The Best New Cafes in Melbourne to Brunch at in 2025

Melbourne is the food capital of Australia – that’s news to no one. It feels as though every corner you turn, a cafe or restaurant is calling your name, tempting you inside, not to mention all of the new places to eat popping up across the city. It’s a hard game to try and save money when the best new cafes in Melbourne are oh so tempting! Don’t worry, we don’t blame you for ‘forgetting’ your work lunch.

Wanting to try somewhere new, and perhaps find a new go-to spot? Here are our favourite new cafes in Melbourne.

Best New Cafes in Melbourne 2025: August

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Sebby’s Scrolls, St Kilda

When Sebby’s first opened in Caulfield South, the queues said it all — Melbourne had found its scroll obsession. Now, the cult favourite has rolled into St Kilda, taking over the old Black Star Pastry site on Acland Street. Each scroll is baked in its own tin for caramelised edges and soft, cloud-like centres, finished with draped cream cheese icing or savoury twists like Cheesymite and pizza. Add rotating monthly specials and Allpress coffee, and you’ve got comfort food with star power.

2C Acland Street, St Kilda

Morrow Coffee

On Spencer Street, Morrow rewrites the rules of a Melbourne morning. Here, coffee is coaxed rather than forced — drawn through cold extraction that captures nuance in every sip. The room feels modern yet restrained, a quiet stage for drinks that surprise: iced espresso crowned with Earl Grey cream, strawberry matcha softened by house-made purée, lattes kissed with marmalade or pineapple. It’s coffee as alchemy — inventive, beguiling, and a reminder that even in this city, discovery still awaits.

412 Spencer Street, West Melbourne

Trbl.

Slip down Presgrave Place and you’ll stumble into Trbl, a low-key newcomer doing coffee with style and a few unexpected twists. The fit-out is calm and simple, the kind of space that makes you want to stay put. Dukes beans anchor the menu, but you’ll also find seasonal spins like a banana bread hojicha latte or sea-salt chai. Food leans Japanese — prawn katsu sandos, hefty onigiri, and melonpan from Plot bakery — all perfect with your flat white.

10 Presgrave Place, Melbourne 

Best New Cafes in Melbourne 2025: July

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Marmont Introduces Sunday Hollywood Brunch

Bask in the decadent glow of Marmont, a glamorous ode to ’80s Hollywood excess. With its lipstick-red booths, a sweeping 20-metre mural evoking a wild awards night, and a menu celebrating seafood indulgence, this Grant Smillie creation feels like stepping into a cinematic masterpiece. While we’ve been sipping on artful cocktails at this Southbank restaurant since January, it’s their brand new brunch addition that has our full attention.

Marmont’s Sunday Hollywood Brunch is where glam meets indulgence. Head Chef Mark Tagnipez has crafted a luxe lineup filled with scallop ceviche tostadas, fried chicken and waffles topped with Yarra Valley Caviar and oysters on ice. Go all out with a two-hour free-flowing drinks package for $50, featuring mimosas, Bloody Marys and free-flowing prosecco.

Sundays, 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Ground Level, River Walk/8 Whiteman Street, Southbank 

Callé Bakery Opens Second Location in Northcote

Already a Rathdowne Street favourite, Callé has officially landed on High Street, Northcote — and yes, the cult croissant wheels came with them. These glossy spirals of buttery pastry wrap around oozy fillings like black sesame and chocolate, Biscoff, pistachio and more, each one a sweet little spectacle. Family-run and fuelled by European travels, Callé has redefined Melbourne’s pastry game, fusing classic technique with bold, unexpected flavours. Now, Northsiders can skip the trek — Callé’s flaky magic is right at their door.

