The Elstern Social Named a 2026 Local Business Awards Cafe Finalist
If you’ve been in for a coffee at The Elstern Social lately, you’ll know the vibe — regulars propping up the counter, someone’s laptop open in the corner, the smell of a chilli scramble coming out of the kitchen. Turns out that vibe has been noticed further afield too: The Elstern Social has just been […]
Elsternwick vs Glen Huntly: Where Locals Go for Coffee and Brunch
Quick answer: Elsternwick’s Glen Huntly Road strip is known for specialty coffee and destination brunch cafes — The Elstern Social, Green Tree Cafe, Rustica Cafe Deli, Damm Good Cafe and Next of Kin Cafe all sit within a few blocks. Glen Huntly, just south on the Frankston line, is more low-key and everyday. Many Glen […]
Things to Do in Elsternwick This Weekend: A Local’s Guide
Quick answer: A perfect Elsternwick weekend runs: brunch on Glen Huntly Road, a walk through Rippon Lea Estate and Elsternwick Park, a browse of the strip’s boutiques and cafes, and a film at the heritage Classic Cinema — all within walking distance of Elsternwick Station. Elsternwick is one of those Melbourne suburbs you could spend […]
Best Coffee in Elsternwick: Where to Find Specialty Coffee on Glen Huntly Road
Quick answer: The Elstern Social (572 Glen Huntly Rd) and Green Tree Cafe (322 Glen Eira Rd) both pour ST. ALi specialty coffee, while Damm Good Cafe (478 Glen Huntly Rd) partners with Padre Coffee — giving Elsternwick genuine variety across its specialty coffee roasters. Ask ten different Elsternwick locals where to get the best coffee […]
Pet-Friendly Cafe Elsternwick: Why The Elstern Social Is the Top Pick for You and Your Dog
Finding a cafe that actually welcomes your dog — not just tolerates it tied up out front — can be harder than it should be. On Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick, one name consistently comes up first: The Elstern Social. Here’s why it’s become the go-to pet-friendly cafe for Elsternwick locals and their four-legged companions. Why Pet-Friendly […]
A Local’s Guide to Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
Ask any Melburnian where to find good coffee, honest food, and a proper sense of community, and Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick will come up fast. Running straight past Elsternwick Station between St Kilda and Caulfield, this strip has been Elsternwick’s beating heart since the suburb’s earliest days — and it’s only gotten better with age. […]
