Best Cafes in Hawthorn
Looking for the best cafes in Hawthorn? We've gathered 23 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Hawthorn 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.
23 spots in Hawthorn
Shanklin Cafe
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Axil Coffee Roasters Hawthorn
$$Lively, warehouse-like cafe/roaster with hanging lamps, a light menu and hand-sourced espresso.
The Foodstore Cafe
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Sonny Ray
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Four Kilo Fish Coffee & Tea
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Sanctuary & Co
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Aokuma
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Liar Liar
$$Industrial-chic cafe with outside tables serving all-day breakfast, sandwiches, shakes & smoothies.
Porgies Cafe Hawthorn
$$Refined cafe meals in a hip locale with distressed walls and bare bulbs, plus a courtyard.
Finders Keepers Cafe
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Short Straw cafe
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Marché Café
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Bawa Cafe Hawthorn
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Saint Helen Cafe
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Who's Harry Cafe
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Sweetheart Patisserie by Naama
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Hello Sailor
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Cafes in Hawthorn — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Hawthorn?+
The cafes in Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn?+
We currently feature 23 cafes in Hawthorn, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Hawthorn in Melbourne?+
Hawthorn 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.