Best Coffee in Templestowe Lower (2026)
Melbourne takes coffee seriously and Templestowe Lower takes it personally. The cafe scene here is compact — each cafe has a loyal following and knows its regulars by name.
4 cafes mapped and verified. This is the definitive coffee guide for Templestowe Lower — no paid placements, no sponsored reviews.
Coffee Prices in Templestowe Lower (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 Templestowe Lower area estimates for 2026.
All Cafes in Templestowe Lower
#1 Cafe 130 — 130 James Street, Templestowe
the food
What makes it great: Nobody goes to Cafe 130 for the decor. They go for the fact that it has not changed in years. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. A restaurant that respects the ingredients, respects your time, and respects your wallet.
Hours: Mo-Sa 6:00-14:00; Su 7:00-14:00 | Phone: +61 3 9846 6515 | Website: Cafe 130
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#2 Harry’s Cafe & Deli — 21 Anderson Street, Templestowe
the food
What makes it great: Harry’s Cafe & Deli 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. The kind of place you recommend without being asked.
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00 | Phone: +61 3 9846 1926
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#3 Melissa Cakes Cafe Bar
the food
What makes it great: Melissa Cakes Cafe Bar is the place Templestowe Lower 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. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#4 Cafe Macchiato
the food
What makes it great: Cafe Macchiato does not advertise. It does not need to. 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. Worth crossing Templestowe Lower for. Worth crossing Melbourne for, honestly.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
Melbourne Coffee Culture — A Quick Guide
If you have just moved to Melbourne or Templestowe Lower, 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 Templestowe Lower 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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