Square and Compass has a broadly similar feel to that Northcote favourite, from the health-conscious menu to the crisp, stark look. There’s just one crucial difference: a slight touch of old world.

Don’t visit Square and Compass early on a midweek morning if you’re squeamish. This East Melbourne café in the heart of hospital-land is a magnet for doctors an ...

Square and CompassWhere 222 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne, 9416 4914 When Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm, kitchen closes 3.30pm, coffee from 6.30am weekdays, 7.30am weekends Cards MC V eftpos ...

Square and Compass’s take on a lobster roll ($24, below) is commendable. A bun — not too dense or sweet and made especially for the cafe by the Proud Mary-owned Aunty Peg’s bakery cafe in ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. There was that thing at that place in South Yarra where they served avocado on toast with a smear of Vegemite. "Trust us," the menu ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. There was that thing at that place in South Yarra where they served avocado on toast with a smear of Vegemite. "Trust us," the menu ...