66Spot Score
Coffee Geek Brewers - South Yarra
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.9(343)· GoogleView details →
South Yarra, Melbourne
Best Cafes in South Yarra
Looking for the best cafes in South Yarra? We've gathered 24 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. South Yarra 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.
24 spots in South Yarra
65Spot Score
Warung Coffee
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.8(335)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
MiddleSouthEast
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.7(600)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Two Birds One Stone Cafe South Yarra
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Imaginative breakfasts and sandwiches in a bustling, bright cafe with modern light fittings.
4.4(1,721)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Livingstone
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.6(326)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Darling Cafe
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.3(826)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Republic Economica
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Relaxed, light-filled dining room with timber flooring, plus an all-day menu of substantial eats.
4.3(964)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Tend Still Growing South Yarra
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
5.0(77)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Lumen Alley Coffee & Bagels
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.9(70)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
The Peacock South Yarra
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.4(424)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Trang Bakery & Cafe
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Bakeries in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.8(279)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Bite of Life
Cafes · South Yarra
A highly rated cafe at South Yarra in Melbourne with a 4.9 rating across 222 reviews.
4.9(222)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Ned's Bake & Bistro South Yarra
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.1(1,127)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Cafe Gaia
$$Cafes · South Yarra
Creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches served in a down-to-earth cafe with streetside tables.
4.4(283)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Meet Forest
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.8(365)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
House of Lulu White
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.2(456)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
The Lawson Grove Shop
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.3(312)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Head In The Cloud Coffee
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Cafes in South Yarra, Melbourne.
4.9(165)· GoogleView details →
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Cafes in South Yarra — FAQs
What are the best cafes in South Yarra?+
The cafes in South Yarra 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 South Yarra?+
We currently feature 24 cafes in South Yarra, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to South Yarra in Melbourne?+
South Yarra 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.