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Cafe Transylvania

4 Spring Square, Hallam VIC 3803, Australia

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4 Spring Square, Hallam VIC 3803, Australia

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+61 3 9796 5227
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe Transylvania

Cafe Transylvania serves hearty Romanian comfort food paired with lively family hospitality in Hallam. Plates arrive stacked with garlic-rich mici, stuffed cabbage rolls alongside polenta, and beef goulash ladled into hollowed bread bowls. Regulars swap stories with the hosts over a complimentary shot of house Dracula's Elixir—or take a gamble on the mystery drink challenge, where a wrong guess earns push-ups on the floor. Finish with a rum-soaked savarina or grab a jar of hard-to-find zacuscă from the retail shelves on your way out.

  • Homestyle Romanian Classics: Plates feature juicy skinless mici, cabbage rolls with polenta, and rich goulash in bread bowls.
  • Lively Table Rituals: Guests are greeted with complimentary shots of Dracula's Elixir and a playful drink-guessing game.
  • Pantry Staples & Slices: Shelves stock imported Romanian dry goods, deli meats, and jarred pantry staples like zacuscă.
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The Cafe Transylvania Experience

Why diners choose Cafe Transylvania for authentic Eastern European fare and vibrant hospitality

  • Authentic Home-Style Romanian Classics

    Generous portions of authentic Romanian culinary staples including tender cabbage rolls (sarmale), succulent cevapi/mici, and traditional desserts like savarina.

    The sarmale and cevapi are to die for. For dessert, get the savarina.

    Melroy D'Souza

  • Hard-to-Find Romanian Pantry Goods

    An integrated deli and grocery shelf offering specialty packaged foods and authentic pantry goods like zacuscă and imported sweets.

    I was even able to pick up a jar of zacuscă on the way out!

    Indiana Catalina

  • Felt Sense of Cultural Home

    A comforting dining atmosphere infused with heartfelt warmth and generous hospitality that immediately evokes the feeling of home.

    We travelled all the way from Lara and it feels like home... from the Balkans.

    Sen Karastanovic

  • Deep Connection to Heritage Traditions

    Time-honored recipes that evoke cherished memories of family kitchens across Eastern Europe and Romania.

    The food was great and was absolutely delicious. Just like I remembered from my grandparents kitchen.

    Bianca B

  • Playful Mystery Drink Guessing Game

    A playful mystery signature beverage guessing challenge that brings laughter and push-up forfeits to the table.

    The mystery drink game was fun and I have done my pushups since I couldn’t guess it!

    Stephanie Marshall

  • Engaging Communal Hospitality Rituals

    Lively, interactive hosting featuring spontaneous cake tastings and communal activities that get the entire room socializing.

    all the workers are so kind and generous giving us small portions of cake on the house now and then as well as doing a fun drink guessing activity to get all the customers involved and socialising.

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Authentic home-style Romanian staples and savory grilled specialties.

  • Sarmale

    The sarmale and cevapi are to die for.

    Melroy D'Souza

  • Mici

    The Mici were delightful, soft, juicy and full of homely flavours.

    Indiana Catalina

  • Mixed Grill

    I highly recommend trying the Mixed Grill—it’s the best way to experience the full range of flavors.

    Dan Nguyen

  • Goulash

    Hungary meets Romania in this soul-warming beef stew. Served in a hollowed bread bowl 🥖 with sour cream – licked clean every time!

    Sophia Grace

Other favorites

Traditional regional desserts, hard-to-find pantry imports, and signature welcome hospitality.

  • Savarina

    The Savarina was the perfect dessert although quite large.

    Indiana Catalina

  • Dobo Cake

    We finished off with a Transylvania slice and Dobo cake which were sweet and delicious.

    Kelly

  • Zacuscă

    I was even able to pick up a jar of zacuscă on the way out! Which is near impossible to find in australia unless you purchase a Russian ajvar equivalent.

    Indiana Catalina

  • Dracula's Elixir

    Free welcome shot of their 50° "Dracula's Elixir" – a chocolate-infused Romanian liqueur that even alcohol-averse souls adore. We bought a bottle instantly! 🥃💫

    Sophia Grace

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitable surprises and playful rituals that make dining memorable.

  • Welcome Shot of Dracula's Elixir

    Guests receive a complimentary house welcome shot of chocolate-infused 50° Romanian liqueur upon visiting.

  • Mystery Drink Tasting Challenge

    Hosts invite diners to participate in a signature blind-tasting game, playfully assigning push-up forfeits if they cannot guess the beverage.

  • Surprise On-the-House Cake Samples

    Staff delight patrons by offering complimentary dessert tasters, including hazelnut cake and house pastries, during dining.

  • In-House Romanian Specialty Pantry

    A dedicated market shelf lets visitors purchase imported Romanian pantry staples, deli sausages, and authentic jarred zacuscă to enjoy at home.

Before you head over

Helpful advice on reservations, interactive house traditions, and pantry shopping at Cafe Transylvania.

  • Book Ahead for Weekends

    Tables fill up quickly during peak weekend brunch and lunch services; book ahead to avoid relying on walk-in luck.

  • Prepare for Playful Drink Challenges

    Be ready for house hospitality rituals like mystery tasting guessing games, where an incorrect guess calls for playful push-up forfeits.

  • Browse the Imported Romanian Groceries

    Browse the in-house retail shelves before leaving to pick up imported Romanian pantry staples and deli goods like zacuscă and sausages.

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