Fourth Chapter

Lydia; Lydia meets Susan just outside Fourth Chapter. The large white timber door, with a handle worthy of a Paris entryway, is shut. A line of people stand in perfect pairs with little pug or poodle breeds by their feet. The two friends greet in the usual way, kisses on each side, followed by a…

Father Carpenter

Father Carpenter is a cafe hidden in a beautiful courtyard in Berlin’s Mitte. It serves delicious Australia style coffee and rivals a Melbourne brunch.

Distrikt

Distrikt is an Australian cafe in Berlin’s Mitte. The staff are friendly and the coffee is good. Click to read the full story by set in Melbourne…

Ella

Ella is the Restaurant/Cafe that joins Munich’s Lenbachhaus; an art gallery famous for its showcase of the Blue Rider collective. I set myself the writing challenge to finish this story in an hour. Click to read story by set in Melbourne…

Aroma Cafe

I’ve taken setinmelbourne to Germany (temporarily). Aroma Cafe is a hip little eating spot in Munich. Click to read the story by set in Melbourne…

Monk Bodhi Dharma

Monk Bodhi Dharma is a tucked away treasure in Balaclava, serving nourishing food and drink. Click to read the short story by set in Melbourne…

Italian Job

Italian Job is an overpriced cafe in Kata Beach Phuket. The coffee is better than most places in Phuket, but then coffee isn’t really their strong suit. So when in Thailand stick to to Thai food and use tea to rid the caffeine headaches. Click to read the short story by set in Melbourne…

The Joinery

The Joinery is one of my favourite cafes in Melbourne. I come here often for their $3 Taco nights, coffee and happy hour. Click to read the short story by set in Melbourne…

Treehouse Lounge

Treehouse Lounge is a charming cafe in Balaclava with boast worthy brunch, even for Melbourne standards. Click to read the short story by set in Melbourne…

The Wanderer

My friend Bartholomew recently visited Melbourne. He is a writer and has been published in Voiceworks and Lateral Magazine and has his own blog “Rationally Curious.” When he asked if he could write a short story for setinmelbourne.com I couldn’t possibly refuse. Here it is…

Emerging Writers Festival

“Fear View Mirror” was an event hosted by the Emerging Writers Festival at 1000 £ Bend in the Melbourne CBD. Click to read the short story by set in Melbourne…

Northcote Social Club

Northcote Social Club is the heart of Northcote. Thelma Plum performed on 10th June 2016 and drew us in with her charming voice and charming character. Click to read the short story by set in Melbourne…