229 High Street, Northcote

Mixt

Thornbury has a new spot to mix up your snack game, and it’s already winning hearts. Mixt is serving the best of both worlds: soft serve crowned with freshly baked cookies and ribbons of chocolate sauce for when only dessert will do, and acai bowls loaded with fruit, muesli and passionfruit drizzle for a lighter touch. Add in fresh juices, smoothies and grab-and-go treats, and you’ve got a menu that’s equal parts naughty and nice.

748 High Street, Thornbury

Best New Cafes in Melbourne 2025: June

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Silo 9

West Melbourne has a new day-to-night star — and it’s stealing the show. Set within the heritage-rich Lennon Mills Precinct, Silo 9 takes over century-old red-brick warehouses with a space that feels equal parts industrial romance and modern Italian soul. By day, the counters brim with hand-laminated pastries, artisan loaves, abundant salads and sky-high sandwiches, all baked or built fresh in-house. St Remio coffee fuels the flow.

As evening falls, the mood shifts: vino pours freely, focaccia emerges warm from the oven, and whole-roasted chicken anchors a menu of seasonal plates made for sharing. Finish with desserts that arrive so decadent, they feel like an event in themselves. Silo 9 isn’t just another opening — it’s West Melbourne’s new heartbeat.

Warehouse 4/1 Lennon Street, West Melbourne

Booln Booln Cafe

Booln Booln Cafe at the Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre is where Indigenous flavours meet modern café culture in a setting alive with gumtrees — and the odd kangaroo. Created by Troy and Cerisa Benjamin of Blak Brews, it’s a space that encourages slowing down with native teas, smooth coffee and dishes that honour Country. Think Roo Ragu Jaffles sprinkled with Bush Dukkah, Lemon Myrtle Meringues and a Friday Outback High Tea that celebrates First Nations flavours in style.

Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, 410 Surf Coast Highway, Geelong

Halloumi Bakery

Brunswick’s newest arrival, Halloumi Bakery, is a true family affair. Owner Zackariah Saad draws on childhood comfort food and family favourites to create falafel wraps, flavour-packed manoush and savoury bakes that feel instantly familiar. Inside, it’s as if you’ve stepped into the Saad family home: his mother and wife work both front and back of house, while cousins pitch in with kneading, baking and serving. The result? Freshly baked goods filled with heart, heritage and homestyle warmth.

Shop 13/190 Union Street, Brunswick

Giu Giu

Pandan is the name of the game at this gorgeous new Preston cafe. Giu Giu is a wholesome, family-run joint where you can expect to find pandan cakes, coconut and pandan jam toast, and a whole lot of matcha. The breakfast granola is another menu standout, complete with nourishing and refreshing yoghurt, crunchy granola and tangy berry compote that’ll fuel you on your daily escapades. The interiors are cosy and welcoming, like you’re stepping into the family’s kitchen, with a gallery of family photos lining the wall and keeping you company while you dig into your morning sweet treat.

14C Gilbert Road, Preston

Dua Essendon

Brunch, panini and coffee is Dua Essendon’s bread and butter, served with a side of sleek interiors and a buzzing neighbourhood vibe. This new Essendon favourite brings a touch of inner-city cool to the suburbs, dishing up European-inspired eats with serious style. And the star of the show? Their sandwiches. From classic Caprese to a delectable truffle mushroom, Dua sure knows what its doing in the carb department — and we can’t get enough!

324 Keilor Road, Essendon North

The Observatory

Darling Group (Cheri, Token, Higher Ground) have opened their latest cafe venture, and it’s safe to say we’re already obsessed. Located just a short stroll from the Royal Botanic Gardens (where another of their cafes, The Terrace, lies), The Observatory is your new go-to spot after you’ve finished your hot girl walk around The Tan. Linger over an incomparably long lunch that’s rich with European flavours and an ambience that sets you at ease. The Observatory is here to remind you that it’s your day…own it.

