Best Cafes in Melbourne (2026)
Looking for the best cafes in Melbourne? We've rounded up 289 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
289 spots
MiddleSouthEast
$$Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Gordon Espresso
Cafes in Southbank, Melbourne.
EL Mirage
$$Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Black Gold
$$Cafes in Richmond, Melbourne.
Manu's cafe and restaurant
$$Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Good Measure
$Cafes in Carlton, Melbourne.
Rosso Coffee Experience
Cafes in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Warung Coffee
Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
HEEBI
Bakeries in Carlton, Melbourne.
Trang Bakery and Cafe
$Bakeries in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Shanklin Cafe
$$Cafes in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Tone coffee
Cafes in Prahran, Melbourne.
Green Refectory
$Brunch, pastries & salads in a busy cafe with a shabby-chic dining room and a narrow courtyard.
Auction Rooms Cafe | Coffee North Melbourne
$$Buzzing, rustic-chic cafe with a sunny courtyard, for coffee of the day and inventive breakfasts.
Code Black Coffee North Melbourne
$$Warehouse-style cafe with rustic-chic decor, serving choice coffee, plus brekkie and lunch staples.
Axil Coffee Roasters Hawthorn
$$Lively, warehouse-like cafe/roaster with hanging lamps, a light menu and hand-sourced espresso.
Assembly - Carlton
$Elegant setting with a monochrome colour scheme, serving high-end coffee and tea, plus pastries.
Rathdowne & Reeves Cafe
$$Cafes in Carlton, Melbourne.
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What are the best cafes in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated cafes in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne cafes ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many cafes are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 289 cafes across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.