Degraves Street
Degraves Street
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Neighbourhood: Central Business District
Full of discovery and delight, Melbourne’s laneways tease the imagination long after you’ve put your weary feet up to rest. They weave through the heart of the city: cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques, throbbing with conversation and espresso coffee. You never quite know what you’ll find around the next corner: cobblestone alleys, old beer barrel hoists and even vats of simmering organic soup. There is the air of Berlin in the street art, a touch of Paris in the umbrella-shaded cafes and, reminiscent of Rome, eateries tucked away in the most unlikely of places. Perhaps you might want a break and cross the Yarra River to Southbank - walk along the promenade, bask in the sun at a waterside bar and decide whether to go to the nearby casino or book a ticket at the Melbourne theatre company.
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4.5
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ajrenca
San Jose, CA115 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
This area was filled with small shops and restaurants that was only about a half mile from our hotel. It was very convenient to walk there to grab a quick bite or a cup of coffee. The vendors on DeGraves Street were very reasonably priced. We generally like to make an effort to support small businesses wherever we go.
Written 2 January 2024
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Thankyou kindly for visiting Degraves Street we hope to see you soon
Written 7 October 2024
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smiler1956
Birmingham, UK612 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Toured the street with my wife, as part of a side street tour from my guide book. This street is part of a U-shaped walk depicting modern street art on the walls of the buildings and backs of restaurants. The huge murals are very impressive, although it is a shame that some vandals have defaced the art with simple "tags".
Written 15 March 2024
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Thankyou for visiting our iconic Laneway and we hope you enjoyed your espresso
Written 7 October 2024
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,702 contributions
Sept 2022
Degraves Street is famous for food and coffee. Now that the barricades, which were erected as part of Victoria's "Big Build" construction project have been removed, accessing Degraves St is much easier. Degraves St is accessed through Flinders St and Flinders Lane. You can choose from a wide range of eateries and cafes. Soon it will be summer, and Degraves St will be busy, as usual. This famous lane in the middle of the busy City is much loved by Melburnians, especially when they can sit outside in the sunshine and drink their coffee.
Written 7 September 2022
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TKJ
7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Unfortunately can not remember the name of the cafe Asian Spanish
Can’t believe I found a bad cafe in the food capital of Australia
$81.00 for breakfast we ordered seperate items not the full breakfast sausage eggs baked beans and toast.
Toast was a slice of stale bread baked beans were hot and spicy chorizo was just warmed up not cooked .
He charged me for full breakfast plus sausage did not have full breakfast.
I had eggs Benny asked for sauce on the side so they smothered it with sauce and then also put it on the side.
Tried to explain when I paid for it was told you should have complained that’s what I’m doing no.
Not after you ate it
Me I didn’t eat it because it was terrible.
Lesson learnt I was not sure the waitress understood my order some times you just have to put it down to experience soooooo dissapointing next time I’ll make a better choice
Can’t believe I found a bad cafe in the food capital of Australia
$81.00 for breakfast we ordered seperate items not the full breakfast sausage eggs baked beans and toast.
Toast was a slice of stale bread baked beans were hot and spicy chorizo was just warmed up not cooked .
He charged me for full breakfast plus sausage did not have full breakfast.
I had eggs Benny asked for sauce on the side so they smothered it with sauce and then also put it on the side.
Tried to explain when I paid for it was told you should have complained that’s what I’m doing no.
Not after you ate it
Me I didn’t eat it because it was terrible.
Lesson learnt I was not sure the waitress understood my order some times you just have to put it down to experience soooooo dissapointing next time I’ll make a better choice
Written 12 August 2023
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland29,113 contributions
Nov 2019
Staying at a nearby hotel on Flinders Street the pedestrian cobbled laneway of Degraves was my first accidental discovery after my arrival in the evening. I just loved the place and it reminded me a lot of Europe. The alley is full of espresso bars and eateries, often with an Italian touch, and I sat down for dinner at a small table in the middle of crowds, enjoying the lively atmosphere.
The next day I walked through in the morning, when it was more quiet, crossed Flinders Lane and went - on the opposite side - into the narrower Central Place alley, also full of eating places. This laneway leads to Collins Street, Melbourne's CBD's most famous address, from where I visited several arcades, before returning via the street art scenery of Hosier Lane to Flinders Street, opposite Flinders Railway Station.
As usuial curious about names, I was wondering about the 'Degraves' and then read that it was the family name of two brothers, who in the mid-19th century had built a flour mill around here.
The next day I walked through in the morning, when it was more quiet, crossed Flinders Lane and went - on the opposite side - into the narrower Central Place alley, also full of eating places. This laneway leads to Collins Street, Melbourne's CBD's most famous address, from where I visited several arcades, before returning via the street art scenery of Hosier Lane to Flinders Street, opposite Flinders Railway Station.
As usuial curious about names, I was wondering about the 'Degraves' and then read that it was the family name of two brothers, who in the mid-19th century had built a flour mill around here.
Written 21 January 2020
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KarenM1_10
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan1,038 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a very short pedestrian only street that links the Flinders Street Station to the shopping area. There are many restaurants on this street and some street art is also visible. Great place to grab a coffee and people watch.
Written 11 April 2020
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Tracey
Wellington, New Zealand30 contributions
Feb 2020
We liked the vibe here and it’s great for people watching, but watch out for some of the restaurants. We ate here twice and both were pretty poor. Do your research before you sit down to eat anywhere. And if anyone is trying to get you to eat at their restaurant you can be pretty sure perhaps their reputation isn’t great.
Written 21 February 2020
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Ivan R
Melbourne, Australia1,212 contributions
Feb 2020
Melbourne famous for its laneways and you can get a free map from the information centre to do self guided walks. We did this after living over 40 years in Melbourne and found it really good.
Must pass 100 cafes and restaurants, some offering great breakfast and lunch deals, so much competition.
Must pass 100 cafes and restaurants, some offering great breakfast and lunch deals, so much competition.
Written 29 February 2020
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Culinary-Consultants
Ferrara, Italy3,738 contributions
Aug 2019
Here we were for a brief moment walking and roaming the neighborhood. The place is hip and very colorful. Lots of coffee shops and restaurants around to stop and rest.
We did have fun walking here and the people had a good vibe about themselves.
We truly recommend this place and as usual we recommend you to enjoy our profile and we always encourage our readers to please keep reading and liking our very interesting and in depth reviews on everything: Attractions, Hotels, Restaurants, Museums, Airports and basically anything that is of interest and has a public service. Stay tuned.
We did have fun walking here and the people had a good vibe about themselves.
We truly recommend this place and as usual we recommend you to enjoy our profile and we always encourage our readers to please keep reading and liking our very interesting and in depth reviews on everything: Attractions, Hotels, Restaurants, Museums, Airports and basically anything that is of interest and has a public service. Stay tuned.
Written 9 February 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,702 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Degraves Street is the original Melbourne "food street." Degraves Street is really a lane. The lane is filled with tables and chairs, sheltered by umbrellas. You can drink a coffee, dine on some of Melbourne's famous international cuisine, or sample some of the tempting gelato. You will rub shoulders with travelers, students and office workers who have ducked out for a reviving coffee. Degrave' Street is always bustling with visitors, it has a Mediterranean vibe.
Written 25 May 2023
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Its a great Laneway to explore and try the different cuisines .
Written 7 October 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
The street itself is open all hours, however the businesses within it vary. Depending on the day of the week, some open as early as 7 am for breakfast and close at 21:30 or 23:00.
Written 13 January 2018
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