Minnow Cafe

1 Claremont St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
+61 476 527 777
$$$ Cafe
(47 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

If you find yourself wandering the charming streets of South Yarra, make sure to stop by Minnow Cafe, an enchanting local gem nestled at 1 Claremont St. With its unpretentious vibe and delightful offerings, this cafe has quickly earned a devoted following among coffee enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.

At Minnow Cafe, unique beverages are the stars of the show. Whether you’re in the mood for a vibrant Passion Fruit Spritz Americano or are intrigued by seasonal specialties like the Matcha Red Bean Cheese Foam Latte and Hojicha Lavender Latte, your taste buds are in for an adventure. For those who crave something out of the ordinary, the Creamy Coconut Matcha Pistachio Cloud and Purple Potato Latte stand out as playful twists on traditional favorites, garnering rave reviews from patrons. The innovative drink options keep guests coming back for more, as seen in Daniel Chu's enthusiastic recommendation of the delicious coffee and inviting atmosphere.

The ambiance of Minnow Cafe adds to its allure. With friendly staff who are passionate about their craft – as highlighted by Maggie Xu – visitors can expect personalized service in a cozy, welcoming space. The cafe's thoughtful décor and community spirit are evident, fostering a comfortable environment whether you’re catching up with friends or enjoying a quiet moment alone. The aesthetic charm of the place seamlessly complements the creative drink menu, making it a favorite haunt for locals.

For matcha lovers, you can't go wrong with the Iced Matcha Rose Latte, a recommendation from V Kennedy that’s garnered countless accolades. Its delicate flavor profile manages to please even those who might typically shy away from matcha, offering something delightful for everyone. Similarly, the Iced Rose Latte, praised by Harsh Kaur, is a must-try, bursting with floral notes and bold coffee flavors that extraordinarily harmonize in every sip. Even with the occasional miss, as shared by Anh Tran, the unfaltering staff and the variety of unique drinks solidify this cafe's five-star status in the hearts of its customers.

Minnow Cafe is not just a coffee shop; it's a haven where creativity flows and visitors leave with smiles. So, whether you’re a fervent coffee drinker or simply looking for a delightful afternoon pick-me-up, make your way to South Yarra’s treasure and experience the warmth and flavor of Minnow Cafe. Your new favorite drink awaits!

Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Serves dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

47 Reviews
Daniel Chu

29 Sep 2025

The 5-star shop has a human taste, and the coffee is delicious. I recommend it!

Maggie Xu

03 Sep 2025

Highly recommend! So many specialty coffees available here and they are all incredible. The owner and staff are so lovely too.

V Kennedy

23 Aug 2025

I ordered the Iced Matcha Rose Latte (with no cream) and wow, so good! I love how the menu has so many options that even my boyfriend, who isn’t a matcha fan, found something he enjoyed. In terms of flavour, I wouldn’t say it’s my absolute favourite as I tend to prefer a strong, earthy matcha with that deep umami richness, and this one was a little lighter. Still, I really enjoyed it! Such a cute, tucked-away gem… I’ll definitely be back

Harsh Kaur

14 Aug 2025

My Current favourite cafei spotted this cafe while walking on the street. I ordered Iced rose latte and its a bomb. The punch of coffee, rose, everything is soo perfect. And the cutest is their strawslove the uniqueness and such a cool variety of latte and Matcha..from now it will be my regular coffee stop

Anh Tran

18 Jul 2025

Lovely cafe with creative range of drinks! Love their Rose Latte and Matcha Rose Latte very much. However, the Sea salt cream americano taste a bit funny especially the cream so I don’t recommend that one but still give them 5 stars because the staffs are so friendly every time I come!

Alina Liang

22 Jun 2025

My favourite coffee store ever. I love their peanut sea salt latte sm, shout out for it!!! I must get one whenever I go to uni, very close to Caulfield. Strongly recommend to check it out as the first drink there. They use oat milk with the peanut latte, and I also realised that they use Schulz Organic as their ordinary milk! Let’s go Minnow please keep on with this, luv u sm

Paris Adonis

20 Jun 2025

I’ve been here a few times and always had a great experience. I bought some cakes and drinks — the cakes look so cute and everything tastes great. The owner is very thoughtful and kind!

Joey Liu

15 Jun 2025

The shop is super small, but full of cuteness, makes you feel so happy and welcomed while stepping into the shop, with the warmest welcome. The menu is very fancy, as the many of options can choose. We finally decided to order the rose latte and the hazelnut coconut latte. Both of them taste super good, the rose latte can alter sweetness of the syrup, can choose whatever level of sweetness we like!! The hazelnut coconut latte taste more like a Nutella mocha with coconut milk, very special, definitely should come and try!!! They provides super cute straws with paper fruits on top~ Macarons are super cute and exquisite. Love this shop a lot~

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