Station Stop Cafe

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Closed nowOpens 5amSunday: 5am - 3pm
274 Como Parade W, Parkdale VIC 3195

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Parkdale's community heart. the brothers know your name by visit two and the coffee opens at 4am

The beating heart of the Parkdale neighbourhood. warm, welcoming and genuinely community-driven. Run by a family (Wael and brothers), the cafe operates from 4am most days and is the hub where locals gather before trains, after footy, and on weekend mornings. Energetic and busy during peaks, but always friendly. Catering also available for events.

Opens at 4am most days. the earliest cafe in the area and a lifeline for shift workers and commuters. Staff memorise customer names and usual orders, often from the second visit. Won Triple M's best coffee in Melbourne 2025. Call-and-collect phone ordering available. Has catered school, birthday, and work functions.

A Modern Australian neighbourhood cafe with Lebanese-Australian ownership influence. the chai and savoury pide range reflect the family's background and add distinctive character to the menu.

Excellent value. affordable pricing on coffee and food, with fresh quality well above the price point. Multiple reviewers describe it as the best coffee in the area at a fair price. Catering is praised for quality and value.

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274 Como Parade W, Parkdale VIC 3195

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