Essendon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gathered Cafe | 4.9/5 | 358 | $$ |
| Hold Bar & Eatery | 4.9/5 | 140 | — |
| Cafe Harmony I Moonee Ponds | 4.9/5 | 77 | — |
| Mi Gente | 4.8/5 | 346 | — |
| Six Points Cafe & Bar | 4.8/5 | 256 | $$ |
| Take 3 Cafe | 4.8/5 | 181 | — |
| Plot Coffee & Bakery | 4.8/5 | 147 | — |
| Pazzo Panini | 4.8/5 | 116 | — |
1. Gathered Cafe
Address: 63 Margaret Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.9/5 (358 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Essendon with 358 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
2. Hold Bar & Eatery
Address: 87 Fletcher Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.9/5 (140 reviews)
Hold Bar & Eatery is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
3. Cafe Harmony I Moonee Ponds
Address: 767 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.9/5 (77 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 77 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
4. Mi Gente
Address: 2 Glass Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (346 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 346 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
5. Six Points Cafe & Bar
Address: 2/1 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (256 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Six Points Cafe & Bar is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
6. Take 3 Cafe
Address: 123 Buckley Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (181 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 181 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
7. Plot Coffee & Bakery
Address: 25 Russell Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (147 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 147 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
8. Pazzo Panini
Address: 18 Everage Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (116 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 116 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
9. Papà ed Io Juice Bar
Address: 159 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (83 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 83 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
10. Lorenzo’s Espresso
Address: 79 Fletcher Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (73 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Essendon with 73 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
11. Brother Hen
Address: Moonee Ponds, 154 Pascoe Vale Road, Melbourne
Rating: 4.7/5 (1,679 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Essendon with 1,679 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
12. Noglu
Address: 47 Rose Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.7/5 (183 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 183 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
13. The Pepper Tree Essendon
Address: 12-14 Napier Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.7/5 (115 reviews)
The Pepper Tree Essendon is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
14. Dulce Chico
Address: 26 Russell Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 66 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
15. @ SamMart & Cafe
Address: 1050 a Mount Alexander Road, Essendon
Rating: 4.7/5 (13 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 13 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 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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