Guidebook for Glen Iris
Food Scene
Iroli Japanese Takeaway
265A Glenferrie RdGreat cheap sushi and sashimi.
YOMG Frozen Yogurt Malvern
206 Glenferrie RoadGood frozen yoghurt bar. 5 minute drive from the apartment.
Terrific gourmet pizza, 1km walk from my apartment. They also do delivery.
14 locals recommend
Pizza Religion
493 Tooronga RdTerrific gourmet pizza, 1km walk from my apartment. They also do delivery.
Probably the best sushi in Melbourne. If you like Japanese and are in the city, I highly recommend visiting here.
6 locals recommend
Gekkazan
350 Bourke StreetProbably the best sushi in Melbourne. If you like Japanese and are in the city, I highly recommend visiting here.
My favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. May be a little bit more expensive but definitely worth it.
Yu-U
137 Flinders LnMy favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. May be a little bit more expensive but definitely worth it.
Great breakfast and lunch spot, although can be very busy on a sunny day.
20 locals recommend
Coin Laundry Cafe
61 Armadale StGreat breakfast and lunch spot, although can be very busy on a sunny day.
New coffee and lunch spot found right near the front gate to the apartment. Serves the best coffee in the complex.
Age Of Sail Coffee Brewers
1002 Crescent RdNew coffee and lunch spot found right near the front gate to the apartment. Serves the best coffee in the complex.
The fit out doesn't have much going for it, but the dumplings are served fast and taste fantastic.
6 locals recommend
Gourmet Dumpling Restaurant
71 Glenferrie RdThe fit out doesn't have much going for it, but the dumplings are served fast and taste fantastic.
Aoba
279 Glenferrie RdQuality, authentic Japanese food at an affordable price.
Arts & Culture
Closest Cinema complex. Approximately a 5 minute drive from the apartment.
69 locals recommend
Village Cinemas Rivoli
200 Camberwell RdClosest Cinema complex. Approximately a 5 minute drive from the apartment.
Everything Else
If you like trampolines, then this is the place for you! It's about a 5 minute walk from my apartment. Huge indoor trampoline park that is open until 9pm during the week and 11pm on the weekend.
14 locals recommend
BOUNCEinc Glen Iris
2 Weir StIf you like trampolines, then this is the place for you! It's about a 5 minute walk from my apartment. Huge indoor trampoline park that is open until 9pm during the week and 11pm on the weekend.
Fresh green grocer which specialises in wholesome and organic offerings.
Scicluna's Real Food Merchants Tooronga
350-354 Tooronga RdFresh green grocer which specialises in wholesome and organic offerings.
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens to bring a picnic and a few drinks too.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Beautiful gardens to bring a picnic and a few drinks too.
Albert Park
A beautiful lake to walk / bike ride around on a hot day.
Unbeatable view of Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay, all the way to the Dandenong ranges. Worth the admission on a clear day.
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayUnbeatable view of Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay, all the way to the Dandenong ranges. Worth the admission on a clear day.
Catch an Australian Rules Football game at the largest stadium in Australia.
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueCatch an Australian Rules Football game at the largest stadium in Australia.
Essentials
Coles Tooronga
Tooronga RoadFlagship supermarket open until midnight every night of the week.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cosy pub with outstanding food. The prices are a little high, but it is worth it.
16 locals recommend
The Malvern Hotel
Glenferrie RoadCosy pub with outstanding food. The prices are a little high, but it is worth it.
Parks & Nature
Melbourne's most famous stair climb surrounded by beautiful Australian bush.
48 locals recommend
1000 Steps Carpark
Mount Dandenong Tourist RoadMelbourne's most famous stair climb surrounded by beautiful Australian bush.