NearMeBest cafes in Cammeray
Last updatedThis list of Cammeray cafes starts with Ellie May's Nook, a small room that does coffee and a menu from breakfast to light lunch well. Three others follow: The Alchemist Espresso, Millie's cafe and Maggio's Cafe. Each does something different, from a roaster few cafes stock to early coffee with fresh baking and Italian-style pastries. All four are a short walk from a park.
Quick picks in Cammeray
- Best overall coffee: Ellie May's Nook, where one visitor calls the mocha the smoothest they have had.
- Best for a long black: The Alchemist Espresso, which uses a roaster not commonly seen at other cafes.
- Best for baked goods before work: Millie's cafe, with banana bread and berry muffins baked in house from 6am on weekdays.
- Best for pastries and burgers: Maggio's Cafe, with mascarpone pancakes, cannoli and a beef burger.
Best cafes in Cammeray, ranked
#1Ellie May's Nook for coffee and a light breakfast
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 St Thomas Rest Park, 4 min walkEllie May's Nook is the top pick for food and coffee overall. Order the mocha, then pair it with the chicken sandwich or a vanilla milkshake from the long drinks list. The room is small and sunny, with big windows and an outdoor terrace. Doors are open 7am to 3pm daily, and the closest green space, St Thomas Rest Park, lies a short stroll off.
#2The Alchemist Espresso for a long black from an unusual roaster
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Green Park, 3 min walkThe Alchemist Espresso on Carter Street is a family-run cafe in a converted corner shop, where exposed brick meets a fireplace. Staff will name the beans in the long black, and latte art shows up often. Strong-coffee fans recommend adding a shot to a large. A veggie wrap is the food to pair with it. Weekday hours start at 6:30am and finish at 2:30pm.
#3Millie's cafe for early coffee and fresh baking
$Outdoor seating🌳 Green Park, 3 min walkMillie's cafe on Cammeray Road opens at 6am on weekdays and Saturdays, so it suits the earliest coffee in the suburb. Baking is made in house, and the banana bread and berry muffin with a crisp top are the picks. Staff remember regulars' orders, and the cappuccino comes with chocolate flakes. Green Park is the nearest park, a three-minute stroll.
#4Maggio's Cafe for Italian pastries and burgers
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 St Thomas Rest Park, 5 min walkMiller Street has been home to Maggio's Cafe since 1998, and it runs footpath tables. Order the mascarpone pancakes with fruit and nuts, the beef burger with chips, or a cannoli from the cabinet. Gelato is made as well. Staff stay friendly and efficient when the cafe is busy. The nearest green space is St Thomas Rest Park, about five minutes on foot.
Compare best cafes in Cammeray
The table below compares price, brunch, outdoor seating, dogs and the nearest park for each cafe.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellie May's Nook | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | St Thomas Rest Park, 4 min |
| The Alchemist Espresso | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Green Park, 3 min |
| Millie's cafe | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Green Park, 3 min |
| Maggio's Cafe | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | St Thomas Rest Park, 5 min |
How we picked best cafes in Cammeray
Cafes are ordered by their overall score, weighted by how many scores each one has, then checked for food and coffee details. The food notes draw on each cafe's own menu description, and the coffee notes on what each one is known for. Outdoor seating, dog rules, weekend hours and the nearest park are shown in the table.
Best cafes in Cammeray: FAQ
Which Cammeray cafe has the best coffee?
The Alchemist Espresso is the cafe most often praised for coffee, with several visitors calling it among the best in the area. Second place goes to Ellie May's Nook, whose mocha draws praise from one visitor.
Is there a cafe in Cammeray open early for coffee?
Maggio's Cafe, The Alchemist Espresso and Millie's cafe all open at 6am or 6:30am on weekdays. Millie's cafe and Maggio's Cafe both open at 6am on Saturdays.
What time does Maggio's Cafe open on weekdays?
Maggio's Cafe opens at 6am on weekdays and closes at 4pm. On Saturdays and Sundays it closes at 3pm.
Which Cammeray cafes are the cheapest?
Price signs read $ at Ellie May's Nook, The Alchemist Espresso and Millie's cafe, and $$ at Maggio's Cafe.