Notting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bean Cartel Coffee Roasters | 4.9/5 | 74 | — |
| & LOCALS Cafe | 4.9/5 | 35 | — |
| PolCafe | 4.9/5 | 15 | — |
| Tuckshop Drive Thru Coffee | 4.8/5 | 131 | $ |
| Kofi Kofi | 4.7/5 | 46 | — |
| Arbor Cafe | 4.6/5 | 166 | — |
| Four Point Grind | 4.6/5 | 127 | — |
| Wholefoods | 4.6/5 | 90 | $ |
1. The Bean Cartel Coffee Roasters
Address: Unit 5/39/43 Duerdin Street, Notting Hill
Rating: 4.9/5 (74 reviews)
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 74 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
2. & LOCALS Cafe
Address: Shop 8/27-31 Duerdin Street, Notting Hill
Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 35 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
3. PolCafe
Address: 8/14 Lionel Road, Mount Waverley
Rating: 4.9/5 (15 reviews)
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 15 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
4. Tuckshop Drive Thru Coffee
Address: 260-262 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill
Rating: 4.8/5 (131 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 131 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
5. Kofi Kofi
Address: Shop 37/580 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill
Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 46 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
6. Arbor Cafe
Address: 1 Nexus Court, Mulgrave
Rating: 4.6/5 (166 reviews)
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 166 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
7. Four Point Grind
Address: 545 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley
Rating: 4.6/5 (127 reviews)
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 127 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
8. Wholefoods
Address: Level 1/21 Chancellors Walk, Clayton
Rating: 4.6/5 (90 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 90 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
9. Southern Society Cafe & Restaurant
Address: 435 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley
Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 140 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
10. The WICKED CAFE
Address: 270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill
Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 115 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
11. E&J Cafe
Address: 27 Business Park Drive, Notting Hill
Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 101 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
12. Mac’s Snack Bar
Address: 15 McDonalds Lane, Mulgrave
Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 67 Google reviews. Rated 4.5/5 by locals.
13. 57 Cafe Bar Restaurant | Best Mediterranean Cafe in Mount Waverley
Address: Pinewood Shopping Centre 57, Centreway, Mount Waverley
Rating: 4.4/5 (954 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
57 Cafe Bar Restaurant | Best Mediterranean Cafe in Mount Waverley is a verified local spot in Notting Hill. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
14. Little Collins Cafe
Address: 296 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill
Rating: 4.4/5 (293 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Notting Hill with 293 Google reviews. Rated 4.4/5 by locals.
15. Church of Secular Coffee
Address: 32 Exhibition Walk, Clayton
Rating: 4.4/5 (225 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Church of Secular Coffee is a verified local spot in Notting Hill. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
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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Top Cafe Picks
& Locals
& Locals is a polished neighbourhood cafe for reliable coffee, breakfast, and casual catch-ups around the Duerdin Street pocket. It suits locals after a proper sit-down meal as much as workers grabbing a takeaway before heading back to nearby offices. Source: & Locals official site.
Wicked Cafe
Wicked Cafe is a practical weekday choice inside the Notting Hill business area, with coffee, breakfast, lunch, and catering-style food that fits the local workday rhythm. It is especially useful for a quick pre-meeting coffee or a low-fuss lunch when you want something familiar and efficient.
Little Collins Cafe
Little Collins Cafe works well for people around Ferntree Business Park who want sandwiches, salads, soups, and coffee without leaving the area. It has the feel of a classic business-park cafe: quick service, dependable lunch options, and enough variety for repeat weekday visits.
E&J Cafe
E&J Cafe is a good stop for simple breakfast, coffee, and lunch, with a reputation for friendly service and daily-style specials. It is a strong option if you are nearby for work or study and want an unfussy cafe that handles takeaway and dine-in well.
The Bean Cartel Coffee Roasters
The Bean Cartel Coffee Roasters is the pick for people who care most about the beans rather than a long brunch menu. Visit when you want locally roasted coffee, a bag to take home, or a more coffee-focused stop in Notting Hill.
Local Tips
Notting Hill’s cafe scene is shaped more by Monash University, business parks, and weekday workers than by weekend brunch crowds. That means the best time to go is usually mid-morning on weekdays, after the early coffee rush and before the lunch queue builds.
Many local cafes trade mainly around office hours, so always check current opening times before planning a late afternoon or weekend visit. This is especially important around Ferntree Gully Road, Duerdin Street, and the business-park pockets, where cafes often serve the weekday crowd first.
Parking is generally easier here than in inner-Melbourne cafe suburbs, but lunchtime can still tighten around office complexes. If you are meeting someone, choose the cafe based on which side of Blackburn Road or Ferntree Gully Road they are coming from, because short distances can feel slower during peak traffic.
For the best experience, treat Notting Hill as a practical coffee suburb rather than a destination brunch strip. The strengths are quick takeaway coffees, worker-friendly lunches, roasters, and dependable local service.
FAQ
What are the best cafes in Notting Hill for weekday coffee?
Wicked Cafe, & Locals, Little Collins Cafe, and E&J Cafe are all strong weekday choices. The Bean Cartel Coffee Roasters is better if your priority is coffee beans or a more roastery-focused stop.
Is Notting Hill good for brunch?
Yes, but it is not a big, leisurely brunch precinct like Fitzroy, Richmond, or South Melbourne. Notting Hill is better for breakfast, takeaway coffee, and lunch around work or study schedules.
Are cafes in Notting Hill open on weekends?
Some may be, but many Notting Hill cafes focus on weekday trade because of the surrounding offices and business parks. Check the venue’s current hours before travelling specifically for a weekend coffee.
