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Melbourne Eastern Suburbs Cafe Restaurants

Dine in a magical botanical setting at Warran Glen Garden Centre & Café on Ringwood-Warrandyte Road in Warrandyte. Whether indoors, where polished wood floors and whitewashed walls create an oasis ...
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Cocoa Moon Cafe

Cocoa Moon Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Warrandyte

Just as magical as it sounds, Cocoa Moon Cafe in Warrandyte is where sweet dreams are made – both proverbially and literally. Cosy and contemporary in design, this charming cafe on Yarra Street tak...
Blood Orange

Blood Orange

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Hawthorn

Delicious food, quality coffee and great conversation await Hawthorn locals and those passing through at Blood Orange on Burwood Road. Discover a homely space where everyone feels welcome at this v...
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The Railyard Saloon

The Railyard Saloon

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:00 AM

Tecoma

Coffee shop by day, bar and live music venue at night, head to The Railyard Saloon on Burwood Highway in Tecoma for great coffee, conversation and killer tunes. This venue began life as a general s...
Saint Helen Cafe

Saint Helen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:30 AM

Hawthorn

Food, coffee and people are what avid Hawthorn foodies come to Saint Helen Café on Riversdale Road for as they refuel and recharge to start their day the right way. A rustic well-worn brick façade ...
Frank's Cakes Italian Pasticceria on Scoresby Road in Ferntree Gully isn’t just a cake shop – it’s a cosy café with excellent coffee and delicious food, served in a relaxed vibe. Drop by for breaky...
Situated in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges in Belgrave, The Blacksmith on Burwood Highway is a bakery, patisserie, café and gourmet burger bar with a strong reputation for quality food and frien...
Locavore Cafe

Locavore Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Lilydale

Offering a distinctive dining and food store experience, head to Locavore on Main Street in Lilydale to satiate hunger in style. Situated at the lower end of town in a beautiful heritage building f...
Paul & Sons Eatery

Paul & Sons Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Doncaster

Join Doncaster locals at Paul & Sons Eatery on Doncaster Road for an aromatic brew and fare with flair. This light and airy venue boasts a full glass frontage, ideal for watching the world pass by,...
Populus

Populus

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Berwick

Find a place to be yourself with family and friends at Populus café on High Street in Berwick. This beautifully designed eatery has high stools and a curved counter topped with potted greenery, ide...
Owned and operated by a Greek Australian family and inspired by the taste of French crêpes, Piatella Café Bar offers a delectable dining experience in Glen Waverley. Based on Kingsway, Piatella ble...
7am Cafe

7am Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Balwyn

Flour & Fern

Flour & Fern

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:00 AM

Berwick

Matta Cafe

Matta Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Balwyn North

Nestled along a secluded strip of Balwyn Road, Matta Café offers an oasis of trailing greenery and fusion fare to Balwyn North diners. Open the pale green front door to find arched windows letting ...
Round Bird

Round Bird

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Lilydale

For a sumptuous meal before a day exploring the picturesque Yarra Valley, take to Round Bird Can’t Fly on Lilydale’s Main Street. A following of loyal locals keeps Round Bird bustling with lively a...
Secret Grounds

Secret Grounds

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Doncaster

A hidden gem on Riversdale Road, Our Little Secret beckons Camberwell locals to chill out away from city hustle and bustle in a naturally lit, calm oasis of whitewashed walls and trailing greenery....