Research has 6 verified spots worth your time for cafes. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miners Gold Cafe | 4.8/5 | 111 | — |
| Cafe Z | 4.7/5 | 178 | $$ |
| Soul at Mickys | 4.6/5 | 28 | — |
| Merika Cafe & Restaurant | 4.4/5 | 155 | — |
| wildbean cafe | 4.1/5 | 10 | — |
| bp | 3.2/5 | 64 | — |
1. Miners Gold Cafe
Address: 1542 Main Road, Research
Rating: 4.8/5 (111 reviews)
A local cafe in Research with 111 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
2. Cafe Z
Address: 1530 Main Road, Research
Rating: 4.7/5 (178 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Research with 178 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
3. Soul at Mickys
Address: 1637 Main Road, Research
Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
A local cafe in Research with 28 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
4. Merika Cafe & Restaurant
Address: Unit 3/1425 Main Road, Eltham
Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
A local cafe in Research with 155 Google reviews. Rated 4.4/5 by locals.
5. wildbean cafe
Address: Main Road, Beard Street, Eltham
Rating: 4.1/5 (10 reviews)
A local cafe in Research with 10 Google reviews. Rated 4.1/5 by locals.
6. bp
Address: Beard Street, Eltham
Rating: 3.2/5 (64 reviews)
A local cafe in Research with 64 Google reviews. Rated 3.2/5 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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