the French Apartment Guidebook

Karen
the French Apartment Guidebook

Food scene

Great coffee and friendly staff.
Monkey Bean
475 Toorak Rd
Great coffee and friendly staff.
Cosy wine bar for drinks and share plates.
17 personas de la zona recomiendan
Toorak Cellars
18 Beatty Ave
17 personas de la zona recomiendan
Cosy wine bar for drinks and share plates.
Authentic French restaurant and family friendly too.
16 personas de la zona recomiendan
Chez Olivier Le Bistro
268 Toorak Rd
16 personas de la zona recomiendan
Authentic French restaurant and family friendly too.
Fabulous foodie market with regular events. In particular recommended Pinos for boxed seasonal fruit and vegetables at a fantastic price.
107 personas de la zona recomiendan
Prahran Market
163 Commercial Rd
107 personas de la zona recomiendan
Fabulous foodie market with regular events. In particular recommended Pinos for boxed seasonal fruit and vegetables at a fantastic price.
The place to go for some of the highest quality produce available - fruit, vegetables, meats, deli, bakery and restaurant take away meals.
16 personas de la zona recomiendan
Toscano's of Toorak
547 Malvern Rd
16 personas de la zona recomiendan
The place to go for some of the highest quality produce available - fruit, vegetables, meats, deli, bakery and restaurant take away meals.
Award winning pizza! Great food and atmosphere. Also runs masterclasses.
8 personas de la zona recomiendan
48h Pizza & Gnocchi Bar South Yarra
373 Malvern Rd
8 personas de la zona recomiendan
Award winning pizza! Great food and atmosphere. Also runs masterclasses.

Local Hidden Gems

Nordic community church with a delightful cafe and garden and shop selling Nordic treats. Hosts the Scandanavian Christmas Bazaar in December and a variety of events throughout the year.
Swedish Church
21 Saint Georges Road
Nordic community church with a delightful cafe and garden and shop selling Nordic treats. Hosts the Scandanavian Christmas Bazaar in December and a variety of events throughout the year.
National Trust House and Gardens. Gardens open to public and visits to house permitted certain days. Check website https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/como-house-and-garden/ Site of the Paris to Provence festival annually.
70 personas de la zona recomiendan
Como House & Garden
Lechlade Avenue
70 personas de la zona recomiendan
National Trust House and Gardens. Gardens open to public and visits to house permitted certain days. Check website https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/como-house-and-garden/ Site of the Paris to Provence festival annually.
Lovely Italian cafe, with great food and coffee and always a warm welcome and friendly greeting. Highly recommend.
Bruno&Co.
1007 High Street
Lovely Italian cafe, with great food and coffee and always a warm welcome and friendly greeting. Highly recommend.

Consejos para los viajeros

Desplazamientos

Public Transport Summary

Tram is the number 58 and runs about every 7 minutes along Toorak Road into the City and back. Connect with other trams 3, 16 travelling to Kew, Hawthorn, Armadale, Malvern, Caulfield and beyond. Bus number 605 departs from corner of Orrong Road and Toorak Road running to the City and to Gardenvale. Train stations are located at Toorak, Armadale and Heyington just a few stops to Richmond (Key sporting and entertainment venues) and the City Loop train stations. The Capital City Cycle path and walkway is accessible at about a 5 bike ride or 10 minute walk alongside the Yarra River.