Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Melbourne

"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"

"Few cafés can lay claim to being featured in Vogue Living, but Kettle Black can. The space is a designer’s dream – sophisticated, light-filled and warm, soft oak furniture is contrasted with brass accents and a stunning marble bar. Their famed ricotta hotcake, scattered with a rainbow of berries, petals, seeds and nuts, is one of Melbourne’s most Instagrammed dishes."

"50 Albert Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3205 AustraliaCafe, AustralianBreakfast, Lunch, BrunchTakeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service+61 3 9088 0721http://thekettleblack.com.au/"

"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."

"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."

"Why: Finely grated potatoes, bound with a suggestion of egg and just the right amount of salt, are fried to a golden crisp then topped with poached eggs, smoked salmon, sour cream and little basil pesto in a brunch dish ($16) that embodies continental contentment. The experience: Israeli chef Yaniv Rosen recently took over the 25-year-old bakery and has given it a big boost. The dining area has expanded into adjacent premises and the brunch menu includes challah French toast, a pretzel plate with beetroot and walnut salad, and a frisky Tel Aviv-style platter with dips, salad and one of the excellent boiled bagels that Rosen starts making at 4am each day."

"Established since 2006, Dandenong Pavilion is a go-to venue and dining destination to visit along the Princes Highway. Guests continue returning to the Pavilion, inviting friends and family along each..."

"This café is right next to the Collingwood Children’s Farm, so perfect if you want to combine these two. The menus for both adult and children look delicious – kids should try the grilled banana with pecan bread and butter. What they can do really go is kids parties – the catering options are just fantastic!"

"Very close by for us, the area around WTC Wharf and opposite South Wharf was an area we got very well acquainted with during the Metro Melbourne covid lockdown. With the impressive Seafarers Bridge in the foreground this lovely quiet spot is one of our quick and easy go-to’s for a Melbourne sunset."

"Murrumbeena Park is home to a huge playground with different zones for different abilities, including a separate toddler area. I particularly love the wooden sculptures and nature play elements. Murrumbeena Park, 37 Kangaroo Road, Murrumbeena"

"The calm waters of Elwood Beach make it great for swimming, and sometimes there’s enough surf for some boogie boarding. There’s the Bayside Trail bike and running track if you fancy a walk or cycle, plus cafes a’plenty. Getting there: Elwood Beach is 9km from the city centre."

"A little bit further south, Elwood Beach comes with plenty of parking and is less crowded than its famous neighbour St Kilda. Elwood has a great beachside vibe with quaint little shops and cute cafes. The promenade is great for prams and scooters."

"Albert Park, a suburb located right in the south-central of Melbourne, is home to a lovely little beach featuring a sandy, narrow stretch of coastline with safe, sheltered waters that makes it a great choice of beach destination in Melbourne with kids, especially due to how easy it is to reach from most major accommodation spots in the city. Accessible via public transport within around 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD and situated next to the tram terminal on Victoria Ave, Albert Park Beach eases gently into the shallow and calm waters of Port Phillip Bay, making for ideal swim conditions for kids. The beach is a popular location for all beach-going purposes; not only swimming but sunbathing, windsurfing, kite boarding and walks along the road pier are all viable options to pass the time on the beach, while there are also many walking and bicycle paths that are popular with those rollerblading or simply going for a stroll."