Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Victoria

"Restaurants South Melbourne. Best for: A designer breakfast Eat this: Ricotta hotcake with seasonal berries, double cream, seeds and grains, and maplePerks: Chef's table on the upper level of the terrace – for a price. House-made coconut yoghurt; local kelp salt; ash rolls – these are a few of our favourite things on the menu at Top Paddock’s younger, more refined sister."

"One of Melbourne’s most Instagrammed cafés, The Kettle Black, is now accepting reservations for breakfast and lunch. Cosy up in one of their sun dappled tables and order all the brunch classics you’ve been missing – we’ll be heading straight for their famed ricotta hotcake, colourfully scattered with a rainbow assortment of berries, petals, seeds and nuts. 50 Albert Road, South Melbourne"

"The Kettle Black aims at something above and beyond the usual brunch fare. Take the chilli scrambled eggs with cured Flinders Island wallaby, feta and seasonal leaves, for example. The house-made coconut yoghurt comes topped with a sprinkling of gluten-free grains, seeds, nuts, citrus powder, dried strawberries and petals."

"The weather's getting cool and carb cravings are kicking in. Lucky for us, there's a whole stack of bakeries and cafes to slice into - even in lockdown. Opening hours may differ right now, so be sure to check with the business directly before visiting."

"Highly rated coffee wholesalers come café geniuses, this local favourite is constantly buzzing with activity. Renowned for their in-house roasted beans, you can get your hands on everything from single origin and blended coffee, to chai and chocolate. So popular that they now have cafés in NSW and QLD, you can skip the queues in store and order direct from the website to get the Industry Bean experience at home."

"When you think Melbourne cafe, you think wide open warehouse spaces, you think stainless steel and exposed brick, you think coffee beans fresh-roasted on site. And that's why Industry Beans is perhaps one of the city's most iconic cafes. The breakfast menu here is just as impressive as their stellar coffee, with wide-ranging options that are suitable for all tastes and diets."

"Whether you are only after a take away coffee or the full sit down brekky extravaganza, Industry Beans is the place for you. This coffee shop is a seriously popular spot in Melbourne CBD amoung locals. If you love things that are pleasing to the eye, you will just love this shop."

"North MelbourneLe Bajo is a Japanese cafe in a warehouse in North Melbourne, that is named after an Indonesian fishing town and decorated with Australiana memorabilia. We don’t fully get it, but we’re here for it. A relatively new venue, Le Bajo was originally supposed to be a much bigger project: a beach club and hotel in Labuan Bajo (the Indonesian fishing town), but Covid put a halt to these plans."

"Hidden in a North Melbourne warehouse, Le Bajo Milkbar was started by one of the founders of Bali's Potato Head Beach Club. Go for the classic crispy katsu sando for a taste of Tokyo. Or try the trending cream sando, complete with perfectly uniform slices of fresh fruit."

"Wed 8am - 4pm, Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 8am-4pmcnr Cecil & York Streets,, South Melbourne. ______________________________________"

"Set in a two-level 19th-century brick house, The Johnston Collection seems right at home. There are about 1500 items in the permanent collection, with a focus on decorative and fine arts. These include ceramics, furniture, textiles, and glasswork."

"Rippon Lea, cared for by the National Trust, is a beautiful historic mansion with gardens that are just wonderful to explore. The mansion was built in 1868 by a businessman who made his fortune selling soft-goods on the goldfields. Take a guided tour of the house, enjoy the lovely garden and finish up with tea and cake at the Gatehouse cafe."

"Perhaps the most notable council building is Melbourne Town Hall. This heritage listed building was the prototype for numerous suburban town halls. While the building’s architectural significance is clear with its impressive Tasmanian freestone façade (built in 1867), the Prince Alfred Tower (added in 1869) and temple-like portico (1887), it’s also notable for its role in many historical moments."

"Belgian Beer Cafe is a quirky place to eat in Melbourne because of its unique location at the base of the Eureka Sky Deck. A chef I worked with raved about the craft beer at this spot and claimed them to have the best mussels in Melbourne!. Go here for a little taste of Europe."

"The Belgian Beer Cafe at the base of Eureka Tower in Southbank is committed to serving the best of classic Belgian and iconic Australian beers as well as a host of great craft beers, both local and international, together with delicious food in a relaxed, friendly environment"

"Enjoy Bottomless Brunch at Miss Kuku every Saturday and Sunday. The Sip & Graze package includes unlimited food and cocktails for two hours for $59 per person."

"Indulge in culinary luxury at Waterfront Port Melbourne, an iconic, multi-space venue on the foreshore of Port Melbourne’s pier. A glossy grand piano shines under light cast by dazzling chandeliers ov..."