Gardenvale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escargot Bakery | 4.9/5 | 172 | — |
| Two Hens | 4.9/5 | 132 | — |
| Che Buono | 4.9/5 | 24 | — |
| Qi Crystals | 4.8/5 | 180 | — |
| 28 Seconds Cafe | 4.8/5 | 163 | $ |
| Zeppelin Kitchen | 4.7/5 | 337 | — |
| Lottie Espresso | 4.7/5 | 131 | $ |
| Damm Good Cafe | 4.7/5 | 111 | — |
1. Escargot Bakery
Address: 154 Martin Street, Brighton
Rating: 4.9/5 (172 reviews)
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 172 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
2. Two Hens
Address: 504 Kooyong Road, Caulfield South
Rating: 4.9/5 (132 reviews)
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 132 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
3. Che Buono
Address: 20 Spink Street, Brighton
Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 24 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
4. Qi Crystals
Address: 743 Glen Huntly Road, Caulfield
Rating: 4.8/5 (180 reviews)
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 180 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
5. 28 Seconds Cafe
Address: 584 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
Rating: 4.8/5 (163 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 163 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
6. Zeppelin Kitchen
Address: 368 Bay Street, Brighton
Rating: 4.7/5 (337 reviews)
Zeppelin Kitchen is a verified local spot in Gardenvale. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. Lottie Espresso
Address: 622 Hawthorn Road, Brighton East
Rating: 4.7/5 (131 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 131 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
8. Damm Good Cafe
Address: Unit 1/478 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 111 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
9. The Elstern Social | Cafe & Brunch Elsternwick
Address: 572 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 71 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
10. The Kooyong Road General
Address: 437 Kooyong Road, Elsternwick
Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 55 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
11. Next of Kin
Address: 546 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick
Rating: 4.6/5 (306 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 306 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
12. Superrandom
Address: 416 New Street, Brighton
Rating: 4.6/5 (255 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 255 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
13. Cafe Bliss Brighton
Address: 5 Mavis Avenue, Brighton East
Rating: 4.6/5 (249 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 249 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
14. Arlo Elwood
Address: 133 Ormond Rd, Elwood
Rating: 4.6/5 (242 reviews)
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 242 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
15. Mooks Cafe
Address: 451 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South
Rating: 4.6/5 (179 reviews)
A local cafe in Gardenvale with 179 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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