Giu Giu

4.9(77)

14c Gilbert Rd, Preston, Victoria, 3072

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Services:TakeawayDine-In

Good ValueFriendly Staff

Known for

MatchaUbe optionsToastiesTakeawayDine-inCoffeeBrunchDessert

Why Choose Giu Giu?

Giu Giu is a neighbourhood cafe in Preston where matcha and specialty drinks command serious loyalty, locals consistently praise the quality and consistency, particularly the Ube Coconut matcha and hojicha. The team are warm and attentive, the baked goods are inventive, and fair prices make it a worthwhile stop for coffee, brunch and sweet treats.

About Giu Giu

Giu Giu is a little corner spot in Preston, Victoria, where the coffee and baked goods get equal billing and the matcha gets a fair share of the talk. It's a cafe at heart, with brunch and sweet things on the menu, and you can dine in or take it away.

Matcha is what comes up first around here. People keep coming back for the ube coconut version, and the hojicha has its fans too. There's a playful run of drink combinations, plus options for anyone keeping caffeine low. We've heard the cookie butter iced latte and the tiramisu iced latte are worth a try.

On the food side, the cooking mixes Italian and Filipino influences. The mortadella and pistachio toastie has people raving, and a sundried tomato toastie gets the same treatment. Italian donuts and homemade cakes sit alongside them, and they do a gochujang caramel cookie.

The staff are friendly and attentive, and it comes across as a warm family business. Some regulars say a donut occasionally turns up alongside their drink. Prices are considered good value. Inside it's snug, with games on hand, and there's free street parking nearby, which helps in Preston.

One local found a strawberry drink too thick and wasn't won over, but that's the exception. Check the hours before you head in, as they're closed early in the week.

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What Customers Say on Google

Value

“The matcha and hojicha are great, never too milky and proper quality. There are many fun drink combos to choose from too which I appreciate as a low caffeine drinker. The cakes are fun flavors, very tasty and a good price.”

Pastries

“I've been coming to Giu Giu for a while now and every single time I am thoroughly impressed with the matcha, I've tried matcha from so many different places in Melbourne and I keep coming back here for their Ube Coconut matcha because you can taste all the flavours but they don't overpower the matcha, and it’s not too sweet or too bitter.”

Staff

“It's a family business, and the girls are very friendly and attentive. Sometimes they even give you a donut with your drink.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Giu Giu

: Giu Giu is a corner cafe in Preston best known for its matcha, especially the ube coconut and pandan versions, plus hojicha and a playful range of iced latte combinations like cookie butter and tiramisu. The food menu blends Italian and Filipino flavours, with toasties such as mortadella and pistachio often mentioned alongside cakes and cookies.
: Both options are available. Giu Giu offers dine-in seating in a cosy little space in Preston, described by visitors as a community-feeling corner spot, as well as takeaway for anyone grabbing a coffee or matcha on the go.
: Many visitors mention fair pricing for the cakes and drinks, calling it good value, though one or two found it slightly pricey before deciding it was worth it. Staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, with a family-run feel to the service.
: The matcha and hojicha are the standout orders, with the ube coconut matcha getting particular praise for its balanced flavour. For something different, try the cookie butter or tiramisu iced lattes, or ask about low-caffeine options since several fun drink combinations are available.
: Free street parking is available near Giu Giu in Preston. The cafe accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, so you can dine in or grab a takeaway coffee and toastie without needing cash on hand.