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Operator San

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Operator San is a new Japanese-inspired brunch cafe by Operator25, serving all-day breakfast, sweets, savouries and specialty coffee and drinks.

On Therry Street, right by the hustle and bustle of the iconic Queen Victoria Market, Operator San presents you with a taste of Japan, in the heart of Melbourne.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 8am - 4pm 8am - 4pm
Tuesday
  • 8am - 4pm 8am - 4pm
Wednesday
  • 8am - 4pm 8am - 4pm
Thursday
  • 8am - 4pm 8am - 4pm
Friday
  • 8am - 4pm 8am - 4pm
Saturday
  • 8am - 4pm 8am - 4pm
Sunday
  • 8am - 4pm 8am - 4pm

Location

121 Therry St
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9687 4441
  • email address: info@operatorsan.com.au
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