65Spot Score
Green Refectory
$Cafes · Brunswick
Brunch, pastries & salads in a busy cafe with a shabby-chic dining room and a narrow courtyard.
4.5(1,998)· GoogleView details →
Brunswick, Melbourne
Best Cafes in Brunswick
Looking for the best cafes in Brunswick? We've gathered 15 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.
15 spots in Brunswick
64Spot Score
THE NICHOLSON COFFEE & EATERY
Cafes · Brunswick
Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.8(321)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Lux Foundry
$$Cafes · Brunswick
Fancy breakfasts and a global lunch menu in a hip onetime warehouse with a distressed interior.
4.4(1,680)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Sweet Evelyn
$$Cafes · Brunswick
Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.5(634)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Project 281 Coffee Roasters
$$Cafes · Brunswick
Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.4(1,322)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Lobbs
$$Cafes · Brunswick
Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.5(623)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
ONA Coffee | Cafe Brunswick
$$Cafes · Brunswick
Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.4(1,194)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Code Black Coffee Brunswick HQ
$$Cafes · Brunswick
Industrial-chic cafe and coffee roaster, with an inventive menu of brunch, salads and sandwiches.
4.3(1,713)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Cafe Ray
$$Cafes · Brunswick
Specialty coffee bar in an airy warehouse space with distressed decor, plus eclectic brunch dishes.
4.4(524)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Augie's Place - Dog Friendly Cafe & Licenced Bar
Cafes · Brunswick
Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.9(94)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Wide Open Road Coffee Roasters
$$Cafes · Brunswick
Industrial-chic cafe/roaster with eclectic, seasonal breakfasts and lunches, plus beans for sale.
4.3(1,037)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Donatello's
Cafes · Brunswick
Cafes in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.6(209)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Mary Eats Cake - Brunswick
Cafes · Brunswick
Dessert Spots in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.4(412)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Brunswick Foodstore
$$Cafes · Brunswick
Coffee and light eclectic dishes served in a vintage-style space in a heritage building.
4.3(340)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
A Minor Place.
$$Cafes · Brunswick
Global dishes and espresso drinks in a simple, wood-accented cafe, plus an outside seating area.
4.4(704)· GoogleView details →
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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 15 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.