HOT SPOTS in Kensington, Melbourne (inner west)

Couple Cinos - 190 Bellair St - good coffee and very friendly service. Ph: 9376 8077

Fruits of Passion - 188 Belair St - great for breakfast and lunch. Ph: 9376 8588

Kitcch café – for its organic coffee. 512 Macaulay Rd. Ph: 9376 5694

Lime Bar - Belair St - good for lunch or after work snacks.

The Abysinnian – 277 Racecourse Rd – Ph: 9376 8754

The Corner on Bellair – 170 Bellair St - for its Thai and Italian food. The service can be a bit grumpy, but the food is good. Ph: 9372 2844

The Kitchen – Racecourse Rd – cool café.

The Quiet Man Hotel – 271 Racecourse Rd. Large meals, Irish theme, and no pokies. Hooray! Ph: 9376 6232

Tonic Bar - bar and food. Good relaxed vibe. 524 Macaulay Rd. Ph: 9376 9928

White Rabbit Record Bar – 176 Belair St – music, bar, cafe. Ph: 9376 5441 www.whiterabbitrecords.com.au