In 1969, when Nick and Soula Katsakis were pondering a name for their little Greek coffee and sweets shop in Collingwood, they couldn’t have picked a more perfect name than Melissa (Honeybee).

Perfect because today, almost 4 decades on Melissa continues to be swarmed by their loyal and devoted customers, making this family run business Melbourne’s iconic Queen Bee of the authentic Greek Café experience.

For more than 43 years, Melissa Cakes has held a special place for the population of Collingwood. Established in the early seventies by Nick and Soula Katsakis, this Greek coffee and cake shop has been a care free haven for regulars of all ages to get together, chew the fat, drink delicious coffee and enjoy a delectable range of authentic Greek cakes, pastries and biscuits.