Carlton North has 15 verified spots worth your time for cozy cafes. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafted Culture - Cafe | 4.9/5 | 80 | — |
| **Bellboy Cafe | Brunswick Cafe** | 4.8/5 | 1600 |
| **Veloce Pizza Bar | Italian Restaurant** | 4.8/5 | 398 |
| Mokum | 4.8/5 | 353 | $$ |
| THE NICHOLSON COFFEE & EATERY | 4.8/5 | 310 | — |
| Sleepy’s Cafe & Wine Bar | 4.8/5 | 202 | — |
| Carolina Queer Cafe & Bar | 4.7/5 | 576 | $$ |
| EL Mirage | 4.7/5 | 503 | $$ |
1. Crafted Culture - Cafe
Address: 611 Nicholson Street, Carlton North
Rating: 4.9/5 (80 reviews)
A local cafe in Carlton North with 80 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
2. Bellboy Cafe | Brunswick Cafe
Address: 131 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East
Rating: 4.8/5 (1,600 reviews)
A local cafe in Carlton North with 1,600 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
3. Veloce Pizza Bar | Italian Restaurant
Address: 749 Nicholson Street, Carlton North
Rating: 4.8/5 (398 reviews)
Veloce Pizza Bar | Italian Restaurant is a verified local spot in Carlton North. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
4. Mokum
Address: 359 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Rating: 4.8/5 (353 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Mokum is a verified local spot in Carlton North. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
5. THE NICHOLSON COFFEE & EATERY
Address: Unit 1/34 Union St, Brunswick
Rating: 4.8/5 (310 reviews)
A local cafe in Carlton North with 310 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
6. Sleepy’s Cafe & Wine Bar
Address: 787 Nicholson St, Carlton North
Rating: 4.8/5 (202 reviews)
Sleepy’s Cafe & Wine Bar is a verified local spot in Carlton North. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. Carolina Queer Cafe & Bar
Address: 11 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East
Rating: 4.7/5 (576 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Carolina Queer Cafe & Bar is a verified local spot in Carlton North. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
8. EL Mirage
Address: 349 Lygon St, Brunswick East
Rating: 4.7/5 (503 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Carlton North with 503 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
9. Blonde Food and Drink
Address: 443 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Rating: 4.7/5 (419 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Carlton North with 419 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
10. Rathdowne & Reeves Cafe
Address: 497 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
Rating: 4.7/5 (398 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Carlton North with 398 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
11. Cafe Piccante
Address: 216 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North
Rating: 4.7/5 (368 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Carlton North with 368 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
12. Loafer Bread
Address: 146 Scotchmer Street, Fitzroy North
Rating: 4.7/5 (236 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Carlton North with 236 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
13. Cafe Jabelle
Address: 645 Rathdowne St, Carlton North
Rating: 4.7/5 (211 reviews)
A local cafe in Carlton North with 211 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
14. Castro’s Kiosk
Address: The University Of Melbourne, David Caro Building, Tin Alley, Parkville
Rating: 4.7/5 (167 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Carlton North with 167 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
15. Calle Bakery
Address: 649 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
Rating: 4.6/5 (935 reviews)
A local cafe in Carlton North with 935 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 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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