A Hidden Gem by the Yarra

Drawn in by the morning light filtering through Yarra Bend Park’s native trees, Megan Phillis and James Meehan were instantly taken with the “empty shell” they discovered in nearby Acacia Place. The duo – known for Cafe Italia, Hoy Pinoy and The Meatball Company – transformed the space into Frankie Says, a refined all-day café tucked behind an apartment block on the quieter, Scandinavian-flavoured stretch of Victoria Street, just across from IKEA.

Designed for Calm and Comfort

Now a serene riverside retreat, the space features floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, whitewashed panelling and tabletops made from 100-year-old oak – all crafted to bring their design vision of relaxation to life.

Unforgettable Breakfasts and Italian-Inspired Lunches

Breakfast is far from ordinary. The standout is a whole-pan buttermilk pancake, baked in the pizza oven and topped with whipped vanilla-bean mascarpone, berries and crunchy breakfast seeds. Sides include maple-glazed Kaiser bacon and a hash brown with melted taleggio. Lunch leans Italian with crisp, stone-oven pizzas, antipasto boards and burgers.

A Sip to Match the Setting

Cleanse your palate with a glass of prosecco, or settle in with something from the curated wine list.