Best Cafes in South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

All Things Equal

Cafes • 263-265 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183

4.8 (310) Google

Social enterprise cafe on Carlisle Street, Balaclava, providing award-wage employment for people with disability.

Opens at 8:30 AM Thursday

Footscray Milking Station

Cafes • 35 Bunbury Street, Footscray VIC 3011

4.3 (708) Google

Heartfelt Footscray café serving evolving modern-Australian brunch and lunch—from pulled-pork panini to acai bowls—in a heritage space with great coffee.

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Code Black Coffee - Brunswick

Cafes • 15-17 Weston Street, Brunswick VIC 3056

4.3 (1,748) Google

Our flagship store, roasting HQ and training facility. Our outdoor tables are partially shaded; however, we cannot guarantee full protection from the weather.

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Ophelia Westgarth

Cafes • 85 High St, Northcote VIC 3070

4.3 (206) Google

Ophelia Westgarth is a café and wine bar on High Street in Northcote, transitioning from morning brunch to evening share plates.

Opens at 7:00 AM Thursday

Cucina Di Gió Restaurant

Restaurants, Cafes, Catering, Function and Event Venues • 1294 Malvern Rd, Malvern VIC 3144

4.6 (165) Google

Cucina di Gio’ is a cosy Malvern trattoria serving handmade pasta, slow-cooked Italian classics, and desserts. Fully licensed and BYO wine only.

Opens at 11:30 PM Thursday

Saint Jaxie Cafe

Cafes • 1376 Malvern Rd, Malvern VIC 3144

4.3 (385) Google

Saint Jaxie Cafe is a dog-friendly all-day brunch café on Malvern Road, known for its sunny courtyard and community feel.

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Old Man Drew

Cafes • 359-361 Mount Alexander Road, Ascot Vale VIC 3032

4.2 (1,725) Google

Old Man Drew is a heritage café, wine cellar and tea room in a 1868 building in Ascot Vale, home to Miss Violet's Tea Rooms.

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Feekah Moonee Ponds

Cafes • 680 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

4.2 (852) Google

Feekah Moonee Ponds is a vibrant, Instagram-worthy cafe in the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds, known for its bright pink aesthetic, colorful food.

Opens at 8:00 AM Thursday

Mr Wednesday

Cafes • 144 Wingrove St, Fairfield VIC 3078

4.4 (548) Google

Hidden Fairfield café known for hearty global‑inspired brunch, specialty Brunch, evening cocktails and live music, set in a warm, vintage-industrial space.

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MOB Camberwell

Cafes • 586 Burke Road, Camberwell VIC 3124

3.5 (703) Google

MOB Camberwell is a laneway cafe on Burke Road in Camberwell, known for its bold coffee and creative brunch menu.

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Aromi Brighton

Restaurants, Cafes, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars • 312 New St, Brighton VIC 3186

4.4 (222) Google

Aromi, a name resonating with a profound connection to Italy’s culinary tale, entrenched in the aromatic essence of rosemary and an array of herbs.

Opens at 7:00 AM Thursday

Overture Café & Restaurant Camberwell

Restaurants, Cafes • Dairy Food Safety Victoria, 2 Burke Road, Camberwell VIC

4.2 (603) Google

Discover Overture Café & Restaurant Camberwell for specialty coffee, all-day breakfast, seasonal brunch and modern Australian dining.

Opens at 7:00 AM Thursday