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Cafe Dinicious

13 Darryl St, Scoresby VIC 3179, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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13 Darryl St, Scoresby VIC 3179, Australia

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+61 3 8288 2039
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe Dinicious

Scoresby locals head here for fragrant Sri Lankan staples served cafeteria-style without ceremony. The bain-marie setup lets you point and choose rich curries, fried rice, and dhal before sitting down. Regulars drop by for spiced fish buns and tea, while the signature lamprais comes neatly wrapped in banana leaf alongside traditional watalappan.

  • Bain-Marie Curry Counter: Point-and-choose counter offering home-style curries, biryani, and rice packs ready to mix and match.
  • Banana-Leaf Lamprais: Authentic Dutch Burgher parcel packed with spiced rice and curry, baked in banana leaf.
  • Short Eats and Pastries: Savory fish buns, pan rolls, and seeni sambol snacks alongside fresh Ceylon tea and espresso.
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Why Choose Cafe Dinicious

Discover authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, curated hot-bar selections, and bespoke milestone catering in Scoresby.

  • Interactive Counter Selection

    Diners can inspect authentic, home-cooked curries and rice dishes presented fresh in the counter display to assemble custom combinations.

    Instead of ordering individual dishes, you get to choose from a selection of authentic, home-cooked meals displayed in the Bain Marie.

    Dipen

  • Hearty Traditional Specialties

    Traditional Sri Lankan specialties like lamprais, biryani, and rich curries offer deep, aromatic seasoning and generous lunch specials.

    The lunch specials are great price and large serving. I recommend the Biryani rice, with Pork, Potato's and Daal, however there are many other vege and meat options to choose from.

    Cl E

  • Crowd-Pleasing Wedding & Milestone Catering

    Hosts receive dependable support and praise from both Sri Lankan and non-Sri Lankan guests for beautifully styled milestone setups.

    All the guests (Sri Lankan and non Sri Lankan) all commented how tasty the food was and how beautifully you presented it.

    Emily Ponniah

  • Artful Canapé Spreads

    Custom event menus and canapé selections provide versatile spreads tailored to gatherings and private celebrations.

    The guests were treated a symphony of flavours, and everything was beautifully presented. I would highly recommend this cafe if you are looking to get some food for an afternoon tea or party.

    shalini R

  • Nostalgic Childhood Flavours

    Traditional items like freshly baked fish buns and authentic watalappan evoke comforting, nostalgic connections to home.

    And the fish buns? Spot on! 🧡One bite brought back so many childhood memories. I can’t even express how happy I was to taste something that felt so close to home.

    Chamin Gunarathna

  • Warm Cultural Atmosphere

    The dining space pairs traditional cultural elements with warm, welcoming hospitality that makes visitors feel instantly at ease.

    From the moment we stepped in, the vibe of this place was warm with cultural atmosphere, that instantly transported us to Sri Lanka.

    Dipen

Signature Sri Lankan specialties and catering favorites

  • Lamprais

    the lamprais was outstanding — easily the best in Melbourne!

    Bamini Selladurai

  • Biryani

    The biriani was also delicious.

    Lorna Davidson

  • Canapés

    We recently got some canapés and Sri Lankan snacks for a gathering of ours and Cafe Dinicious did a perfect job!

    shalini R

  • Rice and Curry

    We tried the rice and curry, biriyani, fish buns, chicken/fish and egg rolls, and finished off with watalappan (a classic Sri Lankan dessert).

    Chamin Gunarathna

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate everyday dining and catered events

  • Interactive Bain Marie Curry Selection

    The owners curate dishes in a hot Bain Marie display counter, allowing diners to see, smell, and select their preferred combinations of curries and rice packs rather than ordering unseen from a standard menu.

  • Bespoke Event Station Coordination

    Mother and daughter team Dini and Anoma work directly with hosts to coordinate and punctually set up custom entrée stations and modern canapés for milestone events and weddings.

  • Custom-Brewed Ceylon Tea Service

    Guests can request their hot Ceylon tea brewed to their exact taste alongside cafe-style barista coffee and traditional sweet treats.

  • Tailored Catering Menu Adjustments

    Event hosts can adjust pre-set catering packages with custom dish swaps, accommodating specific family preferences across expansive multi-dish menus.

Before you head over

Practical advice to help you make the most of your visit and catering orders

  • Choose Directly from the Bain Marie

    Take advantage of the Bain Marie hot display at the counter so you can visually inspect, smell, and customize your combination of curries, biryani, or rice packs before ordering.

  • Plan for Intimate Seating

    With limited indoor seating capacity in the dining area, consider visiting outside peak hours or opting for takeaway packs during busy meal windows.

  • Book Event Menus in Advance

    For milestones and private gatherings, contact the team in advance to arrange custom catering packages ranging from canapés to banana-leaf-wrapped lamprais.

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