Best Coffee in Glen Waverley (2026)
Melbourne takes coffee seriously and Glen Waverley takes it personally. The cafe scene here is strong — plenty of options for the daily rotation.
37 cafes mapped and verified, 20 with Google ratings averaging 4.4/5. This is the definitive coffee guide for Glen Waverley — no paid placements, no sponsored reviews.
Coffee Prices in Glen Waverley (2026)
| Drink | Price |
|---|---|
| Flat white | $4.50–$5.50 |
| Long black | $4.00–$5.00 |
| Cappuccino | $4.50–$5.50 |
| Latte | $4.50–$5.50 |
| Iced latte | $5.50–$6.50 |
| Single-origin filter | $5.50–$7.00 |
| Cold brew | $5.50–$7.00 |
| Batch brew | $4.00–$5.00 |
| Oat milk surcharge | +$0.50–$1.00 |
Prices are Glen Waverley area estimates for 2026.
Highest Rated Cafes in Glen Waverley
| Rank | Cafe | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cafe Trinity | ★ 5/5 | 43 |
| 2 | The Roe Australia | ★ 4.8/5 | 5,398 |
| 3 | Soulful Home Cafe | ★ 4.6/5 | 1,017 |
| 4 | Meze Restaurant | ★ 4.6/5 | 540 |
| 5 | Black Flat Coffee Brewers | ★ 4.6/5 | 353 |
| 6 | Four Point Grind | ★ 4.6/5 | 127 |
| 7 | Marble Yakiniku | ★ 4.5/5 | 858 |
| 8 | Café 1809 | ★ 4.5/5 | 664 |
| 9 | Bee Keen Cafe Glen | ★ 4.5/5 | 37 |
| 10 | 57 Cafe Bar Restaurant | Best Mediterranean Cafe in Mount Waverley | ★ 4.4/5 |
Specialty Coffee in Glen Waverley
These 2 venues have a specific coffee focus — expect single-origin options, pour-over methods, and baristas who can tell you the altitude the beans were grown at:
#1 Black Flat Coffee Brewers — 6/39 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (353 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Black Flat Coffee Brewers is the place Glen Waverley locals take visitors when they want to show off the neighbourhood. The menu reads simply. The food arrives with more thought than the menu suggests. That gap is the mark of a kitchen that cares more about the plate than the description. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.
A 4.6 rating from 353 reviews does not happen by accident in Glen Waverley.
What locals say: “This is my favourite bagel in Melbourne! 🥯 I’ve been here five or six times already — the bagels are always perfect and the staff are super friendly. Definitely one of my go-to spo…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Black Flat Coffee Brewers | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#1 Four Point Grind — 545 Blackburn Rd, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (127 reviews)
What makes it great: If Glen Waverley had a signature restaurant, Four Point Grind would be on the shortlist. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
A 4.6 rating from 127 reviews does not happen by accident in Glen Waverley.
What locals say: “Four Point Grind is a cafe which is nestled away in business strip on Blackburn road. The service, food and coffee here was excellent! My partner and I had the big breakfast and th…”
Website: Four Point Grind | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
All Cafes in Glen Waverley
#1 Café 1809 — 34 Willow Avenue, Glen Waverley
the food | ★ 4.5/5 (664 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: You do not end up at Café 1809 by accident. You end up there because someone told you to go. The menu reads simply. The food arrives with more thought than the menu suggests. That gap is the mark of a kitchen that cares more about the plate than the description. A restaurant that respects the ingredients, respects your time, and respects your wallet.
Rated 4.5 by 664 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: “we came in around 11:30am and it wasn’t too busy, we ordered the smashed avocado toast and it was delicious!!! and the hints of the pumpkin balanced everything out perfectly. the p…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Café 1809 | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#2 57 Cafe Bar Restaurant | Best Mediterranean Cafe in Mount Waverley — Pinewood Shopping Centre 57, Centreway, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
the food | ★ 4.4/5 (954 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Ample venue, with a lime green bar and dark furniture, serving all-day Mediterranean cafe food. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.
