Best Cafes in Australia

by The OpenTable Team

Updated October 11, 2019

Looking to grab a hot cup of joe with a date or meet up with friends for some chai tea? We've rounded up some of the best cafes on OpenTable according to our diners.

Alluvial

3.8

3.8 (131)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Nestled between the historic Rialto and Winfield buildings, Alluvial Restaurant effortlessly melds a mix of old and new, all imbued with the culinary and cultural charms of Melbourne. Alluvial Restaurant, named after Alluvial gold deposits in honour of the gold rush, when Melbourne was the richest city in the world.

Situated under our iconic glass atrium, is the perfect setting to try our international buffet breakfast, all day dining menu or simply enjoy a coffee or wine in Bluestone Lounge Bar, for a more casual option. Sample modern Melbourne cuisine with the best local produce and flavours Melbourne has to offer. Melbourne’s electric dining scene offers a startling array of the world’s greatest cuisines, the hotel amplifies these diverse cultures that make Melbourne eating so unique.

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Stephen

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

An excellent, upmarket in-house restaurant. The food was amazing, and staff were attentive, friendly, and professional, adding to a fantastic overall dining experience.

Au79

4.7

4.7 (132)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Abbotsford

About the restaurant

AU79, a new contemporary space that has been transformed from a former mechanics warehouse into an exciting and impressive Melbourne cafe, sitting within the eclectic suburb of Abbotsford and incorporating a coffee roastery, cafe, bakery and patisserie, offering a unique event space and experience with fantastic food, drinks and atmosphere.

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Olivia

Dined on Jun 1, 2024

Beautiful venue with great food and coffee! Service was also excellent. I will definitely be visiting again!

Boiler House Restaurant at The Hydro Majestic Blue Mountains

4.5

4.5 (687)

$40 and under

Australian

Blue Mountains

About the restaurant

Featuring majestic and panoramic views overlooking the Megalong Valley the Hydro Majestic is one of Australia’s most iconic historical hotels. The former boiler house, which generated electricity for the Hydro Majestic, has been transformed into a casual set in a unique heritage space. With dining on 2 levels, the Boiler House Cafe will offer a casual dining menu for lunch along with take-away options for guests to consume at the new Majestic Point lookout overlooking the Megalong Valley.

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ChristineW

Dined on Apr 14, 2024

We dined here before our stay at the Hydro Majestic. We shared the seafood hot pot. Food is expensive, but very nice. The views are stunning and the atmosphere great. Make sure you walk outside to the edge of the escarpment.

Copper and Fox

4.5

4.5 (396)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Pakenham

About the restaurant

Copper and Fox is only taking Phone Reservations

Copper and Fox is a beautiful two-story building with a large open plan dining room and outdoor courtyard, two incredible New York inspired bars, a friendly sidewalk café servery, an intimate function room, and impressive surrounding balcony.

We offer craft beer taps with both local and imported beers, wines from some of Australia's best regions, and cocktails from all over the world.

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Alison

Dined 2 days ago

Service really well done, food was delicious and came out in a timely manner. A little bit too noisy for our group of 4 as there were quite a few larger tables around us.

Elwood Bathers

4.5

4.5 (1578)

$41 to $100

Bistro

Elwood

About the restaurant

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 9:00am for takeaway coffees & pastries, and from 11:30am onwards for dine in. Passionate about friends, family and community.

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Laura

Dined 7 days ago

What a fantastic venue for a business lunch. The noise level was perfect - we could easily hear one another without needing to yell! The service was just right too.

Flower Child Cafe - Warringah

4.0

4 (70)

$40 and under

Café

Brookvale

About the restaurant

A wicker wonderland nestled in the heart of Warringah mall by the iconic dolphin fountain. The perfect location for a dreamy dining oasis.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 16, 2024

My friend and I always meet at Flower Child, Warringah, because the staff are always lovely and the food very good. We've been meeting for years. Love the place.

Mercetta

4.3

4.3 (432)

$40 and under

Breakfast

Mornington

About the restaurant

We are a casual and bustling cafe in the heart of Main street, Mornington. With an emphasis on local produce, beer and wine and we serve breakfast all day and lunch from 11am.

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David

Dined on Aug 4, 2024

We had 8 people, including a toddler, in the outdoors area, no heating. The lack of heating was our fault, as we didn't book until late. I did think that - in winter, perhaps those tables without heating might have blankets/cushions as standard. The service was good; prompt and accessible. The area was - somewhat surprisingly - relatively quiet, so noise and 'busyness' were not problems. The food was very good: some nice variety - the breakfast stack was delicious and the portion sizes were good too. It was delivered quite quickly after ordering. Coffee was very good and quickly made and delivered.

