At Blue Nile Café, we bring people together over authentic Middle Eastern culinary heritage and specialty coffee. From Alexandria-style broad bean falafel and flame-grilled shawarma to handcrafted pastries and rich cardamom coffee.

Authentic Alexandrian recipe prepared fresh daily.
Alexandrian & Middle Eastern
Never frozen or pre-made
Family owned & operated
433 Sydney Rd, VIC
Explore our fan-favorite Egyptian broad bean falafel, juicy chicken shawarma, freshly baked cinnamon danishes, and handcrafted cardamom drinks.
Bestseller250gTraditional Alexandria style crispy broad bean falafel with spiced grilled eggplant, tahini, fresh pickles, mint, and tomato rolled in artisan flatbread.
Must Try300gTender marinated chicken breast & thigh layered with garlic toum, crispy fries inside, crisp lettuce, and turnip pickles.
Chef Special450gCombination of spiced beef sujuk, slow-roasted chicken shawarma, yellow saffron rice, house tahini, garlic dip, and toasted pita.
Traditional220gSautéed beef liver with green chili, garlic, lemon, cumin, served in soft bakery baguette rolls. An authentic Mediterranean delicacy.
180gHandcrafted buttery puff pastry rolled with Saigon cinnamon, caramelized brown sugar, and light cream glaze.
160gMulti-layered French croissant filled with rich Belgian dark chocolate batons and dusted with powdered sugar.
What sets Blue Nile Café apart is our uncompromising devotion to authentic recipes. Unlike standard cafes, we prepare Egyptian broad bean falafel from scratch—lighter, crispier, and richer in flavor than common chickpea variations.
Authentic broad bean batter ground fresh daily with garlic and parsley.
Cinnamon danishes, chocolate croissants, and sweet baklava baked each morning.
Tender, spiced, and flame-grilled to perfection with house garlic toum.
Slow roasted arabica infused with crushed cardamom pods.

Every meal is prepared on order with zero shortcuts or artificial preservatives.

Traditional Egyptian street food classics served right here on Sydney Road, Coburg.
With over 85+ 5-star Google reviews, see why Coburg locals and visitors call us their favorite Mediterranean spot.
"Amazing service and great coffee. Thank you!! Perfect local cafe vibe on Sydney Rd."
"Delicious fresh food, generous portions, and incredibly friendly staff. Must try the mixed shawarma!"
"As a person who lived in Alexandria, Egypt I can tell you the quality and taste of their sandwiches, whether it was liver or foul they really nailed it! Highly recommend!"
"Blue Nile is the perfect spot on Victoria Mall to grab a falafel wrap. I love that they make broad bean falafel rather than chickpea falafel, which I find tastier! Make sure you grab a bottle of their homemade Ayran!"
"Food and service are superb. Try the sujuk, you won't regret it!"
"The falafel wrap was genuinely tasty and a big portion size. The owner was super friendly and made me feel welcome right away."
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Visit us at 433 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058, or place your order directly for delivery right to your door.