The best cafe in melbourne.
This is one of the cutest cafes in South Melbourne. David, is a very knowledgeable barista and makes provably one the best coffee's I've had in Melbourne. The food here is all made in the cafe and they have different options for all dietary needs!
Arash Moghaddam Tabrizi
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Had a lovely time at Cafe Zappa. The soup I had for lunch was delicious and coffee after meal was also great. The staff were friendly and super hospitable. Looking forward to coming back. Will be recommending this South Melbourne gem to my friends.
What a little gem ! Tucked away off the main strip, Cafe Zappa is a great find. Really inviting with a rip roaring fire going, really friendly possibly husband and wife team ? They just worked so well together- I had the vegetarian breakfast and a chai tea, haloumi cheese,pumpkin, spinach, mushrooms and peas with avocado and toast. Served really quickly and presented well,just fabulous and really reasonably priced
Had a really quite nice lunch here in November 16, the bread tomato salad with crispy Kalamari was delightful my daughter had a chicken sandwich that had grapes in it, sounds odd but she gobbled it,
Never strayed off clarendon st before, but found this little place, had a really nice sandwich, coffee was ok, and it was only $12.00 better coffee would help,
Envious location ....
I love its location, not the busy part of Clarendon St, South Melbourne, next to the Town Hall and Op Shop, Red Petite is not too far away, perfect lunch & coffee combo.
Parking is reasonably easy too.
A bit of history with the building, not much renovation, but an enjoyable space, just fresh air could be an issue or eat outside.
Good Menu, well priced, nicely cooked and coffee is above average.
Good value for money! The portions are big and the food is really good and filling. I got an Oreo milkshake and chicken and avocado bagel. Both were great and way bigger than I thought it would be. The only annoying thing was that they...
Best Breakfast Bagels, coffee and donuts in town. I'm serious! Bloody yum! I work in the area and refuse to go anywhere else. Certainly can't afford to go there everyday but when I do, the money is worth it.
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Simple delicious food (don't go past the sandwiches and baguettes) without breaking the bank and the last bit is saying a lot considering Cafe Zappa is located in South Melbourne. It's nice when you don't have to pay a premium for your sandwich or coffee just because the cafe happens to be located on prime real estate location. Cafe Zappa has been in the cafe scene for ages and while the menu has remain relatively safe, you won't be seeing any de-constructed whatnot or compressed fruits or even petals in your dish, many flock here for exactly just that - simple tasty food. And not to mention exceptionally friendly service. For those who have joined the freakshakes movement, Cafe Zappa has recently jumped onto the freakshakes bandwagon and I must say, their game is strong. The only letdown is the banana freakshake - tasted too artificial, they should use the fruit and not the syrup. Stick with the chocolate freakshake or their coffee. But then again, my friend did lament the lack of latte art so I guess you can never please everyone.
Great place for a quick coffee and friendly staff. Shop is clean and has in and outside seating. Fair priced. One of the few places left that remember your name and your coffee order if you frequent enough.
Great place for a quick coffee and courteous staff. Has an outside seating area surrounded by trees . Fair priced as well.
I love this place! They’re really friendly and great coffee! Best coffee in south Melbourne
Great coffee and flavoursome food! The service is extremely welcoming and friendly, my absolute favourite cafe in the area!
Some very delicious food on the menu. Super fast service. Great coffee. Three big ticks in my book. Stop in if close by.
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I have been a regular at Cafe Zappa for quite some time now and I cannot fault it. The soy cappuccinos and soy mochas are creamy, delicious and pack a punch. I don't know what beans they use but they made a great choice.
The Eggs Florentine is my usual order. The poached eggs are cooked perfectly, the hollandaise sauce is homemade and fresh, the Turkish Pide has just the right amount of crispiness and it even comes with two cheesy potato croquettes which are divine. I always ask for their homemade chilli oil on the side too - wow!. It's got to be my favourite breakfast. You can also buy little jars of the chilli oil to have at home.
They often have samples of food at the counter. I've tried their vegemite/cheese on Turkish bread, and some croissant. Delicious!
Every Thursday fresh gnocchi is available to eat in or takeaway, with a choice of different sauces for both meat eaters and vegetarians. This is homely Italian cooking at its finest.
The decor is very Melbourne, quirky, full of character and interesting knick knacks in an old house. The cafe is named after Frank Zappa himself.
The staff are welcoming and the owner Michael always seems to be there, and up for a friendly chat. I think the cafe has been there for 15 years and I can see why. It's a real neighbourhood gem and popular with locals who probably want to keep it under wraps!
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