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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 1802 reviews

What Moises Beahan doesn't like about Journal Canteen:
Great if you want poor service long waits and cold coffee. Not sure how you survive in Melbourne. Food options are very limited, go to Dr Graves st or maccas if you want a better experience. View all feedback. What Albertha Connelly likes about Journal Canteen:
Lovely atmosphere and friendly welcome from this laneways cafe up a short flight of stairs. Chai tea served with milk and honey on the side and flat white hot and frothy. Particularly liked the library feel of the cafe with its large shared tables. View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 23 reviews
Κωνσταντίνος
20.11.2017 - 18:31

Perfect spot for a cute melbourne breakfast. I had the crumpets and my partner had the chicken focaccia - both were excellent. The focaccia was so large we coul...

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Keanu
20.11.2017 - 18:31

The Canteen situated next door, but up some stairs, to the cafe is a great alternative. A bit hidden, so not as busy, but has similar great options. Larger, sha...

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Lonnie
20.11.2017 - 18:31

The cafe has a good atmosphere at the entrance of the city library and the staff are friendly. Coffee tastes good too. However, there is a 15% surcharge on Sund...

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Pablo
20.11.2017 - 18:31

We went here twice for breakfast because it was so enjoyable the first time. Firstly the coffee is amazing, so that is always a good start but the food was also...

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Holmfrid
20.11.2017 - 18:31

My visits to Journal have usually been in association with courses at CAE, but today I decided just to call in for breakfast. Cappuccino started the gastric jui...

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Located in Melbourne, this café has received mixed reviews from customers. Some have complained about poor service, long wait times, and cold coffee, suggesting going elsewhere for a better experience. Others have praised the lovely atmosphere and friendly welcome, particularly liking the large shared tables and library feel of the café. The neighboring Canteen is also recommended for great food options and excellent service. Despite some mixed feedback on service quality, the café seems to be a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, with many enjoying the food and overall ambience.

Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 882 reviews
Indigo
03.02.2024 - 04:41

This is my favourite cafe in Melbourne. The staff are beautifully attentive, the tea is always perfect, and the company quirky and lovely. Love hearing the pian...

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Jd
03.02.2024 - 04:41

My fave spot in the cbd for just chilling out by myself or with others....great staff, great service and yummy food and Great Coffee

Narelle
03.02.2024 - 04:41

This place has always been a favorite. Johnny is one of the nicest guys I know and even not seeing him in over 12 months plus he still remembered my name Go Jou...

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Helen
03.02.2024 - 04:41

Come here almost every week.. Excellent cafe with great atmosphere and nice coffee.. handy that it's close to the library as well

Symon
03.02.2024 - 04:41

It 's the first place I have been to where they have made a keen effort to learn my name and order. 'The usual? '

Facebook
3.9 ★ from 91 reviews
Google
4.1 ★ from 657 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 172 reviews

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