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How we read reviews →Essendon institution serving stellar coffee, hand-rolled panini and a legendary carrot cake.
Chill, cosy hole-in-the-wall energy on Keilor Road. brothers Michael and Joel run a warm, banter-filled counter that regulars treat like a second lounge room.
On-site laundromat next door under the same owners, beans from Roasting Warehouse, bread from Publique Bakery, and a build-your-own option on the panini menu.
Family-run by brothers Michael and Joel, with an Italian nonna-inspired panini menu (The Don, La Signora).
Seen as excellent value for quality by most reviewers, though a couple of regulars flagged a recent price increase since new ownership took over the site.
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