A mighty motley crew of cafe openings were bestowed upon Melbourne this year.⁠ ⁠ But we also scored new bakeries, gelaterias and even a low-key pizza joint that we can’t stop thinking about. So, we’ve extended the brief of this end-of-year list to encapsulate all the “fast-casual” eateries that are weaving themselves into the city’s fabric – whether they have emerged as an instant neighbourhood classic, have brought something entirely new to the table, or have had a meteoric rise to the top of their game. Or all of the above.⁠ ⁠ Read the 10 most impressive cafe openings of the year at the link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 ⁠ @ariannaharryphoto⁠ @lumea_photo⁠ @_lianahardy⁠ @ben.moynihan ⁠ @deependpizza⁠ ⁠