This is a local cafe for the office residents of 90 Collins. You can enter either from here or from Alfred's Place. It is closed on Sunday and anyway I would not suggest it in the weekend unless you are here, you do not want to walk further and you want just a coffee.
The first section of the bar/cafe is dedicated to pre-cooked food. The coffee machine is right in the middle of Alfred's next to a good selections of cakes and muffins. You can select a take away, cheaper, or seat at the tables around. Newspapers are always available, so that you do not get bored meanwhile you are waiting for the latte.
At first, the bar seems a bit too cold; the furniture inside seems a bit dated and not reflecting any particular style. The latte can be good, though sometime the waiting time may be long, I am not sure if they give priority to the take away, and if you seat, which I prefer, you just have to wait your turn.
They have a good selection of breakfast (and lunch as well). If you love the old formal standard big portion breakfast, this is the place, but do not expect more than that.
The big plus comes from the service, with an amiable Steve, co-owner, that never stops being positive and distributing smiles around, a good start in this busy part of the city.
Rating (5=too good to be true,1=i saw and tasted much much better)
latte: 2.5 because the coffee is well done but waiting time is sometime too long
food: 3 if you like standard breakfast
service: 4 they recognize you once you go back, they have a laugh with you, they behave as old good time friends. I like that
place: 2 they should refresh this place, still anchored to the 80's
Address: Shop 5 90 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
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