Forest Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cups Espresso Cafe & Catering | 5/5 | 45 | — |
| **Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge | Forest Hill** | 4.8/5 | 1574 |
| MiniTown Kids Party Play Cafe | 4.8/5 | 1177 | — |
| KopCha Cafe and Eatery | 4.8/5 | 315 | — |
| Thornton Crescent Cafe | 4.8/5 | 33 | $ |
| Dodees Cafe & Donuts | 4.7/5 | 187 | — |
| Mr Robertson Cafe | 4.6/5 | 606 | $$ |
| The Jolimont Cafe | 4.6/5 | 410 | $$ |
1. Cups Espresso Cafe & Catering
Address: Unit 1A/98-104 Station Street, Nunawading
Rating: 5/5 (45 reviews)
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 45 Google reviews. Rated 5/5 by locals.
2. Mazaj Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge | Forest Hill
Address: Forest Hill Chase shopping center, level 3 Shop 329/270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
Rating: 4.8/5 (1,574 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 1,574 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
3. MiniTown Kids Party Play Cafe
Address: 5 Silver Grove, Nunawading
Rating: 4.8/5 (1,177 reviews)
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 1,177 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
4. KopCha Cafe and Eatery
Address: 150 Rooks Road, Nunawading
Rating: 4.8/5 (315 reviews)
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 315 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
5. Thornton Crescent Cafe
Address: Unit 8/38 Thornton Crescent, Mitcham
Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 33 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
6. Dodees Cafe & Donuts
Address: 164a Springvale Road, Nunawading
Rating: 4.7/5 (187 reviews)
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 187 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
7. Mr Robertson Cafe
Address: Shop G01/31–39 Norcal Road, Nunawading
Rating: 4.6/5 (606 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 606 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
8. The Jolimont Cafe
Address: 73 Jolimont Road, Forest Hill
Rating: 4.6/5 (410 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 410 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
9. Sweet Lime Cafe
Address: Building 1/630 Mitcham Road, Mitcham
Rating: 4.6/5 (246 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 246 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
10. Oedo Sushi Cafe
Address: 1 Market Street, Nunawading
Rating: 4.6/5 (231 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 231 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
11. Monsieur Dupont
Address: 41 Brentford Square, Forest Hill
Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 64 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
12. bp
Address: 549 Springvale Road, Vermont South
Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 221 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
13. Ms Banh Mi Bakery & Cafe ForestHill
Address: 17 Brentford Square, Forest Hill
Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 137 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
14. Clover and Charlie
Address: 71A Railway Rd, Blackburn
Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 91 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
15. Authentico Cafe Grill
Address: 3131/158 Springvale Road, Nunawading
Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
A local cafe in Forest Hill with 42 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 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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Forest Hill Cafe Picks
Degani Forest Hill
A dependable all-rounder for breakfast, lunch, and coffee catch-ups, Degani suits anyone who wants a proper sit-down cafe rather than a quick takeaway counter. It is especially useful for mixed groups because the menu usually covers familiar brunch staples, lighter meals, cakes, and espresso drinks.
Koffee Kult
Koffee Kult is a strong pick when you are already shopping at Forest Hill Chase and want a cafe-style pause without leaving the centre. Go here for a casual coffee, something sweet, or an easy brunch stop before errands, the cinema, or groceries.
Good Bean
Good Bean is one of the better choices for a simple coffee-first visit, especially if you want something faster than a full brunch service. It works well for takeaway coffee, a quick seat, or a low-fuss meeting spot inside the shopping centre.
Moon and Spoon
Moon and Spoon is worth considering when you want a lighter cafe stop rather than a heavy meal. Expect the kind of place that suits coffee, tea, snacks, and a relaxed break while moving between levels at Forest Hill Chase.
Fat Chef
Fat Chef is a practical option for shoppers who want a more substantial cafe bite without committing to a restaurant meal. It is a good fit for brunch, lunch, or a post-movie coffee if you are spending time around Level 3.
Local Tips
Forest Hill’s cafe scene is heavily shaped by Forest Hill Chase, so the best strategy is to think by level and purpose rather than chasing one single “destination” cafe. If you want the easiest meet-up, choose a cafe inside the centre, because parking, toilets, supermarkets, and cinema access are all close by.
For quick coffee, Good Bean, Koffee Kult, Donut King, and McDonald’s are useful when you are moving through the centre and do not want a long sit-down meal. For a more traditional cafe break, Degani and Forest Hill Cafe are better suited to lingering.
The centre has been going through upgrades, so cafe availability and foot traffic can shift around works. Forest Hill Chase’s official upgrade notice lists several current coffee options, including Degani, Forest Hill Café, Good Bean, Koffee Kult, Moon and Spoon, and Fat Chef, while noting that Coffee Heat has left the centre due to works (Forest Hill Chase official update).
If you are visiting with older relatives, Forest Hill is one of the easier eastern-suburbs cafe areas because the centre is compact, weatherproof, and practical. Weekday mornings are usually better for quieter coffee; weekends are better if you want atmosphere but worse if you need an easy table.
For parents, combine a cafe stop with Level 3 entertainment or the cinema rather than treating coffee as a separate trip. For solo visitors, takeaway coffee before groceries is often the smoothest way to use the area.
FAQ
What are the best cafes in Forest Hill for a casual coffee?
Good Bean and Koffee Kult are good choices for a quick, casual coffee inside Forest Hill Chase. Degani is better if you want to sit down for longer or order food with your drink.
Is Forest Hill better for brunch or takeaway coffee?
Forest Hill is stronger for convenient cafe stops than destination brunch. You can still get a proper breakfast or lunch at places like Degani or Fat Chef, but the suburb’s biggest advantage is easy parking and practical shopping-centre access.
Are there cafes near the cinema at Forest Hill Chase?
Yes. Forest Hill Chase has several cafe and coffee options across its levels, including choices that work before or after a movie. Fat Chef and other Level 3 options are especially convenient if your visit is built around the cinema.
