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Ugandan-style chilli scramble is a certified brunch banger.
1 / 7Ugandan-style chilli scramble is a certified brunch banger.Simon Schluter
The green smash.
2 / 7The green smash. Simon Schluter
Commonfolk’s ‘Franga’ coffee mugs sold out on the cafe’s first morning.
3 / 7Commonfolk’s ‘Franga’ coffee mugs sold out on the cafe’s first morning.Simon Schluter
Brisket and eggs.
4 / 7Brisket and eggs.Simon Schluter
The 50-seat cafe plays music on vinyl and has a large communal table.
5 / 7The 50-seat cafe plays music on vinyl and has a large communal table.Simon Schluter
Lamb shoulder with smoked almond romesco.
6 / 7Lamb shoulder with smoked almond romesco.Simon Schluter
Inside Commonfolk in Frankston.
7 / 7Inside Commonfolk in Frankston. Simon Schluter
Cafe of the Year 2026Presented by T2 Tea

Commonfolk

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A corner cafe in an old op shop just back from the beach.

This 50-seater – all warm tones, music on vinyl and generous windows – is the latest from long-running roaster Commonfolk. Half-serves of many dishes make breakfast wallet-friendly, and a genre-defining chilli scramble includes soft eggs, labne and a Ugandan-inspired tumble of crisp spices, turtle beans and curry powder. Nerd out with a Yin Yang coffee duo: same roast, two drinks.

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