100 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne

Best New Cafes in Melbourne 2025: May

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Carvery

Hawksburn’s newest addition feels like a warm hug from the past, with a roast in one hand and a buttered roll in the other. Carvery reimagines the classic 70s chicken shop with a modern touch: golden meats carved by weight, vibrant daily salads, soft rolls stacked with goodness, and a fridge of ready-made meals for when time’s tight. Shelves brim with throwback condiments and pantry gems, all curated with love. From handwritten menus to rotisserie glow, it’s old-school charm meets new-school quality.

A passion project from local legends Andrew Bayley and Michael Perri — and destined to become a village staple.

513 Malvern Road, Toorak

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La Nuvola

This isn’t just any ordinary car in a shopping centre. Firstly, it’s a Fiat. Secondly, it’s not just a Fiat, it’s La Nuvola, a dreamy new dessert spot on the second floor of Melbourne Central. Here, you’ll find Italian crepes, cloud-like tiramisu in an assortment of flavours, and strawberry matcha that will send you straight to heaven. It has sweet treats that make it worthy of becoming Melbourne’s latest viral hotspot, and the aesthetic decor to match.

Corner LaTrobe and Swanston Streets, Melbourne

Brunetti Oro

Brunetti Oro has returned to Swanston Street, reclaiming one of Melbourne’s most storied cafe sites with unmistakable Italian bravado. The new flagship hums from morning espresso to late-night cocktails, serving flaky sfogliatelle, glossy cakes, wood-fired pizzas and spritzes under one buzzing roof. It’s heritage reimagined with a modern city pulse — terrazzo floors, golden accents and a crowd that never seems to thin. For espresso purists, pastry devotees or anyone chasing dolce vita in the CBD, Brunetti’s new heart beats bigger, bolder and brighter than ever.

140 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Bottari

Bottari brings a slice of Korea’s cafe culture to Melbourne, famed for its viral doughnut drinks that are as chic as they are delicious. Their signature doughnut lattes—in chai cinnamon, chocolate, and matcha—are crowned with luscious caramel cream “doughnuts,” making each sip an indulgent, Instagram-worthy moment. Paired with authentic, chewy kkwabaegi doughnuts dusted in soybean powder, these treats perfectly capture owner Jiwoo Kim’s vision: blending traditional Korean wrapping cloth beauty with playful, trend-driven flavours. Looking for a fun coffee break that truly pops? This is it.

600 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

CROP

CROP on Smith Street, Fitzroy (formerly Green-On) shines with fresh Victorian ingredients and a strong commitment to sustainability. Every salad is tossed to order, while the house-made bone broth steals the show at dinner alongside warming hot dishes coming this winter. The eco-chic fit-out features recycled plastics as a backsplash, hemp-board kitchen benches, and red bricks salvaged from a friend’s renovation. At CROP, conscious dining meets effortless style and genuine heart.

291 Smith Street, Fitzroy

Matcha Kobo

Matcha Kobo is Melbourne’s fresh matcha destination, radiating calm with its warm timber interiors and serene Japanese vibes. Sourcing premium, stone-milled matcha from Kyoto’s Uji region, this cafe crafts silky smooth drinks like the delicate Hoshitsuyu no Shir and the rich Chiyo Mukashi ceremonial matcha.

Sitchu Tip: Don’t miss the Triple Matcha Tart—a luscious, layered delight that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Level 2/258 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Kobi Kafe

Kobi Kafe is so Brunswick West-coded — a sweet little gem blending Italian and Greek flavours with a playful twist. Famous for their spiral-shaped, custard-filled fried pastries—think matcha, pistachio, and classic cream — this spot exudes vintage charm with warm caramel tones and terrazzo floors. Perfect for a relaxed brunch or a coffee catch-up, Kobi’s cosy vibe and unexpected treats make this new Melbourne cafe a guaranteed Northside staple.

