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Melbourne Cafes : 39 Listings

Industry Beans Fitzroy
Warehouse Cafés

Fitzroy

Industry Beans has relocated its Fitzroy café to a new, spacious warehouse. The bright, skylit space features recycled-timber tables and abundant greenery, creating a refreshing atmosphere. The cente...

Industry Beans Chadstone
Chic Cafés

Chadstone

Industry Beans Chadstone is a sophisticated all-day dining destination. The venue combines a restaurant, café, roastery, coffee house, and retail store all into one stylish space. The 100-seat venue ...

Oscar Cooper
Best Southside Cafes

Prahran

Oscar Cooper's ethos is based around honest food, coffee & booze from happy people. Located on an iconic corner in the Greville St precinct, this cafe is perfect for a brunch spot to catch up with...

Rustica
Best Cafes

South Yarra

Rustica was established in 2012 in Fitzroy and is now located on Melbourne’s most iconic strip, Chapel St South Yarra. Delivering artisan breads and pastries baked using traditional sourdough techni...

Stagger Lees
Fitzroy Cafe

Fitzroy

Stagger Lee's is an eclectic, fun cafe that will brighten everybody's morning with their large range of brunch options and drinks. With options for both indoor and outdoor seating as well as offering ...

The Fitz
Fitzroy Rooftop Cafe

Fitzroy

The Fitz is hard to miss with a large bronze sign protruding out of the side of the Fitzroy restaurant and bar. They have something for everyone with an array of delicious food options. Whether you fe...

Blonde Food + Drink
Fitzroy Healthy Eats Cafes

Fitzroy

Blonde is a clean eating foodies dream. With an extensive menu ranging from acai and granola to pea and zucchini fritters; this is one place you won't feel guilty about. However don't skip out on one ...

The Banff Cafe
Best Cheap Eats

St. Kilda

Famous for its delicious pizza and more-for-less philosophy, the Banff Cafe has been a Fitzroy St gem since back in 1947 when it was part of the American army barracks as a galley. In its current form...

Eat Cannoli
Gluten-Free Dessert

Preston

With newly established digs in Preston, Eat Cannoli are a seriously worthy north-side stopover for a sweet tooth hankering. These artisan cannoli makers have been rolling since 2017, and their to-die-...

The Hatter and the Hare
Best Unique Cafes

Bayswater

Enter The Hatter and the Hare to find yourself in a whole new world. You'll be greeted with a floral archway covering the doorway, and flowers from floor to ceiling on the interior. The dining area of...

5 Points
Specialty Coffee & Bagels

Melbourne CBD

If you're on the hunt for top quality bagels paired with ethical and delicious coffee - you've found the the right place with 5 Points. Featuring the usual range plus gluten free options and an entire...

Mile End
Northside Bagel Cafe

Fitzroy

Look closely for this almost hidden gem on Johnston Street, Fitzroy. Enter through a graffiti covered doorway where you'll be greeted by a bright, open space, and a mouth watering selection of bagel f...

Take Two
Brunswick Coffee & Bagels

Brunswick East

Take Two is located on the Brunswick end of Lygon Street and offers a comfortable and cosy space to enjoy a coffee and a specialty bagel. Take a seat out the front with your four-legged friend, get co...

Capulus & Co
Best Brunswick Cafes

Brunswick

NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS FOR SUMMER Capulus & Co is Brunswick coffee culture the way Melbourne and the north-side Gods intended it; charming, quaint and operating out of the front window of a family ho...

Now & Not Yet
Best Community Cafes

Warrandyte

Now & Not Yet is a social enterprise that cares deeply about its community, food and (most importantly) coffee. Opening in 2014, Now & Not yet reinvests its profits back into community project...

Bicycle Thieves Cafe
Best Brunch Cafes

Northcote

Northcote cafe Bicycle Thieves is named after a 1948 film in which an unemployed man has his bike stolen in Rome. It's a tribute to Northcote's Italian heritage. In an apartment block between Welcome ...

Serotonin Eatery
Plant Based Cafes

Burnley

Serotonin Eatery provides a sanctuary to escape from our fast-paced lives. As optimal health requires a holistic approach, Serotonin integrates both a nourishing eatery, an exercise centre and has an ...

Lux Bite
Cute Dessert Cafes

South Yarra

If you are looking for adorable desserts to sink your teeth into, look no further than Lux Bite on Chapel Street. This dessert den has been getting major attention since its opening, even inspiring it...

Uncle Tetsu
Best Dessert Cafes

Melbourne CBD

Uncle Tetsu's delicious dessert shop has been killing the game lately. They have opened up locations all over the globe, including Canada, America, South Korea, Hong Kong and Japan, and luckily for us...

Pidapipo
Best Gelaterias

Carlton

Pidapipo has the two most important things every gelateria needs; a stupidly cute name, and a whole mess of delicious and innovative gelato flavours. Pidapipo is run by Lisa Valmorbida, whose top prio...

