Basil & Macrina Cafe

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Closed todayOpens Mon 7am
2A Macrina St, Oakleigh East VIC 3166

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Oakleigh East's warmest local. exceptional coffee and a menu that feels genuinely Mediterranean.

Small, welcoming café with a genuine community feel. owners know regulars by name and remember their preferences. Indoor seating is compact; outdoor tables work well on sunny days. Clean, inviting, and family-friendly in a low-key neighbourhood way.

Owner Amgad and family run the floor personally, providing the kind of attentive personalised service rarely found in cafés. Retail ground coffee available to purchase. Puppycinos for dogs. Pastry cabinet features house-made cruffins, cakes and sweets. GF options available; will adjust meals for low-carb on request.

Mediterranean-influenced menu with Middle Eastern touches (shakshuka, falafel roti) alongside café staples. The family running the café bring genuine warmth consistent with Levantine hospitality traditions.

Consistently praised as great value. generous portions, well-priced food, high-quality coffee. Price-to-quality ratio is a recurring positive across reviews.

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2A Macrina St, Oakleigh East VIC 3166

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Oakleigh East

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