What Are The Cafes You Must Go To In Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs?

There isn't any shadow of a doubt that Melbourne is home to a number of the nation's most acclaimed cafes. Because there are so many to choose from, it can be difficult to determine which ones are actually worth going to.

Are you looking for a wonderful cafe in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, where you can eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner? If that's the case, you should look over this list of the top coffee shops in the neighbourhood.

On this list, you'll find a wide variety of restaurants, ranging from those serving traditional Australian fare to quaint little joints offering delectable fare from around the world. Why don't you spend today checking out each of these incredible cafes? You won't be let down in any way!

Cafes You Must Go To In Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs

They say that South Yarra is the best, that Richmond is the best, and that Carlton is a wonderful place to go for brunch, but I think there are some top-notch cafes near where I hang out. Indeed, you read that correctly; the Eastern Suburbs are also coming through with the goods.

Because of this, I have searched my neighbourhood for places that serve excellent smashed avocado, delectable coffee, and various other mouthwatering delicacies. It is not necessary for you to be concerned if you live in the city because the majority of these delightful places are located along the train line.

Black Alchemy

Blackburn

My neighbourhood hangout, The Black Alchemy, is always buzzing with activity. It is literally only ten minutes away from where I live! I adore how sleek yet uncomplicated the interior design is. And frequently find that they are unable to refrain from posting a cheeky Instagram check-in of their delicious (and highly photogenic) meals. I never go anywhere else when I'm in the neighbourhood because this place makes the best soy chai!

The Honey Thief Bakery

Blackburn

This bakery is known throughout the state for producing some of the most delicious bread. The Honey Thief Bakery is located in Blackburn South, and it is a traditional bakery. It is known for producing some of the most delicious loaves, cakes, and pastries in the area. If I'm in the mood for something naughty, I'll treat myself to a salted caramel doughnut while I enjoy a cup of coffee and a croissant there.

Dark Horse On The Brit

Mitcham

This Dark Horse is a favourite spot for brunch among the neighbourhood regulars. The service is excellent, the food is wonderful, and the coffee is top-notch (hard to find in the east). The menu at The Horse is available all day long, and it's packed with tasty dishes that are made from scratch. Because there is a large quantity of outdoor seating, it is an excellent location in which to lounge around and soak up some rays. This café in Mitcham is also one of the few places in the east where you'll have the opportunity to sample a flavorful golden latte.

Two Brothers

Mitcham

The Two Brothers café brings to the Eastern suburbs all of the qualities that make inner-city cafes so appealing to us. This café in Mitcham is warm and inviting, welcomes children, and provides a good deal of seating outside. Two Brother's prepares an excellent classic burger that features grass-fed beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, triple cream cheese, bacon. If you are unsure of what to order, consider getting this burger.

The Peddler Café

Nunawading

The weekends are the busiest for this trendy coffee shop, which is always crowded. Hanging lights and an enormous communal table are all part of the eclectic interior design that harkens back to urban neighbourhoods. Eggs on toast are just one of many options on the menu at The Peddler Café, which also offers more creative options like French fruit toast, which is topped with walnut crumble and banana-blueberry maple syrup. If you're still not convinced, Peddlers also makes their own lemonade and delicious fresh muffins.

Mister & Miss

Mont Albert

For your stomach as well as your Instagram followers, Mister & Miss is a must-have. Among the many items on the menu at this warehouse-inspired modern café are crushed avocados, zucchini and corn fritters, and buttermilk pancakes, as well as soft-shell crab burgers. The exterior deck area has made this establishment a popular choice for foodie dates, hanging out, and long conversations in the neighbourhood.

Station Street Café

Nunawading

In the Station Street Café, a simple eatery, there are a large number of cosy spots for customers to congregate. Breakfast quesadilla, a crispy tortilla folded over and topped with scrambled eggs, bacon and chorizo sausage, is one of the restaurant's most popular dishes, and it's served with cheese, avocado, sour cream, and tomato salsa. This café is conveniently located near the Nunawading train station, making it easy to get to. This cafe's location is also ideal for me to bring my grandmother.

Burger Burger

Surrey Hills

I'm not a fussy eater, especially when it comes to burgers, and this premium burger joint is no exception! It's no secret that the dishes at Burger Burger are delectable, thanks to the use of only the finest ingredients and premium meats. The burgers are a true representation of burgers found in the East, as they are inspired by the neighbourhoods surrounding the restaurant. Burger Burger is a great place to grab a bite to eat during the lunch hour.

