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169 Elgin St, Carlton VIC 3053

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Carlton's sunlit corner café by day, curated wine bar by night. seasonally driven.

Warm, sun-drenched corner spot on Elgin St with big windows onto Carlton street life. Natural materials, light tones and a soundtrack that shifts from relaxed café daytime hum to intimate wine-bar buzz on Friday and Saturday evenings. Neighbourhood regulars mix with visitors in a space that feels curated without being precious.

Dual-mode venue. full breakfast and lunch menu until 3pm daily, then bar and wine service with deli platters from 3pm. Occasional chef residencies including pasta nights. House-made pickles and kraut. Oysters shucked to order.

No specific cultural heritage. Modern Australian café and wine bar ethos, focused on quality seasonal and local produce.

Daytime café pricing is fair for quality seasonal ingredients. breakfast plates in the low-to-mid twenties. Wine and cocktail service is priced for the curated list. A minority of reviewers found it overpriced for portions, though the majority consider it good value given the produce quality.

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169 Elgin St, Carlton VIC 3053

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Carlton

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