Plus Coffee & Kitchen

Carlton's creative Asian-fusion brunch cafe serving whole lobster spaghetti and inventive specialty coffee near Queen Vic Market

Warm and cosy with an industrial-yet-lush aesthetic. greenery, natural light through large windows, and a relaxed creative energy. Popular with UniMelb students and Asian-Australian diners who have made it a social hub. Busy at weekend lunchtimes but seats come around.

No weekend surcharge. flagged as a significant positive by multiple reviewers. Whole fresh lobster served in the spaghetti, not a small piece. Signature specialty coffee drinks that function more like crafted dessert beverages than standard espresso. QR code ordering at the table with self-serve water. Proximity to both Queen Victoria Market and the University of Melbourne.

Modern Asian-Western fusion anchored by an East Asian sensibility. the Singapore chilli crab omelette, Turkish egg with lamb, and Japanese-influenced miso salmon reflect a genuinely eclectic international kitchen rather than pastiche.

Mid-to-premium cafe pricing offset significantly by the no-weekend-surcharge policy and the generous portion sizes. particularly the lobster spaghetti at a price point rare for a full lobster in Melbourne. Specialty drinks at $7-8 are competitive for the level of creativity. A small minority finds some dishes overhyped relative to execution.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.