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Welcome toElephant Cafe

All-day breakfast, house-blend coffee and a cubby house in the corner for the small ones. Open seven days on Sydney Street, Albion — with Footscray on the way.

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Elephant Cafe Albion shopfrontAlbion · 21 Sydney St

Reservations

Save yourself a table

Tell us when you’re coming and how many chairs you need. We only show times we can actually seat you, so if it’s on the list it’s yours to ask for.

Elephant Cafe Albion 21 Sydney St, Albion VIC 3020
Where would you like to sit

We’ll do our best, though seating can’t be guaranteed on the day.

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A request isn’t confirmed until we email you back. For same-day tables, calling is faster. You can also email us at info@elephant-cafe.com.au.

Albion

Have a look around

The corner of Sydney Street: the courtyard, the playground and the pink room.

Sydney Street, Albion. The sign the neighbourhood knows us by.
The shopfrontSydney Street, Albion. The sign the neighbourhood knows us by.
Astroturf, long tables and room for the whole pram brigade.
The courtyardAstroturf, long tables and room for the whole pram brigade.
A fully equipped play area for the kids, right in the courtyard.
The playgroundA fully equipped play area for the kids, right in the courtyard.
Warm, cosy seating and the coffee bar — the pink room the neighbourhood knows.
InsideWarm, cosy seating and the coffee bar — the pink room the neighbourhood knows.
Elephantas open souvlaki — lamb backstrap, tzatziki, chips.
From the kitchenElephantas open souvlaki — lamb backstrap, tzatziki, chips.
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Our cafes

Where to find us

One room open now in Albion, with a second on the way in Footscray.

Coming soon
in the works

Footscray

Our second room is being fitted out at 337–351 Barkly Street — a bigger kitchen, more tables and the same coffee. We'll announce an opening date as soon as we have one.

Architect's render · Barkly Street

337–351 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011
(03) 7300 6893
Opening date to be confirmed
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Open seven days

Albion

The original corner cafe on Sydney Street. Table service, a courtyard out the back and a cubby house in the corner for the small ones.

Elephant Cafe Albion shopfront

21 Sydney St, Albion VIC 3020
(03) 7300 6893
Mon–Sat 7am–3pm · Sun 8am–3pm
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The courtyard at Elephant Cafe Albion

Where it began

Built on community

Founded by Kristian, Elephant Cafe grew out of one idea: a local place where people feel genuinely looked after. Great coffee, food worth the drive, and staff who know your order.

Roasted hereOur own beans
Kids welcomePlayground at Albion
7 daysBreakfast from 7am

The kitchen

Breakfast until we close

A quick look at the kitchen. The full menu, including drinks, opens below.

Elephant Eggs My Way (V)

12.5

Two poached, scrambled or fried eggs on sourdough toast

Ella Open Croissant

22.5

Provolone, prosciutto, sunny side egg, housemade pesto, side of avocado

Flora Smashed Avo (V)

22.9

Poached eggs, beetroot hummus, feta, pomegranate, tomato medley, rocket, dukkah

Stampy Chilli (V)

22.9

Chilli scrambled eggs, feta, tomato medley, fried shallots, spring onion

Babar Baked Eggs (V)

22.5

Baked in tomato and aleppo, parmesan, basil, warm zaatar bread

Hathi Vegetarian Rosti (V)

24.9

Poached eggs, avocado, halloumi, cavolo nero, broccolini, capsicum purée

Surus Salmon Rosti

26.9

Poached eggs, smoked salmon, citrus hollandaise, dill, snow pea tendrils

Phyrrhus Pork Rosti

25.9

Pulled pork, smoky chipotle hollandaise, sweet potato crisps, broccolini

Carni Big Brekkie

28.5

Two eggs, sourdough, bacon, chorizo, mushrooms, roasted tomato, hash brown, baked beans

Herbi Big Brekkie

27.5

Two eggs, sourdough, halloumi, avocado, mushrooms, roasted tomato, hash brown

Kandula Granola (V)

21.9

Housemade granola, seasonal fruit, poached pear, sweet yoghurt

Bonzo Açai Bowl (V)

20.9

Açai, housemade granola, shredded coconut, seasonal fruit

Pink Trunk Hotcakes (V)

21.9

Maple syrup, honeycomb, almond flakes, fairy floss, berries, vanilla ice cream

The full menu

Albion menu

Everything the kitchen and the coffee bar are doing, exactly as it appears on the table. Opens as a single spread — food and drinks side by side.

Weekend surcharge 10% · Public holidays 15%

From the locals

What people say

4.4 ★★★★★from 118 Google reviewsSee all reviews
Bhawna Sharma 2 weeks ago
★★★★★

I had a lovely experience here! The lady at the counter is incredibly kind, calm, and welcoming. There is always a warm smile, which makes you feel comfortable and valued from the moment you walk in. The food was really good, and the coffee was great too. Such a friendly and welcoming place—I’ll definitely be coming back!

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Mat Grant 2 weeks ago
★★★★★

Good food and coffee, good indoor seating, dog friendly outdoors. Shaded outdoor has been set up for summer. Lots of fresh air.

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Christine Thirkell 2 weeks ago
★★★★★

I discovered this rare gem with a friend and its now my go to Cafe. The menu has a fantastic selection of the usual breakfast/brunch options including vegetarian, whilst the rest has a range of calamari, burgers, salads, schnitzel and the like. They usually have a good range of cakes and the coffee is fantastic. I love the atmosphere, you can sit inside or outside and there's a water bowl for your furry family members. The staff are friendly and the service is spot on. I recomend checking it out.

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Ashley Simmons 2 weeks ago
★★★★★

Amazing food and great service. The steak sandwich, big breakfast, and coffee were all fantastic. Highly recommend. Ignore the 1 star reviews, just BS.

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