Best Cafes in Brunswick
Looking for the best cafes in Brunswick? We've gathered 19 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Brunswick has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Melbourne is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
19 spots in Brunswick
Bellboy Cafe | Brunswick Cafe
Highly rated cafe on Nicholson Street in Brunswick East serving coffee and brunch to a loyal local following.
EL Mirage
$$Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Green Refectory
$Brunch, pastries & salads in a busy cafe with a shabby-chic dining room and a narrow courtyard.
THE NICHOLSON COFFEE & EATERY
Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Lux Foundry
$$Fancy breakfasts and a global lunch menu in a hip onetime warehouse with a distressed interior.
Project 281 Coffee Roasters
$$Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Sweet Evelyn
$$Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Lobbs
$$Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
ONA Coffee | Cafe Brunswick
$$Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Code Black Coffee Brunswick HQ
$$Industrial-chic cafe and coffee roaster, with an inventive menu of brunch, salads and sandwiches.
Sani
Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Cafe Ray
$$Specialty coffee bar in an airy warehouse space with distressed decor, plus eclectic brunch dishes.
Donatello's
Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Wide Open Road Coffee Roasters
$$Industrial-chic cafe/roaster with eclectic, seasonal breakfasts and lunches, plus beans for sale.
Augie's Place - Dog Friendly Cafe & Licenced Bar
Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Mary Eats Cake - Brunswick
Dessert Spots in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Carolina Cafe & Bar
$$Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Brunswick Foodstore
$$Coffee and light eclectic dishes served in a vintage-style space in a heritage building.
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Cafes in Brunswick — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Brunswick?+
The cafes in Brunswick listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many cafes are there in Brunswick?+
We currently feature 19 cafes in Brunswick, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Brunswick in Melbourne?+
Brunswick is one of Melbourne's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
What's the coffee culture like in Melbourne?+
Specialty coffee is the norm rather than the exception — most cafes roast or source quality beans and turn out espresso-based drinks like the flat white, long black and piccolo. Brunch is a weekend institution, so expect queues at the most popular spots mid-morning.