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How we read reviews →Fitzroy's favourite retro 70s café. generous breakfasts, affordable prices and no pretence.
A deliberate 70s time capsule. carpet on the walls, retro dinnerware, warm amber lighting and a laid-back energy that invites long stays. Has a sunny rear courtyard and a front window seat ideal for people-watching. Quietly anti-trend, which is exactly why locals love it.
House-made pies. Vegan BBQ breakfast as a dedicated menu option. Bloody Marys available. Supreme coffee. Retro aesthetic with carpet on the walls as décor. Rear courtyard with afternoon sun. Front window seat perfect for solo dining and crossword sessions.
The spice bag and lolly cake represent genuine Kiwi and New Zealand food culture. reviewers explicitly encourage trying these Kiwi classics. A rare find in Melbourne.
Exceptional value. a full breakfast and two coffees for under $40 in Melbourne is rare. $25 Parma at lunch. Reviewers repeatedly describe prices as 'affordable' and 'no longer heard of' for the quality delivered.
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