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FiLLi Cafe | Carlton - Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC · Australia
173 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Inside the Store
Carlton - Melbourne — In Your Neighborhood
Your Chai-Time Spot in Carlton
Lygon Street is Melbourne's original dining strip — a stretch of trattorias, gelaterias and late-night espresso that has fed Carlton for generations. FiLLi brings something new to the table: Dubai's karak chai culture, poured at the southern end of the strip where Carlton meets the city.
Find us near
University of Melbourne & Carlton Gardens, both a short walk away
Best time to drop in
Evenings from 4 PM — open till midnight Friday & Saturday
Locals come for
Chai catch-ups, study sessions and dessert runs
Order at this branch
FiLLi Karak Zafran Chai with a Bun Maska
About This Location
FiLLi Cafe in Carlton, Melbourne
FiLLi Cafe's first Australian tea house sits at 173 Lygon St, in the heart of Carlton's famous dining strip. We bring Dubai's much-loved chai culture to Melbourne — led by our signature Zafran Karak Chai, brewed with Kashmiri (Mongra) saffron.
What to Order
Start with the FiLLi Karak Zafran Chai, then explore speciality coffees, coco matcha, bubble tea, all-day egg breakfast and Indian street food — momos, chaat, flat breads and melts — finished with FiLLi Special desserts like our Signature Milk Cakes. Everything on the menu is 100% halal.
Visit Us
Find us at 173 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, a short walk from the University of Melbourne. Open daily for dine-in and takeaway — drop by for a cup, or grab your karak to go and stroll Lygon Street.
What Customers Say
4.7★ from 364 reviews
D
3 hours ago
I love the chai here must try and everthg is made in-house so it was fresh and authentic and love the staff so friendly (the one at the counter)
Google Review
G
1 day ago
Great casual spot for chai. Amazing street food selection as well - but the tea is the definite standout here.
Google Review
S
1 day ago
Fantastic service and food - I cannot wait to come again!
Google Review
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked
Yes! FiLLi Cafe Carlton is located at 173 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia. We're open 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM today.
Monday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Thursday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Friday: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM. Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Our signature Zafran Chai (Saffron Tea) is the most popular item at FiLLi Cafe Carlton. Customers rate us 4.7/5 from 364 reviews. "I love the chai here must try and everthg is made in-house so it was fresh and authentic and love the staff so friendly..."
FiLLi Cafe Carlton offers: Dine-in, Takeaway.
FiLLi Cafe Carlton is rated 4.7/5 stars from 364 Google reviews. One customer says: "I love the chai here must try and everthg is made in-house so it was fresh and authentic and love th..."
FiLLi Cafe Carlton is located at 173 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia. Get directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJcxKvGQBD1moRXSJAkt0XgXo