Best cafes in Prestons

Best cafes in Prestons, ranked

1. #1Lilys Restaurant, Bar and Cafe for pizza and a sit-down family meal

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   Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe is the sit-down option on this list, with plenty of indoor room. Wood-fired pizza is the dish to order, and customers say it is the best in the area, with a crisp base. Pasta, a beef cheek dish on mashed potato with gravy and a creamy bolognese also come up. Coffee drinkers describe the coffee as smooth and balanced, and one says the beans are roasted on site. Staff are friendly and attentive, and the kids' menu makes it easy for a family to eat together.

   Best for: Families, pizza lovers, sit-down lunch or dinner

2. #2Lil Coffee Bean and Co for takeaway espresso and home-made cakes

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Macleod Park, 6 min walk

   Lil Coffee Bean & Co is the quick stop on this list, in Shop B8 at Shopping Village. Home-made cakes fill the cabinet, and chocolate chip muffins sit among the baked goods. Sweet treats are one reason some visitors come back. The espresso is consistently good, with a smooth shot and a balanced milk texture, and one parent says toddlers get a babycino as a treat. Its hours cover Monday to Saturday, from the 5:30am opening to 12:30pm, and Macleod Park is about 6 minutes away on foot.

   Best for: Takeaway coffee, morning regulars, home-made cakes

3. #3Choochii's for a family lunch and a mixed grill

   $$Outdoor seating🌳 Havard Park, 6 min walk

   Choochii's is a welcoming cafe tucked into an industrial area off Kurrajong Rd, and families come in for lunch. Most mentions go to the mixed grill plate, and the salmon bowl and big breakfast also come up. Plates arrive large and well presented, and the flavour gets praise. Coffee gets praise too, and one visitor names Toby's Estate as the roaster. Outdoor seating and a step-free entry suit children, and Havard Park is 6 minutes on foot. It is open 6am to 3pm on weekdays and 7am to 3pm at weekends.

   Best for: Families at lunch, mixed grill, weekend coffee

4. #4Toby’s Milkbar for smash burgers and focaccia sandwiches

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Powell Park, 7 min walk

   Toby’s Milkbar on Ash Rd serves a smash burger that customers name most often, with praise for the pickles, the sauce and the bun. Its focaccia sandwiches are also well liked, and one visitor recommends the Smokin Salmon bagel as the best they have had. Several coffee drinkers call the coffee excellent, and shakes sit on the menu beside the bagels and sandwiches. Staff are helpful and friendly, and the covered outdoor area has a relaxed feel. Powell Park in Cartwright is a 7 minute walk away.

   Best for: Casual lunch, burgers, dogs at outside tables

5. #5Euro Cafe for a quick weekday breakfast

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Powell Park, 9 min walk

   Euro Cafe on Jedda Rd is a weekday-only spot, open from 4am to 2:30pm for breakfast and lunch. Customers count the toasted white chicken sandwich, with lettuce and cucumber, among the top breakfast picks. Something lighter sits in the display case, from fruit to chia pudding and acai. The coffee is delicious and fairly priced, and regulars get a warm welcome. Powell Park is 9 minutes on foot.

   Best for: Weekday breakfast, quick coffee, regular service

6. #6XS Espresso Prestons for a sweet treat and a milkshake

   $$Outdoor seating

   XS Espresso Prestons is open every day until 10pm, the latest finish on this list. Chocolate pancakes with ice cream and strawberries are the dish to order, and the kids' menu offers pancakes with generous toppings. Customers say the coffee is consistently good, and a piccolo gets a special mention. The drinks list also includes shakes, and vegetarian dishes are available. It is step-free and has outdoor seating.

   Best for: Coffee stop, families, desserts and milkshakes

Compare best cafes in Prestons

The table below compares price, brunch, outdoor seating, dog access, weekend hours and the nearest park for each cafe.

How we picked best cafes in Prestons

Each cafe's place comes from a score built on customer feedback, which counts for less when a cafe has only a few scores. The food and coffee notes come from each cafe's own page and from the reviews, and the dishes named most often lead each pick. Only cafes with written detail on their own pages make the list.