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Po' Boy Quarter
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(295 Smith St, Fitzroy; rolls $10-13; 11.30am-1am; 86) The boys behind the Gumbo Kitchen
food truck have parked permanently on Smith St with this smart canteen-style eatery.
Wolf down one of their rolls of pulled pork, shrimp with Louisiana hot sauce, or fried
green tomatoes with Cajun slaw while people-watching out front.
AMERICAN $
Babka Bakery Cafe
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(358 Brunswick St, Fitzroy; mains $10-16; 7am-7pm Tue-Sun; 112) From borsch to dumplings,
Russian flavours infuse the lovingly prepared breakfast and lunch dishes at Babka. It also
has its own bakery, and the heady aroma of cinnamon and freshly baked sourdough bread,
pies and cake makes even just a coffee worth queuing for. Otherwise go for the $8
champagne-cocktail Beryl Sparkles, with vodka and fresh raspberries.
BAKERY, CAFE $
Jimmy Grants
( www.jimmygrants.com.au ; 113 St David St, Fitzroy; souvlakis from $9; 11am-10pm; 86) Set up by
celebrity chef George Calombaris, this is not your ordinary souva joint - these are gour-
met souvlakis, which you don't need to be plastered at 3am to enjoy. Options may include
a pita stuffed with lamb, mustard aioli and chips, or honey prawn and herbs.
GREEK $
MEXICAN $
Gringo Vibes
( 03-9044 8568; www.gringovibes.com.au ; 489 High St, Northcote; 2 tacos from $11; noon-10pm Tue-Sun;
86, Croxton) Ignore the name. Gringo Vibes does authentic Mexican, with its fantastic
soft-shell corn tortillas, fine tequilas and margarita concoctions. There's a reggae playlist
and courtyard seating out the back.
Brunswick Street Alimentari
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( 03-9416 2001; www.alimentari.com.au ; 251 Brunswick St, Fitzroy; dishes $6-20; 8am-6pm; 112) Part
deli, part fuss-free cafe, popular corner local Alimentari stocks artisan bread, smallgoods
and cheeses. There's a range of panini, sandwiches and wraps, and comforting staples
such as meatballs with bread.
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Rosamond
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