Coffee, brekky & a menu named after elephants
Elephant Cafe is a family of neighbourhood cafes across Melbourne's west. Every dish on the menu carries the name of a famous elephant, real or storybook — order Babar's waffles or Jumbo's burger and you're in on the joke.
Built on community
Elephant Cafe is a collection of welcoming neighbourhood cafes across Melbourne's west, built on great coffee, quality food and genuine hospitality.
Every store is a local gathering place — morning brekky runs, relaxed catch-ups, family brunches and all the everyday moments in between. We're proud to be part of the Newport and Williamstown communities, not just a cafe passing through them.
With kids' playgrounds at selected locations, parents can enjoy their coffee while the little ones stay nearby and entertained. It's food and coffee first, but the room is built for lingering.
We back local employment and local suppliers where we can — a commitment to the neighbourhood that shows up in every cup and every plate that leaves the pass.
Meet the herd
Six names worth knowing before you order — drawn from history, storybooks and the circus ring.
Jumbo
P. T. Barnum's 19th-century circus elephant, famous enough that his name became the English word for "giant".
→ Mammoth Burger, Jumbo Poke BowlBabar
The storybook king of the elephants, created by Jean de Brunhoff — top hat, green suit and all.
→ Babar WafflesHorton
Dr. Seuss's famously faithful elephant, who sat on an egg and heard a Who.
→ Horton WaffleDumbo
Disney's big-eared flying elephant — the smallest name on the menu for the littlest guests.
→ Dumbo ComboTantor
Tarzan's loyal elephant companion from Edgar Rice Burroughs' jungle stories.
→ Tantor Steak SandwichHathi
The wise elephant elder of The Jungle Book, leader of his own herd.
→ Hathi Vegetarian RostiBook a table
Walk-ins are always welcome. For groups or a specific time, send us your details and we'll confirm by phone or email.