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
Calēre Coffee
Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Lobbs
$$Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Slowpoke Espresso
$$Breakfast, burgers and cakes in a cool spot with rustic wood panelling and a quaint courtyard.
Burnside
$Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
A Thousand Blessings
$$This airy, stylish cafe with wood paneling & streetside seating preps eclectic dishes.
Top Paddock Cafe
$$Specialty coffee & creative brekkie in a bright, spacious Australian cafe with white subway tiles.
Sweet Evelyn
$$Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
The Espressonist
$$Chic cafe featuring thoughtfully presented Modern Australian fare, harbour views & outdoor seating.
Elektra - Himalayan Alchemy House
$Modern, creative dishes and single-origin espresso served in a rustic, exposed-brick setting.
Project 281 Coffee Roasters
$$Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
ONA Coffee | Cafe Brunswick
$$Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Jethro Canteen
$$Cafes in Richmond, Melbourne.
Hobba
$$Creative gourmet breakfasts & lunches in an airy, industrial cafe with cosy booths & sidewalk seats.
Path Melbourne
Cafes in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Thyme Square Café
$$Cafes in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Puzzle Coffee Southern Cross
Cafes in Docklands, Melbourne.
OKO Cafe
Cafes in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Sam's Cafe Melbourne
Cafes in St Kilda, 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.