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How we read reviews →Industrial-estate cafe beloved by Thomastown workers for great coffee and rotating daily mains
Busy weekday canteen energy in a Thomastown industrial precinct. spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating. A hardworking local crowd creates a sociable, no-fuss atmosphere. Owned by Ali, whose morning energy sets the tone for the whole room.
Rotating daily bain-marie menu featuring restaurant-quality mains (osso bucco, calamari, honey chicken stir fry, pesto pasta) alongside classic sandwiches and pastries. Homemade muffins and a highly regarded vanilla slice baked in-house.
Modern Australian cafe with a diverse bain-marie influenced by multiple culinary traditions. Chinese-inspired stir fries, Italian pasta, and classic Aussie roasts sitting side by side.
Overwhelmingly praised for excellent value. osso bucco with rice for $14, roast pork and potato salad for $11. Some pricing concerns raised around rice sold as a standalone side and a card surcharge not always disclosed upfront.
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