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Shop 5 Midway Arcade, 972-974 Main Rd, Eltham VIC 3095

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Tucked-away Eltham arcade cafe famous for Axil coffee, sticky chai and huge homemade pastries.

Small, warm arcade cafe with only a handful of indoor tables and covered walkway seating outside; consistently described as relaxed, kid-friendly and genuinely welcoming.

Axil specialty coffee, house-made pastries baked daily on-site, gluten-free cake options, and a barista reviewers say remembers regulars' orders.

Not applicable; the menu is an eclectic modern cafe mix (roti wraps, banh mi, Australian baked goods) rather than a single heritage cuisine.

Reviewers call pricing fair to slightly high for the area, but justified by generous serve sizes and fresh, homemade ingredients.

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Google rating4.7 ★ · 198 reviews
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Shop 5 Midway Arcade, 972-974 Main Rd, Eltham VIC 3095

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