Massey Espresso Cucina Dolce

Owner Massey runs this sunlit Glenelg stop like an extension of her own kitchen, turning out home-style Italian and Persian-inflected plates on Jetty Road. Mornings start with proper espresso and flaky apple tarts pulled straight from the morning bake. Unlike counter operations that push pre-made slabs, sandwiches and panini get built to order—crisped wholemeal layered with grilled chicken and avocado, or pressed focaccia stuffed with eggplant. The open kitchen keeps breakfast rolling all day alongside bowls of alla panna and warm lentil soup. Regulars make a point of saving room for the pastry cabinet, where slices of pistachio and ginger cake sit beside rich tiramisu.