68Spot Score
Commune
Cafes · Fitzroy
A Fitzroy cafe on Brunswick Street with a flawless 5.0 rating — quality coffee and brunch in Melbourne's inner north.
5.0(390)· GoogleView details →
Fitzroy, Melbourne
Best Cafes in Fitzroy
Looking for the best cafes in Fitzroy? 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. Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy
65Spot Score
Awa French Crêperie & Café
Cafes · Fitzroy
Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.8(326)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Industry Beans Fitzroy
$$Cafes · Fitzroy
Trendy roastery in a former warehouse, plating innovative brunch options and pouring house blends.
4.4(2,031)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Faraday's Cage
$$Cafes · Fitzroy
Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.5(949)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Elektra - Himalayan Alchemy House
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Modern, creative dishes and single-origin espresso served in a rustic, exposed-brick setting.
4.6(548)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Slowpoke Espresso
$$Cafes · Fitzroy
Breakfast, burgers and cakes in a cool spot with rustic wood panelling and a quaint courtyard.
4.6(450)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Fitz Cafe & Rooftop Bar
$$Cafes · Fitzroy
Inventive breakfast & global dishes in an established venue with a fireplace & outdoor tables.
4.4(1,223)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Calēre Coffee
Cafes · Fitzroy
Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.6(414)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Burnside
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Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.7(298)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Pony White
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Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.5(519)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Addict Food And Coffee
$$Cafes · Fitzroy
Organic coffee, burgers & brekkie dished up in a bright, relaxed cafe with rustic-chic decor.
4.4(653)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Arcadia Cafe And Bar
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Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.4(537)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
GABRIEL FITZROY
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Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.3(472)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Bentwood Fitzroy Cafe
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Cafes in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.0(616)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
BREWSMITH - Fitzroy
Cafes · Fitzroy
Breweries in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
4.9(29)· GoogleView details →
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Cafes in Fitzroy — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Fitzroy?+
The cafes in Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy?+
We currently feature 15 cafes in Fitzroy, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Fitzroy in Melbourne?+
Fitzroy 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.