Best Cafes in Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill has a quiet, leafy charm. The odd, wedge-shaped suburb has most of its cafes clustered along Queens Parade. Yet cross Hoddle Street and you'll find even more food to fawn over.

Expect creative breakfasts in a cosy corner store, croissants and coffee from a mainstay patisserie, and more.

Words by Dan Cunningham And Holly Bodeker-smith
Updated on 10 May 2024

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Uncle Drew Cafe

Follow the red door and find a cafe that’s as quiet and backstreet as they come. Expect creative, modern Australian breakfasts, Dukes coffee, fresh loaves of sourdough and more.

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Cavallini

A European-style bakery-cafe in Clifton Hill with artisan bread and pastries. If you can prise your eyes away from the colourful macarons, we recommend going for one of the croissants or fresh sandwiches.

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Mitte

Despite the Germanic origins of its name, Mitte offers modern Australian breakfast cuisine with an epicurean flair.

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The Dirty Apron

Caters for everyone, from young families and tradies to the elderly.

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Two:Bob

A modern, airy cafe set against a Scandinavian-influenced backdrop.

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Uncle Drew Cafe

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Mitte

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