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Cafe exterior with black paintwork and yellow lettering, bags of oranges strung from walls, people seated inside next to large open window as two customers enter through the arched doorway.

Heart of Carlton

The Heart of Carlton is run by a husband and wife team who have lived in Carlton for 16 years. They opened the cafe six years ago and enjoy getting to know the people who come from near and far to enjoy their baguettes and inexpensive hot food, all made on-site by Nadeen.

Hear live music by Aidan, a local jazz pianist – if you're musical, you're welcome to have a play on the piano as well.

Day	Times
Monday	6am - 6pm
Tuesday	6am - 6pm
Wednesday	6am - 6pm
Thursday	6am - 6pm
Friday	6am - 6pm
Saturday	6am - 6pm
Sunday	6am - 6pm

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