954 Google reviews and a 4.4 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “A bustling place for lunch. It was quite crowded when we came. The menu is Mediterranean with good range of items to pick from with light lunches to more substantial Meals. The ski…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: 57 Cafe Bar Restaurant | Best Mediterranean Cafe in Mount Waverley | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#3 The Roe Australia — 49/55 Myrtle St, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
the food | ★ 4.8/5 (5,398 reviews)
What makes it great: Intimate, colourful venue focusing on sea urchin hot pot & sashimi platters, plus desserts. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.
5,398 Google reviews and a 4.8 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “The Roe is a must-try in Glen Waverley for top-tier freshness! The oysters were incredibly pristine, and the wagyu and goose parfait rice was an absolute standout—super amazing fla…”
Website: The Roe Australia | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#4 Mocha Jo’s Cafe & Brunch | Glen Waverley — 87 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
the food | ★ 4.2/5 (1,792 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Popular restaurant with woodsy-chic decor offering breakfast, milkshakes & entrees. Mocha Jo’s Cafe & Brunch | Glen Waverley does not need a rebrand or a renovation. It needs you to sit down and order.
Rated 4.2 by 1,792 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: “From the moment we walked through the door we were greeted with such friendly staff. The service was quick and the staff attentive. Our breakfast was very good, hubby did say his h…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Mocha Jo’s Cafe & Brunch | Glen Waverley | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#5 Piatella Cafe Bar — 88 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
the food | ★ 4.2/5 (2,000 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Eclectic menu with brekkie, waffles, BBQ and burgers, in a rustic-chic spot with communal tables. Piatella Cafe Bar does not need a rebrand or a renovation. It needs you to sit down and order.
Rated 4.2 by 2,000 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: “We’ve been loyal to the waffles and crepes for years because it is epic and loaded and the perfect way to end dinner. But we finally sat down for a proper dinner and it did not dis…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Piatella Cafe Bar | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#6 Soulful Home Cafe — Shop G01/12 The Hwy, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (1,017 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Soulful Home Cafe has been doing this since before Glen Waverley got its reputation. The menu reads simply. The food arrives with more thought than the menu suggests. That gap is the mark of a kitchen that cares more about the plate than the description. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
A 4.6 rating from 1,017 reviews does not happen by accident in Glen Waverley.
What locals say: “I went to this cafe for breakfast today. There was plenty of parking, and the atmosphere was very calm and cozy. The weather was great, so I sat outside. They brought me tap water…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Soulful Home Cafe | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#7 Marble Yakiniku — G02-G03/52-54 Osullivan Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
the food | ★ 4.5/5 (858 reviews)
What makes it great: Contemporary venue specializing in traditional Japanese cuisine including beef & sushi dishes. The menu changes. The quality does not.
The 4.5/5 Google rating (858 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “Very delicious food - fresh sashimi and meat, and great atmosphere. Very unassuming from outside but a very well appointed decoration and tables - sufficient space from others. We…”
Website: Marble Yakiniku | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#8 Hamlet Mount Waverley — 47 Marianne Way, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
the food | ★ 4.3/5 (414 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Hamlet Mount Waverley is what happens when a kitchen stops trying to impress and starts trying to be good. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. The menu changes. The quality does not.
414 people have reviewed Hamlet Mount Waverley on Google. The average sits at 4.3. Earned, not gamed.
What locals say: *“Came in with zero expectations and left wondering why this brunch spot isn’t packed every morning.
I ordered the chili scrambled eggs and the sautéed greens, and both were excelle…”*
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Hamlet Mount Waverley | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#9 Son of Tucci Cafe Mount Waverley — 5 Hamilton Walk, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
the food | ★ 4.3/5 (956 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Son of Tucci Cafe Mount Waverley opened quietly and got loud fast. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. You will not Instagram it. You will remember it.
956 Google reviews and a 4.3 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: *“Visited Son of Tucci Cafe this week - loved the surprise vibe inside because it is more vibrant than the plain exterior suggests.
We had the pink beetroot latte and turmeric latte…”*
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Son of Tucci Cafe Mount Waverley | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#10 Code Five — 90 View Mount Rd, Wheelers Hill VIC 3150, Australia
the food | ★ 4.3/5 (826 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: The queue outside Code Five tells you everything before you walk in. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. This is not destination dining. This is your neighbourhood doing what it should.
