Myrtle Cafe and Functions

Myrtle Cafe and Functions is a café in Footscray, Melbourne, built around coffee, all-day food and a broad drinks list. The venue describes itself as a cosy, plant-filled setting, giving it a relaxed feel for a quiet coffee, an unhurried meal or a catch-up over drinks. Its menu covers familiar café fare alongside more substantial options, so it suits both a quick daytime visit and a longer meal.

The all-day menu includes breakfast staples such as free-range eggs, Eggs Benedict, ricotta pancakes, chilli scrambled eggs, a big breakfast and shakshuka. There are also vegan choices, including a vegan breakfast, vegan toast and a falafel bowl, along with wraps, bagels, burgers, salads, chicken parma, calamari salad and flathead tails. The dinner menu adds starters such as bruschetta, garlic bread, arancini and a share platter, with mains including chicken Santorini, pumpkin salad and listed risotto and pasta specials.

Coffee is a central part of the offering, with lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, long blacks and other espresso-based drinks, as well as chai, turmeric latte, Belgian hot chocolate and tea. For something cold, the drinks menu lists iced coffees, fresh juices, smoothies and milkshakes. Myrtle also serves wine, beer, cider and mixed drinks, including the Myrtle Special and an Aperol Spritz, making it more versatile than a café focused solely on daytime coffee.

The functions side of the business is suited to gatherings ranging from intimate occasions to larger celebrations. The team says it can prepare a custom menu of food and drinks for events, and a separate function platters offering is listed on the site. Families are catered for with a Kids Menu, while the all-day and dinner options give groups plenty of choice. Solo diners can settle in with a coffee and meal, and the plant-filled atmosphere also provides an easy setting for a casual catch-up or a relaxed evening.