Long famous in Melbourne's cafe scene is Admiral Cheng Ho, specialising in artisanal coffee and vegetarian friendly food made from scratch. A small space on a quiet street in Abbotsford, there's no pretentious here and everyone who walks through the door is treated like a regular.
Coffee is their expertise. Consistently amazing, you will never get a bad cup of coffee here. Fresh juices and fairtrade teas round up the beverage menu.
The Admiral's Acai Bowl is one of the best acai bowl around. Smooth and creamy texture, topped with fresh fruits, and the house made granola is a textural delight.
The Northside Jimbo also hit the spot. The corn bread is soft, slightly crumbly yet dense enough to maintain its shape, and the freshness of the tomatoes is exceptional. The miso vegemite combined with chilli oil lent a piquant umami flavour to the dish, while the creamy avo helped balanced out all the bold punchy flavours.
Faultless from start to finish, which is why I will always return again and again.
Jessica Brisbane Foodie
+4
Great coffee and service. I have had the muffin, brownie and cookies and honestly they are a naughty but healthy treat. This is a great place and chilled vibes
Good service and although the menu selection was small, the food was great and the proportion was perfect! Highly recommend trying their cornbread and banana bread, filling but not too dense. Coffee was just okay but chai latte was good as it had enough spice and pepper taste to it.
The cafe is small and it took a while to have our orders taken.
The buckwheat pancakes were absolutely delicious though. Highly recommend.
Hubby had the cornbread with tomatoes abo & cheese - he didn’t enjoy it that much.
Live 5 doors down from the Admiral and get coffees here all of the time. We finally sat down and ate here for the first time after living so close for years. Food was amazing!!! So tasty, came quickly and was a perfect size. They do Vegetarian and Vegan food here, no eggs on the menu if that is what you are after. It is a small menu but everything on the menu is unique and looks delicious. The admiral is an Abbotsford staple, always busy and bustling. Yum!
This place is a coffee lovers paradise. No less than 6 single origin beans available each day, with both espresso and filter options. The Ethiopian as an espresso shot was rich and loaded with fruit flavours. If you're vegan, you will love this place even more.
Was walking around Abbotsford and this cute little corner cafe came up in suggestions for vegan food in the area. So happy I checked it out! The food, coffee and staff: excellent. I loved every bit :)
Thanks guys!
This cool little corner cafe has an awesome inside dining area filled with cool artwork. Staff are extremely nice and food is delicious. Two things that stood out for me were, one being the amazing range of coffee they had and second being the food. I ordered a cauliflower grilled sandwich. Best grilled sandwich that I’ve ever had. Amazing!!!!
Can’t wait to go back and order one more!
Great staff with obvious passion for coffee. Price of coffees were definitely worth it and a definite must try for people who like different coffee varieties, but was a shame the vegan food was very meh.
Came off a night shift and got to Admiral Cheng-Ho for some much needed Brunch.
Amazing vegan brunch with a great playlist and lovely staff! I had the mushroom on corn bread and nicked a bite of my pal’s cauliflower toasties which were both fantastic! The chai latte was also a delicious and just hit the spot after a long night!
Will be back for more!! !
We were cruising through Melbourne, when a little hunger asked me to pull over and have a delicious brunch with a tasty coffee. Lucky enough we just past Admiral Cheng Ho. We quickly stopped, looked, and found a parking and walked into the cozy, stylish café.
First, I needed a thirst quencher and ordered the Yuzu Soda! WOW… what a zesty splash. Perfect for a hot autumn day. Then I ordered a tasty batch brew, which came in the – by far – most beautiful cup I ever sipped coffee from.
Finally, I enjoyed my (well deserved) lunch… TEISHOKU LUNCH with salmon, accompanied by a salad, pickles, rice and a miso soup.
Who said then Melbournian coffee culture is only about coffee? The longer I stay here in Melbourne, the more I am convinced it is all about delicious food AND tasty coffee.
What an amazing experience… to the next one!
If I could give this cafe 10 stars I would! The most beautiful local cafe with the best coffee in Abbotsford! Great selection of lunches and light bites on the menu, lovely indoor and outdoor seating with many window seats and space to work or meet with friends- theres a little pile of local newspapers to read too. Such welcoming and kind team who even surprised our dog with her own ramen! A true neighbourhood gem and a perfect place to spend a few hours. We will be back
Amazing coffee and yummy food! Really friendly place to hang out on a Sunday, enjoy their delicious coffee in the sun and try out some of their dishes. We tried their egg sando, which was delicious and comforting. Bring your doggo as well! Will be here a lot :)
Sometimes all you want in the way of food is something tasty, nutritious and light on the wallet and thighs! Japanese food ticks these boxes so I always look forward to lunch at this cafe. Visually appealing, dairy and gluten free delicious food and top quality coffee!!
Nice coffee spot in Abbotsford.
Excellent extraction, Mocha was tasty with a slight bitterness of the chocolate.
Popular with cyclists and locals it seems.
Stopped in here today for the first time and was served by the young lady with dyed hair. What wonderful service and an exceptional coffee that was tasty and just how I like it. It was a pity that I was rushed and didn’t have time for lunch as the food menu looks fantastic. I’ll certainly be back!!!
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