Cafes to try in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs
The weekend is made for coffee and brunch catch-ups with friends and family at your local cafe. Here are some new places and old favourites to try in Melbourne’s bayside area.
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Looking for a fun new cafe to try in your neighbourhood?
Here are some new places and old favourites to try in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs including Brighton, Carrum, Seaford, Parkdale and Frankston.
ASPENDALE
133 NEPEAN HWY, ASPENDALE
Open from 7am weekdays and 7.30am on weekends, Two Farm Girls is a cosy cafe a short walk from Aspendale train station. Two Farm Girls offers twists on breakfast favourites like leek and spinach waffles, and a ham-hock benny with apple slaw. Try a canario (coffee and condensed milk) for something different.
142 STATION ST, ASPENDALE
Butch & Sundance is the place to grab an early morning coffee from 6.30am, and is opposite Aspendale station. Butch & Sundance offers all-day breakfast. There’s plenty vegetarian options, including a classic veggie omelette. There is also a kids menu and a number of milkshake and smoothies for sale.
BANGHOLME
170 RIVEREND RD, BANGHOLME
The Craft & Co Farm makes its own beer, wine, and spirits. Grazing plates with cheese, meats, and dips are available to accompany a drink or two. Sit outdoors to enjoy the best of a quiet, country atmosphere just a short drive from the city CBD. Open Thursday-Sunday but currently closed for renovations.
BEAUMARIS
RICKETT’S POINT BEACHSIDE CAFE
243 BEACH RD, BEAUMARIS
Rickett’s Point Beachside Cafe offers classic favourites including fish and chips, a variety of cakes and muffins, and sandwiches — plus stunning Port Phillip Bay views. Coffee, milkshakes, wine and beer round out the drinks. There’s also kid-friendly breakfast and lunch food. Also pie, quiche, and soup specials of the day.
23 SOUTH CONCOURSE, BEAUMARIS
Ginger Fox Cafe offers beautifully presented, well-priced meals for breakfast and lunch.
Open seven days a week from 7am, Ginger Fox Cafe has its own coffee blend. Genovese blend is also available. Dr Marty’s crumpets, eggs your way, and a variety of salads grace the menu.
38 EAST CONCOURSE, BEAUMARIS
Est Espresso & Kitchen meets all your coffee needs — macadamia, oat, and coconut milks. The cosy cafe and bar has a number of breakfast and lunch options including lemon chilli eggs, burgers, and calamari.
BLACK ROCK
36 BLUFF RD, BLACK ROCK
Find Cafeteria a short stroll from Black Rock Gardens. There’s coffee, kombucha, smoothies, and milkshakes. For food, try the corn fritters, a reuben sandwich or potato rosti.
31 BLUFF RD, BLACK ROCK
Flavours Patisserie is a cosy French cafe that has light lunch options and signature French pastries and cakes. It’s perfect for high tea if you love macaroons, croissants and tarts.
UNCLE BART ESPRESSO BAR & KITCHEN
607 BALCOMBE RD, BLACK ROCK
Uncle Bart is the place to go for a healthy, fulfilling meal with breakfast menu items including a smoothie bowl, granola and a health bowl. For lunch, Uncle Bart offers pasta, risotto and burgers to fill that lunchtime hunger.
615 BALCOMBE RD, BLACK ROCK
Black Drop Espresso and Wine offers beautiful views of Black Rock Beach. Enjoy hearty pasta, seafood, and steak dinners while sipping on a cocktail. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
BONBEACH
524 NEPEAN HWY, BONBEACH
The Little French Deli is open for meal Wednesday to Sunday, with happy hour on Sundays from 4-6.30pm. For a wide selection of cheeses, wines, and pantry items from France, the takeaway deli is open Wednesday to Sunday.
