Welcome to Rathdowne Street Cafe

“ Great experience here! The service is 5-star for both humans and fur friends. The coffees and food are delicious with generous servings. Will definitely visit again! ”

“ I popped into Rathdowne St Cafe in lockdown for a takeaway coffee and Sam and Ranja were such lovely people and since then, have remembered my name and made me feel like family whenever I come in - that is what good customer service is about and I now call this my local. Now that they have been able to have customers again, I enjoyed a soy latte and the Eggs Benedict (with Bacon) and it was delicious! Sam always makes a ripper coffee and the new wait staff are very friendly as well. I would absolutely recommend their cafe if you are going to be in the Carlton North area. 5 Stars. ”

“ Nice inner city cafe nested amongst the tree line street with outfront parking ans side street too. Small menu however there's sure to be something for everyone. Tastey breakfast and great portion size too. Service was friendly and efficient. ”

“ Real score 4.4 out of 5. I came here for the Middle Eastern brekkie option only to be told that the online menu on Zomato was an old menu. Oh dear. But, no matter was the wise advice. Try this Middle Eastern roll instead and you won’t be disappointed, I was informed. The advice was spot on. The roll with added fried eggs was fantastic. It had a great spicy flavour from the meat. Really nice haloumi too. Add some tomato and rocket and a very fetching sourdough roll and you’ve got a very agreeable and first class combo. I couldn’t fault my Açaí smoothie either. It was a cracker. Beautiful looking with gorgeous flavour and texture. The service was noticeably good here too. Fast, friendly and efficient. There was great banter between the staff too which is always a good sign, I think. They were not only tending to customers beautifully, they were having a good time as well including singing along and dancing to the exotic playlist. Before I finish, I’ll observe that about 15 members of the Australian Football League’s most unsuccessful team - a few of them household names - were here having meals and coffee here today. It was hard to believe that some of Melbourne’s highest wage and salary earners were in this group - they’d all earn many hundreds of thousands of dollars a year - including one player who is on a reputed $700k a year. These men conducted themselves well today. It was impressive given the difficulties they’re facing. They were quiet and polite including with the staff who several players engaged in lovely conversation. But, apart from their most experienced member who was rather ambitiously predicting a win this week, the rest of the men looked tense, distracted and worried. Some were like coiled springs. Truth is they’re no doubt feeling like many of us when things are not going well in the workplace and all they’re experiencing is loss after loss. ”

“ Stopped here for breakfast mid week and had a lovely time. Staff were really nice and welcoming and it was nice seeing different options rather than just egg and bacon dishes. We ended up with the falafel plate and foul medammus (fava beans) which were tasty. Great place and will be back. ”

“ Such an unassuming cafe surrounded by some more popular, known places that you wouldn't give much thought too as it's not much to look at. However, the service here is top notch, super friendly and accommodating. The food on offer is more than you'll see on the menu and it offers a great variety of dine in and takeaway options. Good is full of flavour and good portions. Fresh juices and smoothies and coffees too. Worth a visit ”

“ Great little place for breakfast,lunch or just a coffee and a cake And Sam knows how to make a coffee ”

“ Very impressed with this cafe! The coffee was on point and the Sujak scrambled eggs need to be tried! It’s as good as this picture looks If you’re anywhere near Carlton do yourself a favour! ”