Essendon West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman’s Road Milk Bar Cafe | 4.9/5 | 74 | $ |
| Suz’s Brewed Awakening | 4.8/5 | 17 | — |
| Cannoli Bar | 4.7/5 | 624 | $$ |
| Gelato Lulamina | 4.7/5 | 139 | — |
| Coffee QTR. | 4.6/5 | 99 | — |
| DUA LOCALE | 4.6/5 | 61 | — |
| Poyntons Nursery | 4.5/5 | 1424 | — |
| Calmer Cafe | 4.5/5 | 431 | $ |
1. Hoffman’s Road Milk Bar Cafe
Address: 75 Hoffmans Road, Niddrie
Rating: 4.9/5 (74 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Essendon West with 74 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
2. Suz’s Brewed Awakening
Address: 54 The Boulevard, Aberfeldie
Rating: 4.8/5 (17 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon West with 17 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
3. Cannoli Bar
Address: 23 Riviera Road, Avondale Heights
Rating: 4.7/5 (624 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Essendon West with 624 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
4. Gelato Lulamina
Address: 338B Keilor Road, Niddrie
Rating: 4.7/5 (139 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon West with 139 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
5. Coffee QTR.
Address: 329 Keilor Road, Essendon
Rating: 4.6/5 (99 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon West with 99 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
6. DUA LOCALE
Address: 324 Keilor Road, Essendon North
Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon West with 61 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
7. Poyntons Nursery
Address: 98/100 Vida Street, Aberfeldie
Rating: 4.5/5 (1,424 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon West with 1,424 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
8. Calmer Cafe
Address: 2E Fawkner Street, Aberfeldie
Rating: 4.5/5 (431 reviews)
Price: Affordable
Calmer Cafe is a verified local spot in Essendon West. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
9. Friction Essendon
Address: Unit 12/30 English Street, Essendon Fields
Rating: 4.5/5 (347 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Essendon West with 347 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
10. Taksim Square Bakehouse Cafe
Address: 266 Keilor Road, Essendon North
Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon West with 115 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
11. Aberfeldie Salumeria
Address: 27 Tilba Street, Aberfeldie
Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon West with 101 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
12. Mister Hoffman
Address: 85A Hoffmans Road, Niddrie
Rating: 4.4/5 (432 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Essendon West with 432 Google reviews. Rated 4.4/5 by locals.
13. One By One
Address: 37 McFarlane St, Keilor East
Rating: 4.4/5 (393 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Essendon West with 393 Google reviews. Rated 4.4/5 by locals.
14. North and Eight
Address: 285-287 Buckley Street, Aberfeldie
Rating: 4.4/5 (301 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Essendon West with 301 Google reviews. Rated 4.4/5 by locals.
15. Oliver’s Patisserie & Cafe
Address: 364 Keilor Road, Niddrie
Rating: 4.4/5 (205 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon West with 205 Google reviews. Rated 4.4/5 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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