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✨By popular demand… it’s making a comeback!✨

Our Chicken Inasal Rice Bowl is back on the specials board from Friday to Sunday! 🍗🔥 Smoky, juicy, and packed with all the Filipino flavours you love.

And that’s not all… 👀

🔥Burger Steak Overload is joining the lineup! Think juicy beef patty, rich mushroom gravy, fluffy rice, and all the comforting goodness you could ask for.

Available Lunch Friday to Sunday only — while stocks last!

Tag your foodie crew and let us know which one you’re ordering first! 😋

📍 Eli Cafe
73 Moreland Rd, Coburg

@scrl #melbourneeats #melbournecafe #coburgeats #brunswickeast #pinoysinmelbourne taken in Moreland Road, Coburg by @eli_cafe73
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9 days ago
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To everyone who has visited, supported, and shared a meal with us—thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 🤎

Your support means the world to us and helps make our little cafe feel like home. Every coffee, every meal, every kind word, and every visit reminds us why we love what we do.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious food, great coffee, and warm Filipino hospitality.
See you at Eli Cafe! ☕🥐✨

#coburgcafe #melbournecafe #coburgeats #melbourneeats #brunswickeast taken in Moreland Road, Coburg by @eli_cafe73
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13 days ago
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Filipino fusion cafe serving sandwiches, drinks and sweets
📍Eli cafe, Coburg @eli_cafe73

This new cafe specialises in bringing Filipino flavours to breakfast and lunch. The brother and sister duo has operated a Filipino catering business before opening in a former butcher's shop. 

We tried a variety of their dishes - all reinventing Filipino flavours into Western style brunch faves. I had the chance for an impromptu interview with Ronny to learn more about their concept.

We tried:
- Ube latte - one of the richest tasting ones I tried, so lovely. Served with a ube ball (it will stain your teeth!)
- Dulce du leche latte - has such a strong dulce du leche (caramelish) taste, perfect for sweet lovers. I believe there's no coffee in this one
- Fried Chicken Brioche - this was absolutely loaded. The chicken was succulent and had a balanced savoury flavour. Love the soft bun and generous egg for a solid brekky roll.
-Lunch bowl with pork - unfortunately didn't catch the name. There was a mix of chutney, pickles and roasted calamansi which were a refreshing contrast to the richness of the pork
- Beef Brisket Toastie - very succulent and tender meat with a distinct Filo flavour. Good ratio of cheese, meat to bread
- dulce du leche french toast - I LOVED the dulce du leche topping it came with (was like a dense, more intense flavoured flan) 
- biscoff cookie is also a solid option for a smaller sweet treat

(Invite) Thank you Ronny and Jenny for the hospitality 

#filipinocuisine #melbournefoodie #melbourneeats #asianfusion #newcafe taken in Melbourne, Australia by @eli_cafe73
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14 days ago
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✨Lunch Bowl Series✨

Every Friday to Sunday, we’re serving up a rotating lineup of delicious Special Lunch Bowls—because who doesn’t love trying something new? 😋

👀 Keep an eye on our Stories or ask our team what’s cooking this week—you never know what might pop up on the specials board!

And here’s the fun part… 💭👇
What dish would YOU love to see us serve next? Drop your suggestions in the comments or tell us when you visit. If we love it, it just might make its way onto our specials menu! ❤️

See you this weekend at Eli Cafe for your next lunch obsession! 🍽️☕ by @eli_cafe73
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16 days ago
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Trying the new family-run filo cafe in Coburg 📍 Eli Cafe @eli_cafe73 

Woweee! Run by siblings, Jenny and Ron (former sous chef at Rockpool 😮). Some standouts were our favourite toasties (Beef Brisket + Asado), ube latte ⭐️ and 100% the Pork and Prawn Coconut curry dish

They run a catering business called Kusinero and they also sell that curry there !! 🤤 @kusineroscateringcompany 

Would try the Longanisa Pandesal next!

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17 days ago
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Eli Café in Coburg is bringing a little taste of the Philippines to Melbourne and I’m here for it ✨

It’s only a matter of time before this gem isn’t so hidden anymore with their uniquely delicious menu and warm service that’s full of heart ❤️ 

Thank you @eli_cafe73 for the invite 💌

The menu is best described as Filipino fusion. You’ll find creative twists on traditional Filo dishes you won’t find elsewhere in Melbourne 🇵🇭

The Beef Brisket toastie was in a league of it’s own. It’s cheesy, saucy, a little bit messy, and according to my friend, the “best toastie I’ve ever had” 🔥

Literally licking the plate clean may not be all that socially acceptable, but it is the ultimate compliment to the chef 👏

Just another moment to appreciate the toastie in all its glory. They also do a cheesy mushroom toastie with mushroom XO sauce for vegetarians (vegan on request) 🍄‍🟫

It wouldn’t be a Filipino café without ube and it’s on the menu in abundance here. I’m a massive ube fan so this was good news for me. You’ll find it in both the drinks and the sweets at Eli Café and they make their own halaya so infuse into all their ube treats 💜

The ube latte comes in both an iced and hot version. The hot version also comes with a mini sweet treat 🤤