Watts Cooking

Surrey Hills

This cheerful café's menu features both classic brunch fare and creative takes on the dish. Sweet Bircher Muesli with poached pear, almonds, apple, honey and yoghurt is the perfect way to start your day. Watts Cooking is a cosy and inviting cafe with a lovely courtyard that is perfect for relaxing in on warm days. Surrey Hills Station is just a short walk away.

Prospect Espresso

Camberwell

This suburban cafe is known for its delicious food and coffee that is sourced ethically. Prospect Espresso's delicious selection of coffee, which includes everything from chilly drip to Vietnamese iced, will impress any Melbourne coffee connoisseur. Banana bread topped with walnuts and espresso butter is one of the inventive new twists on traditional dishes on the menu.

Legacy Café

Camberwell

Coffee lovers, rejoice! This establishment has it all. The space's simple design is complemented by an impressive menu and excellent coffee. In addition to the many healthy options, you'll find a number of mouthwatering dishes that will have you licking your fingers.

The buttered fried chicken sandwich, served on brioche with mustard and sriracha mayo and with charred corn slaw, is one of their most popular items. Blueberries and pepitas can be added to buckwheat superfood porridge with bananas as an option. Fortunately, both of these dishes are Instagram-worthy so you don't have to worry about it. It's hard to think of a better spot for a romantic brunch date than the Legacy Café.

My Other Brother

Camberwell

Just one of the many cafes in the Camberwell suburbs, which are known for their leafy neighbourhoods, is My Other Brother. Anyone who enjoys a good cup of joe will be thrilled to discover this coffee shop. Some of the best local roasters are represented, and the baristas know their stuff when it comes to coffee, so you can count on them for assistance with your custom blend. I always grab a cup of joe here before venturing out into the local markets.

Three Monkeys Place

Doncaster

The excitement of an inner-city café can be had right here, rather than driving into the city for twenty minutes. The menu at Three Monkeys Place is colourful and visually appealing, and the food is delicious! There is a large courtyard outside that is flooded with natural light, and the interior is warm and compact. It appears to be an ideal location for a few Instagram photos.

Zen Den

Eltham

Visit this unique coffee shop in Eltham, which is one of the city's best-kept secrets. Zen Den's exterior may appear to be an old, dilapidated house, but the interior is a warm and welcoming cafe that features a variety of unique furniture and eye-catching design elements.

An excellent option for lunch with the ladies, this eatery offers a wide range of options for vegans and gluten-free diets. There is also an outdoor dining area where guests can enjoy their meal while basking in the sun's warmth. Exuberant activity and joyful energy fill the Zen Den at all times.

The Lilydale General

Lilydale

Even though it's a long way away, you'll have a blast on this weekend adventure! The Lilydale General is a well-kept secret in the heart of Lilydale's business district. All day long, it has a delicious menu that includes a number of vegetarian food that are both healthy and flavorful. In addition to the excellent coffee, you must sample some treats from the display case.

Brioche by Philip

Ringwood

For a taste of modern France, head to Brioche by Philip, a trendy French cafe located right in the city centre. In Eastland Town Square, this well-known eatery has opened a location to serve their delicious sourdough bread and other delectable treats.

Brioche by Philip's traditional French baking has been given a unique Japanese twist, much to the delight of the locals. Brioche by Philip The location of this pastry shop is ideal for soaking up the sun. The town center is one of my favourite places to stop for a brioche doughnut with Nutella and coffee before embarking on a full day of shopping.

Aunt Billies

Blackburn

You can find Aunt Billies, a local cafe that's known for its fun and friendly staff. In spite of its remote location, it is frequently bustling with locals enjoying a leisurely brunch. Throughout the day, diners can choose from a wide selection of delectable dishes from the menu. Additionally, the smashed avocados at this establishment are some of the best I've ever had. To find a place that serves excellent coffee, delectable desserts, and laid-back brunches, you should stop by here first.

The Penny Drop

Box Hill

Penny Drop is a massive modern restaurant serving food presented beautifully on the plate. The food at this café, which is based in Box Hill, is modern Australian with an exciting Asian twist. When it comes to avocado toast, you can't go wrong with the smashed avocado on the smoked salmon with spring onion pancake, bean shoot salad, avocado, and the son-in-law egg. I work at a restaurant that offers all of these options. The Penny Drop serves all three meals: brunch, and dinner. It would be a worthwhile investment of time and money to visit.

Firehouse Restaurant

Ringwood

The Firehouse is a restaurant housed in a meticulously restored former metro fire brigade that has been designated as a cultural landmark. It has many places for people to gather and have fun, drink, and eat. In addition to a large outdoor patio with a laid-back bar, there are numerous dining options.

