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Closed todayOpens Tue 8am
297 Gilbert Rd, Preston VIC 3072

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Preston's best-kept secret. Allpress coffee, spanakopita that sells out fast, and an owner who knows your order

A bright, airy, and welcoming café on Gilbert Road with a modern yet warm interior. wooden chairs, natural light, and curated background music. The kind of place where the owner greets you by name, makes you feel part of a small community, and where dog owners are welcome out front. Intimate but social.

Serves Allpress Specialty Coffee. consistently cited as the defining drawcard. Baked goods sourced from Cobb Lane (Matt Forbes' bakery). House-made food including spanakopita. Dog-friendly seating out front. Staff remember regular orders.

No specific national cuisine. a Modern Australian café that excels through the quality of its sourcing and the warmth of its hospitality.

Priced at the higher end of local café norms for specialty coffee (one reviewer flagged the matcha latte price), but the quality of the Allpress roast and house-made food justifies it for regulars who treat it as a daily ritual.

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297 Gilbert Rd, Preston VIC 3072

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Preston

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