BENCH COFFEE CO. Slater St

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8/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004

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Specialty coffee bar by Fawkner Park loved for milk-based brews and pastries.

Chill, sun-dappled courtyard cafe under tall trees beside Fawkner Park, dog-friendly and popular with locals grabbing a quick coffee hit.

Own-roasted beans (also sold for home grinding), Oatly oat milk, soda water on tap, dog-friendly outdoor seating under mature trees.

No specific cultural heritage is claimed by reviewers; it presents as a straightforward modern Melbourne specialty coffee bar.

Consistently praised for quality but frequently called pricey. $6-6.50 for a small coffee draws repeated pushback despite the reviews staying high.

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Google rating4.5 ★ · 401 reviews
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8/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004

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