Optus Stadium - City View Café

4.2

4.2 (1183)

$40 and under

Café

Burswood

About the restaurant

Enjoy coffee, breakfast or lunch against the stunning backdrop of the Swan River and Perth city.

The City View Café is located on the river side of Optus Stadium near Gate D and is accessible via a lift, if required.

Open daily from 7am to 3pm (kitchen closes at 2.30pm), unless the Stadium is being used for a major event.

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Kristina

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Staff were extremely helpful, very friendly, efficient and sincere. Smiles everywhere. Food was delicious and came out pretty quickly too. View is amazing, atmosphere very relaxed and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this venue to others. Would suggest using public transport to get there, as close parking was very limited.

Oster

4.6

4.6 (371)

$41 to $100

Italian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Inspired by our Northern Italian roots, we bring the traditionally casual, regional osteria into an urban setting. And shake it up a bit.
Unfussy local food & wine hosted in a warm neighbourhood eatery. Strictly seasonal produce, championing regional growers & artisans.

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Tino

Dined 2 days ago

An Unforgettable Dining Adventure with a Personal Touch! Our spontaneous decision to visit this restaurant turned into one of the most delightful dining experiences we’ve ever had. We booked just minutes before arriving, and from the moment we stepped through the door, the team made us feel incredibly welcome and taken care of. Their warm hospitality made the evening feel truly special. We were served a specially made 4-course menu, and it was a culinary journey that exceeded all expectations. The highlight was the ravioli, delicately embedded in a luscious mousse cream—something I had never encountered before. The dish was an absolute triumph and quite possibly the best ravioli I’ve ever tasted. To top it all off, we had the pleasure of meeting Nic, the chef and owner, who not only shared wonderful stories but also recommended a stunning Chardonnay from Tasmania that paired beautifully with our meal. This personal connection made our evening even more memorable, leaving us with a genuine sense of warmth and gratitude. Thank you for the exceptional food to the extraordinary hospitality, Oster has mastered the art of creating an unforgettable dining experience. We can’t wait to return – Mille grazie e ciao!

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6 course degustation menu.

Rococo St Kilda

4.6

4.6 (1844)

$40 and under

Italian

St Kilda

About the restaurant

Rococo St Kilda's atmosphere is both seductive and vibrant, bustling and intimate. The place where Rococo’s signature antipasti boards and simple Italian flavours first came to be, it continues to attract diners from all over Melbourne some 10 years later. Set amongst some of Melbourne’s most loved sites – The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach to name a few – our expanded restaurant space is bigger than ever, yet remains cosy and flexible, with various spaces available for functions and plenty of nooks for private dining or close conversations.
Join us for a meal of many courses; a hearty breakfast to start the day, a jovial work lunch, a family get together or just a glass of wine to celebrate the end of a day. Oh and our Wood Fire Pizzas are a must. Enjoy the authenticity, quality and warm hospitality of modern Italy right here in Melbourne.
Al fresco outside seating also available.

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lydia

Dined 5 days ago

food was fabulous, service was promt and very helpful, i also got my request for a window seat, the staff couldnt do enough for us, will defiantly dine there again

Rococo Hawthorn

4.5

4.5 (1158)

$40 and under

Italian

Hawthorn

About the restaurant

Rococo provides the freshest of ingredients, delivering guests high quality foods with many options available from such a large menu. The la carte menu is offered throughout the whole week and a lunch special from Monday to Friday. Consisting of, Italian traditional dishes that make this restaurant a haven for delicious classics. Located only moments away from Glenferrie Road’s shopping district, the classy suburb of Hawthorn is well suited to Rococo. Understandably from the packed crowds, they cater for a variety of individuals and even large quantities of guests. Rococo has generous spaces both indoor with candle lit lights for that friendly setting and outdoors for those lovely summer nights. Rococo is accessible by transport such as the number 16 tram, and parking on Glenferrie road and other side street options in the area. If it’s a business meeting with colleagues or a last minute catch up with some friends, Rococo is the perfect choice.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Really great food and great service. The staff were very proactive and it was the perfect girls night out dinner destination.

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4.4

4.4 (148)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Moonee Ponds

About the restaurant

Sir Duke is a cafe located in Melbourne's North West, Moonee Ponds serving an exceptional array of locally grown produce and seasonally paired with the finest specialty coffee, fresh juices, cocktails, beers and wines.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Apr 23, 2024

Friendly and helpful service provided which elevated our experience

The European

4.7

4.7 (1251)

$41 to $100

European

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal.

We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House.

We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

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Davidvip

Dined 5 days ago

Always a great experience at the European. Steak frites is a must. Great wine list. Good service too. Will be back

The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.0

4 (2616)

$40 and under

Café

Alexandria

About the restaurant

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.

NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

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Juan

Dined 3 days ago

Always a nice experience, good food, the kids love it.

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