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03/10/2026
Our Sticky Miso Eggplant Teishoku: eggplant pan-fried until golden and glazed right in the pan, served with rice, miso soup and a fresh salad. A proper Japanese set meal, made at our café in Abbotsford. 🍁
02/10/2026
A guest ordered the scrambled tofu teishoku, and said yes when we asked if we could film it.
Scrambled tofu with shiitake and black fungus over rice, with miso soup, salad and house-pickled cucumber alongside. A teishoku is a Japanese set meal, so it all arrives together.
Just a real table at Kaede, Johnston St, Abbotsford.
28/09/2026
Soft, airy and made for a good sando. We slice it thick, layer it up, and it holds together beautifully. 🍁
Kaede, 325 Johnston St, Abbotsford.
22/09/2026
We're open this Grand Final Eve, Friday 25 September, from 8am to 2:30pm.
If you're around Abbotsford before the big day, come by for a coffee, a slow breakfast or a warm bowl of something. You'll find us on Johnston St. 🍁
19/09/2026
Thin-sliced beef and onion, simmered slowly in soy sauce, mirin and sake, finished over rice with a soft onsen egg. This is how we make our gyudon, gluten-free and dairy-free. 🍁
16/09/2026
A little bit of calm on Johnston Street 🍁
Japanese food, good coffee, green tiles and a lot of plants. Our small corner of Abbotsford.
11/09/2026
Folded slowly in the pan, then finished with a spoonful of chilli. Soft, glossy scrambled eggs for a slower morning.
Japanese-inspired breakfast and brunch at 325 Johnston St, Abbotsford, Melbourne 🍁
09/09/2026
Kaede is a Japanese café on the corner in Abbotsford. Coffee from Disciple Roasters, rice bowls and katsu don out of the kitchen, matcha and hojicha if that's more your speed.
We built it to be the kind of place you can sit in for a while. Plants over the counter, warm light through the front windows, no rush to turn the table. Come in for a quick coffee and go, or take the long way through breakfast. Both are fine by us.
The food is the part we care about most. Simple Japanese cooking done properly, the way we'd make it at home.
Open from morning, seven days.
03/09/2026
Chia doesn't rush. The seeds sit in almond milk for half an hour before they are ready, so the base gets made ahead and the glass is built when you order it.
Matcha chia at the bottom. Blueberry sauce through the middle. Coconut yoghurt, then a handful of the matcha granola we make ourselves.
We put it on the morning menu because we wanted something that doesn't sit heavy. Something you can have before work, or before a walk down the Yarra, or next to a coffee while you take your time.
01/09/2026
We run Disciple's Zen blend here at Kaede in Abbotsford. It's lightly roasted and built for milk coffees, so it stays sweet through a latte instead of getting heavy on you. Cookies and cream up front, a bit of cherry, then caramel underneath. Honestly it's just a really nice coffee to sit with.
28/08/2026
There's a certain kind of morning we've always hoped Kaede would give people. Not impressive exactly. More like settled. Somewhere you can take your time.
We wanted a space that doesn't ask much of you. Good Japanese food, good coffee, and a relaxing atmosphere.
We think a neighbourhood needs a cafe like that, and we're glad ours turned out to be in Abbotsford.
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25/08/2026
It started as a staff lunch. Scrambled eggs on rice, something fast between services. Then we were all eating it, every day. Then customers started asking what was in our bowls, and whether they could have some too.
So it earned its place on the menu. Soft, folded scrambled eggs over rice, a spoon of chilli crisp on top, miso soup, salad and pickles alongside. Nothing we set out to make, just the thing we kept coming back to.
Chilli scrambled eggs, on Johnston St, Abbotsford.
21/08/2026
Crumbed, fried, and finished with a soft egg that just barely sets.
Rice first. Then the katsu, golden, crunchy, still hot.
Egg sauce poured over, spring onion and pickled ginger on top.
Every bowl built to order, every time.
This is our Katsu Don. 🍱
18/08/2026
Most of what goes into a plate here happens before it ever reaches you. The slicing, the plating, the few seconds a barista spends getting the pour to sit just right. You don't really see any of it, and honestly you're not meant to. We just care that when it lands in front of you, it's the best version of itself.
That's the whole idea behind the food at Kaede. Take something simple, a katsu, a matcha, a coffee, and give it the time it deserves. It's a quiet kind of pride, but it's in everything we send out.
14/08/2026
Kaede, KA-E-DE. Maple Tree, in Japanese.
The name comes from Yuki's love of nature, and that's the whole feeling of the place. Greenery tucked everywhere, warm and cosy, somewhere you actually want to slow down. 🍁
Now you know.
11/08/2026
Before the rush, the corner is still. Blue sky over old brick, doors about to open, the smell of the first brew coming through. This is our favourite hour, come catch it with us.
07/08/2026
Good coffee, good food, a room full of people who get it. There's always a spot for you here, pull up a chair and stay a while.
05/08/2026
We are looking for an experienced barista.
If you are hardworking, friendly & reliable. Please DM us ❤️
04/08/2026
Bright green, stone-ground matcha, whisked smooth and served in our handmade cups. Earthy, a little sweet, a steadier lift than coffee. The calm way to begin a morning.
Address
325 Johnston Street
Abbotsford, VIC
3067
The coffee shop and Japanese restaurant on Johnston Street can be reached easily by public transportation or driving. For those taking public transit, take the tram to the nearest stop and walk straight for a few blocks. Alternatively, if driving, there is parking available nearby on both sides of the street or in one of the designated parking lots nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
7am - 2:30pm |
| Tuesday |
7am - 2:30pm |
| Wednesday |
7am - 2:30pm |
| Thursday |
7am - 2:30pm |
| Friday |
7am - 2:30pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 3pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 3pm |
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What people say
Kaede is a hidden gem located on Johnston Street in Abbotsford, Melbourne. This coffee shop and Japanese restaurant serves up delicious food and great coffee that will leave you feeling satisfied and content. The Teishoku sets are a must-try, as they are nutritious, delicious, and perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch. The atmosphere at Kaede is relaxed and inviting, making it the perfect spot to grab your coffee and chill out for a bit. The staff is friendly and welcoming, ensuring that you have an enjoyable dining experience. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal with friends or family, Kaede has got you covered. So why not pop in today and see what all the fuss is about? You won't be disappointed!
