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
A Thousand Blessings
$$This airy, stylish cafe with wood paneling & streetside seating preps eclectic dishes.
Thyme Square Café
$$Cafes in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Touchwood
$$Cafes in Richmond, Melbourne.
Porgies Cafe Hawthorn
$$Refined cafe meals in a hip locale with distressed walls and bare bulbs, plus a courtyard.
Two Conversations
$Cafes in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Cafe Tomi
Cafes in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Rowena Corner Store
$$Brekkie, burgers and Greek dishes, offered in a bright, warm setting with a vintage vibe.
Roasting Warehouse | North Melbourne
$$Exposed-brick roaster pouring its own blends, serving modern cafe food and selling coffee equipment.
The St. Kilda Dispensary
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
The Western Brew
$$Cafes in Footscray, Melbourne.
Twenty & Six Espresso
$$Cafes in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Saporito Cafe
Cafes in Southbank, Melbourne.
Livingstone
Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Long Street Coffee
$$Choice cafe food, plus coffee and cakes, in a light, industrial-chic space with high ceilings.
Reverie Cafe, Prahran
$$Cafes in Prahran, Melbourne.
Al Naturale Cafe
Cafes in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Liar Liar
$$Industrial-chic cafe with outside tables serving all-day breakfast, sandwiches, shakes & smoothies.
Jour Cafe & Store
Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Cafes in Melbourne — FAQs
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.