Trader Spotlight: Top of the Hill Cafe

Located at 208 High Street, Top of the Hill Café has been keeping locals fuelled since opening in October just before COVID.

Taking over the space after it previously traded briefly, this family-run café found its rhythm during challenging times. With a strong grab-and-go focus, it carved out its niche without competing with sit-down brunch spots — instead offering quality takeaway coffee, fresh sandwiches, wraps and rolls for locals on the move.

Open from 7am weekdays (8am weekends), it’s a go-to for early workers, tradies, morning walkers and anyone needing a reliable caffeine fix. They proudly pour Symmetry Coffee as their house blend, alongside rotating specialty beans for batch brew and cold drip.

Owned by the same family behind The Peacock Inn, the café is part of a long-standing High Street presence. After nearly 20 years in the area, they’ve witnessed Northcote Rise evolve into the thriving, supportive strip it is today.

Simple, local and community-minded, Top of the Hill Café is exactly what a neighbourhood takeaway spot should be — consistent, welcoming and proudly part of the Northcote Rise story.