Best Coffee in Templestowe (2026)
Melbourne takes coffee seriously and Templestowe takes it personally. The cafe scene here is compact — each cafe has a loyal following and knows its regulars by name.
8 cafes mapped and verified. This is the definitive coffee guide for Templestowe — no paid placements, no sponsored reviews.
Coffee Prices in Templestowe (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 area estimates for 2026.
Specialty Coffee in Templestowe
These 1 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 Pie Face
Coffee_Shop | Takeaway
What makes it great: The kitchen at Pie Face runs on precision and repetition — the same dish, perfect, every time. 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.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
All Cafes in Templestowe
#1 Cafe 130 — 130 James Street, Templestowe
the food
What makes it great: Cafe 130 earns its crowd the honest way — through the food. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. If this place were in Fitzroy, there would be a queue. In Templestowe, you can still walk in.
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 Beasley’s Nursery & Teahouse — 195 Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road, Warrandyte
the food
What makes it great: The first thing you notice at Beasley’s Nursery & Teahouse is the size of the plates coming out of the kitchen. 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 Templestowe. Possibly the best.
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 | Website: Beasley’s Nursery & Teahouse
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#3 Harry’s Cafe & Deli — 21 Anderson Street, Templestowe
the food
What makes it great: Harry’s Cafe & Deli fills up on weeknights. That is the real test of a restaurant. 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 restaurant that makes you eat slower because you want it to last.
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00 | Phone: +61 3 9846 1926
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#4 Down The Rabbit Hole — 22 Newmans Road
the food
What makes it great: Walk into Down The Rabbit Hole on any given Tuesday and the dining room is still half full. That says something. 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. Down The Rabbit Hole does not need a rebrand or a renovation. It needs you to sit down and order.
Website: Down The Rabbit Hole
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#5 Melissa Cakes Cafe Bar
the food
What makes it great: The kitchen at Melissa Cakes Cafe Bar runs on precision and repetition — the same dish, perfect, every time. 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.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#6 Indulgence Cafe
the food
What makes it great: The menu at Indulgence Cafe is shorter than most. That is not a weakness. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. Come once for curiosity. Come back because the food demands it.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#7 Yarra Organics
the food
What makes it great: You do not end up at Yarra Organics by accident. You end up there because someone told you to go. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. If this place were in Fitzroy, there would be a queue. In Templestowe, you can still walk in.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
Melbourne Coffee Culture — A Quick Guide
If you have just moved to Melbourne or Templestowe, 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 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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