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Open early 7 Days

Fresh brunch and specialty coffee in Cheltenham

A welcoming neighbourhood cafe with generous, fresh plates and barista coffee. Sit in for the morning, or grab something on the way past.

  • 88 Chesterville Rd, Cheltenham VIC
  • Google rating 4.5 400+ reviews
Drip Cafe interior. Azure blue walls, white wainscoting and timber stools by the corner window in Cheltenham

Our Story

A corner of Cheltenham worth finding.

We fell in love with Melbourne's coffee culture, and with the way a good cafe brings people together. We wanted a place where great coffee, quality food and genuine hospitality go hand in hand. So we opened on Chesterville Road, because Cheltenham is our community. The goal from day one has stayed simple: to be the most welcoming cafe in the neighbourhood.

What gets us out of bed isn't just the coffee. It's the familiar faces, and the chance to make someone's day a little better. Our regulars come back week after week, and that's what makes Drip feel like a community. And dogs are part of the family here: out the back there's a covered courtyard where they're always welcome.

Customers deep in conversation over coffee at a wooden table inside Drip Cafe
A Drip Cafe barista pouring milk to finish latte art
What we do best

Three ways to enjoy Drip.

Brunch that runs all day, coffee that's measured and timed, and a room you can have to yourself. Pick one and the room does the rest.

Seven days

Brunch & day menu

Healthy plates and cafe classics, cooked to order and served all day. Dietary options right across the menu, seven days a week.

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Inglewood Roasters

Specialty coffee

Single-origin and batch brew, made the same way every time.

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For your event

Catering & functions

Book out Drip for your function, or bring the Drip kitchen to your event.

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Monthly Dinner Night

One night a month, the kitchen goes somewhere new.

Every few weeks the brunch kitchen closes and reopens as somewhere else for one evening. One set menu, one room. Join the list and we’ll tell you where we’re headed next.

Find us.

You'll find us on Chesterville Road, a short hop from Westfield Southland.

Address
88 Chesterville RoadCheltenham, VIC, 3192
Weekdays
Mon - Fri6:30am - 3:00pm
Weekends
Sat - Sun7:30am - 3:00pm

Drip Cafe reviews

What the locals say on Google

Absolutely delicious! Stumbled across this gem on the way to Southland and couldn't be happier! Food and drinks are perfect. 10/10 would recommend!!

Ayla G Google Review

Absolutely loved this café! I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was. The staff were friendly and attentive, the food was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. Great value for money. Highly recommend stopping by and giving it a try!

Zoe W Google Review

Came here yesterday with my friend and had lovely service straight away which was great! Our meals were delicious, very fresh ingredients and perfect balance of flavours. The matcha with coconut water was divine! Will definitely be back!

Rachelle M Google Review

We had such a great experience here. The outdoor courtyard was a really nice atmosphere and the food was fantastic quality and definitely worth the value. We ordered the salmon bowl and the mushroom medley meal. A great brunch.

Nicoletta A Google Review

Beautiful place, very friendly staff, the food was divine. I’ve been craving good chili eggs for a while and this cute cafe went above my expectations.

Maddie G Google Review

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Join the list

One email when the next Dinner Night is announced. Nothing else, and you can leave any time.

First name is plenty.
Only ever used for Dinner Night.