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

3.4

3.4 (145)

$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.

Top review

Ian

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Very nice High Tea for special occasion. Quite pricey so would only go there for special occasion. Staff were friendly and chatty, but not very attentive. Had to ask for drinks menu twice (first person obviously forgot.) Had to walk to other side of restaurant to order second drink as no staff were in the vicinity for some time.

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Au79

4.8

4.8 (135)

$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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Brigitte

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

The space is bright and open and the staff professional and friendly.

Copper and Fox

4.6

4.6 (420)

$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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Nicole

Dined on Feb 21, 2025

Excellent evening with friends, food and service absolutely wonderful ! 100% recommend 🥰🥰🥰

Elwood Bathers

4.7

4.7 (1679)

$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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mark

Dined 3 days ago

I find Elwood Bathers always a comfortable delicious experience. Margaritas are some of the best in the city and the food is consistently tasty.

Flower Child Cafe - Warringah

4.2

4.2 (72)

$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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JoanneS

Dined on Nov 6, 2024

Really great food and service, would highly recommend

Mercetta

4.5

4.5 (443)

$40 and under

Breakfast

Mornington

About the restaurant

here quirky cafe meets functional space and modern industrial design comes complete with a garden oasis - Mercetta is the perfect space for any event. Whether it’s a casual catch-up, a corporate affair or a social gathering, from brunches to birthdays, workshops and weddings, Mercetta has seen (and done) it all.

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JeffVIP

Dined on Jan 30, 2025

Very good food and very efficient service from friendly staff

Optus Stadium - City View Café

4.2

4.2 (1209)

$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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Carol

Dined 5 days ago

We had lunch after The Ozone Optus Stadium tour. The food was tasty and served fairly quickly. A good way to finish the tour with a nice lunch and lovely views of Perth and the Swan River.

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Rococo St Kilda

4.7

4.7 (1905)

$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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Carli

Dined 4 days ago

PIZZA IS SOOOO GOOD (I had the Prawn zuchinni one)

Rococo Hawthorn

4.6

4.6 (1194)

$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 2 days ago

First time at Rococo as a couple dining. The prosuttio, ricotta and pear pizza on the tomato base was superb. As good a pizza as I’ve had. Nice drinks & atmosphere, good, friendly service. In our case with a nearby show we were able to get very comfortably in and out in an hour with no stress, easy peazy! The menu is extensive.

Sir Duke

4.5

4.5 (150)

$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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John-Paul

Dined on Jan 18, 2025

Decent portion size of dishes. Parama and chips good value. Big breakfast really good. Friendly staff, it’s one of my favourite places to eat for brunch.

The European

4.7

4.7 (1307)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Feb 22, 2025

Loved it. Service was prompt, efficient, and friendly.

The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

4.2 (2818)

$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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Lisa

Dined 1 day ago

Always a magnificent time at The Grounds. This time we brought friends who are also now in love with The Grounds.

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