Stumbled across this Gem one early morning on my way to work. With the doors opening at 6:30am and the coffee machine dialed in ready to go seemed to be the perfect match for my timely travels to the CBD. As I walked in I heard one of the cyclists amongst a group of them departing telling the Barista "that was a good coffee" with such sincere conviction in his tone. Needless to say my radar went up causing me to think that I must be in the right place. With so many delicious coffee shops in Elwood (because I've tried a few) turning out great coffee I was confident these guys would meet the standard whilst on par with the departing customer's feedback. Bang-on they exceeded my expectations beyond anything I could imagine! That's huge because I know coffee and I know it well!! Ming and Kirin have found their niche and without question produce a consistent quality coffee on each of my daily visits. Definitely Elwood's best coffee indeed! Don't believe me ....... try them and rate them yourself!

Cute lil spot near the beach, staff are always very lovely. Menu has been the same for a while which is nice and reliable. My faves are the granola, the quinoa pancakes and charcoal bun vegan burger. I don't usually sit in as I find it too cramped/ but could also be a great cozy intimate lunch date if that's what you're into. tables aren't big enough to put a laptop on and food, but can fit a ☕ and a if needed!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Quinoa Pancakes, Vegan Option Available
Vegetarian options
Plenty of vegetarian options
Dietary restrictions
Staff will try to work around your needs if you tell them

My housemate and I live next door and it's the best thing in Elwood as we religiously visit this place for a latte. The barista is a craftsman and knows how to make the best coffees consistently. We have given all cafes in the area a go and nothing has ever beaten what he consistently delivers. If you want a great coffee, there's no better cafe than little sunflower. It's also very well price, we wont be going anywhere else!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

YES, YES, YES! This little cafe in Elwood grinds beautiful coffee's, amazing food for anyone and everyone and the service is brilliant. There's often a short wait, but that speaks volume for the quality this cafe is putting out. A regular spot when I need my weekly shot of health, try their smoothies and your day will flourish! It's less pretentious than their Elwood neighbour, Combi, too so you can sit and take in the good vibes in a nice genuine atmosphere.

Being Elwood locals, my partner and I have been coming here for years now and it never fails to impress. The vegetarian options are superb. You must try the charcoal bun. You must also try the mushroom bun. Oh and the pancakes!!! Try them too! Actually, just try everything. It’s all amazing. Then wash it all down with a delicious chai latte!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40

Delicious, nutritious, well-priced meals, snacks and beverages. I come here often and and have tried many of the items on their menu. I've never been disappointed. Their pumpkin bread is amazing! They use very high quality, fresh ingredients and it shows. They also have a beautiful living green wall inside and a cute little courtyard outside. Overall a really nice place for a coffee or a bite.

Fantastic coffee! Great food that's almost homely in taste but fantastic in ingredient selection. Very friendly staff who make you feel welcome. While I was there, quite a few customers came around who the staff knew on first name terms, always a good indication of quality service. And I had two cups of coffee instead of only one, a rule I only break when the coffee is as good as this!

New owners in 2020 the food has gone down hill, it's such a shame. My Raw Granola came it was rock hard, I couldn't eat it, it was in square chunks, even the milk would soften it. The waitress asked if I wanted to change it but her managed stopped her and said its not possible. I went home hungry. Such a shame, in Melbourne cafe seen serving as food isn't going to last.

Easily the worst latte and service I have had in recent memory. Originally ordered an almond latte and it came burnt, acidic, watery, and curdled. Sent it back immediately and asked for a regular latte to be safe. It was extremely weak and bland at best. When I went to pay they tried to charge for both lattes. Upon paying and leaving, I realized they short changed me.

Lovely little cafe in Elwood - we came here for Saturday brunch. I had the sweet potato roesti and my boyfriend had the avacado and beetroot on sourdough. Both were delicious. Great variety for people with special dietary requirements. Loads of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free etc. options on the menu. Looking forward to coming back next time I'm in Elwood!

Amazing food. Great Vegan and Vegetarian variety. They do also have meat if you can't go without. This is a cute little cafe, with yummy coffee, friendly staff and delicious food. The menu uses some unique ingredients, with lots of nutritional benefit. This is a great spot for brunch. They have limited outdoor dining.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch

Great atmosphere and excellent service… and great Buddha bowls with many options and a choice of extras… some tables out front and a small courtyard too I plan to return when I’m next in the area
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Buddha Bowls

Was very disappointed with food and time taken... The food was more not at yummy.. and staff was cooperative at all.. I was served raw rostiee and I did bring this thier attention.. but the staff was quite adement that it is what it is... Very disappointed from such a lovely place..
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40

Very good coffee. Best in Elwood. And l have tried them all. Husband and wife team doing a great job. Very attentive. I wish they served muffins. Perhaps l am lucky they don't. No longer have the news paper which for me is a disappointment. Go here twice a week on weekends and look forward to the coffee.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

