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- Address257 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053
- Phone(03) 9347 2142
- CuisineCafés & Brunch
257 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053 · 1.7 km from Melbourne centre
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At a glance
- TypeCafé
- CuisineCafés & Brunch
- AreaCarlton, Melbourne
- StateVictoria
About University Cafe
Located in Carlton, VIC, University Cafe is a cafés & brunch café serving locals and visitors alike. You'll find it at 257 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053, roughly 1.7 km from the Melbourne city centre.
Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.
The venue offers dine-in.
Planning a night out in Carlton? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Patisserie Madeleine De Proust and Lagoon Dining.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
What to order
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Closest restaurants to University Cafe
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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Patisserie Madeleine De Proust ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 253 Lygon Street, Carlton10 mSE · 1 min walk
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Lagoon Dining 🍽️ International · 263 Lygon Street, Carlton20 mNE · 1 min walk -
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Lygon Food Store 🍝 Italian · 267 Lygon Street, Carlton30 mN · 1 min walk
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New Zealand Natural 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · Carlton30 mS · 1 min walk
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Copperwood 🍽️ International · Carlton40 mE · 1 min walk -
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Coffee With Benefeats ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 275 Lygon Street, Carlton50 mN · 1 min walk
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Donnini's 🍽️ International · 320 Lygon Street, Carlton50 mE · 1 min walk
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D.O.C Espresso 🍽️ International · 326 Lygon Street, Carlton50 mE · 1 min walk
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Lavezzi 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 334 Lygon Street, Carlton60 mNE · 1 min walk
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Johnny, Vince & Sam's 🍝 Italian · 306-308 Lygon Street, Carlton60 mSE · 1 min walk
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Eating out in Carlton
Carlton is home to 206 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, italian restaurants, international restaurants. Within 25 km of University Cafe there are 8,401 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Fitzroy (1.1 km), Greek Precinct (1.3 km), East End Theatre District (1.4 km), Melbourne (1.7 km).
Cuisine mix in Carlton
Frequently asked questions
Where is University Cafe located?
University Cafe is located at 257 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053. It is about 1.7 km from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of University Cafe?
Opening hours for University Cafe have not been published in our data sources yet. Call (03) 9347 2142 to check today's hours.
What kind of food does University Cafe serve?
University Cafe serves Cafés & Brunch cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
How can I contact University Cafe?
You can reach University Cafe by phone on (03) 9347 2142.
What is the closest restaurant to University Cafe?
The closest venue is Patisserie Madeleine De Proust, about 10 m to the south-east (1 min walk). Other close options include Lagoon Dining (20 m), Lygon Food Store (30 m), New Zealand Natural (30 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near University Cafe?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Universal Italian (Italian, 500 m), Al Dente Enoteca (Italian, 790 m), Yeshi Ethiopian Restaurant (African, 1.1 km).
Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Carlton?
Other cafés & brunch venues close by include Green Cup (90 m), King & Godfree (110 m), Wild Timor Coffee Co. (150 m).
How many restaurants are there in Carlton?
Our guide lists 206 places to eat in Carlton, most commonly cafés & brunch (52), italian restaurants (25), international restaurants (23). Within 25 km there are 8,401 venues in total.