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Corn Street

Ashgrove

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Corn Street is a stunning cafe and modern day marketplace where patrons can enjoy expertly brewed coffee, breakfast or brunch and browse the amazing array of handcrafted artisan wares. 

Blush pink velvet lounge and matching chairs with shelves on walls stocked with products at Corn Street, Ashgrove

Nestled on Waterworks Road in Ashgrove, the cafe formerly known as Macho Macho has transformed into a beautiful market place with timber shelves stacked with thoughtfully-curated, unique, one-of-a-kind items including hand-painted ceramics, handwoven cushions, cute plant pots and much more.

Shelves on walls stocked with products at Corn Street, Ashgrove

Customers can relax in the gorgeous space that is furnished with a blush pink velvet lounge and matching chairs, with additional tables and chairs provided in the rear of the cafe, as well as on the footpath (where dogs are welcome to join their owners).  

Man sitting at open window inside Corn Street, Ashgrove

The all-day menu features breakfast faves from smashed avo and brekkie roll to unique dishes like Ottoman Toast (feta fried eggs & spiced savoury French toast with tomato salad); Caramelised Omelette; Banoffee Pancakes; Jamon & Corn Fritters (with poached egg); Breakfast Tacos; and Turkish poached eggs in garlic & sumnac labneh. 

Cupcakes at Corn Street, Ashgrove

In addition, there are freshly baked sweet and savoury treats ranging from chocolate brownies to delectable cupcakes and tasty frittatas.  

Coffee on pour is Wilde by Seven Miles Coffee Roasters, served along with Mayde organic tea, hot chocolate, chai, kombucha and more. 

By Deb Lidster

The menu may have changed since our visit,

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Corn Street

498 Waterworks Rd

Ashgrove

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