Elektra - Himalayan Alchemy House
A distinctive Himalayan-inspired cafe in Fitzroy, Melbourne, rated 4.6 across more than 540 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Elektra - Himalayan Alchemy House sits on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most iconic and characterful inner-north suburbs. A much-loved cafe with a Himalayan-inspired theme, it's a genuinely distinctive spot — combining quality food and good coffee with a creative, characterful setting and a wellness-minded, Himalayan flavour, the kind of memorable cafe that offers something a little different.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a creative, distinctive Himalayan-inspired atmosphere in a great Fitzroy location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a coffee or a casual catch-up with a point of difference. A cafe with genuine character and a unique theme really stands out, even on Fitzroy's characterful Brunswick Street, and Elektra has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 540 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great brunch and a coffee in a distinctive setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Elektra in Fitzroy.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 16:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 83
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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