Excellent Chai! After a disappointing meal at Turtle Cafe, came here for tea. Stayed for 2 chais! Edited to add: I returned here today to try lunch. Was not disappointed! Soba noodle Buddha Bowl was tasty with lots of variety of flavours. Credit to the 2 staff (owners?). I love the plant wall!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

It’s great to see more and more little places opening up to help cater for the vegan gluten free community! Please stop advertising on Instagram that you are plant based whole foods whilst you continue to use the flesh of dead pigs, and dead salmon. It’s misleading and disrespectful to the life of those poor souls! …

This is my favourite place in Elwood. The food is delicious and the service amazing. Highly recommended
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Salad
Kid-friendliness
I went there with my toddler and they are great with kids

5 stars for the food, absolutely delicious healthy meals and well presented. But place itself looks so untidy, fabric chairs covered with stains, dirty walls and ceiling fan will thik layers of dust (luckily was off). Hopefully, the owner will refresh the place and will keep it clean, till then won't come back.

Very disappointed...very expensive for the salad breakfast which isn’t a lot of food basically leaves...and just a fiew pieces of bacon...coffee is good but unfortunately would not recommend due to price and value for food...need more generous proportion...coffee was very good though.

I wish I lived in Melbourne, this cafe is incredible. Fresh, healthy, diverse ingredients. A lot of things house made. Gorgeous bright yellow interior, happy staff. You should try their home made kimchi and baked breads. We had two salad bowls and they were packed with goodness!

Great coffee and healthy, organic themed breakfast menu that is not pretentious with great decor and friendly and helpful staff. Although healthy themed cafes aren't really my thing I will happily eat here any time as this is my gf's favourite cafe in Elwood. Highly recommend.

Fantastic service, they always seem to remember your choice of food! They even remembered us from our last UK visit, 3 years ago. Has the best soy latte and food is absolutely amazing, fresh and served with love ❤
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Tried the Buddha Bowl (falafel and other ingredients). Very delicious!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Vegetarian options
Vegan and Vegetarian options available
Parking
Street Parking 1 hour free

Brunch was amazing, would definitely visit again to try out other dishes. Great customer service and barista was super awesome. A must visit place for peoples passing Elwood.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40

The menu is amazing! I want to try everything, you know a place is going to be amazing when they have the good sugar
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great Coffee and Food. We travel from Carnegie for the Pumpkin Bread and butter, it's that good. Everything else on the menu is delicious as well and the Barista is really good and a cool guy ;)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I was sold when I walked in to see the amazing green wall. I was even more please when I had a perfect coffee. When my food came I was blown away. This cafe is perfect in every way except it’s not closer to my house. What a little Gem. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lost two stars and my lunch money for having a Credit Card rip-off fee. Breakfast salad and coffee were good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

A fantastic little Elwood Cafe that came highly recommended to me by a friend. It didn't disappoint. The black rice pudding breakfast bowl is delicious and so pretty. The Soy Chai is amazing.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

Absolutely the BEST veg options I found while traveling in Melb! Tried a few other places, but came back here almost every day. It’s so cute and the food is healthy, delicious, and they serve up really well sized portions.

Cute cafe and staff are friendly. The food is delicious as well. My favourite would be the warm bowl of Sri Lankan curry and their dessert (picture not included) something along the lines of black bean rice is delicious.

Used to come here with previous owners, amazing location and atmosphere.. now… the staff appalling. I get that hospitality is tough and tiring, but no smiling, no warmth, no care.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

One of my favourite locals for breakfast. Coffee is good, and adore the potato roesti w/ poached eggs (and a side of bacon doesn't hurt). The rear courtyard is small but a great hidden spot if you have a small group.

I am not that type of vegatarian. I love meat, gluten, and don't care about organic food. But this restarant is very good. It is an vege-theme cafe with good food, friendly staffs, and harmonic atmosphere. Love it.

I am a granola fanatic and this beautiful cafe has the best granola I have ever seen and tasted in my life Highly recommend !! So happy this slice of heaven has opened up right across the road from my work ! …

We are here every Sunday morning! The two owners are so kind, the food is delicious (the pumpkin toast is amazing!), and the Buzz smoothie is my favourite! I will always support this beautiful family run cafe!

Great coffee, friendly service, not your boring standard brekky menu but very well done options that will leave you satisfied. Gets busy around - 10.30 on the weekend - get in before that to avoid a short wait

Great coffee and a team that try hard. Food is maybe lacking a professional execution or flair and presentation. Still good and tasty but in a world of clever cafes and brunches maybe not complying very well.

Delicious muffins, best toasted sandwiches. Really lovely staff
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

The barista there is so careful and a master of his craft. Thank you for making our weekends that little bit better when we get to enjoy a Long black each Saturday and Sunday.

Beautiful nutritional options , done to perfection. Loved by all 8 of us. Thank you very much.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–20

Very friendly staff, many options for vegan / vegetarian even Gluten free, I was the frist one to ordered the coffee however it came last, coffee was good …

Busy little place, often have to line up for a table on weekends. Great menu - lots of options for GF DF dining & the food is always delicious. Good coffee too.