The menu at this restaurant, which takes its cues from Mediterranean cooking, is straightforward and uncomplicated. On the weekends, it can get quite crowded, but it has some delicious brunch options, like a potato rosti topped with smoked salmon and truffle-scented scrambled eggs on the menu.

Eastern Suburbs Cafes & Eateries

There are a lot of cafes in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, but we've narrowed it down to just a few for your consideration. The East of Melbourne, where some of Melbourne's most lauded cafes can be found, is well worth the trip across town.

Shanklin - Hawthorn

Hawthorn's Shanklin Cafe is tucked away from the city's main drag in an attractive suburb. It's a fun place with lots of people in it. The menu at the cafe is extensive, and the dishes are crafted with care and attention to detail. The choice is yours. People living in Hawthorn enjoy it.

If you're a fan of cakes and pastries, Shanklin would not disappoint you.

That we can customise our meals, that the food is hearty and rustic, that the service is excellent, and that there is an abundance of natural light are all things we appreciate about this restaurant.

Jade Fox - Doncaster East

It's a high-quality coffee shop during the day and a cutting-edge Thai restaurant on the edge of Jackson Court at night. Incorporating cafe-inspired flavours, textures, and presentation, each dish is a work of art.

In established cafes, they are a relative newcomer, but have already made a name for themselves. Signature dishes like the Red Ocean Sunset, which consists of red curry, snapper and prawn pipi and squid with basil and pineapple and tomato and green bean and capsicum and potato and garlic bread crisps have already won them fans in the neighbourhood.

House of Jade Fox, a sourdough-based brunch dish, includes poached eggs, prosciutto and chorizo as well as kale sautéed in butter, pickled red peppers, and a variety of mixed nuts. Or try the Hash 'N' Ham Steak, the Beetroot Cured Salmon, the Happy Avocado, or a combination of any of these dishes. The Acai Bowl and the Mango Bircher Muesli are just two of the health-conscious options available at this restaurant.

Rustica - Hawthorn

Rustica's roots can be traced back to its original Fitzroy location, which we were able to visit during the restaurant's early years. Cream Bakery continues to be a dominant force in the bakery industry, while Rustica is gaining traction in a variety of markets (excuse the pun).

A bakery-driven cafe always catches our eye because of its solid foundation. The ambience is incredible, and the menu features a wide range of delectable and inventive dishes.

There is a wide selection at Rustica, which has been enhanced by the addition of plants, high ceilings, and large windows to the establishment.

Riddick - Templestowe

People in the eastern suburbs were enthralled by Riddick as when it premiered in theatres. There was a lot of chatter about the fact that a town cafe experience could be had without having to travel to the city. Riddick's menu is so extensive that you'll have a hard time not finding something that piques your interest. Due to extensive renovations, an old building has been transformed into a popular cafe.

Down the Rabbit Hole - Templestowe

Down the Rabbit Hole, a cafe in the east suburbs known for its sophistication and attention to detail, is another place to visit. A lot of the people in the area love this particular cafe, and it is likely to be near the top of any list of recommended cafes to ask around.

Mammoth - Armadale

As the brains behind Touchwood, Barry, and Pillar of Salt, Loren and Jamie McBride have significant cafe clout with this new project (cafes we love and adore). When compared to the other fantastic cafes in the area, Mammoth stands out as being distinctive and having a daring sense of style. Are cafes going to look like this in the future?

Customers of Melbourne cafes may have grown tired of the sameness of many eateries' menus, but Mammoth offers something new and different.

When perusing restaurant menus, we frequently discover that we need to consider at least two or three options before settling on one. No matter how you want to characterise us, we're stuck in our ways. In this instance, the question was not what to order but rather what to not order from the interesting and alluring selections on the menu.

Mind your own business. There are still a lot of dishes we haven't had the opportunity to sample. On a normal weekday during the summer break from school, we happened upon a crowded restaurant. The restaurant was jam-packed to the brim with diners. Eating alone has its advantages, even if you never find a table.

Techne Architecture was responsible for the interior design, and the light and airy atmosphere it exudes is greatly appreciated. Colors like browns and blues, copious amounts of wood and an airy, uncluttered feel are all hallmarks of the Scandinavian design aesthetic. Although the cafe is triangular in shape, customers will find a variety of appealing seating options within its triangular confines.

Mammoth meets the demand for quality coffee in any cafe. While we were savouring a delicious filter coffee, we couldn't help but lust after the sleek Synesso.

This dish, which included duck sausage, orange and corn blini with pickled onion as well as pickled egg was what we chose from the menu's selection of options. A generous portion of the duck sausage has been served to me, and it exceeded my expectations in terms of quality and quantity. If you like duck and orange together, you'll love the blini's flavour and texture combination of orange and corn. It didn't take long for the first impression to be made: this dish is incredible!

