Best Coffee in Mentone (2026)
Melbourne takes coffee seriously and Mentone takes it personally. The cafe scene here is strong — plenty of options for the daily rotation.
32 cafes mapped and verified, 20 with Google ratings averaging 4.5/5. This is the definitive coffee guide for Mentone — no paid placements, no sponsored reviews.
Coffee Prices in Mentone (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 Mentone area estimates for 2026.
Highest Rated Cafes in Mentone
| Rank | Cafe | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holy Toast | ★ 5/5 | 298 |
| 2 | Archie Pasco | ★ 4.9/5 | 127 |
| 3 | Zero cucina Italiana Mentone | ★ 4.9/5 | 97 |
| 4 | Applehead Deli | ★ 4.8/5 | 430 |
| 5 | Café Ind’Imand | ★ 4.8/5 | 124 |
| 6 | Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone | ★ 4.7/5 | 1,107 |
| 7 | Two Little Monkeys | ★ 4.7/5 | 212 |
| 8 | Frank’s | ★ 4.6/5 | 1,112 |
| 9 | Truly Scrumptious | ★ 4.6/5 | 250 |
| 10 | Chain of Fools | ★ 4.5/5 | 411 |
Specialty Coffee in Mentone
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 Sweet Espresso Cafe — Shop 8/27-29 Nepean Hwy, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
the food | ★ 4.4/5 (262 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Sweet Espresso Cafe does not advertise. It does not need to. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. Not the flashiest option in Mentone. Possibly the best.
The 4.4/5 Google rating (262 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “Funny, first time we came is because it’s the only place to eat here, however, our many other visits was because of the great coffee, it’s really great, the food and friendly servi…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Sweet Espresso Cafe | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#1 Sweet! Espresso — 27-29 Nepean Highway
the food
What makes it great: You could walk past Sweet! Espresso without noticing it. Regulars prefer it that way. 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. The kind of place you recommend without being asked.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
All Cafes in Mentone
#1 Applehead Deli — 100 Latrobe Street, Mentone
the food | ★ 4.8/5 (430 reviews)
What makes it great: The word of mouth around Applehead Deli has done more than any review ever could. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. Come once for curiosity. Come back because the food demands it.
The 4.8/5 Google rating (430 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “Lovely delicious deli. Great sandwiches with gluten-free options as well. Beautiful coffee. Limited seating but they have extra chairs available if needed. Service was very friendl…”
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:30, Sa-Su 08:00-14:30 | Phone: +61 413 555 715 | Website: Applehead Deli | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#2 Chain of Fools — 68 Beach Road, Mentone
the food | ★ 4.5/5 (411 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Ask anyone on Beach Road where to eat and Chain of Fools comes up before you finish the question. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
A 4.5 rating from 411 reviews does not happen by accident in Mentone.
What locals say: “I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chain of Fools Café, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. The café offers an impressive selection of breakfast and lunch options…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#3 Le Roi Cafe
the food | ★ 4.4/5 (387 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Le Roi Cafe opened quietly and got loud fast. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. Le Roi Cafe does not need a rebrand or a renovation. It needs you to sit down and order.
387 Google reviews and a 4.4 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “This cafe serves good coffee and some amazing breakfast, brunch, and options all day. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available. It is a cozy little Cafe for a quick cat…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-16:00; Su 07:00-16:00 | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#4 The Corner Store — 1 Swanston St, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
the food | ★ 4.4/5 (945 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: All-day dining in a stylish restaurant with a diverse menu and timber planks on the ceiling. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.
945 Google reviews and a 4.4 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “Liked the space but was really disappointed with the Belgian waffle they served. Not freshly made “Belgian” waffle at all, I expected airy super light fluffly fresh waffle. But whe…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: The Corner Store | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#5 Hendriks Cafe — 105/107 White St, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia
the food | ★ 4.3/5 (833 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Creative breakfast & lunch dishes with global flavours are served in a spacious, designer setting. Not the flashiest option in Mentone. Possibly the best.
A 4.3 rating from 833 reviews does not happen by accident in Mentone.
What locals say: “Great experience! Tasty food. Good chocolate. Especially no surcharge on weekend.”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Hendriks Cafe | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#6 Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone — 34 Como Parade W, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
the food | ★ 4.7/5 (1,107 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: The menu at Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone is shorter than most. That is not a weakness. 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. Not the flashiest option in Mentone. Possibly the best.