50 Melville Road, Brunswick West

Arthur’s Milkbar

Arthur’s Milkbar is the cheeky new haunt in Kew co-owned by AFL star Marcus Bontempelli, where nostalgia meets cool. Housed in a retro corner store, it serves up smashing Aussie classics with a diner twist, like buttermilk pancakes, buffalo chicken sandwiches, and Turkish-inspired omelettes with fermented chilli butter. The vibe? Warm brick, leather banquettes, and laid-back charm. Fun fact: Marcus himself helped build the place, so you know it’s got heart and hustle. Pop in and feel the buzz!

124-126 Edgevale Road, Kew 

Next Door (Zita’s Sister)

Next Door, just a stone’s throw from Zita’s Focaccia, is South Yarra’s newest cosy caffeine fix. Open from 6.30am to 2pm, this charming sister cafe serves up strong espresso, silky cappuccinos, and an irresistible array of Italian sweets. Grab a quick solo coffee or linger over a sweet treat with a friend — Next Door brings a slice of Italy to your morning routine, pure charm and pure joy.

43 Ralston Street, South Yarra

Alby’s Deli

Alby’s in Mordialloc is the beachside deli you’ll instantly claim as your own. It nails that effortless balance of low-key charm and high-vibe flavour: breakfast rolls dripping with smoky relish, golden focaccia piled with spicy soppressa, chicken, provolone and avo, mortadella melts that mean business, and sandwiches that double as ploughman’s boards. Coffee comes strong or poured over ice, the playlist is always dialled just right, and the whole place hums with coastal ease. Alby’s is seaside snacking done seriously well.

53a Albert Street, Mordialloc

Airflow Coffee Co.

Airflow Coffee Co. is your new inner-city exhale — a serene Franklin Street hideaway where cloud-soft interiors meet minimalist calm. The brews, courtesy of Klim Coffee Roasting Co., are precise and elegant, best with shokupan that melts away, Sicilian iced coffee kissed with citrus, or a Via Porta pastry (or three). With guest roasters from Hong Kong, Taiwan and beyond rotating through, this photogenic café makes return visits feel less like routine, more like ritual.

2/243 Franklin Street, Melbourne

Ms Felix

Ms Felix has swept into St Kilda like a sea breeze, reclaiming the iconic Café Racer corner on Marine Parade with effortless charm. Inside, sunlight pours across rattan chairs and marble tables, while the menu skips between playful and indulgent. Think avocado and feta mousse piled high on sourdough, hot honey fried-chicken waffles that flirt with decadence, and eggs benedict three ways — halloumi, brisket or crab — each cloaked in apple-cider hollandaise and a dusting of kimchi powder. St Ali coffee fuels the flow, babycinos and puppachinos seal the family-friendly deal, and the foreshore is just steps away. St Kilda brunch has its new golden child.

17 Marine Parade, St Kilda

Best New Cafes in Melbourne 2025: April

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Brunch Just Got a Thai Twist at BANG Fitzroy

Fitzroy’s bold and buzzing Thai eatery BANG has launched a brand-new Bangin’ Brunch with Chandon, and yes — it’s as fun as it sounds. Every Saturday from 11am to 3pm, you can kick off your weekend with a three-course Thai street-food-inspired menu and a bottle of Chandon Garden Spritz (for two), all soundtracked by live DJ sets.

Expect brunch with attitude: Prawn Har Gao breakfast dumplings, lemongrass chicken hibachi skewers, and crispy calamari with yuzu dressing, followed by coconut fried eggs on Dench sourdough or drunken noodles with turmeric chicken. It’s bold, boozy, and full of Bangkok-meets-Brunswick energy.

Saturdays, 11am to 3pm

$66 per person (includes 3 courses + Chandon Garden Spritz for 2)

The StandardX, 62 Rose Street, Fitzroy

Caffe Greco

Caffe Greco has returned, and it’s more dazzling than memory allows. Once the Chapel Street icon of the ’90s, this Greco-Italian beauty now reigns over Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall with marble tables, golden light and room for 300 to feast. Expect mornings of buttery pastries and rich espresso, afternoons stretching into wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and moussaka, and evenings of flame-grilled seafood, slow-cooked lamb and desserts that sing — cannoli, galaktoboureko, tiramisu. It’s not just a comeback, it’s Melbourne dining nostalgia reborn.

