This cafe is amazing! The space was incredible, really nice balance between the industrial look and colour from the plants.
Heaps of vegan options as well which was great to see. The coffee was awesome its really tasty and hit the spot. The eggs Benedict was incredible it deserves to be in an NGV exhibit.
Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu.
I've had the pleasure of seeing the Project develop from its very early days. These guys settle for nothing but the best and that's exactly what the Project281 experience will be for those who walk thru its doors - the best.
Really good food and awesome vibes
What's not to love at Project281. The venue is spectacular and so is the food. Great service and their in-house brewed coffee is up with the best. Highly recommend for anyone looking for the best cafe in Melbourne because this is it!
My favourite dish here is the french toast! Always so delicious. They've just added this cool iced coffee ball that is such a fun experience
One of my favourite places- great food and great hospitality! Thank you so much for the free brownie today 😍 Coffee is fantastic and the venue has a beautiful lush environment!
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+5
Staff were lovely, the food was delicious and the coffee was on point. Definitely going back
I had this delicious Vegan KFC style burger, WOW so good! I poured the sauce inside the burger as well as dipping the burger in it at as i ate it .. SO YUM. I also tried at DIY chai & that was great too! I’m so excited to go back and get this burger again i really enjoyed it. Another bonus is it’s just around the corner from Brunswick station (upfield line) easy commutes are my fave.
Yum as food, good fast service and the friendliest staff (shoutout to horhey (Jorge in Spanish I think))
We came on a rainy day on the first weekend after lockdown and Jr was amazing we were seated relatively quickly.
We drank:
1. Triple shot long black ☕️ x2
2. Matcha latte
3. Chai latte
We ate:
1. Vegan super bowl + added vegan chicken
2. Chicken katsu sando
3. Loaded waffle fries with avo + bacon 🥓 dust on side
4. Vegan home made brownie
5 Star 🌟 performers
• vegan super bowl
• waffle fries
• brownie
Fantastic vibe from the moment we were greeted. Friendly and sincere staff nothing was to difficult for them. Great food and a well designed modern fit out. So happy we dined there.
First time visiting Project 281 today after seeing their colourful dishes all over Instagram. I was greeted by friendly staff members, my order was ready waiting for me and my coffee was prepared in seconds!
The oat milk latte was spot on, definitely one of the best I've had in Melbourne. I had the Korean Beef Burger which was served in a beetroot bun and although I'm not a fan of kimchi, it was very tasty. My partner had the Giant Pork Sandwich which he really enjoyed. The pork katsu was cooked to perfection.
Loved the greenery and vibes in this cafe, I'll definitely be back in future when dine in is available.
Amazing place for brunch. The food was presented beautifully brought to the table quickly and tasted better than it looked. Cannot fault the service. Really worth stopping by for a meal. Eggs Benny was on point. Only thing is the 20% surcharge for public holidays a bit steep. Otherwise would have given 5 stars.
Delicious options, warm inviting open space (pram & wheelchair friendly and lots of highchairs available and change table in toilets). Staff friendly and very helpful with explaining menu options.
Loved our leisurely lunch, hard to decide on what to pick.
The hot chocolate was the bomb! Waffle fries yummy & hearty decent sized meals available with a Japanese flair. You won't be disappointed.
Lovely vibe and great food! The toast for the avocado smash needed to be actually toasted though and perhaps a different more rustic choice of bread would’ve been more suitable. Otherwise great experience and will be back to try other dishes on the menu!
I have been to this cafe many times and never been disappointed. The service is amazing, the staff are so lovely and the food is fantastic. Some of the items are on the pricier side but 100% worth it. Would definitely recommend.
Excellent place for breakfast and brunch. I struggle to remember a place with better service.
The staff here is incredibly nice and accommodating.
They were constantly making sure everything was good and every single one of them sporting their best smile.
Food is excellent, beautiful presentation and good prices.
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Last year, while being stuck in Europe as the border to Australia was closed, I attended an online seminar about roasting. Anne Cooper was one of the guest speakers, and she shared interesting insights about how to roast coffee from Colombia.
This was the reason I went to PROJECT 281 CAFÉ to enjoy some tasty coffee, to have lunch and maybe to run into Anne to have a chat about anything coffee. The café was easy to find, a gigantic and colorful mural painting showed me the way. I love these mural paintings on brick walls, they give a special creative touch to Melbourne, and you can see them all over the city.
The café is located inside a big, old warehouse or factory building. There is a separated space with two roasters in the left back. The team wasn’t roasting today, but everything was there, a sample and a production roaster, to create magical coffee flavors.
I was delighted to see that a Kenyan single origin espresso in the hopper besides their house blend. But I came just a few minutes too late, and they swapped the beans to another tasty coffee from Brazil.
I noticed another difference between Australia and where I usually have my coffee. Even at lunch time, the baristas will ask you what coffee you want to order before they bring you the food menu. That is a big difference, and I noticed it just now. It happened to me every time I enter a café for lunch.
So, I went for a double espresso from Brazil and the poke bowl, made of sesame rice, greens, pickled ginger, avocado-pea smash, cherry tomatoes, wasabi pea crump, wakame and with salmon sashimi. Just have a look at the picture, no additional words needed: YUMMIE!!! For my desert I ordered a magic, as I know by now that the baristas in Melbourne will create super sweet, smooth espresso-based milk beverages. Their house blend cut beautifully through the milk, and I walked back to the office – fully satisfied.
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