Tyler's Milkbar

Preston’s trendy hospo crowd packs the leafy courtyard here for a reason. Tyler's Milkbar channels serious nostalgic energy—a bohemian, retro-soaked space pouring out pure comfort. Those plugged into the northern suburbs cafe circuit know to skip standard brekkie fare and dive straight into the house-made magic. You're ordering the Sally Sanga or the famed chilli oil toastie—crispy, deeply savory, and served with a killer dipping sauce. Drink-wise, the baristas sling rich Vietnamese iced coffees alongside wildly creative pours like popcorn matcha. Families gravitate to the sunlit back garden for the exceptionally warm service and thoughtful drawing stations, while pastry purists clear the counter of their thick-filled, iconic Monte Carlo biscuits. A proper, unpretentious Melbourne staple.