Bowen Street Cafe Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC ☕ Cafés & Brunch

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Opening hours

Monday7 am – 4 pm
Tuesday7 am – 4 pm
Wednesday7 am – 4 pm
Thursday7 am – 4 pm
Friday7 am – 4 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.

  • AddressBowen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
  • CuisineCoffee, Cake, Sandwich, Pastry
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Bowen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 · 740 m from Melbourne centre

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At a glance

  • TypeCafé
  • CuisineCoffee, Cake, Sandwich, Pastry
  • AreaMelbourne
  • StateVictoria
  • HoursOpen 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning

About Bowen Street Cafe

Bowen Street Cafe is a cafés & brunch café in Melbourne, Victoria. You'll find it at Bowen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, roughly 740 m from the Melbourne city centre.

Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.

Bowen Street Cafe is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning; the venue offers dine-in, outdoor seating; there are vegetarian options.

Planning a night out in Melbourne? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Kaki Lima and Canto.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in
  • Outdoor seating
  • Vegetarian options
  • Air-conditioned

What to order

Signature cafés & brunch dishes to look out for.

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BreakfastSmashed avoSourdough, feta, dukkah and poached egg
LunchChicken schnitzel sandwichSlaw and aioli on toasted bread
BakeryBanana breadToasted with butter
Coffee & drinksFresh juiceSeasonal blends

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Closest restaurants to Bowen Street Cafe

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

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  1. 1
    Kaki Lima – 414-418 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    Kaki Lima 🍣 Japanese · 414-418 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    10 mNW · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    Canto 🍝 Italian · 414-418 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    20 mNE · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Tokyo Yokocho 🍣 Japanese · 414-418 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    30 mNW · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    College Dropout Burgers Pop-Up 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · Bowen Street, Melbourne
    30 mSE · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    Standing Room – 394-412 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    Standing Room ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 394-412 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    50 mSW · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    Little Bang Espresso ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 394-412 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    50 mSW · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    J&G Taiwanese Fried Chicken 🥟 Chinese · 376-392 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct
    70 mSW · 1 min walk
  8. 8
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    The Bean Project ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 427-433 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct
    110 mSW · 1 min walk
  9. 9
    Xiangli Cuisine 🥟 Chinese · 479 Swanston Street, Melbourne
    110 mW · 1 min walk
  10. 10
    Oxford Scholar Hotel – 427 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct
    Oxford Scholar Hotel 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · 427 Swanston Street, Greek Precinct
    120 mSW · 1 min walk

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Eating out in Melbourne

Melbourne is home to 536 places to eat in our guide. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, japanese restaurants. Within 25 km of Bowen Street Cafe there are 8,417 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Greek Precinct (460 m), East End Theatre District (780 m), Carlton (900 m), Koreatown (960 m).

Cuisine mix in Melbourne

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch146
  • 🍽️ International64
  • 🍣 Japanese47
  • 🥟 Chinese45
  • 🍔 Burgers & Chicken31

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bowen Street Cafe located?

Bowen Street Cafe is located at Bowen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. It is about 740 m from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of Bowen Street Cafe?

Bowen Street Cafe is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays), from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does Bowen Street Cafe serve?

Bowen Street Cafe serves Coffee, Cake, Sandwich, Pastry cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

What is the closest restaurant to Bowen Street Cafe?

The closest venue is Kaki Lima, about 10 m to the north-west (1 min walk). Other close options include Canto (20 m), Tokyo Yokocho (30 m), College Dropout Burgers Pop-Up (30 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near Bowen Street Cafe?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Universal Italian (Italian, 460 m), Shark Fin Inn (Chinese, 730 m), Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant (Steakhouse & Grill, 820 m).

Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Melbourne?

Other cafés & brunch venues close by include Realfoods Canteen (130 m), Druids Cafe (160 m), Arch & Stone Outdoor Dining (170 m).

How many restaurants are there in Melbourne?

Our guide lists 536 places to eat in Melbourne, most commonly cafés & brunch (146), international restaurants (64), japanese restaurants (47). Within 25 km there are 8,417 venues in total.