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First up, we have one of Melbourne’s most dedicated foodies: Ms Loufy ! She usually raves about all things that are beyond delicious, edible and found in Melbourne back at Louf What You Eat. A blog you should definitely read next time you’re wondering where to go for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, supper and/or a sneaky snack or if you’re unsure about what to cook to impress and where to get the best ingredients from… Perhaps you just want to look at pictures of chocolate and cheese – the hungry man’s porn?!

In this exclusive post to OneMelbournite, Loufy shares some very good options for the hungry party animal that doesn’t want to end up queuing at an average fast food joint at the end of their night. Not when there is plenty of good food still being served…

You’re out painting the town red, you’ve had a few drinks, you’re suddenly feeling hungry and it’s past midnight. And it doesn’t matter how drunk you are, you really don’t want one of those $1.5 pizza slices or a convenience store sausage roll. You walk and walk looking for a semi decent midnight snack, because let’s face it; you won’t be getting the 3 chefs hat dinner experience at this time of the night. Well, look no more! Here are some ideas to help you on your hunt when you’ve got the midnight-is. You might not always find food that you adore, but all these places have kitchens open rather late and they’re our life saviours in times of need (or extreme drunkenness).

There are many options in the CBD, and I’ll start with the obvious ones. First up is Pie Face. It’s everywhere. It’s always open. It seems to me that I see the smiley face at every corner of the CBD now, and it’s starting to irritate me. But I do like their pies, they have a decent variety, and let’s be honest, sometimes what you really need is to squirt tomato sauce on top of that pie and then just bite into it.

If you’re in the mood for Greek food, then Stalactites is where you should go. And if you don’t know Stalactites, then I’m not sure where you’ve been going out, but it sure ain’t Melbourne CBD! Everyone at one point or another has been to that Greek restaurant, most likely for the souvlaki. I’m pretty sure the ratio of drunken to sober people is always 9:1, so I’m not sure if anyone actually remembers what it tastes like. But we all go back eventually.

And then there’s Lord of the Fries. You know, THAT fries place opposite Flinders Street Station where you will potentially find drunken backpackers and all sorts of random people trying to get a cab back home. “But I can find fries anywhere around here!” you might say, pointing at one of the many fast food places on Swanston Street. This might be true, but these fries are much more decent, and you get a variety of sauces to choose from to go with your snack, the Belgian mayo being the one I’d recommend.

If Asian food is what you’re craving, you can try Chilli Padi in Melbourne Central, which is open until 5am on weekends, or Chinatown’s Supper Inn, serving Chinese food until 2am. Still at this same end of the CBD but offering less greasy food options you’ll find the Toff in Town, which has you covered for late night Thai food in the fun side of the place, Choo Choo’s. This place is particularly fun for a date as you get to have what looks like your own train compartment, get served in your booth and get some privacy. These guys make divine curries, skewers, dumplings, divine anything really. They have a magnificent burger you should try, and if you’ve never had an ice cream sandwich, now is the time to try it! All plates are smallish portions, the best option would be to get a few and share them to try a bit of everything.

Moving to the Spring St end of the city, you’ll find a couple of options. The first is the Melbourne Supper Club. And all that comes to mind when I hear that name is POLENTA CHIPS. All in capital letters. And that’s ALL you need to know. Oh and olives. OH THE OLIVES!!! I don’t think I’ve tried much else there, as I keep going back for those 2 items. Because they’re worth it (even more than people using L’Oreal products). Then right below is The European. If you’re in the mood for a meal rather than a snack, this is the place for you. Located right next to the Supper Club, it serves food until 3am, offers a rather gourmet menu and anything I have tried there has just been divine. I should also mention, if you’re still in the mood for drinks, check out the wine lists at both these places, worth having one last glass! Finally, if you find yourself at the Spencer Street end of the city, your best bet might be Embassy Taxi Cafe. Check this place out for a quick bite, burgers and fries style. It’s open 24/7, and probably gets most of its business after gigs at Festival Hall.

