Best Cafes in Prahran

by Dan Cunningham and Holly Bodeker-Smith

Updated 6 months ago

Prahran is best known for its nightlife, but the area also has plenty of cafes worth talking about, ranging from a converted garage (St Edmonds) to a luxe, architecturally designed eatery (Middletown), with plenty in between. Most are an easy walk from the Prahran Market for a pre- or post-shop breakfast.

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Tall Timber Eatery
Cafe
Expect brioche French toast and Mexican-inspired dishes at this rustic retreat.
Fourth Chapter
Cafe
From paleo avo toast to hotcakes with passionfruit crème, this bright cafe balances between healthy and indulgent.
Hobba
Cafe
Dishes made from fresh local produce and Five Senses coffee, inside this unassuming garage.
Middletown
Cafe
Champagne-coloured banquettes and vases of blooms adorning almost every surface, this luxurious-look cafe is fit for a royal.
Oscar Cooper
Cafe
All the usual suspects are present on this menu; the Espresso Martini adds an extra hit.
Pardon
Cafe
Sandwiches, bagels and house-roasted coffee are the hallmarks of this little cafe.
Morning Market Prahran
Cafe
A second permanent outpost for prolific restaurateur Andrew McConnell's Covid success story. Enter the sunny flower-filled grocer for chicken Waldorf ciabattas, salmon melts and jaffa-flavoured cakes. Plus, Baker Bleu loaves, fruit and veg, and fancy pantry staples.
Little Havana
Cafe
Cubano sandwiches are the hero at this Cuban-inspired diner, from the owner of Atlas Dining. Stop by the neon-coloured shop for five takes on the sanga, plus salads and sides.