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Kafeneion "emeis & emeis" Melbourne

First Floor/161 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Find Kafeneion "emeis & emeis" Melbourne

First Floor/161 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9654 6300
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kafeneion "emeis & emeis" Melbourne

Upstairs in the storied Melbourne Supper Club space, Kafeneion trades casual street souvlaki for soul-warming Athenian home cooking. Opposite Parliament, the candlelit salon hums beneath vintage lighting and its signature circular window. Regulars start with whipped cod roe and ouzo-cured kingfish before settling into generous slow-cooked lamb scented with wild oregano, crisp sweetbreads, or rich beef cheek stifado. Bottles of crisp Santorini assyrtiko and balanced house negronis flow steadily across intimate leather booths. An order of warm, syrupy portokalopita wraps up the evening.

  • Athenian Comfort Plates: Slow-braised lamb with oregano, tender beef cheek stifado, and crispy lemon sweetbreads served in sharing portions.
  • Supper Club Setting: Intimate candlelit first-floor salon with vintage leather seating and a curved street-facing window opposite Parliament.
  • Regional Pours & Mezedes: Regional Greek wines from Santorini and Crete alongside house-crafted negronis, whipped cod roe, and citrusy filo cake.
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Why Dine at Kafeneion 'emeis & emeis'

Authentic Athenian comfort food, rare regional Greek wines, and vintage supper club intimacy on Spring Street.

  • Soulful Athenian Comfort Cooking

    Rather than standard street food skewers and gyros, the kitchen focuses on traditional Greek slow cooking, braised beef cheek stifado, tender lamb with wild oregano, and savoury baked pasta.

    This isn’t the kind of place serving gyros and pita bread. Kafeneion transports you straight into an old Yiayia’s kitchen, where slow-cooked dishes and soulful flavours take centre stage.

    Clare D

  • Curated Regional Greek Cellar

    An extensive and curated wine list showcases regional Greek terroirs, featuring crisp Santorini Assyrtiko, aromatic Peloponnese pours, and rare Aegean selections tailored to olive oil-rich cooking.

    the wine list is practically a book, an interesting read with wines from the peloponnese region to santorini….a variety of dry, floral and citrusy varieties, all ideal companions for the traditional olive oil-based dishes to come.

    elisa m

  • Heritage Supper Club Charm

    Housed upstairs in the legendary Melbourne Supper Club, the dining room pairs leather lounges, candlelit tables, and a prominent circular window overlooking Spring Street.

    Stepping inside felt like entering a warm Greek salon suspended in time. The candlelit room, vintage décor, leather lounges, and the iconic circular window created a setting that felt instantly soothing and quietly elegant.

    Vijay Nair

  • Intimate Candlelit Salon Ambience

    With dim mood lighting, wine-lined walls, and warm rustic tavern textures, the first-floor salon provides an evocative evening retreat that feels like a Greek village tavern reimagined.

    The space feels like an elegant, modern interpretation of a Greek village taverna—dim lighting, shelves lined with old wine bottles, timber furniture, and warm toned walls create a comforting, rustic charm that instantly puts you at ease.

    Clare D

  • Paced Pre-Theatre Dining

    Located right opposite Parliament and steps from East End theatres, the kitchen delivers fast, punctual service tailored to patrons needing a relaxed seated dinner before curtain call.

    Kafeneion at the Melbourne Supper Club delivered a fantastic pre-show dining experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed meal before catching a performance.

    V M (ParisMatch)

  • Flexible Show-Schedule Hospitality

    Warm, accommodating front-of-house staff coordinate around strict curtain times, seamlessly holding dessert courses until after the show so theatregoers never feel rushed.

    We didn’t quite get to dessert before the show, so they arranged for us to come back after to finish, this made for a lovely end to the night.

    Robert Emmett

Slow-cooked Athenian braises and traditional tavern mezze

  • Slow-Cooked Lamb with Potatoes

    the slow-cooked lamb with potatoes and wild oregano was tender and fragrant

    Adriano Di Prato

  • Whipped Cod Roe (Taramas)

    the whipped cod roe was hands-down our favorite! We ended up pairing it with almost everything we ordered

    Raisa Tan

  • Braised Beef Cheek Stifado

    I highly recommend the slow cooked beef. It was extremely soft and tender

    Bryony Stanton

  • Sweetbreads

    Fried until perfectly crispy, with no gamey or bitter taste. Rich, flavorful offal with a creamy texture.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

Other favorites

Traditional desserts, regional Greek wines, sides, and cocktails

  • Orange Filo Cake

    A room-temperature cake with honey and orange. Interesting texture – like a sponge cake soaked in orange juice and honey.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Santorini Assyrtiko

    The Santorini Assyrtiko was a standout — bright, textured, and beautiful with the array of mezze.

    Vijay Nair

  • Greek Salad

    classic Greek salad served in the traditional way

    Kimberly Seida

  • Negroni

    A special mention for their negroni, which is outstanding — beautifully balanced and easily one of the best in the city.

    Adriano Di Prato

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service gestures and hospitable touches that elevate the Athenian dining experience

  • Post-Theatre Dessert Return

    When guests cannot finish dessert before their show starts, staff arrange for them to return after the performance to complete their course without missing a beat.

  • Complimentary Welcome & Finishers

    Guests are welcomed with a complimentary pre-meal snack of fresh bread topped with tomato, capers, and olive oil, followed by fruit at the end of the meal.

  • Chef & Floor Team Personal Care

    The kitchen team and Chef Nick personally engage with guests at their tables, turning group reunions into intimate, personalized gatherings.

  • Dedicated Greek Wine Guidance

    Front-of-house staff guide guests through an extensive list of indigenous Greek regional varietals, tailoring pairings across Santorini Assyrtiko, Cretan pours, and Limnos muscat.

Before you head over

Practical advice on seating, payment, and pre-show dining from customer visits

  • Reserve an Alcove for Quieter Dining

    The main dining room is lively and can become very noisy due to minimal noise dampening; book ahead and request a quieter alcove table if you prefer easier conversation.

  • Plan for Single-Bill Payment

    Table bills cannot be split at payment, so organize your group payment method in advance before settling up.

  • Coordinate Pre-Theatre Timing Early

    Evenings feature generous, hearty portions and candlelit dimming after 8:30 PM, but if you have a theatre curtain call, notify staff early—they can comfortably pace your courses or hold dessert until after your show.

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