27/29 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh

Suburbia Bakery

Fairfield has a new reason to rise early: Suburbia by Seven Seeds. Pastry wizard Ellen Blackman (Falco, Cobb Lane) spins croissants and coffee scrolls with buttery magic, while baker Karl Alber (All Are Welcome, Mile End Bagels) turns out sourdough that makes mornings matter. A semi-open kitchen lets you watch the alchemy unfold, before you dive into toasted sandwiches, espresso-spiked scrolls or custard-soft French toast with fig-Earl Grey jam. Naturally, it’s all paired with Seven Seeds’ legendary brews.

179 Grange Road, Fairfield

Best New Cafes in Melbourne 2025: March

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Secondipity Roasters

Secondipity Roasters is an adorable Korean cafe and bakery located in Collingwood. Specialising in unique, handcrafted pastries and expertly brewed coffee, this hidden gem brings a delightful fusion of Korean and Melbourne cafe culture. From pillowy milk buns to intricate layered cakes, every treat is as beautiful as it is delicious. Pair your pastry with a specialty coffee or a fragrant tea for the ultimate homey cafe experience.

88 Langridge Street, Collingwood

Ô My Crêpe

Ô My Crêpe has arrived in Elsternwick, and it’s pure French indulgence on a plate. Golden crêpes are the stars here, folded with finesse and filled to the brim with sweet or savoury delights. Buckwheat galettes deliver a true taste of Brittany — think earthy, hearty and authentically French — while sweet crêpes arrive dripping with seasonal fruit, silky chocolate or both. Light breakfast, lazy brunch or late-afternoon treat, this charming café brings a little Parisian romance to Melbourne’s south.

426 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick

Tomi

Coffee, sweets and jazz collide at new North Melbourne cafe, Tomi. Named after the owner’s beloved cat, Tomi is a warm, comforting presence where laid back cuppas are encouraged. Find a cosy spot to sit and take in the pleasant notes of jazz records coming from the countertop turntable during the week, or come in on a Saturday and catch live music performances from emerging artists. There’s nothing quite like Tomi, that’s for sure.

11 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne

Yugen Tea Bar

Yugen Tea Bar has officially evolved — say hello to YTB, South Yarra’s freshest brunch destination. Sitting pretty on the corner of Chapel and Toorak, YTB brings a stylish mix of Asian-inspired breakfast and lunch plates, top-tier specialty coffee, and artisanal teas and matcha. Helmed by LK Hospitality’s Stephen Nairn, the menu features standout dishes like the savoury buckwheat taiyaki and indulgent caramelised shokupan. With house-baked pastries, made-to-order sandos, and even treats for your pup, YTB is your new go-to for anything from a speedy takeaway to a lingering, luxe brunch.

605 Chapel Street, South Yarra

OnAir

OnAir is Cremorne’s new caffeine-fuelled clubhouse, where coffee culture meets the city’s electronic heartbeat. More than a cafe, it’s a music brand in disguise — born from the fading of club nights, reborn as a daylight hub. Expect slick industrial design, a rotation of independent DJs spinning in the corner, and a crowd that treats a flat white with the same reverence as a bass drop. Equal parts hangout, workspace and impromptu gig venue, OnAir is Melbourne’s newest stage for coffee, creativity and connection.

25 Stephenson Street, Cremorne

Backhaus Foodstore

The buzz is real: Backhaus Foodstore has landed, and it’s already vying for the title of Melbourne’s best new bakery. The fit-out — all warm timber, polished concrete and speckled tiles — strikes that sweet spot between cool and comforting. Behind the counter, chef-turned-baker Nick Williams ferments his sourdough for 48 hours, yielding loaves with golden crusts, chewy centres and layers of flavour. Add in buttery croissants, generously topped focaccias, light rye sandwiches and shelves lined with thoughtful local pantry staples, and you’ve got a bakery worth crossing town for.