In addition, we'd like to try the Cherry Puffed Pancake, the Lobster Doughnut Burger, and the Spiced Spare Ribs. Aside from that, our waitress suggested the Russian salad and the Smoked chicken salad, both of which we intend to try on our subsequent visit.

A dessert like the panna cotta could be the perfect way to end your meal. Isn't there a mention of bacon popcorn? The staff at this cafe was both knowledgeable and enthusiastic during our conversation. We were blown away by how Mammoth Cafe pushed the boundaries of what a coffee shop could be.

The Mabel - Mitcham

Mabel is truly an inspiration. There it is, a revelation and a salvation for the people of Mitcham, hidden away in the quietest part of town. We can tell after just one trip whether a place is a foodie's dream come true or not. As a result of its avant-garde cafe menu, the Mabel is a phenomenon.

Is it all? Of course not! The everyday specials board will be overflowing with specials in the days leading up to the weekend, to the point where it almost serves as a 2nd menu. There is a lot of banter among the staff, all of whom are eccentric and hilarious.

One of our favourite brunch items was the wasabi hollandaise-topped poached eggs with salmon, radish, and wasabi shaved toast served with a side of Potato Rosti. Poached eggs and salmon are a tried-and-true combination, but a less common but no less delicious one is poached eggs and grilled salmon. The generous portion sizes of a grilled salmon were greatly appreciated.

Conclusion

Cafes in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs You Must Visit. These are the best places to get coffee or eat in the area. These cafes, which serve everything from classic Australian fare to delectable dishes from all over the world, are well worth a visit. Breakfast at this Dark Horse is a popular choice for locals. For both your stomach and your Instagram followers, Mister & Miss is essential.

There is nothing like an inner-city cafe to draw people to the eastern suburbs of Chicago. A true representation of East Coast burgers, Burger Burger draws inspiration from the local neighbourhoods in which it is located. Watts Cooking is a warm and welcoming cafe with a beautiful courtyard that is ideal for relaxing on warm days. It's hard to go wrong with any of Prospect Espresso's gourmet coffee selections. In Lilydale's business district, the Lilydale General is a well-kept secret.

Three Monkeys Place has the buzz of a city cafe without having to drive into the city for twenty minutes. Located in the heart of the city, Brioche by Philip is a trendy French cafe. Philip's French-inspired brioche has been given a distinct Japanese flavour. Located in a meticulously restored former fire department, the Firehouse is a culturally significant location. Cafes in the Eastern Suburbs serve up great coffee, sweet treats, and relaxed brunches.

It's difficult to find the Shanklin Cafe in Hawthorn because it's hidden from the city's main thoroughfare. During the day, Jade Fox is a top-notch coffee shop, and at night, it transforms into an avant-garde Thai restaurant. This Fitzroy location is where Rustica got its start. Mammoth's menu is a departure from the standard fare served at most cafes. What you don't order from the menu is more important than what you do order.

Hidden away in Mitcham, the Mabel is a culinary delight for the senses. The concept of a coffee shop is being challenged at Mammoth Cafe. Cafe menu makes every day specials board almost like a 2nd menu.

Content Summary

• There isn't any shadow of a doubt that Melbourne is home to a number of the nation's most acclaimed cafes.
• Are you looking for a wonderful cafe in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, where you can eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
• If that's the case, you should look over this list of the top coffee shops in the neighbourhood.
• Indeed, you read that correctly; the Eastern Suburbs are also coming through with the goods.
• This Dark Horse is a favourite spot for brunch among the neighbourhood regulars.
• The weekends are the busiest for this trendy coffee shop, which is always crowded.
• For your stomach as well as your Instagram followers, Mister & Miss is a must-have.
• Burger Burger is a great place to grab a bite to eat during the lunch hour.
• The menu at Three Monkeys Place is colourful and visually appealing, and the food is delicious!
• Visit this unique coffee shop in Eltham, which is one of the city's best-kept secrets.
• Brioche by Philip The location of this pastry shop is ideal for soaking up the sun.
• The Penny Drop serves all three meals: brunch, and dinner.
• Hawthorn's Shanklin Cafe is tucked away from the city's main drag in an attractive suburb.
• People living in Hawthorn enjoy it.
• Down the Rabbit Hole, a cafe in the east suburbs known for its sophistication and attention to detail, is another place to visit.
• Mammoth meets the demand for quality coffee in any cafe.
• We were blown away by how Mammoth Cafe pushed the boundaries of what a coffee shop could be.
• The Mabel - Mitcham is truly an inspiration.
• As a result of its avant-garde cafe menu, the Mabel is a phenomenon.