Inside Monty Cafe — warm, busy dining room on Were Street, Montmorency

About Us

Two Experiences, One Were Street Address

Community cafe by day, Indian restaurant by night — Monty is Montmorency's welcoming local spot.

Monty Cafe's coffee counter with barista-made coffee and menu boards

Our Story

A Neighbourhood Cafe with Heart

Monty Cafe & Restaurant sits in the heart of Were Street, Montmorency — a place where locals gather for their morning coffee, friends meet over brunch, and families come together for a memorable Indian dinner.

By day, we're a classic Melbourne neighbourhood cafe: all-day breakfast, fresh bagels, gourmet sandwiches and quality barista-made coffee. By night, the kitchen transforms into Raj Indian Restaurant, serving comforting curries, aromatic spices and traditional favourites.

Two Experiences Under One Roof

  • By Day: Breakfast, brunch, lunch, fresh bagels and barista coffee — 7 days a week.
  • By Night: Authentic Indian dinner — curries, vegetarian dishes and family-style dining, Thursday to Sunday.

Evenings at Monty

Raj Indian Restaurant

When the cafe closes for the afternoon, the spices come out. Raj Indian Restaurant takes over the dining room with comforting, freshly prepared Indian meals — the kind that turn a weeknight into an occasion.

From rich, slow-cooked curries to beautifully spiced vegetarian dishes, every meal is made to be shared with family and friends. Dinner is served Thursday to Sunday, 5 PM to 9 PM.

Authentic Indian curries with rice served in copper bowls at Monty Restaurant

Why Visit Monty

A Local Place Worth Coming Back To

  • Freshly Prepared Food

    Everything on the plate is made fresh — breakfast, bagels, sandwiches and lunch classics.

  • Quality Coffee

    Barista-made coffee with care in every cup, whether it's your first or your fourth.

  • Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch

    One menu for every mood — sunrise breakfasts, lazy brunches and proper lunches.

  • Indian Dinner

    Authentic curries and traditional favourites, Thursday to Sunday evenings.

  • Friendly Neighbourhood Vibe

    A warm, welcoming local spot where regulars are family and newcomers are friends.

  • Dine In or Takeaway

    Sit down and stay a while, or grab your favourites to go.

Trading Hours

When to Find Us

The cafe runs all day; the Indian kitchen takes over in the evening.

Cafe — Daytime

  • Monday7 AM – 2 PM
  • Tuesday7 AM – 2 PM
  • Wednesday7 AM – 3 PM
  • Thursday7 AM – 3 PM
  • Friday7 AM – 3 PM
  • Saturday7 AM – 3 PM
  • Sunday7 AM – 3 PM

Indian Dinner — Evenings

  • MondayClosed for dinner
  • TuesdayClosed for dinner
  • WednesdayClosed for dinner
  • Thursday5 PM – 9 PM
  • Friday5 PM – 9 PM
  • Saturday5 PM – 9 PM
  • SundayClosed for dinner

Indian dinner is served Thursday to Sunday, 5 PM – 9 PM. Trading hours can change on public holidays — please call to confirm before your visit.