35 Rose Street, Essendon

Como Lane

South Yarra’s Como House has unveiled a new secret worth slipping through the iron gates for: Como Lane by the Scott Pickett Group. Once the gardeners’ sheds, the space is now a rustic-chic cafe that delivers Parisian garden fantasy with Melbourne flair. A pastry cabinet lures you in; a European-leaning brunch menu keeps you all day — chilli scrambled with Longrain’s XO, lemon-myrtle pancakes, classic shakshuka. Indoors feels intimate, outdoors feels endless, and pistachio-green rattan chairs beg you to linger over another coffee.

Williams Road &, Lechlade Avenue, South Yarra

O3 Space

Step into O3 Space, Southbank’s newest cafe-meets-creative haven where work feels a little like wizardry. Housed in a converted warehouse, it hums with energy day and night, fuelled by specialty coffee, matcha and bagels for the public crowd, while members unlock the magic: 24/7 access, private booths, collaborative lounges and a self-serve O-mart brimming with ramen and sushi. With memberships starting from just $1 a day, this is the city’s ultimate sanctuary for students, dreamers and doers alike.

87 Queens Bridge Street, Southbank 

Best New Cafes in Melbourne 2025: February

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Baker of Things

From the team behind Maker Coffee comes Baker of Things, Melbourne’s newest pastry haven, and it’s got serious Beatrix Bakes energy. Helmed by ex-Beatrix caker Zoe, this spot ditches the pastry-heavy lineup for a cake cabinet that hits different. Think blackberry yo-yos, raspberry caramel Lamingtons, citrus layer cakes, blackcurrant cream buns, and what might just be Melbourne’s best fougasse (seriously, the fillings are outrageous). Get in early before the good stuff sells out.

117 Burnley Street, Richmond

Toby’s Estate

Toby’s Estate has finally landed in Fitzroy, and it’s arrived with global bragging rights in tow. Fresh from a flagship roll-out in Brisbane and Singapore, the Sydney-born roaster has just been crowned World’s Best Coffee Shop at the inaugural World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops in Madrid. No pressure, Melbourne.

Expect the full spectrum: silky single origins, bold blends, and an extensive frozen coffee menu that dares to reimagine your daily fix. It’s serious coffee, yes, but Toby’s isn’t just about the brew — it’s about community, from farmer to barista, stitched together over every cup. If caffeine is your love language, Fitzroy just got fluent.

35 Rose Street, Fitzroy 

Baker Bleu Cremorne

Baker Bleu has landed in Cremorne with its biggest and most ambitious space yet. Mike Russell’s cult sourdough, pastries and sandwiches are now joined by an all-day menu that reads like an ode to comfort. Start with challah French toast crowned in ricotta and figs, move to a ploughman’s plate piled with ham, pickles and Gruyère, or linger over wood-fired sourdough pizzas — zucchini, garlic cream and stracciatella is a standout. Ficelles loaded with mortadella or brie and fig jam keep lunches decadent, while Market Lane coffee fuels mornings. Wrapped in recycled aluminium and perfumed with fresh bread, this blue-hued bakery-cafe is Melbourne’s newest obsession.

65 Dover Street, Cremorne

Suupaa

Suupaa is where Tokyo’s konbini cool meets Melbourne’s eat-and-run energy. From the Future Future crew, this Cremorne newcomer deals in sandos, onigiri and bentos that punch above their price tag. Chef Dennis Yong dials up the flavour with fermented mustard, miso-Vegemite tonkatsu and a curried-leek yaki onigiri worth obsession. Drinks range from banana-infused cold brew and Matcha Milo to $15 cocktails that keep the after-work crowd buzzing. With shelves stocked in Japanese snacks and house-brewed sips, Suupaa is quick, clever and very Melbourne right now.

