Meli
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Meli is a bright, relaxed all-day cafe on View Street in Annandale, popular with families and locals who linger over brunch. It does a creative breakfast and lunch menu, good coffee and a Greek-style rice porridge, and sits 1 minute's walk from Hinsby Park and its renovated playground.
About Meli
Food at Meli
The menu covers breakfast, brunch and lunch. Reviewers single out the rizogalo, a Greek-style rice porridge topped with fruit, pear and almonds, and the chilli eggs. Eggs benedict on sourdough with pulled meat and slaw, a double smash burger and sweet slices and cookies also come up. There is a kids' section on the menu, and the icy poles get a mention from parents.
What to order: Rizogalo rice porridge · Chilli eggs · Double smash burger
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers mostly call the coffee excellent and carefully made, though one found it only fair. Milkshakes and juices are on the drinks menu.
Meli, formerly Cornersmith, near Hinsby Park
The cafe on this corner of View Street was previously Cornersmith and now trades as Meli. Hinsby Park is next door, so families often pair a meal with time on the playground, which reviewers describe as newly renovated.
Facilities at Meli
What visitors say about Meli
- 💬Reviewers praise the friendly, welcoming staff and relaxed atmosphere
- 💬Creative, well-presented dishes and good coffee come up repeatedly
- 💬The nearby renovated playground makes it easy with children
Near Meli
Visitor tips for Meli
- ✓It closes at 2:30pm every day, so it suits mornings and early lunches rather than after-school visits
- ✓Hinsby Park is a 1-minute walk away if the kids need to burn off energy
Getting to Meli
Meli is at 88 View St, Annandale NSW 2038, on the corner beside Hinsby Park.
FAQ
Was Meli previously Cornersmith?
Yes, the cafe at 88 View St operated as Cornersmith before becoming Meli.
Is Meli good for kids?
Yes, it has a kids' menu, and Hinsby Park and its playground are a 1-minute walk away.
What time does Meli close?
It closes at 2:30pm every day, opening at 7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends.