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
South of Johnston
$$Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Rathdowne & Reeves Cafe
$$Cafes in Carlton, Melbourne.
Journeyman
$$Gourmet coffee and contemporary cafe food in a buzzy industrial-chic hall with exposed rafters.
Little Bridge Cafe
$Cafes in Richmond, Melbourne.
Dutton Cafeteria by Tickled Pink
Cafes in Richmond, Melbourne.
Terror Twilight
$$Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
West 48
$$Buzzy cafe for coffee & clever brunch fare with distressed brick walls, timber detailing & a patio.
Ample Cafe & Bar
$$Cafes in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
One More
Cafes in Prahran, Melbourne.
Auction Rooms Cafe | Coffee North Melbourne
$$Buzzing, rustic-chic cafe with a sunny courtyard, for coffee of the day and inventive breakfasts.
The Hardware Société
$$French toast and baked eggs are staples at this compact, rustic-chic breakfast cafe with warm vibe.
STREAT Cromwell Cafe
$$Trendy, industrial cafe, bakery & social enterprise offering global eats & carefully sourced coffee.
Lux Foundry
$$Fancy breakfasts and a global lunch menu in a hip onetime warehouse with a distressed interior.
Operator25
$$Brunch cafe and coffee hangout in an early 1900s building that housed Melbourne's first switchboard.
Two Birds One Stone Cafe South Yarra
$$Imaginative breakfasts and sandwiches in a bustling, bright cafe with modern light fittings.
Charlie Bit Me Cafe
Cafes in Docklands, Melbourne.
The Foodstore Cafe
$$Cafes in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
The League of Honest Coffee
$$Small, slick cafe with rotating, ethically-sourced coffees plus cakes, sandwiches and retail goods.
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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.