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Tea Pot Cafe

8 Panther Pl, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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8 Panther Pl, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia

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HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: Closed Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tea Pot Cafe

Tucked beside Eltham Library, Tea Pot Cafe pairs tranquil mud brick surroundings with custom foam portrait art drawn right into your morning brew. Patrons drop by for a quiet outdoor seat along the park and leave with freehand sketches of their faces swirling over cappuccinos and hot chocolates. The kitchen skips predictable cafe boundaries, turning out rich beef rendang alongside cheesy Spanish-style shakshuka with chorizo and eggplant. Tables line the leafy veranda—ideal for splitting fresh-cut toast and catching the distant hum of the rail line.

  • Hand-Drawn Portrait Foam Art: Baristas craft custom illustrations and customer portraits directly onto milk foam for cappuccinos and hot chocolates.
  • Asian & Western Comfort Menu: Cross-cultural cooking pairs tender beef rendang with baked shakshuka, chorizo, and brioche French toast.
  • Veranda Beside the Library: Tucked along Eltham Library, the veranda offers a quiet perch facing nearby parkland and trees.
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Reasons to Visit Tea Pot Cafe

Discover why Eltham locals and families choose Tea Pot Cafe for personalized coffee art, hearty cross-cultural comfort dishes, and a peaceful community break.

  • Personalized On-the-Spot Foam Portrait Art

    Skilled baristas sketch customized, on-the-spot face portraits directly onto beverage foam, creating a distinctive and memorable table presentation.

    The most amazing part was that they can draw your portrait on the spot — We didn’t expect that at all!

    Chun Chan

  • Bespoke Foam Illustrations for Companions and Kids

    Guests and families receive custom drawings in their cappuccino and hot chocolate cups, adding a personal, thoughtful touch that elevates the visit.

    the barrista did a beautiful picture of my daughter who was with me in my cappuccino. Made my day 😁

    Casey Carter

  • Convenient Stop for Library and Playground Outings

    Positioned directly beside the local library and community playground, the cafe serves as a natural, relaxing intermission point for family outings.

    We love bringing our little ones here and having a sit down and break from the library and playground.

    Mussan Lee

  • Peaceful Atmosphere Adjacent to Civic Green Spaces

    Tucked along the Eltham library perimeter with low noise and park greenery, the cafe provides a tranquil setting right next to key civic amenities.

    Lovely little cafe right next to the Library.

    Leigh M (Tattwa Networks)

  • Dual Asian and Western Comfort Dining Options

    A versatile kitchen lineup spans authentic tender beef rendang alongside hearty Western morning classics like French toast and cheesy omelettes.

    The food is fabulous catering to both Asian and Western palate.

    L T

  • Crafted Breakfast Specialties and Dietary Flexibility

    From freshly prepared Shakshuka-style Spanish breakfasts to attentive ingredient adjustments, dishes are prepared with care to please various dietary needs.

    One of the best Shakshuka style dishes around.

    Damian

Signature handcrafted drinks and comforting house specialties

  • Personalized portrait latte art

    The most amazing part was that they can draw your portrait on the spot — We didn’t expect that at all!

    Chun Chan

  • Hot chocolate with foam art

    My little ones loves the drawings the owner does on their hot choc froth top.

    Mussan Lee

  • Spanish breakfast

    Spanish breakfast was really tasty and delicious and the bread was really fresh and fluffy.

    Damian

  • Beef rendang

    And the beef rendang was so soft and tender. Simply delicious.

    L T

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality details that elevate the cafe experience at Tea Pot Cafe.

  • Personalized Portrait Foam Art

    Baristas sketch customized likenesses directly onto beverage foam on the spot, illustrating portraits of guests and companions into cappuccinos and coffees.

  • Hand-Drawn Froth Art for Kids

    Children ordering hot chocolates receive bespoke hand-drawn illustrations and characters sketched directly onto their milk froth tops.

  • Custom Vegetarian Dish Crafting

    The kitchen accommodates dietary preferences by crafting off-menu or customized vegetarian plates with generous ingredient preparation rather than simple omissions.

  • Welcoming Pet Hospitality

    Visiting pets are greeted warmly alongside outdoor diners, including drinks provided for dogs upon arrival.

Before you head over

Helpful recommendations to get the most out of your visit to Tea Pot Cafe.

  • Ask for On-the-Spot Foam Art

    Order a coffee, cappuccino, or hot chocolate to receive on-the-spot personalized foam drawings and face portraits from the baristas.

  • Head Outdoors for a Tree-Top Break

    Enjoy an outdoor seat along the library side for a quiet setting beneath leafy trees, especially on warmer days or after visiting the playground.

  • Sample the Asian & Western Specialties

    Explore the menu's cross-cultural range—spanning tender beef rendang to Spanish shakshuka—or ask staff directly for customized vegetarian options.

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