East Melbourne has 15 verified spots worth your time for cozy cafes. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riché - Cafe Richmond | 4.8/5 | 980 | $$ |
| acidity. bar & coffee | 4.8/5 | 62 | — |
| Roccella Italian Restaurant East Melbourne | 4.7/5 | 2596 | $$ |
| Roule Galette | 4.7/5 | 2175 | $$ |
| Black Gold | 4.7/5 | 666 | $$ |
| Friends of the Earth Melbourne Food Coop & Cafe | 4.7/5 | 281 | — |
| CHEFS JUNGLE Breakfast Lunch & Private Dinner | 4.7/5 | 258 | — |
| Long Street Coffee | 4.7/5 | 216 | $$ |
1. Riché - Cafe Richmond
Address: 3/189 Bridge Rd, Richmond
Rating: 4.8/5 (980 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 980 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
2. acidity. bar & coffee
Address: Unit 3/240, Unit 3/228 Victoria St, Richmond
Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
acidity. bar & coffee is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
3. Roccella Italian Restaurant East Melbourne
Address: 158 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne
Rating: 4.7/5 (2,596 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 2,596 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
4. Roule Galette
Address: Shop 1/241 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Rating: 4.7/5 (2,175 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 2,175 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
5. Black Gold
Address: 285 Lennox St, Richmond
Rating: 4.7/5 (666 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 666 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
6. Friends of the Earth Melbourne Food Coop & Cafe
Address: 312 Smith Street, Collingwood
Rating: 4.7/5 (281 reviews)
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 281 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
7. CHEFS JUNGLE Breakfast Lunch & Private Dinner
Address: 115 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Rating: 4.7/5 (258 reviews)
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 258 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
8. Long Street Coffee
Address: 45 Little Hoddle Street, Richmond
Rating: 4.7/5 (216 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 216 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
9. East Melbourne General Store
Address: 53 Hotham Street, East Melbourne
Rating: 4.7/5 (174 reviews)
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 174 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
10. Bar Carlo
Address: 20 Meyers Place, Melbourne
Rating: 4.7/5 (81 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 81 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
11. Mamas Gozleme
Address: 14 Birrarung Marr Walk, Melbourne
Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 55 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
12. Dymocks Melbourne
Address: Lower Ground Floor, 234 Collins Street, Melbourne
Rating: 4.6/5 (3,005 reviews)
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 3,005 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
13. Shortstop Coffee & Donuts
Address: 12 Sutherland Street, Melbourne
Rating: 4.6/5 (1,707 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 1,707 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
14. Blackcat Fitzroy
Address: 252 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Rating: 4.6/5 (1,195 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Blackcat Fitzroy is a verified local spot in East Melbourne. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
15. South of Johnston
Address: 46 Oxford St, Collingwood
Rating: 4.6/5 (1,173 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in East Melbourne with 1,173 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
About This Guide
Every venue in this guide is a verified, currently operating business sourced from Google Places API. Data last refreshed: 2026-03-31. If a venue has closed or moved, let us know.
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