Restaurant
Kaneffi
174 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
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174 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
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Chapel Street night owls gather at Kaneffi—a Lebanese sweet shop pulling warm, rich pastries and espresso until 1 am. The insider move is knefeh layered with ashta and tucked into sesame kaak, offering a chewy, melting contrast. Maximalists lean toward loaded cheese croissants or viral chocolate slabs filled with crunchy kataifi and pistachio. Syrupy cashew baklava fills the counter display, while warm pies give savory balance to the sugar rush. Regulars order the Dubai chocolate strawberry cups generously drenched in chocolate, washing everything down with a cinnamon and cardamom tea. Owner Claude works the floor with easy warmth, keeping the ovens hot and the room buzzing well into the night.
- Late-Night Fix: Keeps the ovens running and serves coffee and desserts until 1 am for Chapel Street night owls.
- Authentic Sweets & Viral Treats: Pairs traditional Lebanese knefeh and cashew baklava with pistachio-packed Dubai chocolate bars and strawberry cups.
- Take-Home Gifting: Prepares sturdy boxed assortments and chocolate bars packed to withstand travel and gifting.
What's On at Kaneffi
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Kaneffi
Discover why dessert lovers and night owls choose Kaneffi on Chapel Street
Unrivalled Texture in Dubai Chocolate Fusions
Kaneffi blends rich chocolate, crisp kataifi, and smooth pistachio in signature creations like the strawberry cup.
The texture is unreal and the flavours come together better than anything similar I have tried in Melbourne.
Mesh M Generously Loaded Specialty Treats
Generous portions of premium pistachio spread and high-quality chocolate create deeply satisfying indulgence.
They use high quality kataifi, the best chocolate and pistachio, and aren't stingy with the ingredients - It's literally loaded to the top and dense with all the tasty stuff.
Stefan Heaton Late-Night Dessert and Espresso Destination
Operating until 1:00 AM, Kaneffi satisfies late-night cravings for authentic sweets and espresso after standard cafés close.
one of the best things is that it’s open till 1am, which is perfect for a late-night dessert craving.
Sagar Inamdar Evening Gathering Spot on Chapel Street
Chapel Street visitors rely on the venue as a dependable spot for evening coffee and freshly prepared baklava.
If you are looking for a late time coffee, Kaneffi is the only cafe open on Chapel Street.
Gary Diffen Travel-Ready Gift Packaging
Specially packed chocolate bars and baklava boxes stay intact over long journeys and flights.
The packaging for delivery ensured my chocolates stayed in good shape and taste.
Cherie Nicole Premium Confections for Gifting
Handcrafted Middle Eastern desserts and boxed assortments offer memorable gifts for friends and out-of-town guests.
It’s the kind of chocolate that’s perfect for gifting.
Marion Celeste Samantha Olen
Most popular items
Signature viral creations and traditional Lebanese sweets
Dubai chocolate strawberry cup
the Dubai chocolate cup was substantial and delicious. I enjoyed every bite with a smile on my face.
Cherie Nicole Dubai chocolate bar
The highlight was the Dubai chocolate bar which was rich and decadent; the milk chocolate coating was thin and delicate and tasted of high quality chocolate, the pistachio cream was mildly sweet and nutty and the kataifi has a addictive crispiness
Barry Dubai chocolate baklava
Dubai Chocolate Baklava is to die for.
Travelling Bucket List Knefeh with ashta and kaak
authentic knefeh with ashta and kaak, and it was absolutely delicious, soft, rich and melting in your mouth.
Sagar Inamdar
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality, travel coordination, and late-night warmth on Chapel Street.
Flight-Coordinated Travel Packaging
Staff and management coordinate delivery schedules directly around travel timetables, packing chocolate bars securely so they survive long-haul and international flights in peak condition.
Late-Night Espresso & Dessert Service
For guests seeking late-evening dessert runs when surrounding daytime cafes are shut, the venue keeps espresso service and full dessert offerings running until 1:00 AM on Chapel Street.
Authentic Lebanese Cultural Decor
The space incorporates traditional photos of Lebanese regions and a Lebanese flag, creating an authentic, nostalgic cultural welcome that connects visiting diaspora to home.
Personalized Order Guidance & Custom Toppings
Front-of-house staff take time to guide undecided or first-time guests through the extensive menu, offering custom topping mixes such as milk and white chocolate pairings for strawberry cups.
Before you head over
Practical tips on timing, portioning, and takeaway gifting
Late-Night Visits
Satisfy post-dinner or midnight cravings on Chapel Street, where Kaneffi operates late until 1:00 AM when surrounding daytime cafés are closed.
Ordering Strategy
The Dubai strawberry cup is dense and heavily loaded; eat rich baked items like chocolate croissants first or on their own to avoid palate fatigue.
Travel & Gifting
Take advantage of sturdy, travel-ready packaging to order boxed baklava or Dubai chocolate bars ahead for interstate and overseas flights.
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