MiddleSouthEast
A well-regarded cafe on South Yarra's Chapel Street, rated 4.7 across 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
MiddleSouthEast sits on Chapel Street in South Yarra, one of Melbourne's most stylish and fashionable inner-southern suburbs. A well-regarded cafe, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality food and coffee — the kind of welcoming, characterful spot that's become a genuine favourite for a relaxed meal or a proper cup on one of the city's best-known strips.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, stylish setting in a great Chapel Street location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. South Yarra's fashionable mood pairs perfectly with a quality cafe, and MiddleSouthEast has clearly won over both locals and visitors.
With a 4.7 rating from 600 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 coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated on Chapel Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- WednesdayToday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 06:30 – 16:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 84
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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