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279

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  • Restaurant

Visit 279 cafe for speciality coffee, tea, hand-strained miso soup and traditional Japanese fare, such as rice balls.

Their Japanese donuts and steamed muffins are baked daily and are the perfect match with your morning coffee. For lunch, try the slow-cooked pork belly with ginger, garlic and spring onions.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 7am - 3pm 7am - 3pm
Tuesday
  • 7am - 3pm 7am - 3pm
Wednesday
  • 7am - 3pm 7am - 3pm
Thursday
  • 7am - 3pm 7am - 3pm
Friday
  • 7am - 3pm 7am - 3pm
Saturday
  • 8am - 3pm 8am - 3pm
Sunday
  • 8am - 3pm 8am - 3pm

Location

279 Victoria St
West Melbourne 3003

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  • telephone number: 0401 343 310
  • email address: ohayo@279victoriast.co
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