The 4.7/5 Google rating (1,107 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “Saturday night met Harri and Ace. They are such sweethearts. I can see in their friendly service how much they love working here. Harri was singing better than the music playing in…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Sunnyside Sliced - Mentone | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#7 Truly Scrumptious
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (250 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Truly Scrumptious is not reinventing anything. It is just doing the food properly. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.
A 4.6 rating from 250 reviews does not happen by accident in Mentone.
What locals say: “A nice cafe located in the laneways in the heart of Mentone. Just around the corner from the train station very close to Woolworths. So you can grab a bite to eat or a coffee befor…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#8 Frank’s — 97 Cavanagh St, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (1,112 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: There is a reason Frank’s has outlasted every trend on Cavanagh St. 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. If this place were in Fitzroy, there would be a queue. In Mentone, you can still walk in.
Rated 4.6 by 1,112 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: “It’s so GOOD! We were on our way to DFO and was looking for a brunch place. Found this with great review and it never disappoints. All the staffs were very friendly even when they…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Frank’s | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#9 Rickett’s Point Beaumaris — 407C Beach Rd, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
the food | ★ 4/5 (1,381 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Breezy, low-key space with an outdoor terrace, for brekkie, sandwiches and no-nonsense comfort food. The test of a restaurant is whether you think about it the next day. Rickett’s Point Beaumaris passes.
1,381 people have reviewed Rickett’s Point Beaumaris on Google. The average sits at 4. Earned, not gamed.
What locals say: “My first visit to this cafe after seeing on YouTube. Plenty of setting inside and fantastic enclosed deck with open windows. Walk in choose your own table and order at counter. We…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Rickett’s Point Beaumaris | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#10 Holy Toast — 4 Station Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
the food | ★ 5/5 (298 reviews)
What makes it great: Nobody goes to Holy Toast for the decor. They go for a menu that does not need explaining. 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 5 by 298 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: “The food and coffee were incredible, but the best thing about Holy Toast is the staff. My preschooler and I were treated like lifelong friends the moment we walked into the cafe -…”
Website: Holy Toast | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#11 Archie Pasco — 1 Balcombe Rd, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
the food | ★ 4.9/5 (127 reviews) | $
What makes it great: Every suburb has one restaurant that defines it. In Mentone, the argument starts with Archie Pasco. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. Not the flashiest option in Mentone. Possibly the best.
The 4.9/5 Google rating (127 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “Charming little coffee spot tucked away near the corner of a building — with great coffee and service! Quick service and such a warm, welcoming customer experience. The vanilla la…”
Prices here are honest — you eat well and the bill does not punish you for it.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#12 Zero cucina Italiana Mentone — 48 Como Parade W, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
the food | ★ 4.9/5 (97 reviews)
What makes it great: Ask anyone on Como Parade W where to eat and Zero cucina Italiana Mentone comes up before you finish the question. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
A 4.9 rating from 97 reviews does not happen by accident in Mentone.
What locals say: “Very friendly staff and amazing food. Great place for a special occasion, we have returned many times as we are always satisfied. Dominic is the best! :)…”
Website: Zero cucina Italiana Mentone | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
More Cafes in Mentone
| Cafe | Address | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Café Ind’Imand | 340 Charman Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia | ★ 4.8 |
| Two Little Monkeys | 38 E Concourse, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia | ★ 4.7 |
| white bricks | 125 Mentone Parade, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia | ★ 4.4 |
| Busy Boy | 133 Mentone Parade, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia | ★ 4.3 |
| Happy As Larry Cafe | 106 Charman Rd, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia | ★ 4.3 |
| Sanctum | 73 Beach Rd, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia | ★ 4.5 |
| Huff Bagelry Mentone | 13 Como Parade W, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia | ★ 4.3 |
| The Local On Como | 254 Como Parade West, Parkdale | — |
| Station Stop Cafe | 274 Como Parade West, Parkdale | — |
| Parkdale Food Store | 252 Como Parade West, Parkdale | — |
| Lolly Jar Cafe | — | — |
| Como Parade Cafe | — | — |
| 4 Sista’s Cafe | — | — |
| Huff Bagelry | — | — |
| Cafe Bordeaux | — | — |
| Honey Badger Cafe | — | — |
| Pie Face | — | — |
| Mentone South East Cafe | — | — |
Melbourne Coffee Culture — A Quick Guide
If you have just moved to Melbourne or Mentone, 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 Mentone 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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