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- Address133 Nicholson Street, Footscray VIC
- CuisineAfrican
133 Nicholson Street, Footscray VIC · 5.8 km from Melbourne centre
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At a glance
- TypeRestaurant
- CuisineAfrican
- AreaFootscray, Melbourne
- StateVictoria
About African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant
Located in Footscray, VIC, African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant is an African restaurant serving locals and visitors alike. You'll find it at 133 Nicholson Street, Footscray VIC, roughly 5.8 km from the Melbourne city centre.
African restaurants — Ethiopian, Eritrean, Somali, West African and North African — offer communal dining around aromatic stews, injera bread and slow-cooked meats, with excellent vegan options.
The venue offers dine-in.
Planning a night out in Footscray? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Afghan Master Kebab and Khartoum Centre.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
What to order
Signature African dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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Afghan Master Kebab 🧆 Middle Eastern & Turkish · 131 Nicholson Street, Footscray10 mN · 1 min walk
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Khartoum Centre 🍽️ International · 145 Nicholson Street, Footscray30 mS · 1 min walk
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3
Star Restaurant 🍽️ International · 149 Nicholson Street, Footscray40 mS · 1 min walk
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4
Kulan Eatery 🍽️ International · Footscray40 mSW · 1 min walk
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5
Amasya Kebab House 🧆 Middle Eastern & Turkish · 134 Nicholson Street, Footscray50 mNW · 1 min walk
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BOQ 🍽️ International · 122 Nicholson Street, Footscray60 mNW · 1 min walk
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7
Maples ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Footscray80 mN · 1 min walk
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Footscray Club 🍽️ International · Footscray80 mNW · 1 min walk
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9
Jazeera Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Footscray80 mNE · 1 min walk
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VN Wrap & Roll 🍽️ International · Footscray90 mNW · 1 min walk
Recommended in the area
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More African near Footscray
Other african restaurants if you fancy the same cuisine.
Eating out in Footscray
Footscray is home to 147 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, vietnamese restaurants. Within 25 km of African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant there are 7,940 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Seddon (910 m), Kingsville (2.0 km), West Melbourne (2.3 km), Flemington (2.4 km).
Cuisine mix in Footscray
Frequently asked questions
Where is African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant located?
African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant is located at 133 Nicholson Street, Footscray VIC. It is about 5.8 km from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant?
Opening hours for African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant have not been published in our data sources yet. Check the venue's official channels before visiting.
What kind of food does African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant serve?
African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant serves African cuisine. Browse our African menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
What is the closest restaurant to African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant?
The closest venue is Afghan Master Kebab, about 10 m to the north (1 min walk). Other close options include Khartoum Centre (30 m), Star Restaurant (40 m), Kulan Eatery (40 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near African Cottage Cafe & Restaurant?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Steakhouse Grill 66 (Steakhouse & Grill, 3.9 km), Trattoria Emilia (International, 5.8 km), Universal Italian (Italian, 5.9 km).
Where else can I find African food near Footscray?
Other African venues close by include African Taste (700 m), New Somali Kitchen (3.1 km), The Abyssinian (3.2 km).
How many restaurants are there in Footscray?
Our guide lists 147 places to eat in Footscray, most commonly cafés & brunch (42), international restaurants (36), vietnamese restaurants (14). Within 25 km there are 7,940 venues in total.