If the CBD is not your thing, worry not, you’ll still be fed when it’s food craving time. If you’re in Fitzroy, there are a few late night kebab or greasy pizza options on Brunswick Street, but then you also have Bimbo Deluxe. We’ve all tried or at least heard of Bimbo’s $4 pizzas. Though the price doesn’t stay as low all night, the kitchen is open until late and you can have a rather decent pizza at weird snack-hours of the night. Still in the north but moving up to Brunswick, there are a few options. Tiba’s Lebanese food and Alaysia‘s Turkish food have fed us so many times after a long night out, but my absolute favourite is Town Hall Kebabs. If you haven’t had Town Hall kebabs, you’re missing out. Drunk, sober, hungry, full, it doesn’t matter; you have to get yourself to that place! Admittedly, it’d be better if you were hungry because even the small size kebab is still massive. But go and try one, you won’t regret it!

Moving on to the eastern side of the city, you’ll find Lamb on Chapel in South Yarra. This place does seriously delicious souvlakis, worth a try if you happen to be in that area! Melbournians definitely love their late night souvlakis, because more Greek food can be found in Richmond at Hollywood Palace, which is open 24/7. Finally, if you’re in St Kilda and lucky enough, Renix Ovenhouse might still be open past 1am and you’ll be able to have a wood fired pizza.

And what if I’m in the mood for sweets I hear you say? If the Toff in Town‘s ice cream sandwich is not really your thing, then Lygon Street has got you covered for gelato. A few gelato shops are open late on the weekend in Lygon Street’s Carlton end, but you could also visit Gelobar Pasticceria on the Brunswick end of Lygon St for your sugar fix. They regularly have long lines of people waiting almost outside the door, but they’re all waiting because that ice cream is worth the wait and there are so many flavours to choose from. But if it’s too cold (and who in their right mind would eat ice cream in such temperatures?) or if Brunswick is too far anyway… Well, then you might want a hot chocolate at the Melbourne Supper Club, some baklavas from the Greek quarter on Lonsdale St, or complement your fries with a doughnut from Walker’s Doughnuts which is located right next to Lord of the Fries opposite Flinders St station on Elizabeth St.

And kids, there you have it! No need to go hungry or visit McDonald’s on your night out, for good food abounds even after midnight.

Pie Face  - Too many CBD locations, check their website – most CBD locations open 24/7

Stalactites - 177-183 Lonsdale St, Melbourne - Open 24/7

Lord of the Fries - Corner Flinders St and Elizabeth St, Flinders Street Station across from Federation Square, Melbourne Central - Open late on weekends

Chilli Padi - Melbourne Central, corner Little Lonsdale St and Elizabeth St - Open until 5am Thursday to Saturday, open late on other nights

Super Inn - 15 Celestial Ave, Melbourne - Open until 2am every night

Toff in Town - 2nd Floor, Curtin House, 252 Swanston St, Melbourne - Open until 5am on Fri and Sat, and until 3am all other nights

Melbourne Supper Club - Level 1/161 Spring St, Melbourne - Open until 3am every night

The European - 161 Spring St, Melbourne - Open until 3am Thu to Sat, and until 1am all other nights

Embassy Taxi Cafe - 547 Spencer St, Melbourne - Open 24/7

Bimbo Deluxe - Corner of Brunswick St and Rose St, Fitzroy - Open until 3am every night

Tiba’s - 504 Sydney Road, Brunswick - Open late every night

Alasya - 555 Sydney Road, Brunswick -Open late every night

Town Hall Kebabs - 260 Sydney Rd, Brunswick (corner of Glenlyon Rd and Sydney Rd) - Open until 5am Fri and Sat, and until 2:30am or 3:00am all other nights

Lamb on Chapel - 394 Chapel St, South Yarra -Open late every night

Hollywood Palace - Address: 179 Bridge Road, Richmond - Open 24/7

Renix Ovenhouse - 60 Acland St, St Kilda - Open late every night

Gelobar Pasticceria -74 Lygon St, Brunswick East - Open late Fri and Sat

Walker’s Doughnuts - Corner Flinders St and Elizabeth St - Open late every night