A great cafe serving super healthy and delicious food with decent service. The living green wall inside is testament to their sustainable and healthy focus.

The lunch salads were super tasty! Staff super friendly. Organised a table for us outside. The only let down was the soy coffee. Will eat here again!

Great boutique small cafe with natural organic menu and friendly staff/owners, they even offered to do a gift certificate for me on an ad hoc basis.

Nice little Cafe with good veg and vegan options, super friendly staff, good food and service, but a small space so always busy!! Good coffee too ☕

A menu with a large number of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options with emphasis healthy foods. Good friendly service in an informal setting.

Amazing cute cafe, always a pleasant atmosphere. Ive felt at home sitting in for a coffee or breakfast at 2pm (sometimes later even :D)

Lovely small cafe. Tables outside as well. Nice staff.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–20

Food was good, no deductions there. The 5 stars is for the coffee. There’s nowhere to hide in a double espresso and they nailed it!

I come here most days of the week for a coffee! Lovely staff, lovely coffee and I will always come here because they are so kind.

I need to get my daily kick of caffeine here! Amazing flat whites and the only place in Melbourne that I trust with my coffee :)

I’ve only had coffee and breakfasts here but they were always of a very high standard. The quality of the service is excellent.

A lovely little cafe with a great vibe to match. Staff are very friendly. A definite must for anyone visiting Elwood. Thanks

This is a great place with some lovely options. I've tried the curry here with a green juice and it instantly became a fav.

Nice small place, not for large groups. Friendly staff and nice drinks. Had the egg and bacon slider and it was delicious.

Delicious healthy food, never disappointing
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40

Delicious WholeFood in a friendly environment. LOVE the green wall and comfy chairs. And the bonsoy lattes are divine!

Wonderful cafe best breakfast and lunch very healthy food and delicious also very good coffee! !!!!....great service

Sadly they only allowed takeout, no sit-down customers, even though closing time was still more than an hour to go.

Beautiful space and really delicious, nourishing meals. Bonus for opening nice and early (6.30am) on a Saturday.

Best coffee and chai in Elwood!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–20

Fantastic coffee, really love the flavour! Friendly staff and good menu to choose witch I will try next time

The Buddha Bowl > Sri Lankan Cauliflower is awesome! Full of flavour and filling (despite being vegetarian).

Excellent service, tasty healthy options & great to sit outside & enjoy the weather. A great spot in Elwood!

Terrible service. Just waited over 30 mins for eggs and toast that never arrived, didn’t even get an apology

Good coffee, friendly service and amazing breakfast!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Beautiful fresh, healthy food. Really cosy and welcoming. Super friendly staff. Will definitely be back!

Quaint and tasty cafe not far from Brighton beach or Point Ormond. Nice menu, deservingly a bit pricier.

Nice little spot on the shady side of the street. Inexpensive breakfasts which is nice for a change.

Great food great coffee and lovely staff. Tiny place so not good for groups or kids but lovely spot

Wowwwwww incredible Buddha bowls. One of the best ever! Thanks for the healthy and delicious food!!

A visit to one of my favs today. Coffee still great. Staff still welcoming Food as yummy as ever

Brilliant food, great service from peeps in the know. They live what the serve …

Great service, yummy food and I asked for a hot coffee and I got a hot coffee. Winner …

Great healthy menu and fantastic coffee. Definitely worth checking out. Dog friendly too

Best coffee in Melbourne and by far the best in Elwood!! Great food and lovely owners.

Just had the best pumpkin bread I've ever eaten! Coffee was sensational too. Thank you

This had very unusual but amazing food. The staff were also very friendly and chatty.

Hands down best coffee and chai lattes in the area. Great service and lovely people

Quick coffee catchup with a mate. Good service and they serve an excellent coffee

Food is good with some creative options. Service is a little slower than others.

Hands down the most tastiest, fresh and healthy breakfast I've had. Thank you.

A delightful cafe/eatery with interesting, healthy food & very polite service.

Consistently great coffee. Food is healthy and delicious. My go to in elwood.

Overrated Meals are tasteless and almost broke my tooth when i bit a crouton

Nice vibe, good service, great coffee and good food. Great little spot!

Have tried the food couple times, great stuff! Friendly staff too

Excellent coffee, lovely atmosphere, and great customer service.

Great coffee, friendly staff, reasonable prices. We'll be back!

Brekky bowls almost too beautiful to eat! Gorgeous little cafe.

Brekky bowls almost too beautiful to eat! Gorgeous little cafe

Absolutely delicious spot for brunch/lunch. Highly recommend!

Cute place full of plants. Plenty of choice for vegans …

Great coffee and such lovely people. Japanese influenced cafe

Love their healthy slices, great coffee, and friendly staff!

Warm customer service and lovely little yelow place …

overrated, cannot stand a second bite of this matcha bun

Best cafe in Melbourne without a doubt always a pleasure