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Local Folk Cafe

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Local Folk is a great little cafe in leafy Kensington that is the perfect place to go hang out with – you guessed it – local folk.

From 7am you'll find delicious breakfasts and hefty lunches. Grab yourself a beer or wine if you're feeling like making an afternoon of it.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 7am - 2pm 7am - 2pm
Tuesday
  • 7am - 2pm 7am - 2pm
Wednesday
  • 7am - 2pm 7am - 2pm
Thursday
  • 7am - 2pm 7am - 2pm
Friday
  • 7am - 2pm 7am - 2pm
Saturday
  • 7am - 2pm 7am - 2pm
Sunday
  • 8am - 2pm 8am - 2pm

Location

Local Folk
43 Epsom Rd
Kensington 3031

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  • telephone number: 03 9939 7241
  • email address: ashley@localfolk.com.au
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