Cocobei Docklands

Cocobei Docklands is an all-day café in Docklands, Melbourne, serving an Asian-fusion take on brunch alongside coffee from Manta Ray Coffee Roasters. The menu begins with familiar café options such as eggs on toast, granola and avocado, then moves into more distinctive plates influenced by a range of cuisines. Ingredients are sourced from local Australian producers, with the venue placing emphasis on quality and straightforward, flavour-focused cooking.

There is plenty to choose from for a relaxed breakfast, lunch or coffee stop. Standout dishes include the egg shakshuka with silverbeet and toasted ciabatta, chilli scrambled eggs with tomato chutney and stracciatella, and the slow-cooked brisket benedict. The broader all-day menu includes crispy chicken waffles, a double smoky cheese burger, seafood risotto, fish and chips, crispy crab tom-yum pasta, and signature braised beef ribs. For something sweet, the soft brûlée French toast, pancake and house-baked granola offer different styles of brunch. Vegetarian, vegan and some gluten-free options are marked on the menu, with alternative milks available for coffee.

The drinks list covers espresso, black and white coffee, batch brew, cold brew and pour-over, along with chai, chocolate, matcha, fresh juices and loose-leaf tea. Cocobei also lists several more elaborate drinks, including iced matcha-based creations and a tiramisu latte. Its drinks offering extends beyond daytime café staples, with beer, wine, sparkling wine, gin and tonics, and espresso martinis available from the menu. Weekend and public holiday surcharges apply, so it is worth checking the venue’s current terms when planning a visit.

Inside, the space is described as modern and green-infused, with natural light, timber and marble details. That setting, combined with the wide menu, makes it suitable for a solo coffee, a casual brunch or a meal with friends, while the venue also caters for private events. Cocobei says it can host seated dinners, cocktail parties and product launches for up to 40 guests. It is located at 417 Docklands Drive and trades from 7.30am to 3pm on weekdays and 8am to 3pm on weekends.