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☕ Melbourne's Hottest Cafes

The cafes everyone's talking about on TikTok & Instagram right now. Updated weekly with the freshest Melbourne cafe buzz.

🔥 Last updated: January 2026
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The Glass Den

📍 Coburg

The most aesthetic cafe in Melbourne right now. Their brunch dishes are as beautiful as they are delicious, and the space is absolutely Instagram-worthy.

Must-Try: Viral Italian hot chocolate, new brunch dishes, strawberry matcha latte
TikTok Famous Aesthetic AF Brunch Goals
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Groove

📍 Abbotsford, 17 Lithgow St

Vietnamese cafe that's been all over everyone's FYP. The vibe is immaculate and it gets packed fast, but the service is super quick.

Must-Try: Salted cream coffee ($9.80), Zen bloom ($8.70), matcha basque cheesecake, garlic cheese bread
Vietnamese Matcha Heaven FYP Legend
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In Btwn

📍 CBD (Near Queen Vic Market)

Somewhere between a cafe and a bar, this trendy spot serves creative drinks with unique twists. Warm orange lighting draws you in from the laneway.

Must-Try: In Btwn Dirty ($6.50) with orange zest, Einspanner ($9.50), Matcha Einspanner
Cafe-Bar Hybrid Creative Drinks Buzzing Vibe
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Bottari

📍 CBD, Elizabeth Street

Seoul's trendy cafe culture comes to Melbourne. Famous for viral doughnut drinks that are as chic as they are delicious, crowned with caramel cream "doughnuts".

Must-Try: Doughnut lattes (chai cinnamon, chocolate, matcha), Kkwabaegi (twisted Korean donuts), Jasmine Cloud
Korean Vibes Doughnut Drinks Instagram Gold
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The Butter Room

📍 CBD, 16 Katherine Place

Cozy Korean pastry paradise. The moment you step in, you're surrounded by unique pastries and desserts that look like art pieces.

Must-Try: Injeolmi Pandoro (the icon), tiramisu croissant, tissue bread, Korean dumplings pie
Korean Pastries Pandoro Heaven 8am-6pm
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Juniper

📍 South Melbourne, 269 Coventry St

Home of Melbourne's most talked-about coffee frappe. Inspired by Greek frappes, this TikTok sensation is rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet.

Must-Try: Famous coffee frappe, chicken roll with crispy skin
TikTok Famous Greek Frappe Coffee Goals
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Nimbo

📍 CBD (Hidden Alleyway)

Viral matcha and latte dessert cafe hidden in a Melbourne alleyway. Cozy winter menu with creative flavor combinations that actually work.

Must-Try: Ube matcha, banana croissant pudding, hojicha hot chocolate, hot Earl Grey matcha
Hidden Gem Matcha Magic Dessert Cafe

Trbl

📍 Presgrave Place (Laneway)

Korean cafe bringing new energy to this classic street art laneway. Small but perfectly formed with Plot bakery goods and specialty drinks.

Must-Try: Sea salt chai latte, Korean salt bread (sogum), vanilla bean latte
Laneway Gem Korean Street Art

Assembly

📍 North Melbourne

Behind a warehouse roller door, this second location also functions as a cellar door for non-alc label Tina. Signature drinks that push boundaries.

Must-Try: Dunkaccino (half filter coffee, half hot chocolate), shan cha (mountain tea from Taiwan), Tina non-alc drinks
Warehouse Vibes Non-Alc Drinks Innovative

Standing Room

📍 Carlton / Fitzroy North

Latest creation is making waves: a sweet-tart showstopper using old-school drinking vinegar. Bold, experimental, and uniquely Melbourne.

Must-Try: Cherry Shrub Spider (fruit vinegar over ice with lemon cream)
Experimental Unique Flavors Cult Following

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