Burwood East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackburn Cafe | 5/5 | 28 | — |
| Angel brew Burwood | 5/5 | 19 | — |
| Little Things Cafe (Burwood East) | 5/5 | 8 | — |
| Viva Gelateria | 4.9/5 | 229 | — |
| Willow Ave General Store | 4.9/5 | 20 | — |
| Roller One | 4.7/5 | 189 | — |
| Sheila Coffee & Food cafe | 4.7/5 | 111 | — |
| Robotica Coffee Burwood | 4.7/5 | 92 | — |
1. The Blackburn Cafe
Address: 47 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley
Rating: 5/5 (28 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 28 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
2. Angel brew Burwood
Address: 315 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
Rating: 5/5 (19 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 19 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
3. Little Things Cafe (Burwood East)
Address: Inside World Vision Building, 1 Vision Drive, Burwood East
Rating: 5/5 (8 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 8 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
4. Viva Gelateria
Address: Shop G49/172-210 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
Rating: 4.9/5 (229 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 229 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
5. Willow Ave General Store
Address: 44 Willow Avenue, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 20 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
6. Roller One
Address: Shop F06/172-210 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
Rating: 4.7/5 (189 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 189 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
7. Sheila Coffee & Food cafe
Address: SHOP 8, 2/8 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 111 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
8. Robotica Coffee Burwood
Address: Main Entrance, Burwood One Shopping Centre, 172/210 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
Rating: 4.7/5 (92 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 92 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
9. Good Boy Billy’s
Address: 397 Burwood Highway, Vermont South
Rating: 4.7/5 (87 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 87 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
10. Café 1809
Address: 34 Willow Avenue, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.5/5 (663 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Burwood East with 663 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
11. Peach Orchard Grove
Address: 130 Fulton Road, Blackburn South
Rating: 4.5/5 (232 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 232 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
12. bp
Address: 549 Springvale Road, Vermont South
Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 221 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
13. Spizzico cafe & deli
Address: 6/4 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 52 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
14. Eastwood
Address: 1 Robinlee Avenue, Burwood East
Rating: 4.4/5 (286 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 286 Google reviews. Rated 4.4/5 by locals.
15. Piatella Cafe Bar Burwood One
Address: Next to 24 hours Kmart, 172 Burwood Highway, Burwood East
Rating: 4.4/5 (80 reviews)
A local cafe in Burwood East with 80 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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Best Cafe Picks
Rombe
Rombe is the standout “destination” cafe option in Burwood East, set above Burwood Brickworks with a rooftop garden setting and a produce-led menu. It suits a slower brunch, a nicer weekday coffee meeting, or anyone wanting something more polished than a shopping-centre pit stop.
Norwood Cafe & Restaurant
Norwood is a reliable all-rounder for brunch classics, coffee, juices, and casual lunches around Burwood Brickworks. It is especially useful for groups because the menu is broad enough for eggs, salads, burgers, and sweet options without needing a complicated plan.
The Fooddrinkery
The Fooddrinkery is the neighbourhood-style pick near Wattle Park, with a quieter, more local feel than the bigger Burwood Brickworks venues. Broadsheet notes its Toby’s Estate coffee and simple cafe food such as salads and toasties, which makes it a good low-fuss stop for regulars rather than a once-a-year brunch production. Source: Broadsheet
Mochachinos
Mochachinos is a practical Burwood Highway cafe for coffee, breakfast, and casual catch-ups when convenience matters. It is the kind of place to keep in mind when you are already around Burwood One or running errands nearby.
Little Things Cafe
Little Things Cafe is a calmer weekday option, better suited to a coffee break or simple lunch than a big weekend brunch. Its appeal is the quieter setting, so it works well when you want to avoid the busier retail-centre rush.
Local Tips
Burwood East cafe-hopping works best if you split the suburb into two zones: Burwood Brickworks for the bigger brunch venues, and the Burwood Highway/Banksia Street side for more everyday coffee stops. If you are meeting friends from different parts of Melbourne’s east, Burwood Brickworks is usually the easiest default because parking, dining, groceries, and post-coffee wandering are all in one place.
Weekend brunch can get busy around the Brickworks precinct, especially late morning. For a calmer experience, aim for before 10am or shift to a weekday lunch, when venues like Rombe and Norwood feel more relaxed.
For park-adjacent plans, The Fooddrinkery is the useful name to remember. It pairs well with Wattle Park, especially if you want a coffee before or after a walk rather than a full sit-down meal.
If you are choosing for parents, prams, or mixed-age groups, prioritise Norwood or the Brickworks venues. If you are choosing for a quieter solo coffee, laptop break, or quick weekday stop, look toward Little Things Cafe or Mochachinos.
FAQ
What is the best cafe in Burwood East for brunch?
Rombe is the strongest choice for a more memorable brunch because of its rooftop garden setting and seasonal menu. Norwood is the better pick if you want something casual, flexible, and easy for a group.
Where should I go for coffee near Wattle Park?
The Fooddrinkery is the most useful cafe to know near Wattle Park. It has a local feel and works well for a coffee stop before or after a walk.
Are there good cafes inside Burwood Brickworks?
Yes. Burwood Brickworks is one of the best cafe and dining hubs in Burwood East, with Rombe and Norwood both worth considering depending on whether you want a polished rooftop brunch or a more casual cafe meal.