826 people have reviewed Code Five on Google. The average sits at 4.3. Earned, not gamed.
What locals say: “Neat lil hidden gem in the middle of Wheelers Hill. Food was tasty and well balance of flavours. Quality of food esp. the bacon, was very good. Potato rosti was so-so and could be…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Code Five | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#11 Le Charme 森記香港茶餐廳 甜品 — 107 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
the food | ★ 4.3/5 (698 reviews) | $
What makes it great: Le Charme 森記香港茶餐廳 甜品 is not reinventing anything. It is just doing the food properly. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.
A 4.3 rating from 698 reviews does not happen by accident in Glen Waverley.
What locals say: “All the food came out quickly and the price was fair for the portions. Taste was good, especially loved the cheese baked pork chop rice. The biggest surprise was the mango sago des…”
Prices here are honest — you eat well and the bill does not punish you for it.
Website: Le Charme 森記香港茶餐廳 甜品 | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#12 The Glen — 235 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
the food | ★ 4.2/5 (8,476 reviews)
What makes it great: Mall with retailers selling apparel, electronics & home goods, plus grocery stores & a food court. The test of a restaurant is whether you think about it the next day. The Glen passes.
8,476 people have reviewed The Glen on Google. The average sits at 4.2. Earned, not gamed.
What locals say: “Amazing place. Close to home. Not too big .we have lovely shops and eateries. Been part of this community for the last 20 odd years. The Arena is the most favourite place for my da…”
Website: The Glen | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
More Cafes in Glen Waverley
| Cafe | Address | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley - Mount Waverley | 63 Stanley Ave, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia | ★ 4.1 |
| Meze Restaurant | Ground Floor of Novotel, 285 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia | ★ 4.6 |
| JACKMAN EATERY | 28 Centreway, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia | ★ 4.4 |
| Andzero Cafe | 696 High St Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia | ★ 4.1 |
| Bee Keen Cafe Glen | Shop L-048/235 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia | ★ 4.5 |
| Cafe Trinity | 265A Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia | ★ 5 |
| The Stray Dog Cafe | 11 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley | — |
| Mocha Jo’s | 87 Kingsway, Glen Waverley | — |
| Hong Kong Sim Sum | 77 Kingsway, Glen Waverley | — |
| Hugo Cafe | 63 Kingsway, Glen Waverley | — |
| Yo My Good Ness | 65 Kingsway, Glen Waverley | — |
| ABC Cafe | 109 Kingsway, Glen Waverley | — |
| TREI | 232 Blackburn Road | — |
| Gloria Jean’s | 95 Kingsway | — |
| Workshop Bros | 97 Kingsway | — |
| Curry and Chips | — | — |
| Kerrie Road Bakery Cafe | — | — |
| Code 5 | — | — |
| Platform 7 | — | — |
| Happy Cup | — | — |
| Nitro Lab | — | — |
| Gong Cha | — | — |
| Cafe Moretti | — | — |
Melbourne Coffee Culture — A Quick Guide
If you have just moved to Melbourne or Glen Waverley, here is what you need to know:
- Flat white is the default — this is a Melbourne invention. Order it with confidence
- No drip coffee — if you want filter, ask for batch brew or pour-over
- Milk alternatives — oat milk is the standard non-dairy option. Most places charge $0.50–$1.00 extra
- Takeaway cup debate — bring a KeepCup. Seriously. Melbourne judges disposable cups
- Tip the barista — not mandatory in Australia, but a buck in the jar gets you remembered
- The 3pm coffee — Melburnians do not stop at one morning coffee. The afternoon pick-me-up is cultural
How to Find Your Regular
Every Glen Waverley resident needs a regular cafe — the place where the barista starts making your order when they see you walk in. Here is how to find yours:
- Week 1: Try three different cafes near your home or office
- Week 2: Return to the one that got the milk temperature right
- Week 3: Start ordering “the usual”
- Week 4: You now have a regular
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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