Lecheflan is the other very famous sweet in the Philippines and here you can get it on the sweet toast, a generous slice of fried brioche that also comes with hazelnut feulletine, lime zest, and a toasted vanilla ice cream. There’s also a delightful dulce de leche iced drink that also has lecheflan inside 🍮

The team also make some unique open style sandwiches on homemade flatbreads. We tried the short rib stacked with caramelised onion, house pickles, provolone cheese, and crispy chilli oil. The meat was so tender it literally slid right off the bone and melted in the mouth 🍖

The ube layer cake is coming to the menu soon and it was an absolute delight. It’s layer of a super light, moist, almost sponge-like ube cake with a lovely cream filling. It’s the perfect sweet slice to finish your meal 🍰

The grilled chicken inasal rice bowl was one of the current specials. It featured a generous bowl of garlic rice topped with smok taken in Eli Cafe by @eli_cafe73
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a month ago
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🍜 This Is It… Pancit! 🍜

Our crowd-favourite Pancit Canton is joining the specials lineup from tomorrow until Sunday!

Loaded with crispy pork, squid, quail eggs, and fresh veggies, this hearty Filipino noodle dish is packed with flavour in every bite.

✨ Available for a limited time only — don’t miss out!

📍 Visit Eli Cafe this weekend and enjoy a taste of the Philippines.

#brunswickeast #FilipinoFood #MelbourneEats #CoburgCafe #FoodieMelbourne 🍜✨ by @eli_cafe73
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a month ago
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POV: NEW Filipino Cafe in Coburg

📍 @eli_cafe73 — 73 Moreland Road, Coburg

Behind every great café is a story, and this one is extra special. 🤍

Eli Café is a family-owned Filipino café named after the chef’s son, Eli. 

Founded by the team behind Kusinero’s Catering, it’s a passion project built on family, community, and a love for sharing Filipino flavours.

The chef also brings years of experience from Rockpool Bar & Grill at Crown Melbourne, and it shows in every dish.

What we tried:
🥪 Tocino Sandwich
🥪 Corned Beef Sandwich
🥪 Short Rib Caldereta on homemade pita bread
🥪 Beef Pares Sandwich ⭐️
🍞 Ube Halaya Toast
🍪 Homemade Ube Cookie
💜 Ube Latte
☕️ Dulce de Leche Latte

We also got to try their Lumpiang Shanghai, which was one of their chef’s specials for the weekend. One thing I love about Eli Café is that they regularly offer rotating specials, so every visit can bring something new.

My standout? The Beef Pares Sandwich. Tender, rich, and packed with the comforting flavours of a classic Filipino favourite.

A café built on family, named after family, and serving food that feels like home. 🇵🇭🤍

#melbournefoodie #pinayfoodie #elicafe taken in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by @eli_cafe73
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a month ago
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📍 eli cafe, coburg 

new brunch spot alert 👀

eli cafe started out as a catering business before opening up their own storefront in coburg, serving up filipino-inspired dishes with plenty of flavour (and a head chef who’s a former Rockpool chef 🫣).

the beef brisket toastie was probably my favourite. perfectly toasted, cheesy, packed with tender brisket and pickles that added the perfect sweet-sour crunch. honestly packs a punch of flavour with every bite 🤤

the longganisa pandesal is their filipino take on a bacon and egg roll, complete with pickled carrots for a little extra zing.

if you’re after something more filling, the crispy pork belly bowl is a must. heaps of crispy pork belly, loads of peanut sauce, and the perfect balance of crispy skin and melt-in-your-mouth fat 😮‍💨

and PLEASE get the iced ube latte. super ube-y, super delicious, and one of the best drinks we tried 💜

definitely worth adding to your brunch list.

thanks for the invite! 💌 @eli_cafe73 

#melbournefood #filipino #melbourne #melbourneeats #melbfoodie by @eli_cafe73
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a month ago
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🔥 TODAY’S SPECIAL at Eli Cafe! 🔥

Treat yourself to our delicious BBQ Pork Belly Rice Bowl — tender, smoky, and packed with flavour, served fresh and made to satisfy.

🍚 BBQ Pork Belly Rice Bowl
📅 Available from today until Sunday

Perfect for lunch, brunch, or whenever you’re craving something hearty and delicious!

📍 Visit us at Eli Cafe and try this weekend special before it’s gone.

#EliCafe #MelbourneCafe #CoburgCafe #brunswickeast 🍖✨ by @eli_cafe73
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a month ago
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Start your morning with a great cup of coffee. ❤️

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2 months ago
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☕️ Your Next Coffee Break Starts Here! ☕️

Looking for great coffee, delicious food, and a welcoming local spot?

Come and visit us at Eli Cafe! Whether you’re stopping by for your morning coffee, a hearty breakfast, a fresh lunch, or one of our Filipino-inspired specials, we’d love to see you.

✨ Freshly brewed coffee
🥪 Tasty sandwiches & cafe favourites
🍽️ Weekly specials made with love
😊 Friendly service and a cozy atmosphere

Bring your friends, family, or workmates and make Eli Cafe your next coffee destination.

📍 Visit us in Coburg and say hello!

#EliCafe #CoburgCafe #MelbourneCafe #brunswickeast #coburgeats ☕️✨ by @eli_cafe73
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2 months ago
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