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2/1 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Moonee Ponds' best-kept secret: specialty coffee, Brazilian-inspired bites, and a genuinely warm welcome.

Cosy, art-filled corner café with cool wall murals, pop-culture décor, board games on the tables, and jazzy background music. The kind of place that doesn't look like much from the street but immediately feels like a neighbourhood living room once you're in. Bright natural light, cushioned bench seating, and an unhurried energy make it ideal for lingering over a long coffee or a catch-up with friends.

Owner Tim is a meticulous third-wave barista who offers a rotating single-origin reserve menu. ask for it at the counter. Specialty brews from guest roasters served on small wooden boards with tasting notes and sparkling water. Licensed venue. Brazilian influence on the food menu. Board games and books available for guests.

Brazilian culinary influence is authentic and consistent. pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread balls) praised as some of the best in Melbourne, and Brazilian-sourced single-origin beans feature on the reserve menu. The dulce de leche coffee is made with fresh milk, not condensed milk. a point of pride noted by multiple reviewers.

Moderate pricing that aligns with the quality of produce and coffee craft on offer. Most dishes around $18-22. Some reviewers noted portions could be more generous for the price, though the majority consider it fair for the level of care. Single-origin reserve coffees cost a little extra but reviewers consistently call them worth it.

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