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The Farm Cafe

18 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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18 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

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+61 3 9415 6581
HoursMonday: 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM Tuesday: 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM Wednesday: 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM Thursday: 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Farm Cafe

Just kilometers outside the city center, The Farm Cafe delivers an open-air homestead breakfast surrounded by paddocks, barns, and resident goats. Patrons flock here off the Capital City Trail for flat whites pulled with STREAT beans alongside oversized house muffins. The kitchen plates hearty, unpretentious country fare—think farmer's plates with smoky beans, crisp bacon, and poached eggs, or sourdough piled high with spicy Tunisian eggs. Under the shade of weathered timber stalls, tables look out over peaceful pasture greenery while fresh bread arrives warm and crunchy.

  • Homestead Farm Setting: Sits right on the Collingwood Children's Farm grounds, offering outdoor seating alongside paddocks, farm animals, and shady trees.
  • Socially Minded Coffee: Pours espresso made with STREAT coffee beans, an enterprise dedicated to supporting disadvantaged Victorian youth.
  • Hearty Country Plates: Serves hearty morning staples including Tunisian eggs with crunchy sourdough, farmer's plates, and fresh muffins for trail riders.
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Why Choose The Farm Cafe

Why visitors and celebrants choose The Farm Cafe for trail breaks, family gatherings, and rustic paddock celebrations.

  • Instant Countryside Escape Near the CBD

    Nestled directly in the Collingwood Children's Farm just kilometers from Melbourne CBD, the cafe provides an immediate transition to paddock views, peacocks, and farm animals under shaded trees.

    Just 4-5 Kms outside of Melbourne CBD, once you enter the farm cafe area it's an instant switch from the city atmosphere.

    Vanshree Bapat

  • Rustic Open-Air Homestead Charm

    Diners enjoy rustic, open-air seating alongside paddocks and barns, evoking a peaceful homestead ambiance far removed from urban rush.

    Sitting amongst the trees and weathered wooden stalls gives you the feeling you’ve stumbled onto a countryside hideout in the middle of the city.

    Review King

  • Convenient Pitstop on the Capital City Trail

    Cyclists and trail walkers along the Capital City Trail stop in for hearty breakfast fare, freshly baked takeaway muffins, and coffee on the go.

    It is become a regular quick breakfast stop for me when I’m cycling on the capital city trail.

    Rohan Iyer

  • Socially Conscious Coffee & Fresh Fare

    The cafe serves purpose-driven coffee alongside fresh, hearty dishes, proudly brewing beans sourced from STREAT to help disadvantaged youth.

    Another reason to support Farm Cafe is their commitment to using sustainably produced ingredients and their use of coffee beans from STREAT, a Melbourne based social enterprise supporting disadvantaged youths.

    Amy

  • Seamless Farm Weddings & Event Coordination

    Couples celebrate milestone weddings on-site with full coordination, seamless wet-weather options, and catering that handles every detail from barn ceremony to paddock reception.

    We held our wedding at the Collingwood Children's Farm and are absolutely over the moon with our experience - especially with Alice and The Farm Cafe who handled both our catering and event planning.

    Luke Watson-Pell

  • Family-Friendly Farm Days Out

    Located right on the farm boundary, the cafe offers a relaxed hub where families enjoy wholesome brunch while watching goats, guinea pigs, and peacocks.

    Breakfast menu well priced and tasty, great Melbourne coffee and you sit and watch little kiddies playing with the goats!

    Marco

Wholesome, hearty dishes that anchor the farm cafe dining experience.

  • Tunisian eggs

    The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the Tunisian Eggs - a dish that perfectly balances exotic flavors with comforting familiarity.

    Gizem Koçak

  • Lamb sandwich

    I had the lamb sandwich and it was huge I had to take the other half home.

    Maria Ahm

  • Farmer’s breakfast

    the farmer’s breakfast came loaded with smoky beans, poached eggs, and crisp bacon – proper fuel for the day.

    Review King

  • Falafel and roast pumpkin bowl

    The falafel and roast pumpkin bowl was hearty and beautifully spiced, with pops of crunch from seeds and grains

    Review King

Other favorites

Baked goods, snacks, and sweet treats to complement your farm visit or trail stop.

  • Scones with jam and cream

    I shared the sumptuously light scones with jam and cream with a new friend.

    Char Weeks

  • Muffins

    Some of the best muffins in Melbourne are available for takeaway from the farm café.

    Rohan Iyer

  • Sausage roll

    Visited the farms cafe with my family and absolutely loved the food, especially the sausage roll.

    Advanture JoJo

  • Strawberry milkshake

    Strawberry milkshake and Cheddar Kimchi Omelette should definitely be tried.

    Vanshree Bapat

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that make dining and celebrating on the farm memorable

  • Interactive Animal Add-Ons

    Couples can add hands-on animal sessions like guinea pig cuddles for their wedding guests during farm celebrations.

  • Fire Pit Marshmallow Roasting

    Staff arrange an evening outdoor fire pit for guests to gather and roast marshmallows under the stars.

  • Social Enterprise Coffee Partnership

    Coffee is brewed using beans sourced directly from STREAT, a Melbourne social enterprise aiding disadvantaged young people.

  • Wholesome Organic Touches

    The kitchen thoughtfully prepares organic farm-style touches, including organic cola and organic produce like ripe tomatoes.

Before you head over

Practical advice on pacing, weather readiness, and accessibility for your visit

  • Embrace the relaxed farm pacing

    Plan around a relaxed, unhurried service rhythm on the farm grounds, and adjust expectations if you are pressed for time.

  • Prepare for outdoor weather shifts

    Outdoor tables are exposed to the elements, though staff help shift seating or relocate parties during sudden rain showers.

  • Navigate with prams and pets

    The outdoor cafe layout accommodates guests arriving with prams, wheelchairs, and leashed dogs before or after touring the farm grounds.

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