Charlie Bit Me Cafe

Shop G07/838 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
+61 434 875 825
$$$ Cafe
(222 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

Charlie Bit Me Cafe is a lively spot nestled in Docklands, right alongside a small, sunny park that invites visitors to linger over their food and drinks at the outdoor seating. This cafe draws a steady flow of locals and visitors looking for a relaxed break—from a morning coffee to a casual lunch or even an afternoon drink on warmer days.

The vibe here leans casual and friendly, with the staff making a point to connect with guests, and the occasional presence of their resident dog adds a homey touch. Indoors, the space can feel a bit tight during busy times, but it retains a warm, unpretentious energy that matches its neighborhood atmosphere.

Food-wise, the menu offers a mix of fresh, vibrant items with a noticeable Mexican influence. Breakfast burritos and build-your-own toasties are popular picks, alongside healthier options like acai bowls. The dishes are generous in portion and tend to balance hearty with fresh ingredients, making it a good stop for those who want something satisfying without feeling too heavy. If you’re swinging by midday, their lamb harvest bowl and prawn and chorizo paella stand out as flavorful lunch choices.

Coffee here gets genuine attention, with patrons often returning to grab a second cup to take away. Drinks aren’t limited to just caffeine, either—the cocktail menu, featuring options like mojitos and Bloody Marys, caters to a more laid-back afternoon or early evening crowd who want a casual spot for a light meal and a drink.

Charlie Bit Me suits anyone who appreciates straightforward, well-made food and drink in a small, friendly setting with outdoor options to soak up some sun. Early mornings and sunny afternoons especially highlight the cafe’s appeal, when the park’s light spills onto the outdoor tables and the menu’s fresh produce shines through seasonal changes. It’s a solid neighborhood choice for anyone looking to support a local business with a bit of personality tucked into Docklands’ urban surroundings.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Sells prepared foods
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Parking
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

06:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday

06:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

06:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

06:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

06:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

222 Reviews
Campbell

18 Dec 2025

Charlie Bit Me pumps out incredible food, coffee, juices (and cocktails!) next to a pretty and sheltered park that gets gorgeous sunshine for the outdoor seating. The menu changes seasonally to make the most of incredible fresh produce and to match the flavours and the seasons. Everything is SO addictively good and inspired by the rich yet light and fresh flavours of Mexican cuisine. Diego makes the best margaritas I’ve ever had, and if you have too many one day, Diana’s breakfasts will fix you up the next morning! Check out CBM, you’ll be hooked!

Niomi Starke

05 Dec 2025

I really love this sweet cafe, great coffee, yummy food, beautiful staff and the best savoury muffins I’ve ever tried! I bring all new peeps to this cafe to introduce them to great coffee and help support small business. And Spring/Summer the do arvo drinks and tapas… yet to try on my list!

Oliver

02 Dec 2025

The atmosphere is a bit cramped but nothing the owner can control really. Great service food came out relatively quickly. The presentation and the food quality and taste was great. Also coffee was so good that I got another one for take away. Really recommend this hidden gem of a place.

Amy Leitch

28 Nov 2025

My friend and I were visiting Melbourne from Sydney and looking for somewhere near our hotel to have breakfast on our last day. We found this little gem and were blown away! The breakfast burritos were DELICIOUS! The staff were super friendly and we both loved having the resident pup Chaplin give us some love and attentions. Amazing atmosphere in a super cute location and we were sitting near the door and saw that lots of regulars came in for take away coffee and were known by name which was really lovely to see. Will 100% be going back on the next Melbourne trip!

Ani Badagadze

19 Oct 2025

This was best lunch we had in Australia. I had a special toasty and it was such a festival of flavors and a really good portion. Service was great, it was fun to chat with the guys. Coffee was just perfect - we had long black and magic. So so good.

Lee Johnson

15 Oct 2025

Beautiful little Cafe with great coffee and delicious food options! Highly recommend!

Marie Deverell

05 Oct 2025

Delightful breakfast spot. Had the Charlie’s Benny which was amazing and love the selection of hot sauces. Staff so lovely and friendly. Highly recommend.

Emmalee

27 Sep 2025

coffee and food was absolutely the best we’ve had in Melbourne so far. the brekky burrito is insanely good and bircher bowl 10/10. the service, especially from our dog waiter Chaplin was amazing as well. staff are very warm and friendly and go above and behind to cater to changes you’d like to make to the food. can’t recommend this place enough

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