Sydney Road is Melbourne's longest continuous shopping strip. The gold rush in the 1850s caused the street to flourish as many set up shops to supply miners on their trek north to the gold fields. This development built new hotels that still pour beers today. Now, Sydney Road is full of culture, with many places to eat, drink, shop, and see live music.

Clothing The Gap is a First Nations fashion brand that sparks conversations and influences social change by uniting people. Pieces are labeled 'Ally Friendly' or 'Mob Only' if you are wondering what's appropriate for you. Website | Instagram | 744 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

This wonder of the north has been cooking up Lebanese goodness since 1992. A1 Bakery is a place for the whole community as they keep their price low, so everyone can enjoy their cheesy pies, pizzas, and platters. They do great Platters for two and serve coffee/tea in every which way. We can recommend the Kibbie Platter and grabbing an ice-cold Ayran out of the fridge. Menu | Instagram | 643-645 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

The name says it all really. As owners, Louisa Allan and Shuki Rosenboim have been practicing their craft for years. The Falafels are served on a plate or inside a pita, accompanied by salad, dips, and pickled vegetables. There is also a nice selection of daily salads on the menu. Menu | Instagram | 629 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

Luther's Scoops follow a farm-to-freezer philosophy because it tastes better that way. Luther's is serving up some of the best ice creams in town, out of only the freshest fruits from some of the best farms in Victoria. Website | Instagram | 528A Sydney Rd, Brunswick

Quality, custom-made pants, and denim jeans. Select your style, colour, and size, and try them on. From there a tailor will help you customise your perfect fit and the best bit is that they are cheap :) Instagram | 542 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

K & H Hot Bread Bakery is open daily and the Banh Mi here is quality, normally served with a generous amount of toppings. The drinks selection is large and there is a spot out the front to sit and smash down your Banh Mi. 397 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

The Savers story started back in 1954 at their first store in San Francisco’s Mission District. Now, Savers is a global brand with 300 locations and 21,000 employees worldwide. Although Savers thrift store mode is common these days. Savers do have a high-quality of product, so you can expect to find some sick used clothes, accessories, and household goods if you do the time looking that is. A hot tip is to check out jackets and shoes, there is always a winner in those sections. Website | Instagram | 330 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

Howler is set at the back of a car park on Dawson Street, Brunswick, right next to the upfield railway line. The space is a converted woolshed with an open-air garden bar and the main room has a pitch-perfect sound system. Howler is a place for live music so check the gig guide on their website to see what’s happening. Gig Guide | Instagram | 7-11 Dawson St, Brunswick

Squeeze your way past the students and into the glory that is Green Refectory. Find a spot if you can and then line up to order a cheap, wholesome meal from one of the large chalkboards behind the counter. Don't forget to order some cake too, we highly recommend the Pavlova. Website | Instagram | 115 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

Goodbyes is a clothing resale service and a shopping experience that extends the lifespan of well-made garments, shoes, and accessories. Head in to find something special or If you are looking to sell a quality item take it in and if it's up to their standards you will receive fifty percent of the sale price when items are sold. Website | Instagram | 127 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

Kiss FM is the home of dance music in Australia. In Melbourne, you can find them banging it out on local radio, tune into 87.6, 87.8, and 87.9FM, or you can download their app or listen on the website. Listen | Website | Instagram | 1/60 Sydney Rd, Brunswick