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Foti and Friends

59 Cardigan Pl, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

Recommended by 73 people

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59 Cardigan Pl, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

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+61 3 9427 8843
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Foti and Friends

Cardigan Place regulars skip Melbourne’s typical cafe rotation for Susie’s Greek home cooking, pulled fresh from family recipes. The daytime routine is simple: grab a sunlit sidewalk table for espresso—served with a complimentary house paximathi—while trays of spanakopita and beef moussaka slide from the oven. Those in the know rarely leave without an extra portion boxed up for dinner.

  • Homestyle Greek Classics: Susie cooks family recipes daily, from flaky spanakopita and beef moussaka to traditional baklava.
  • Coffee with Paximathi: Espresso and traditional Greek frappes arrive alongside complimentary house-baked biscuits.
  • Take-Home Dinner Trays: Ready-to-reheat trays of moussaka, spanakopita, and meatballs solve easy weeknight dinners.
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Why Guests Choose Foti and Friends

From grandmother-crafted recipes and chilled frappes to sunlit street-side tables, book your table to experience Albert Park's soulful Greek retreat.

  • Homestyle Greek Savouries & Bakes

    Susie crafts daily batches of generational family recipes, from ultra-flaky spinach pies and rich moussaka to stovetop spiced rizzogolo.

    Best spanakopita I’ve ever had and that includes Greece (!).

    Kazz Crofts

  • Traditional Greek Coffee Culture

    Traditional Greek iced coffee culture takes center stage with expertly whipped frappes and freddos served alongside complimentary house-baked biscuits.

    I’ve been here a couple of times to have the most perfect Frappe with a little complimentary paximathi.

    Sam Thalassinos

  • Effortless Homecooked Dinners

    Generous portions of comforting Greek staples like moussaka, spanakopita, and meatballs are packaged ready to reheat for easy weeknight dinners.

    Home cooked classics can be eaten there or prepared for home.

    Sam Thalassinos

  • A Distinctive Morning Departure

    Diners seeking an alternative to conventional smashed avocado and chili eggs find soulful Mediterranean breakfast and lunch alternatives.

    A refreshing change for a breakfast cafe. Was tired of the Chilli eggs or Smash Avo etc, so went looking for somthing a little different, and found this little gem.

    Shane Dickinson

  • Sunlit Village Sidewalk Seating

    Curbside tables along quiet Cardigan Place offer an unhurried, sunlit setting to sip wine, freddo cappuccinos, or Greek coffee.

    so nice sitting on the outside tables on a sunny day!

    Kathryn Bride

  • Warm, Unpretentious Hospitality

    Heartfelt philoxenia transforms the cafe into an inviting community haven where every guest is treated like family.

    This beautiful new café feels like walking to a friends house.

    Jaime Thompson

House-made Mediterranean staples and traditional coffee crafted from family recipes.

  • Spanakopita

    Best spanakopita I’ve ever had and that includes Greece (!).

    Kazz Crofts

  • Beef Moussaka

    I had the beef moussaka and baklava to follow. Both excellent.

    Geoff Bartlett

  • Baklava

    Had the spanakopita with some Greek salad, a piece of baklava, washed down with a Greek coffee....Absolutely delicious!

    Robert Mehesz

  • Frappe

    I’ve been here a couple of times to have the most perfect Frappe with a little complimentary paximathi.

    Sam Thalassinos

Other favorites

Traditional Greek sweets and iced specialty coffees that round out the menu

  • Rizzogolo

    While we were there today Susie was stove-top making Rizzogolo = sweet Greek rice with spices! Going back to pick some up later…

    Jenny Daicos

  • Orange Pie

    We enjoyed the modern Greek freddo espresso and orange pie. Everything was great!

    Zoi Batzina

  • Greek Custard Dessert

    I also had the greek custard dessert which was all delicious!

    Mel M

  • Freddo Cappuccino

    Perfect freddo cappuccino and so nice sitting on the outside tables on a sunny day!

    Kathryn Bride

Beyond the menu

From complimentary house-baked sweets to fragrant stove-top comfort, these thoughtful details define Cardigan Place's Mediterranean hospitality. Book your table today.

  • Complimentary Paximathi & Biscuits

    Traditional iced frappes and espresso drinks are served with complimentary house-baked Greek treats, including crisp paximathi and homemade biscotti.

  • Open Stove-Top Rizzogolo

    Owner Susie frequently prepares warm batches of rizzogolo (Greek spiced sweet rice pudding) on the open stove-top, filling the cafe with cinnamon and citrus aromas as guests dine.

  • Specialty Greek Herb Packs

    The cafe sources distinctive Mediterranean herbs that go beyond standard dried oregano or thyme, packaging retail bundles so diners can recreate the kitchen's flavours at home.

  • Curated Al Fresco Soundtrack

    Thoughtfully curated background music drifts out to the quiet Cardigan Place footpath, elevating sunny outdoor seating into a relaxed European street scene.

Before you head over

Practical tips on parking, takeaway Greek dinners, and securing outdoor seating.

  • Easy Street Parking

    Cardigan Place is situated just off Victoria Avenue, making street parking straightforward and convenient when dropping in.

  • Take-Home Dinner Options

    In addition to dining in, house-made Greek classics like moussaka, spanakopita, meatballs, and salads can be packaged to take home for an effortless weeknight dinner.

  • Sunny Street-Side Tables

    Outdoor street-side tables are ideal on sunny days for enjoying a traditional Greek frappe or freddo coffee served with house-baked biscuits. Book a table ahead to guarantee your spot.

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