which was rare at the time. I recently popped in to grab some shots for What’s On Melbourne.

At Enak, the Nelayan crew are serving up a more refined, contemporary take on the traditional food that they’re known for. Traditional dishes from across Indonesia form the basis of what’s happening in the kitchen, with considered tweaks to things like presentation and .

Bebek Madura features slow-cooked duck, marinated and simmered in aromatic spices, and coated with a rich, black spice paste, chilli sambal, fried tofu, and fried tempeh. Sop Buntut Bakar, a grilled ox tail soup, is served “dry”, topped with a sweet and savoury sauce. The soup and sambal, are instead served on the side.

For an addictive snack, grab a serve of the Tahu Isi Udang. It’s deep fried tofu that’s traditionally filled with mixed veg and prawn paste. Enak’s version add whole fresh prawns to the occasion to great effect. Think of them as next level spring rolls, served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce.

You’ll also find favourites like nasi goreng, nasi bakar (try the version with stinky beans), mie ayam geprek (fried chicken on noodles), and ikan bakar (Balinese-style whole grilled fish). There’s es campur and es cendol for dessert. To drink, expect mocktails, house made Indonesian smoothies, and of course, Teh Kotak.

Enak by Nelayan

195 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
Australia

Telephone: (03) 8597 6192
E-mail: [email protected]
Website

Open
Mon – Sun: 11:30am to 8:45pm

Pipi’s Kiosk, Albert Park

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Pipi’s Kiosk, Albert Park

MELBOURNE | Pipi’s Kiosk is a place that’s been on my list ever since it opened in 2020. You know the way it goes – lockdowns, everything ramping up the following year, being ‘south of the river’ (yeah yeah I know I need to get southside more often) etc. And the next thing you know, it’s November 2023. Pipi’s was still on the list, but had somewhat fallen off my radar, so what I received an invite to check it out I was like ‘yes, Pipi’s, let’s do this before another two and a half years passes by in flash’.

Located in a small converted kiosk between the Albert Park Foreshore and Kerferd Road Pier, Pipi’s offers diners picture-perfect views of the jetty and the bay, especially during sunset. You’ll find owners Jordan Clay (bar and kitchen) and Tom Hunter (front of house) doing their things and serving customers, with that certain passion and attentiveness that you only find from places where the owners are actually working in a customer-facing capacity.

Appropriately for the location, there’s a focus on local, fresh, sustainable seafood. The menu is hyper seasonal, with items coming and going every few weeks depending on what’s good at the markets on a given day. There’s a few non-seafood options on the menu, which I’m sure are brilliant, but when I’m coming to a place like this, I’m coming for the seafood.

The wine list showcases independent Australian winemakers, tending towards cooler-climate regions whose wines pair well with seafood. There’s also local craft beers on tap and in the fridges, plus a cocktail list made using locally distilled spirits.

Salt cod croquettes are dense and full of flavour, fried perfectly and served simply with aioli. The grilled Koo Wee Rup Asparagus, topped with almond skordalia and a runny smoked egg, is one of the best veggie dishes I’ve enjoyed recently. Baby octopus is grilled to perfection, served with roasted bullhorn peppers and ink sauce.

For larger dishes, you can’t go past the ‘Pipis Pasta’ which Lauren and I both agreed is one of the best pasta dishes we’ve eaten all year. It’s a generous serve of bucatini, topped with Goolwa pipis, and an intoxicating smoked tomato and Pernod sauce. It’s the kind of sauce that causes you to pause with each bite, repeatedly asking yourself how it is that it can be so good.

Pipi’s also has a kiosk window for coffee and fish and chips, open for longer hours than the restaurant proper. I’ve been told that the fish and chips are some of the best in town, which doesn’t surprise me give the meal I enjoyed.

The notion that one should never eat at a restaurant with a great view is oft repeated for good reason. There are however, always exceptions to the rule. Pipi’s Kiosk is very much one of them.

Pipi’s Kiosk

129A Beaconsfield Parade
Albert Park
Victoria 3206
Australia

Telephone: (03) 9041 2814
E-mail: [email protected]
Website

Open
Tue: 7:00am to 12:00pm
Wed: 6:00am to 10:30pm
Thu – Sat: 7:00am to 10:30pm
Sun: 7:00am to 10:30pm

Thong Thai, Melbourne CBD

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Thong Thai, Melbourne CBD

MELBOURNE | The western end of Bourke Street has become quite the hub for Thai food post lockdowns. One of the options for hungry diners in what many are now referring to as Melbourne’s Thai Town, is Thong Thai. I recently popped in to grab some shots for What’s On Melbourne.

Located a stone’s throw from Parliament, Thong Thai offers diners a broadly Central Thai selection of street food style dishes. While much on the menu will remind those who have been to Bangkok of delicious meals enjoyed on the street in that city, there’s more to it than just that. As co-owner Angelo Yap told me, there’s several delicious, sizzling things from other parts of Thailand.

