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Best Cafes in Melbourne VIC

Best Cafes in Melbourne VIC: top 8 picks

  1. Papion Bites · Melbourne · Restaurants · 4.8 from 187 Google reviews Papion Bites is a café, restaurant and bar on Exhibition Street, known for signature cocktails and oven-baked...
  2. Scugnizzo · Melbourne · Restaurants · 4.6 from 749 Google reviews Serving authentic Italian since 2010, Scugnizzo Ristorante brings Naples to Melbourne CBD with fresh house-mad...
  3. Operator25 · Melbourne · Cafes · 4.4 from 3,204 Google reviews Operator25 is a café in a heritage-listed former telephone exchange on Wills Street, near Flagstaff Gardens in...
  4. Maccaroni Trattoria · Melbourne · Restaurants · 4.3 from 2,322 Google reviews Open for around 15 years, the trattoria focuses on classic Italian food and Sicilian influences, with pasta ce...
  5. Ten Square Cafe · Melbourne · Restaurants · 4.3 from 844 Google reviews Ten Square Cafe is a breakfast and brunch cafe on Hardware Street, close to Melbourne Central Station.
  6. Operator San · Melbourne · Cafes · 4.2 from 476 Google reviews Operator San is a Japanese-inspired brunch café on Therry Street near Queen Victoria Market, combining Japanes...
  7. Federal Coffee · South Melbourne · Cafes · 4.1 from 607 Google reviews Upmarket brunch cafe beneath the historic GPO building arches in the Melbourne CBD, serving French-leaning dis...
  8. Melbourne Central Lion Hotel · Melbourne · Restaurants · 4.0 from 2,108 Google reviews Melbourne Central Lion Hotel is an English-style pub on Level 3 of Melbourne Central at 211 La Trobe Street.
Federal Coffee
Federal Coffee

Federal Coffee

Cafes • GPO Building Cnr Burke & Elizabeth St South Melbourne VIC Australia

4.1 (607) Google

Upmarket brunch cafe beneath the historic GPO building arches in the Melbourne CBD, serving French-leaning dishes.

Opens at 8:00 AM
Ten Square Cafe
Ten Square Cafe

Ten Square Cafe

Restaurants, Cafes • 120 Hardware Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

4.3 (844) Google

Ten Square Cafe is a breakfast and brunch cafe on Hardware Street, close to Melbourne Central Station.

Opens at 8:00 AM
Maccaroni Trattoria
Maccaroni Trattoria

Maccaroni Trattoria

Restaurants, Cafes • 10-16 Manchester Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000

4.3 (2,322) Google

Open for around 15 years, the trattoria focuses on classic Italian food and Sicilian influences, with pasta central to the offering.

Opens at 10:00 AM
Asian Beer Cafe
Asian Beer Cafe

Asian Beer Cafe

Cafes, Wine Bars, Rooftops • Level 3, Melbourne Central, 211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000

3.9 (3,124) Google

Large Asian-themed bar on Level 3 of Melbourne Central, with a balcony overlooking Swanston Street and the CBD.

Opens at 12:00 PM
Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
Melbourne Central Lion Hotel

Melbourne Central Lion Hotel

Restaurants, Cafes, Wine Bars • 211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000

4.0 (2,108) Google

Melbourne Central Lion Hotel is an English-style pub on Level 3 of Melbourne Central at 211 La Trobe Street.

Opens at 11:00 AM
Father's Office Downtown
Father's Office Downtown

Father's Office Downtown

Restaurants, Cafes • 249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

4.0 (2,087) Google

Father's Office is a 1920s speakeasy-themed bar on Little Lonsdale Street, known for its State Library balcony and daily happy hour.

Opens at 12:00 PM
Operator25
Operator25

Operator25

Cafes • 25 Wills St, Melbourne VIC 3000

4.4 (3,204) Google

Operator25 is a café in a heritage-listed former telephone exchange on Wills Street, near Flagstaff Gardens in Melbourne.

Opens at 7:00 AM
Scugnizzo
Scugnizzo

Scugnizzo

Restaurants, Cafes • 558 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

4.6 (749) Google

Serving authentic Italian since 2010, Scugnizzo Ristorante brings Naples to Melbourne CBD with fresh house-made pasta and rich Italian flavours.

Opens at 12:00 PM Thursday
Time Out Fed Square
Time Out Fed Square

Time Out Fed Square

Cafes • Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3000

4.0 (1,542) Google

Time Out at Fed Square offers all-day dining, breakfast, coffee, cocktails and modern Australian favourites in central Melbourne.

Opens at 9:00 AM
Papion Bites
Papion Bites

Papion Bites

Restaurants, Cafes • 287 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

4.8 (187) Google

Papion Bites is a café, restaurant and bar on Exhibition Street, known for signature cocktails and oven-baked parmas.

Opens at 9:30 AM
Operator San
Operator San

Operator San

Cafes • 121 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000

4.2 (476) Google

Operator San is a Japanese-inspired brunch café on Therry Street near Queen Victoria Market, combining Japanese flavours with Melbourne brunch.

Opens at 8:00 AM
Higher Ground
Higher Ground

Higher Ground

Cafes, Function and Event Venues • 650 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC

Higher Ground brings all-day dining, specialty coffee and seasonal Australian flavours to a striking heritage setting in Melbourne CBD.

Currently Closed
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Frequently Asked Questions

1.What are the best cafes near me in Melbourne?

The Best Cafes near you in Melbourne at Food and Wine with Love are:

Merchant & Maker

Mornington Peninsula Roasters

Mr Curtis

 

2.What makes a cafe the best in Melbourne?

The best cafes are characterised by excellent coffee, a diverse and delicious menu, friendly service, a welcoming atmosphere, and positive reviews from customers.

3.Are there affordable cafes near me in Melbourne?

Absolutely. Many of the best cafes offer high-quality food and beverages at reasonable prices, making them accessible for all budgets.

 

4.Do cafes in Melbourne offer vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes, many top cafes offer a wide range of vegetarian and vegan options to cater to diverse dietary preferences.

5.Are there child-friendly cafes near Melbourne?

Yes, many cafes near Melbourne are family-friendly and offer kid-friendly menu items or a welcoming environment for families with children.

 

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