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In addition to serving as a chic indoor/outdoor event space, <a href="http://www.greenfieldsalbertpark.com.au/eatery/" target="_blank">Greenfields</a>, just outside the CBD (central business district) in Albert Park, doubles as a clean eats caf&eacute; Wednesday to Sunday. Mostly on offer here is plant-based cuisine focused on locally-sourced organic ingredients. Menu items include the Team Green Superbowl, a mix of broccoli and cauliflower &ldquo;rice&rdquo; topped with an egg. But you&rsquo;ll also find animal proteins in dishes like grilled sardines on toast with crispy prosciutto. For brekkie, try the coconut water-soaked millet porridge dressed with fresh neon pink dragon fruit and a bit of almond brittle for crunch.&nbsp;

Just outside the CBD in Burnley sits <a href="http://www.serotonindealer.com/" target="_blank">Serotonin</a>, a whitewashed caf&eacute; that focuses on plant-based, serotonin-boosting foods, such as turmeric-spiked eggs and banana flour pancakes. &ldquo;We refer to ourselves as plant-based and not vegetarian or vegan&nbsp;because we don&rsquo;t just avoid the use of animal products, we also promote the use of fresh produce,&rdquo; says owner Emily Hazell.&nbsp;

Proprietor Emily Samyue believes that those with food allergies and intolerances should still be able to eat well, which led her to open&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rawtrader.com.au/" target="_blank">Raw Trader</a>, a raw, organic sweets caf&eacute; devoid of animal ingredients that&rsquo;s also gluten- and refined sugar-free. The cozy, minimalist CBD space offers morning breakfast bowls flecked with chia and boosted with maca and goji in addition to an impressive array of raw cakes, from Chocolate Beetroot Mudcake to Blueberry &amp; Coconut Cream Cake. There's also plenty of coffee options as well as superfood-spiked fruit smoothies.&nbsp;

Set in a former power station, CBD caf&eacute; <a href="http://www.highergroundmelbourne.com.au/" target="_blank">Higher Ground</a>&nbsp;has sky-high ceilings and tall windows that welcome in floods of light, with perfectly mismatched modern furniture adding to the airy vibe. Unlike most Melbourne caf&eacute;s which call it quits in mid-afternoon, Higher Ground is one of the few all-day affairs offering dining, working, and evening lounging space. On the food front, don&rsquo;t miss the tonka bean-infused semolina porridge with blueberries and black sesame and the Instagram-friendly flower petal and fruit-topped ricotta hotcakes decked out with seeds, grains, and a scoop of cream. &nbsp;

In the U.S., cafés tend to be casual eateries offering <a href=/articles/2017/05/daily-wisdom-0501 style=font-weight:700>coffee</a>, pastries, and packaged foods to-go.In <a href=/articles/2017/05/48-hours-byron-bay style=font-weight:700>Australia</a>,however, they often have a restaurant vibe with full, health-conscious menus includinghearty grain and smoothie bowls. Ingredients are sourced from nearby producers and the dishes take a sophisticated approach in both flavor and presentation. (Think: raw <a href=/articles/2016/09/recipe-brussels-sprouts-rosemary-pizza>pizza</a> made with a nut-and-seed base, topped with kale pesto, seasonal shredded vegetables, and drizzled with a raw "cheesy" cashew sauce.) From luxe <a href=/articles/2011/10/chia>chia</a> bowls to open-faced sandwiches, here are highlights from Melbourne’s best cafés.

8 must-visit cafés in Melbourne

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