Shop 1/65 Dover Street, Cremorne

Dua Bakehouse

At Dua, Raymond Tan spins Scandinavian classics through a Southeast Asian lens, swapping marzipan for pandan in his riff on Stockholm’s princess cake — a vivid green beauty of chiffon, pastry cream and jam. Bread is equally show-stopping: pillowy shokupan for sandos, semla-inspired melonpan filled with almond paste, and pandesal oozing with ube cream. Savoury cravings? Try siu mai sausage rolls or Spam-and-egg sangas. Set against a mid-century dreamscape of vintage Ikea and modular sofas, with cherry mochas and strawberry matcha, Dua is cafe culture reimagined.

Collingwood Yards, Shop 1/35 Johnston Street, Collingwood 

Peninsula HK Cafe

Melbourne’s cha chaan teng moment is having a renaissance, and Peninsula HK Cafe is leading the charge. Helmed by Chef Wai Wong, who grew up in Hong Kong, the menu is equal parts nostalgia and comfort: silky milk tea, char siu with XO noodles, custard-soft scrambled eggs on toast, and golden pineapple buns that crackle under the bite. Then there’s the showstopper — the Golden Brick French Toast, a molten cube oozing with savoury fillings beneath a crown of melted cheese. Wrapped in warm blue tones, timber accents and a mural of Victoria Harbour, it’s an unhurried homage to Hong Kong’s iconic cafe culture.

191 Russell Street, Melbourne

Bobby’s Bakery

Once a mechanic’s garage, now a carb-lover’s chapel — Bobby’s Bakery is the latest creation from Sam Iversen, whose baking pedigree spans Lune, Bourke Street Bakery and Wild Life. Forget frills, this is about flavour: chewy rye sourdough, crackling baguettes, buttery croissants, and Cornish pasties with lard-rendered pastry that would pass muster in Penzance. The scent of just-baked bread hits before the roller door rises, and shelves are stripped bare by mid-morning. With espresso pouring, cookies still warm, and the hum of early risers plotting their haul, Bobby’s proves that brilliance needs no gimmicks.

207 Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne

Best New Cafes in Melbourne 2025: January

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Osoi

Osoi in Brunswick is where specialty coffee and matcha meet in a space that feels like a warm embrace. Housed within Nightingale Housing — the not-for-profit championing sustainable living — this new cafe in Melbourne is as thoughtful as it is delicious. The matcha affogato, poured over Luther Scoop’s banoffee ice cream, is the kind of indulgence that stops you in your tracks, while the ethereal matcha cloud gives it stiff competition. More than just caffeine, Osoi is community, comfort, and craft served in a cup.

Unit 3/219 Albion Street, Brunswick 

Masses Bagels

Masses Bagels has finally gone brick-and-mortar, and Melbourne’s bagel game will never be the same. After five years of market-stall mayhem, the cult favourite has opened on Smith Street, serving wild-fermented bagels with chewy bite, crisp crust and fillings that swing from classic schmear to stacked-high sandwiches. Every bagel takes three days to perfect, and you can taste the patience in every mouthful. More than a café, this is bagel devotion writ large — Melbourne carb-lovers, rejoice.

5 Smith Street, Fitzroy

Hareruya Pantry CBD

Hareruya Pantry has doubled its mischief, setting up shop in the CBD with the same sunlit charm that made Carlton swoon. Equal parts cafe and konbini fever dream, it serves bento with sidekick mochi, sandos stacked with swagger, and onigiri so good they deserve their own fan club. Bold, unapologetic and irresistibly fun — this Japanese pantry makes eating on the run feel like a small act of joy. Melbourne’s lunch game has never looked so playful.

15-17 Lincoln Square South, Carlton

27 Somerset Place, Melbourne 

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