BRIGHTON
129 CHURCH ST, BRIGHTON
Brighton Soul has bright and colourful meals that will satisfy both your sweet and savory cravings. The super smoothies are vegan, and if you are wanting to try a random hot brew, you can’t go past the red velvet and the blue algae lattes. Dog friendly.
181 BAY STREET, BRIGHTON
The Tamper Trap is a modern cafe with a unique menu. For something different, try the spinach waffles, or be dazzled by the hot cakes sandwich or the soul cleanser smoothie. Open from 6.30am weekdays and 7.30am weekends.
CHURCH AND ST ANDREW STS, BRIGHTON
Take a seat in the spacious courtyard and enjoy a freakshake with the kids. The Brighton Schoolhouse serves all day breakfast and lunch, and offers colourful and fruity smoothie bowls. Dog friendly.
305 BAY ST, BRIGHTON
This family-run, eco-friendly cafe pumps out health conscious plates like granola, fritters and poke bowls. There’s also rainbow-coloured coffee. Dog friendly.
CARRUM
611 NEPEAN HWY, CARRUM
Cafe Moto offers all day breakfast and a lunch menu from 12pm. You can bring along your dog and sit in the beer garden, or enjoy a meal inside the cosy cafe. Cafe Moto has a number of gluten-free meals available for both breakfast and lunch. They also source their own coffee beans from Papua New Guinea, Brazil, and Uganda. Find it a short walk from Carrum station.
SHOP 5, 335 BALLARTO RD, CARRUM DOWNS
Frankie’s coffee and eats is the place to go for eggs, with breakfast menu items such as runny eggs and eggs benny. Frankie’s also has a kids menu, super smoothies, and juice. Open seven days.
503A STATION ST, CARRUM
Freddie’s Coffee boasts a number of egg breakfast options. For dinner, Freddie’s has well-priced pizza and pasta with sides of garlic bread and salads. Freddie’s is licensed with BYO wine also available. Open everyday for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CHELSEA
384A NEPEAN HWY, CHELSEA
This cafe and wine bar has all-day breakfast and lunch. There’s also single origin coffee. Some of the menu items are Sri-Lankan inspired, and the cafe has plenty of burger and sandwich. There’s also a kids food and drink menu.
451 NEPEAN HWY, CHELSEA
This dog-friendly cafe has brunch items that are a little bit fancy. Vegan options are available. Open 7am weekdays and 8am weekends.
EDITHVALE
265 NEPEAN HWY, EDITHVALE
Soul Press Edithvale is the place to go for healthy meals and vegan options. Soul Press offers hot and cold health bowls, superfood smoothies, juices, and coffee. If you are after a cheeky dessert, try the Soul Press’ peanut butter sauce and chocolate goji hot bowl.
FRANKSTON
465 NEPEAN HWY, FRANKSTON
The white chocolate hot cakes are a standout. Specialty coffee and a variety of milk options at Ol’Mate Coffee will satisfy your caffeine needs.
96 YOUNG STREET FRANKSTON
Sweet tooths will enjoy Eeny Meeny’s coconut maple chia pudding and Hong Kong French toast. There’s also cakes and slices to have with coffee.
36 WELLS ST, FRANKSTON
Rocotillos serves the classics — smashed avo, egg and bacon rolls, and eggs on toast, while for lunch there’s curry, seafood, and a roast.
8 KANANOOK CREEK BLVD, FRANKSTON
This cute cafe along the Kananook Creek boulevard has well-priced brunch meals like avocado, salmon, and poached eggs. Try the iced nutella choc drink.
21 STATION ST, FRANKSTON
Twisted Sista is a great place to take the kids. The all-day menu includes pancakes, waffles, and burgers. There’s mega shakes, topped with the cafe’s housemate Italian artisan gelato.
