Best Cafes in Collingwood
Looking for the best cafes in Collingwood? 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. Collingwood 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 Collingwood
Commune
Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Aunty Peg's
$$Specialty coffee & baked goods in a cool, industrial space with high ceilings & large windows.
Ageyo Coffee
Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
STREAT Cromwell Cafe
$$Trendy, industrial cafe, bakery & social enterprise offering global eats & carefully sourced coffee.
Proud Mary Coffee
$$Brekkie and single-origin coffee served in a cool, spacious setting with exposed-brick walls.
Terror Twilight
$$Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
South of Johnston
$$Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Jour Cafe & Store
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City Saints
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Cafe Le Reve
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Alimentari Smith Street
$$Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Two Birds Cafe
$$Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Secondipity Roasters
Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Mary's
Restaurants in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Commons Coffee - Wellington Street - Collingwood
Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
INI Coffee
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Timber + Greens - Collingwood
Cafes in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Sips Corner Cafe
Bakeries in Collingwood, Melbourne.
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Cafes in Collingwood — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Collingwood?+
The cafes in Collingwood 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 Collingwood?+
We currently feature 19 cafes in Collingwood, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Collingwood in Melbourne?+
Collingwood 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.