Best Cafes in South Melbourne VIC

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

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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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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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

Sir Duke

Restaurants, Cafes • 99 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

4.2 (1,033) Google

Moonee Ponds serving an exceptional array of locally grown produce and seasonally paired with the finest specialty coffee, fresh juices, cocktails.

Opens at 7:30 AM Thursday

Moonee Valley Legends

Restaurants, Cafes, Wine Bars • Thomas Street & Wilson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

4.0 (568) Google

Legends offers great dining and entertainment with uninterrupted views across the Moonee Valley racecourse.

Opens at 9:00 AM

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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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