Café Lua - Melbourne

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Café Lua

Café Lua
4.0 / 5 (13 reviews)

Description

This cafe offers standard menu options with great service and friendly staff. While some found the coffee and food quality to be disappointing, others raved about dishes like courgette fritters and chai latte. The place is recommended for a relaxed breakfast experience, with a comprehensive menu and a husband and wife team running the show. Regular customers love the Shakshuka and the unique Indian influence on the menu, while first-time visitors praise the delicious eggs benedict and excellent coffee. Overall, a great spot for a satisfying and memorable meal.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Donny

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★ 4 / 5 from 13 reviews
allie-mills
31.10.2017

Needs to lift its game My coffee was disappointingly bland and underpoweredIt tasted like I imagine instant coffee mixed with dishwater would taste.

agustina83
31.10.2017

Indian tea and food, cafe style. Place should be tagged with coffee@tea on yelp. Excellent choice of Darjeeling teas.

yagiz37
31.10.2017

An improvement over what you used to find in Carlton! Very much for locals, but a nice place to stop before heading for Cinema Nova Service is a little

yorn-2
20.11.2017

Called in for a chai after seeing a sign saying best chai in Melbourne .It was a true chai, with a superb spice smell .Chatted to owner who advised the recipe was from India . A bonus is being able to purchase a bag of chai to take home . Didn't eat there , but will next visit .Seats out in the street

twest-1
20.11.2017

Lua is one of our regular spots.Coffee is good without being fantastic, but the Shakshuka is awesome (if you like that type of food). Service is good, friendly owners who have put their own spin on the menu (Indian influence).Shashuka, eggs benedict and avo smash are good options.

Menu

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    Toast With Spreads (2 Slices) (Choose Any Two)
    Toast With Spreads (2 Slices) (Choose Any Two)

    Jam; peanut butter; vegemite; marmalade; nutella

    A$6
    Porridge (Cooked With Aussie Honey)
    Porridge (Cooked With Aussie Honey)

    With jungle berry compote

    A$10
    Porridge With Almond (Cooked With Aussie Honey)
    Porridge With Almond (Cooked With Aussie Honey)

    With jungle berry compote

    A$13
    Porridge With Soy Milk (Cooked With Aussie Honey)
    Porridge With Soy Milk (Cooked With Aussie Honey)

    With jungle berry compote

    A$13
    Smashed Avocado With 2 Eggs
    Smashed Avocado With 2 Eggs

    With mixed herbs; lemon zest & feta cheese; on sourdough

    A$16
    Lua's Benedict With Ham
    Lua's Benedict With Ham
    A$14

FAQ

The restaurant offers you a selection of gluten-free dishes.

The diner is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

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