Dine out from brunch to dinner in lush Camberwell

While much of Camberwell’s action can be found along Burke Road and at Camberwell Junction, there’s plenty to explore beyond the suburb’s main hub.

Take food for example. On the corner of Glen Iris Road and Camberwell Road, find The Old Garage’s brick-laden cafe front. Grab a seat inside or under the yellow-and-white-striped awning for golden corn, cauliflower and halloumi fritters; soft-shell breakfast tacos; or “The Grease Monkey” breakfast topped with chorizo, eggs your way and baked beans. It’s also canine-friendly, serving puppuccinos and dog treats for furry friends.

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The Baker’s Wife, an old warehouse-turned-cafe, is great for a selection of fresh pies, sourdough and pastries. Or head to Prohibition Food & Wine, set inside an old state bank, for bottomless lunches, a weekday happy hour and a sheltered beer garden perfect for the colder months.

Camberwell’s brunch scene extends along Toorak Road with Japanese cafe Haiku, popular for its simple teishoku bento sets. Drinks – including its signature matcha, a cold brew sencha tea, cherry blossom lattes and yuzu mango milkshakes – are also worth stopping by for. Next door, its convenience store, Haiku Future, is dedicated to selling Japanese food, snacks and other groceries.

For a change of pace, The Retreat Yoga Studio offers a moment to reset and restore. Book in for somatic yoga therapy, vinyasa flow and yin meditation classes.

For a casual game, Camberwell Junction Tennis Club is a great spot for a hit. Or stroll through the suburb’s impressive selection of lush, leafy spaces like Lynden Park or Highfield Park, and make use of barbeque facilities for social get-togethers.

Come night-time, Chan Korean Cuisine – sitting on the edge of the Junction – is a homely dining experience. Go for hearty favourites like the kimchi jjigae (stew), sundubu (spiced tofu) or dolsot bibimbap served alongside classic banchan (side dishes).

If you’re in the mood for good evening wine, Running Postman Wine Bar has a stacked selection of more than 800 bottles to choose from including 30 drops by the glass. Walk-ins are welcome, and there is a seasonal menu. This winter the team is serving chicken flatbread and charred plum and beetroot salad.

This article first appeared in Domain Review, in partnership with Broadsheet.