Mörk Chocolate
Best Chocolaterie

North Melbourne

No one takes their hot chocolates as seriously as these guys, and when you come in and taste one of them for yourselves, you'll see why. The good people of Mörk Chocolate are 100% dedicated to putt...

Bibelot
Best Dessert Cafes

South Melbourne

If you like your desserts served up with a side of class and sophistication, you're going to love Bibelot. Serving up a delicious range of classic French desserts, with a twist of Melbourne's quirky a...

Buckley’s Chance
Top Mornington Cafes

Sorrento

One of the number one spots for a meal in Sorrento – Buckley’s Chance. Don’t worry, you won’t be taking a chance by eating here! This café delivers every time, with their extensive menu of br...

Merchant & Maker
Mornington Peninsula Best Cafes

McCrae

Merchant & Maker, the sister of CommonFolk Coffee, is a number one spot for quality coffee. Situated just across the Rosebud beach, the café provides an idyllic spot for your next brunch appointm...

Winey Cow
Mornington Peninsula Cafes

Mornington

Situated on the main street of the beach town Mornington, Winey Cow is one you can’t miss. One of the most popular cafes in the area is definitely worth the hype. The interior is modern and simple, ...

Mercetta
Best Mornington Peninsula Brunch

Mornington

The beach vibes have influenced this chilled out quality café. Mercetta is located in the bustling streets of Mornington surrounded by local shops and restaurants. This café provides plenty of seati...

White Mojo
Unique Brunch Cafes

Melbourne CBD

Located in Melbourne CBD’s Hardware Lane, White Mojo is a showstopper when it comes to the brunch scene. The Asian-inspired cafe pulls out all the stops with its uber-creative and colourful menu. In...

Monk Bodhi Dharma
Best Vegan Cafes

Balaclava

Hidden down an alley way, Monk Bodhi Dharma can be a little hard to find, though it is well worth the hunt. The cosy nook is a bake house-turned-cafe, serving up specialty coffee and vegan/vegetarian ...

Soul Press
Best Health Cafes

Edithvale

Located in Edithvale, Soul Press in is all about vibrant colours and beachy, Bali vibes. The menu is packed with deliciously healthy options, from 'Sushi Burritos', to fruity Acai bowls and decadent v...

Auction Rooms Cafe
Iconic Cafes

North Melbourne

One of North Melbourne’s most iconic restaurants, Auction Rooms Café serves up specialty coffee and inventive breakfast dishes in a rustic-chic vintage building. Under high-ceilings and refreshing ...

Stovetop
Top Brunch Cafes

Carlton

Located in Carlton, this sleek café serves up a little bit of love, and a whole lot of passion, in every dish. (Picture a perfectly poached egg, spreading the glimmer of yolk all over your eggs benny...

Naughty Boy Cafe
Best Brunch Cafes

Carlton

Past the hustle and bustle of Lygon Street, at the crossover between Carlton North and Princes Hill, sits this brilliant little gem. In a spacious, industrial setting, Naughty Boy provides a trendy y...

Mr Tulk
Best Outdoor Cafes

Melbourne CBD

Located among the studious surrounds of Victoria’s State Library, Mr Tulk is a homey, motivating café for eating and studying alike. On top of its simple and reliable breakfast and lunch menu, Mr T...

Rudimentary
Contemporary Cafes

Footscray

Rudimentary is an open, light-filled cafe that has made its home in a Footscray shipping container. The space overlooks a beautiful garden, and offers an inventive brunch menu with high-quality food a...

Noisette
Best French Cafes

Port Melbourne

Port Melbourne bakery and cafe, Noisette features modern French baked goods and pastries. Offering a full array of savoury items, breads, cakes, handmade chocolates and coffee, this decadent bakery le...

Candied Bakery
Best Australian Cafes

Spotswood

For that sweet and/or savoury fix, Spotswood-based cafe, Candied Bakery has it all. The Australian bakery uses American and European influences to present their large range of breads and cakes; croiss...

South of Johnston
Best Contemporary Cafes

Collingwood

South of Johnston is one of Collingwood's most popular cafe's and it's easy to see why. Edgy decor, top notch coffee and a warm atmosphere. The menu has great variety, featuring brunch classics with a...

The Resistance Bar & Cafe
Best Burger Bars

Hawthorn

Known widely as one of Melbourne’s best burger joints, The Resistance Bar hides in one of Hawthorn’s little laneways and offers more than just a world class burger. This venue specialises in beers...

Grey & Bliss
Best Cafes

Port Melbourne

Grey & Bliss located in Port Melbourne, on Bay Street has become a favourite amongst locals, serving up breakfast dishes including avocado smash, potato and leek croquettes, as well as blueberry a...

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