The ‘sizzling’ aspect of Thong Thai is apparent before you walk inside. There’s a window that opens (well it will post a small renovation to the front) to the street, with kai jeow (Thai omelettes) being cooked on a big traditional pan. It’s evokes the same feeling that one experiences when walking past kai jeow spots in Bangkok.

Walk past the open kitchen into the dining room, and you’ll feel the energy of the kitchen, with fresh ingredients and house made sauces hitting the woks as tall flames and wonderful smells of wok hei eminate.

Dishes include things like kra pao kook (think pad kra pao, but with fried rice instead of steamed rice); hoi tod (crispy mussel omelette); and one of my favourites, laeng saeb (pork spine soup). There’s also great versions of crowd pleasing favourites like pad Thai and crispy prawn spring rolls. If you want hot pot, there’s also the option of tom yum mama hot pot.

Whatever you do, be sure to grab something off the special jok menu. It’s a side serve of jok aka congee aka rice porridge, served with your choice of a number of dishes. The pad hoi la (stir fried pipis) are a great choice.

To drink, it’s hot and cold Thai drinks like milk tea, longan juice, and pink paradise milk. There’s also a small selection of beer, wine, and cocktails.

Thong Thai

18 Bourke Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
Australia

Telephone: (03) 9191 8222
E-mail: n/a
Website

Open
Mon – Fri: 11:30am to 3:00pm, 5:00pm to 9:30pm
Sat – Sun: 12:00pm to 3:00pm, 5:00pm to 9:30pm

Maggie’s Snacks And Liquor, Brunswick East

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Maggie’s Snacks And Liquor, Brunswick East

MELBOURNE | Brunswick East bar Maggie’s Snacks And Liquor focuses on snacks and liquor, and doing everything a bar should do, well. It’s in the space formerly home to my local haunt, the Alehouse Project. The old exposed bricks, flooring, and general layout will be familiar to Alehouse regulars, but a lot has changed.

The removal of both cool rooms has really opened up the space, with updated décor, fittings, and furnishings freshening things up. The old pool room is now a swish lounge area, available for private functions, and the rear courtyard is brighter and more spacious than before.

Owners Kaidee Grzankowski, Alejandro Archibald, and Nathan Toleman bring a wealth of hospitality experience to Maggie’s, which is named after Kaidee’s grandmother. There’s an equal focus on wine and cocktails, with a diverse selection of beer. My favourite cocktail at the moment is the Vanilla Slice Milk Punch. A blend of Starward whisky, burnt vanilla, fresh passionfruit, and brioche.

The food menu is seasonal, modern Australian fare, with Kiwi influences courtesy of head chef Scott Blomfield. Things like kumara (sweet potato) chips with kiwi onion dip; crispy skin and parfait chicken sando with cognac gel and Davidson plum; and a croquette-like mushroom lasagne topper with yuzu mayo.

It’s a menu that lends itself to snacks with drinks, or a proper sit-down dinner. The layout reflects this, with the expanded, spacious bar and little high benches for two, complimented by a surprisingly large number of regular tables and chairs where the long, high tables and couches used to be.

Maggie’s Snacks And Liquor

98 Lygon Street
Brunswick East
Victoria 3057
Australia

Telephone: n/a
E-mail: [email protected]
Website

Open
Wed – Thu: 4:00pm to 12:00am
Fri: 4:00pm to 1:00am
Sat: 12:00pm to 1:00am
Sun: 12:00pm to 12:00am

Dreami Cake, Melbourne CBD

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Dreami Cake, Melbourne CBD

MELBOURNE | Dreami Cake is a patisserie that I first came across during lockdown, when Sunshine West based owner Brianna was selling macarons online as a side hustle. The business took off, as Melburnians discovered Brianna’s creations which, beyond being cute, deliver on quality and taste.

Spurred on my the support of her regular customers, and increasing demand, Brianna decided this year to dedicate herself to Dreami Cake full time, and last month opened a physical patisserie and café in the CBD. I visited for What’s On Melbourne to grab some photos the other day, and you bet I got a box of macarons for home.

It’s a cute, small space, with light pastel colours, dominated by the large display counter which showcases all of Brianna’s creations. Out the back, there’s a courtyard with more tables and seating. A love of anime, in particular Pokémon, is reflected in the venue, and the macarons.

Macarons are the signature item at Dreami Cake, and there are a lot of flavours to choose from. The majority are double stuffed, creating macarons that are taller than most. Flavours are European and Asian inspired, and include things like strawberry cheesecake; black sesame; and mango and coconut.

Beyond macarons, you’ll also find giant cookies, cakes, canelés, and more. Brianna is constantly experimenting with flavours, and there’s always something new to try. If you’ve got an event on, you can also call ahead to order custom made cakes and boxes of macarons featuring characters of your choice.

On the drinks side of things, it’s coffee and tea. There’s traditional espresso-based drinks and things like Earl Grey in teapots, along with creations like taro lattes, matcha lattes, and flavoured milk teas.

Dreami Cake

7/525 Little Collins Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
Australia

Telephone: 0451 856 989
E-mail: [email protected]
Website

Open
Mon – Thu: 11:00am to 7:00pm
Fri – Sat: 11:00am to 9:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm to 6:00pm

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