Best Cafes in North Melbourne
Looking for the best cafes in North Melbourne? 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. North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne
Rosso Coffee Experience
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Ample Cafe & Bar
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Code Black Coffee North Melbourne
$$Warehouse-style cafe with rustic-chic decor, serving choice coffee, plus brekkie and lunch staples.
Auction Rooms Cafe | Coffee North Melbourne
$$Buzzing, rustic-chic cafe with a sunny courtyard, for coffee of the day and inventive breakfasts.
Thyme Square Café
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Path Melbourne
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Twenty & Six Espresso
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Roasting Warehouse | North Melbourne
$$Exposed-brick roaster pouring its own blends, serving modern cafe food and selling coffee equipment.
Cafe Tomi
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Baguette Studios
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Small Batch Roasting Co.
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Le Bajo Milkbar
$$Casual option serving coffee, desserts & Asian-inspired sandwiches in an industrial space.
Hot Poppy Cafe North Melbourne
$$Eclectic breakfast and lunch cafe with high ceilings and an easygoing vibe, plus outdoor tables.
Little Ivy Coffee & Tea
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Otherside Coffee
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Phined Coffee
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A Treat of France
Bakeries in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Golden Mug Cafe North Melbourne
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More in North Melbourne
Cafes in other Melbourne suburbs
Cafes in North Melbourne — FAQs
What are the best cafes in North Melbourne?+
The cafes in North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne?+
We currently feature 19 cafes in North Melbourne, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to North Melbourne in Melbourne?+
North Melbourne 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.