Restaurant
Phoenician Cafe
34 Westbury St, St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia
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34 Westbury St, St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia
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Phoenician Cafe swaps standard brunch conventions for Levantine-inspired daytime plates just steps from Alma Park. Tucked off the busy Chapel and Carlisle strips, this reinvention of a beloved corner milk bar doles out massive portions at modest prices. Regulars steer past the usual eggs toward halal-friendly herbed mushrooms, crisp potato rosti, and towering breakfast burgers. Outside on the deck, coffee drinkers linger over flat whites dusted with cinnamon while four-legged visitors explore options from the dedicated doggo menu. Lunchgoers settle in with falafel wraps, house-baked bounty muffins, and eggs Benedict before the weekend rush fills the tables.
- Lebanese-Inspired Brunch: An all-day menu pairing Melbourne staples with Middle Eastern flavors, including halal-friendly herbed mushrooms and falafel.
- Generous & Affordable: Generous, unpretentious portions across morning and afternoon plates keep neighborhood dining accessible.
- Dog-Friendly Deck: Spacious outdoor deck seating just steps from Alma Park welcomes pups with a dedicated dog menu and house treats.
What's On at Phoenician Cafe
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Phoenician Cafe
Why locals choose Phoenician Cafe for brunch, dog walks, and neighbourhood connection
Mediterranean-Lebanese All-Day Breakfast
Phoenician Cafe combines classic brunch fare with Middle Eastern influences like Lebanese-style breakfast options, herbed mushrooms, and haloumi salads.
Unique cafe with friendly service and a variety of food, including Lebanese style all-day breakfast options.
Juhee Fresh House-Made Catering & Baked Goods
From freshly baked house muffins and cakes to custom sweet and savoury catering platters, the kitchen prepares satisfying dishes made from scratch.
Phoenician Cafe's catering is simply superb! Their lunches and desserts consistently impress with their quality and freshness.
Rich Chahine A Relaxing Sanctuary from Busy Strips
Tucked away on Westbury Street, the cafe offers a calming neighbourhood sanctuary with generous meal sizes at modest prices.
The Phoenician Cafe in St Kilda has become my sanctuary.
Glenda Carter Welcoming Local Community Feel
Run by a long-standing local family, the cafe fosters genuine community ties where regulars are greeted warmly by name.
Joe and Rami are a father and son team who have bene in the hood for yonks and know all the locals.
Stephen Russell Dog-Friendly Stop by Alma Park
Located just steps from Alma Park, the spacious outdoor deck accommodates pets with dedicated dog treats and a canine-friendly menu.
I go here most mornings while walking my dog. The make the most amazing flat white with cinnamon and their bounty muffins are delicious. The staff here are super lovely. They also have the best dog treats.
Sharron Matthews Accommodating Remote Work Space
The cafe provides a reliable setting for remote work outside the home, supported by free Wi-Fi and hospitable, patient team service.
I often go here to work for a few hours and they’re always so accommodating, including free WiFi.
HOLLY BARNES
Most popular items
Signature brunch dishes and savory cafe favorites
Pancakes
the best pancakes in the area
DC Strategy Recruitment Herbed Mushrooms
ordered the Herbed Mushrooms, which were absolutely delicious
Juhee Breakfast burrito
Phoenician Cafe's breakfast burrito. It's a wrap of pure joy
Daniel Lane Chilli scrambled eggs
highly recommend the chilli scrambled eggs
Sam Zoghaib
Other favorites
House-baked treats, specialty beverages, and custom catering platters
Bounty muffins
bounty muffins are delicious
Sharron Matthews Tim tam brownie
large piece of Tim tam brownie to share - it was all delicious and well made
Sarn Oat Mocha
Try a Oat Mocha, you will be pleasantly surprised!
Save The World Kim Custom catering platter
custom set up an amazing platter of cheese, cold meats, fruits and dips!
iwandee suvanmani
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches that make Phoenician Cafe feel like home.
Halal Dietary Accommodation
The team caters thoughtfully to personal dietary requirements, including preparing items like Herbed Mushrooms strictly halal upon request.
Dedicated Pet Menu & Treats
Four-legged companions are warmly looked after with a dedicated doggo menu and pet treats right by Alma Park.
Remote Work Hospitality & Free Wi-Fi
Remote workers are actively accommodated for multi-hour sessions with complimentary Wi-Fi and hospitable service.
Personalized Father-and-Son Hospitality
Long-standing owners Joe and Rami deliver warm neighborhood familiarity and personalized morning conversations for regulars.
Before you head over
Helpful advice on timing, outdoor seating, and menu options for your visit
Arrive Early on Weekends
The cafe fills up rapidly on weekends and during midday lunch rushes. Head in early or plan for peak times if you want an open outdoor deck table.
Head to the Deck With Pets
When visiting with pets near Alma Park, head to the outdoor deck where there is dedicated space to sit alongside dog treats and pet-friendly menu items.
Explore Dietary and Halal Options
The kitchen prepares Lebanese-influenced breakfast items and can accommodate halal requests upon ordering.
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