The Journal Cafe

The Journal Cafe operates within the modern City Library on Flinders Lane and offers a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of reading material to browse as you sip your coffee.

Hearty home-style, market-driven Italian fare hits the tables for lunch and dinner. Indulge in suckling pig lasagne, cauliflower soup or spaghetti with mussels and garden-green verdure risotto.

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

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Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

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Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars, laneways and menus made for merry moments.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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