1/3 THOMPSON ST, FRANKSTON
Nature Cafe Bar has a modern, vegetarian menu. The guru burger and nature nachos are crafted with some homemade ingredients. The menu is gluten free friendly and caters for onion and garlic intolerances. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
48 NORMAN AVE, FRANKSTON SOUTH
The pastel coloured Mr Frankie cafe opens at 7am daily and serves a wide range of coffees. Browse the cake cabinet for muffins, brownies, and cakes, with vegan and gluten free options available. The french toast brioche with mixed berries and honeyed ricotta is a must try.
MENTONE
44 COMO PARADE WEST, MENTONE
Le Roi has a big brekky board with all the favourites — poached eggs, hash browns, spinach, tomato, bacon and chorizo. Grab some cakes, muffins and slices if you’re on the go. There’s vegan and flourless cakes also available. Le Roi is opposite Mentone station.
1 SWANSTON ST, MENTONE
The Corner Store offers a DIY breakfast option, and grazing boards at night. The Corner Store has happy hour from 4-6pm Monday-Friday with $12 classic cocktails. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week.
106 CHARMAN RD, MENTONE
Happy As Larry caters for your lunchtime grab-and-go needs. They supply Noisette Bakery pastries and cakes. For breakfast, try the detox bowl, full of fresh veggies and served with orange juice.
MORDIALLOC
105-107 WHITE ST, MORDIALLOC
Hendrik’s Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, with the tortilla salad with beef brisket and the Middle Eastern veggie salad standout meals. Hendriks also has a new super shake every few weeks and daytime cocktails.
503-505 MAIN ST, MORDIALLOC
Main Street Cafe is best known for its cheeky brunch cocktails. On the food front, try something different like Scotch eggs or a dragon fruit bowl. Open from 6.30am until late for dinner.
9 CENTREWAY, MORDIALLOC
Seed Cafe serves up modern breakfast dishes such as cottage cheese hot cakes, and dukkah rolled eggs. Enjoy your meal while sitting in the outdoor seating area. Open for breakfast and lunch.
5/540 MAIN ST MORDIALLOC
Rustic Bakery Cafe is a great place to have a quick coffee and snack. The bakery also sells yeast-free, GMO free sourdough bread loaves for those on a low FODMAP diet. There’s plenty of rolls, pastries, and sandwiches.
PARKDALE
BEACH FORESHORE, BEACH RD, PARKDALE
Scones with jam and cream by the bay? Why not at Parkdale Beach Cafe. The menu is seasonal, with plenty of breaky and lunch options.
79 PARKERS ROAD, PARKDALE
Fancy the Bravacado the Second? It’s made from pea and avocado smash, prosciutto, lime labne, Spanish tomato, poached eggs and hazelnut dukkah. Open for breakfast and lunch.
83/85 WARREN RD, PARKDALE
Alba’s Cafe and Wine Bar has Canadian waffles and chilli scrambled eggs for breakfast. If you are on the go, grab an egg and bacon brioche bun and coffee. Otherwise enjoy pizza and pasta options for lunch. Open from 6am.
220A COMO PARADE WEST, PARKDALE
Beans Republique serves high tea every day with baby sausage rolls, curry eggs, scones, and vanilla slice. For breakfast there is the Eiffel Tower — a cinnamon and maple french toast, leek and potato rosti, poached egg, and bacon.
SEAFORD
4/1N NEPEAN HWY, SEAFORD
With beachfront views, Crackerjack Waterfront Cafe is the place to enjoy a hot chocolate. Seafood is a sure choice for lunch, with choice of a barramundi or a mussel and pipis pot.
1/10N, NEPEAN HWY, SEAFORD
Plenty of seafood at Seaford Beach Cafe with prawn fettuccine, Thai green curry prawns, and swordfish steak just to name a few. Open 8am-4pm daily, enjoy breakfast or lunch while overlooking the Seaford pier.
37 ARMSTRONGS RD, SEAFORD
This cosy Seaford cafe serves creative brunch dishes such as a halloumi and bacon brunch plate. This cafe is kid friendly with a play area and smaller meals and snacks for the little ones.
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