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Embla is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

1. Embla

8.6
122 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC
Wine Bar · Melbourne CBD · 12 tips and reviews

Em D.Em Duz: The chickpea pancakes were pretty great

TarynTaryn: The food was outstanding, especially the chickpea pancake and the grilled prawns. Wines were a bit hit or miss and don't expect a cocktail.

SamSam: Nice wine selection. Knowledgable staff. Good snacks. Worth a visit. Good for dates - you can hear each other.

Bar Lourinhã is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

2. Bar Lourinhã

8.7
37 Little Collins St, Melbourne, VIC
Tapas Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 39 tips and reviews

Toby S.Toby Smith: Spiced spinach and chick pea is heaven!

Chris L.Chris Liew: Spiced Lardo Soldiers, Slow Cooked Beef Cheek, Prawns. Must try them. Cocktails are amazing as well!

Andrew G.Andrew Green: If you are here, then you are winning.

Tall Timber is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

3. Tall Timber

8.6
60 Commercial Rd, Prahran, VIC
Café · 49 tips and reviews

Linsey Y.Linsey Yew: Very good selections for brunch and the Mediterranean roasted cauliflower & chickpeas hash was excellent!

Lani ReneeLani Renee: Funky as! Great decor. Good coffee. Well constructed dishes. Everyone seemed to order the pulled pork! Delish.

Sofie B.Sofie Bergkvist: Can be very busy, but the staff are so skilled you wouldn't be able to tell. Fast, friendly service and outstanding coffee! Try the breakfast kale dish. Ah-mazing.

Marmara Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

4. Marmara Restaurant

7.5
68 Chapel St, Windsor, VIC
Turkish Restaurant · Windsor · 13 tips and reviews

Yavuz B.Yavuz B.: Authentic Turkish food. Lamb & Chickpea claypot is delicious.

Dan N.Dan Nuroo: Don't forget.. It's in the entertainment book

Adam F.Adam F: Marmara has become a go-to at the Windsor end of Chapel Street for professional service and wonderful, authentic Turkish food.

Mitte Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

5. Mitte Cafe

8.2
76 Michael St, Fitzroy North, VIC
Café · 15 tips and reviews

Kaitlyn M.Kaitlyn McCubbin: The chickpea dish is amazing as well as the berry smoothed, too hot inside on a warm day though.

Tm B.Tm Bo: Great place. Well priced. I had the open crouquet monsieur. Try the halloumi on brioche with rocket.

Andrew B.Andrew B.: The bawling toddlers add a certain authenticity to the North Fitzroy bourgeois-bohemian atmosphere.

Pillar of Salt is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

6. Pillar of Salt

8.4
541 Church St, Richmond, VIC
Café · 57 tips and reviews

Nick O.Nick Orloff: Have the baked beans: chick peas, kidney beans & chorizo mince. Excellent.

Fox W.Fox Woods: Highly recommend the chilli eggs, but it's big enough for two to share.

BrissieGirlBrissieGirl: Gary Mehian from MasterChef recommends this place for coffee.

Journeyman is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

7. Journeyman

8.6
169 Chapel St, Windsor, VIC
Café · Windsor · 116 tips and reviews

Kathryn W.Kathryn Wright: Moroccan egg plant and chickpea dish was amazing. Try Belgium waffles for dessert

Damian H.Damian Hinks: Avocado hummus toast with candied bacon. One of the best breakfasts in Melbourne.

AnnabelAnnabel: Brekkies amazing, coffee the best on Chapel!

The Horn is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

8. The Horn

8.4
20 Johnston St, Collingwood, VIC
Ethiopian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Belinda D.Belinda Davey: Amazing food. Amazing African beer. African amazing.

Victor P.Victor Pillac: Excellent food beer and music!

Juvi A.Juvi A: Great beer, with enjoyable food thats fun to share on the platters , friendly and helpful staff. Overall we had a good night 7.5/10

MoVida Aqui is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

9. MoVida Aqui

7.8
Level 1, 500 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
Tapas Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 58 tips and reviews

Fathima D.Fathima Dada: Potato bomba, chickpea and spinach, anchovies

Fathima D.Fathima Dada: Lovely place for Spanish tapas. Delicious food❣️ Potato bombs, margaritas, spinach and chickpea, anchovies with sorbet, all taste sensations! Good service.

VenothVenoth: Spicy Prawns stuffed with sausages were awesome. Spicy, sweet and sour. An excellent one.

Harper's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

10. Harper's Kitchen

8.2
78 Inkerman St, St Kilda, VIC
Café · 10 tips and reviews

Follow K.Follow Karl: Salami bagel is delicious! Ask it toasted it is even better 😉

Chloe J.Chloe J: Bagel sandwiches!

Phillip J.Phillip Jenkins: Enjoying breakfast here again. Always good

Hawker Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

11. Hawker Hall

8.4
98 Chapel St, Windsor, VIC
Asian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Joy L.Joy Ludwig-Mcnutt: Trendy new hall with delicious Asian bites, beer on tap and local wines. Try the bbq chicken bites!

Gil L.Gil Lopez: Amazing beer list. Great food, but small-ish portions

RobertoRoberto: Nice place doing subtle Asian fusion. A little pricey, but good service and worthy of a visit.

Rainbow Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

12. Rainbow Hotel

8.6
27 St David St, Fitzroy, VIC
Pub · 30 tips and reviews

Amos R.Amos Rojter: Outstanding pub, great food, the beer garden is amazing, and it feels local and community focused. Beer range is second to none.

Kieran M.Kieran Mc: Sunday Roasts are back! Lamb is DELICIOUS!

Michael L.Michael Lauterstein: Fantastic outdoor beer garden. Get Amongst it.

Mamasita is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

13. Mamasita

8.3
1/11 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC
Mexican Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 156 tips and reviews

AliciaAlicia: The chickpea fritters are amazing!!! Yum!!!

Dolly H.Dolly Hoang: The best corn in town. Super cheesy and spicy 😋

Víctor O.Víctor Ortega: This place is great. Feels like being in Mexico City (particularly while walking upstairs, lovely food scent). Food is well priced for Melbourne. Everything was tasty and authentic. BTW, I'm Mexican.

Abla's is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

14. Abla's

7.6
109 Elgin St, Carlton, VIC
Lebanese Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

snarkattacksnarkattack: You cannot go wrong with the banquet and their lemonade. Bring your own grog too!

JamesJames: Fantastic! Worth waiting weeks for a table! If doing the banquet, don't eat for hours before!!! Soo much food

Matt C.Matt C: Good wrk abla

The Gem is one of The 15 Best Places for Chickpeas in Melbourne.

15. The Gem

8.2
289 Wellington St, Collingwood, VIC
Pub · Collingwood · 19 tips and reviews

Tiffany N.Tiffany Ng: Cool little pub with great American style food. Fried pickles are a must!

Lucas V.Lucas Vaughan: Bartender seemed shattered when we walked in the door. Won't be going back - not even for Bruce Springsteen tribute night

Jim O.Jim O'Neill: ps: truckload of vegie options on the menu too