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Melbourne Eastern Suburbs Cafe Restaurants

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Cocoa Moon Cafe

Cocoa Moon Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

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...
When on the hunt for all-day breakfast fare and some serious coffee, head East on the Burwood Highway to Ferntree Gully, where Chosen Bean Café & Coffee Roaster will be waiting on Ferntree Gully Ro...
Saint Helen Cafe

Saint Helen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 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 ...
Locavore Cafe

Locavore Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Lilydale

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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...
Catering Enquire Today!Event catering in Belgrave, the Hills and the Dandenong Ranges is available from The Blacksmith. Whether it be your child’s backyard birthday party, engagement, special anniversary or work function...
Paul & Sons Eatery

Paul & Sons Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

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,...
Warran Glen Garden Centre & Cafe

Warran Glen Garden Centre & Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Warrandyte

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The Railyard Saloon

The Railyard Saloon

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Tecoma

Populus

Populus

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

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...
Piatella Cafe Bar

Piatella Cafe Bar

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Glen Waverley

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...
Kaede: Japanese Cafe

Kaede: Japanese Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Abbotsford

Artisanal coffee and crafted Japanese cuisine are what you’ll find on the menu at Kaede: Japanese Café on Johnston Street in Abbotsford. This cosy café always provides a warm welcome to local foodi...
Matta Cafe

Matta Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

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 ...
7am Cafe

7am Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Balwyn

Flour & Fern

Flour & Fern

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Berwick

Round Bird

Round Bird

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

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   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Doncaster

Our Little Secret

Our Little Secret

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Camberwell

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....
The Oaks Cafe at Acorn Nursery

The Oaks Cafe at Acorn Nursery

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Surrey Hills