Box Hill South has 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlkiraBiz Cafe | 5/5 | 26 | — |
| Heer Tea | 5/5 | 15 | — |
| Paperboy Surrey Hills | 4.8/5 | 39 | — |
| Little Bang Espresso | 4.8/5 | 34 | — |
| Sheila Coffee & Food cafe | 4.7/5 | 111 | — |
| Happinest Supermarket & Cafe (家好超市) | 4.7/5 | 88 | — |
| Eno Cafe | 4.6/5 | 184 | — |
| Marazone Cafe | 4.6/5 | 161 | — |
1. AlkiraBiz Cafe
Address: Suite 2/10 Harrow Street, Box Hill
Rating: 5/5 (26 reviews)
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 26 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
2. Heer Tea
Address: Unit 3/29/31 Clarice Road, Box Hill South
Rating: 5/5 (15 reviews)
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 15 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
3. Paperboy Surrey Hills
Address: 1125 Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills
Rating: 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 39 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
4. Little Bang Espresso
Address: 221 Burwood Hwy Building LC, Burwood
Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 34 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
5. Sheila Coffee & Food cafe
Address: SHOP 8, 2/8 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 111 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
6. Happinest Supermarket & Cafe (家好超市)
Address: 480/482a Station Street, Box Hill
Rating: 4.7/5 (88 reviews)
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 88 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
7. Eno Cafe
Address: 895A Canterbury Road, Box Hill
Rating: 4.6/5 (184 reviews)
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 184 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
8. Marazone Cafe
Address: 314 Station Street, Box Hill South
Rating: 4.6/5 (161 reviews)
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 161 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
9. Spizzico cafe & deli
Address: 6/4 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 52 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
10. Banksia Burwood
Address: 22 Banksia Street, Burwood
Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 30 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
11. Food4U
Address: 69 Station Street, Burwood
Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 54 Google reviews. Rated 4.4/5 by locals.
12. The Good Vibes Cafe
Address: 164 Elgar Road, Box Hill South
Rating: 4.3/5 (154 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 154 Google reviews. Rated 4.3/5 by locals.
13. Sis N Me Café
Address: 1069 Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills
Rating: 4.3/5 (131 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 131 Google reviews. Rated 4.3/5 by locals.
14. RSPCA Victoria Burwood East
Address: 3 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
Rating: 4.2/5 (2,106 reviews)
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 2,106 Google reviews. Rated 4.2/5 by locals.
15. Degani
Address: 5/313 Middleborough Road, Box Hill South
Rating: 4.2/5 (554 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Box Hill South with 554 Google reviews. Rated 4.2/5 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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Recommended Cafes
ILZA Japanese Cafe
ILZA is the suburb’s standout for a cafe meal that feels a little more special than standard eggs-and-toast brunch. Expect Japanese comfort dishes, matcha drinks and a compact neighbourhood feel; Broadsheet notes it comes from operators behind Tokyo-inspired cafes across Melbourne.
Marazone Cafe
Marazone Cafe is a dependable local pick when you want an easy coffee, casual brunch or unfussy lunch without heading into Box Hill Central. It suits quick catch-ups, solo coffee stops and low-key weekend meals, especially if you are already around Station Street.
Sweet Blends Cafe
Sweet Blends Cafe is the kind of small local cafe that works best for a simple coffee run, light bite or relaxed neighbourhood stop. It is a good option when you want something straightforward rather than a destination-style brunch queue.
Heer Tea
Heer Tea is worth considering when your “cafe” mood leans more toward tea, cold drinks and something casual between errands. It adds useful variety to the Box Hill South cafe mix, especially for people who do not always want espresso-based coffee.
Degani Box Hill South
Degani Box Hill South is a practical choice for groups because the menu is broad and familiar. It is especially handy when you need an easy all-rounder for coffee, breakfast, lunch or something sweet.
Local Tips
Box Hill South is not a single cafe strip suburb, so plan around pockets rather than expecting one obvious brunch street. Station Street, Middleborough Road and the edges toward Box Hill, Burwood and Surrey Hills are where you will find the most useful clusters.
For the best experience, avoid treating Box Hill South like inner-north Melbourne brunch territory. The stronger local pattern is practical, neighbourhood-first cafes: good for coffee, casual food, takeaway, short catch-ups and relaxed lunches rather than long, showy weekend sessions.
If you are visiting on a weekend, check opening hours before leaving. Smaller suburban cafes can run shorter hours, close between lunch and dinner, or change trading times around public holidays.
Parking is usually easier than in central Box Hill, but school zones, local shopping strips and narrow residential streets can still slow things down. If you are meeting someone, choose the cafe first and then look for nearby side-street parking rather than assuming every venue has dedicated spaces.
Box Hill South also rewards flexibility. If one cafe is full, nearby Box Hill, Surrey Hills, Burwood and Burwood East give you strong fallback options within a short drive.
FAQ
What is the best cafe in Box Hill South for something different?
ILZA Japanese Cafe is the best first pick if you want something beyond the usual Melbourne brunch template. Its Japanese-leaning menu and drinks make it more memorable than a standard suburban coffee stop.
Is Box Hill South good for brunch?
Yes, but it is better for relaxed local brunch than destination dining. Come for easy coffee, casual plates and quieter neighbourhood venues rather than big-city queues or heavily styled menus.
Where should I go for a quick coffee in Box Hill South?
Marazone Cafe, Sweet Blends Cafe and Degani Box Hill South are practical choices for a quick coffee depending on which side of the suburb you are on. Check current hours first, especially late afternoon or on public holidays.
