Hobba

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428 Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181

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Prahran's buzzy industrial-chic cafe famed for hotcakes, almond croissants and strong coffee.

Industrial-warehouse fitout with exposed brick, greenery and cosy booths; buzzy, dog-friendly weekend energy with 70s-80s music and a genuine people-watching crowd.

Dog-friendly seating (flag it when booking online), free wifi for laptop work, halal-catered dishes, single-origin coffee, and a hands-on owner who works the floor most sessions.

No specific heritage or lineage claims in reviews; the menu reads as contemporary Melbourne cafe fare with global touches (kimchi baked beans, Aleppo eggs, poke bowl).

Split verdict. most reviewers rate the cooking as worth the spend, but a vocal minority flag the smashed avo and croissants as pricey for what lands on the plate (one cites $26 for a single egg and toast).

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428 Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181

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Prahran

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