About Us

A Melbourne Meeting Place Since 2008

Welcome to Vanilla Lounge, a family-owned café, restaurant and patisserie in the heart of Eaton Mall, Oakleigh. The family behind Vanilla has been involved in Melbourne hospitality for generations. Innovation, quality and a genuine love of bringing people together remain at the heart of everything we do.

When we opened our doors in August 2008, our vision was to create more than somewhere to eat. We wanted Vanilla to become a meeting place: somewhere families could gather, friends could reconnect, and the community could enjoy genuine hospitality in a warm, vibrant setting.

Oakleigh embraced us from the beginning, and we have been proud to grow alongside this remarkable multicultural community.
Today, Vanilla Lounge is one of Oakleigh’s most recognised dining destinations, bringing together Greek and Mediterranean food, Melbourne café culture, handcrafted cakes and a lively European atmosphere, all under one roof.

From breakfast and brunch through to lunch, dinner, coffee and late-night dessert, Vanilla offers something for every occasion.

Our extensive menu celebrates the generous flavours of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine while also offering familiar café favourites and contemporary dishes. We are committed to using fresh, local produce, together with quality Australian meats and seafood, imported Greek olive oil and authentic Greek feta.

Our food is prepared on the premises without added preservatives, MSG, artificial flavours or colours. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal and other dietary options are also available across our menu.

Whether you are joining us for a morning coffee, a relaxed family meal, dinner with friends or something sweet after an evening in Eaton Mall, you will always be welcomed with the warmth and generosity that define Vanilla.

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