Feeling a bit dusty this morning? Don’t worry, we have you covered with these ten delicious places to get you through even the most persistent of hangovers. Words by Hannah Foster.
Named after an infamous killer, if you’re feeling like you may have murdered your own liver last night, head to this Fitzroy favourite. The BBQ Beef Brisket Toasty comes with beer onions, cheese fondue and a fried egg, and their coffee is up there with the best in Melbourne. 276 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, staggerlees.com.au
This Melbourne institution has been the place to go for a classic burger for decades. A few bites of Andrew’s burger with the lot, and you’re sure to start feeling better. 144 Bridport Street, Albert Park & 155 Franklin Street, Melbourne, andrewshamburgers.com
Want to skip the grease and go straight to the detox? Head to this plant-based café in Burnley for their Medicinal Mexican Waffle and a glass of the house-made kombucha. 52 Madden Grove, Burnley, serotonindealer.com
Belle’s offers seriously good chicken and a menu straightforward enough for even the foggiest brain to contend with. Try the wings with Mississippi Comeback sauce and you’ll be making your own comeback in no time. Fitzroy, Richmond and Collins Square (CBD), belleshotchicken.com
Start your recovery the night before by stopping off on your way home at this 24-hour Greek food stalwart for their famous souvlaki. 77/183 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, stalactites.com.au
This Prahran newcomer is a classic steakhouse during the week, but on weekends they offer bottomless brunches with two hours of Mimosas, Bellinis or Bloody Marys. 168 Greville Street, Prahran, angusandbon.com.au
This restaurant, serving up the best of the South in the USA, only opens at midday on weekends, but if you can bear your hangover until then, it’s worth the wait. Order the Angus beef brisket, chilli cheese fries or even the sweetcorn hushpuppies, and let the good times roll. 51 Gipps Street, Collingwood, lebonton.com.au
Their Double Patty Smash Burger has a cult-like following and will definitely sort out your hangover, but the Rockwell & Sons menu is also full of other tasty cures, like the fried chicken sandwich, soft shell crab roll, and the fries served with malt vinegar mayonnaise. 288 Smith Street, Collingwood, rockwellandsons.com.au
If you’re feeling like you’re about to code blue, get along to Code Black in North Melbourne for some sensational coffee. Once you’re three lattes in and feeling a bit more human, order the eggs with joy-inducing sides like fried haloumi, crisp pork belly or potato tots. 119 Howard Street, North Melbourne, codeblackcoffee.com.au
Hair of the dog, anyone? Makers of quality single malt whisky, this distillery in Port Melbourne has a large warehouse style bar and often hosts foodie collaborations, such as a dessert tasting with Bibelot or a Sunday afternoon visit from Fancy Hank’s BBQ food truck. 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne, starward.com.au
