279 – West Melbourne VIC
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279 West Melbourne

West Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC ☕ Cafés & Brunch

Opening hours

Monday7 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday7 am – 3:30 pm
Wednesday7 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday7 am – 3:30 pm
Friday7 am – 3:30 pm
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
Sunday8 am – 3 pm

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

279 Victoria Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 · 1.4 km from Melbourne centre

Popular times

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At a glance

About 279

279 is a cafés & brunch café in West Melbourne, Victoria. You'll find it at 279 Victoria Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003, roughly 1.4 km 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.

279 is open 7 days, open late on Saturdays, from early morning; the venue offers dine-in.

Planning a night out in West Melbourne? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Warung Agus and ccwok.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in

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 & drinksChai latteSpiced tea with milk

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Closest restaurants to 279

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

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  1. 1
    Warung Agus – 305 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
    Warung Agus 🍽️ International · 305 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
    60 mW · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    ccwok 🌶️ Malaysian & Indonesian · 464 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
    140 mNW · 2 min walk
  3. 3
    Udom House 🍜 Thai · 343 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
    170 mW · 2 min walk
  4. 4
    Pho Victoria 🍲 Vietnamese · Koreatown
    170 mE · 2 min walk
  5. 5
    The Roasting Warehouse – 19-21 Leveson Street, North Melbourne
    The Roasting Warehouse 🥩 Modern Australian · 19-21 Leveson Street, North Melbourne
    180 mNW · 2 min walk
  6. 6
    Little Africa logo
    Little Africa 🍲 African · 223 Victoria Street, Koreatown
    190 mE · 2 min walk
  7. 7
    Kathmandu Cottage 🏔️ Nepalese & Himalayan · 349 Victoria Street, West Melbourne
    190 mW · 2 min walk
  8. 8
    Le Bajo Milkbar 🍣 Japanese · 8-14 Howard Street, Koreatown
    190 mE · 2 min walk
  9. 9
    Path ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 362 Victoria Street, Koreatown
    200 mE · 2 min walk
  10. 10
    Basic Buns 🍽️ International · Koreatown
    200 mE · 2 min walk

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Eating out in West Melbourne

West Melbourne is home to 18 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, pubs & bistros, korean restaurants. Within 25 km of 279 there are 8,310 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Koreatown (940 m), North Melbourne (990 m), Melbourne (1.4 km), Greek Precinct (1.4 km).

Cuisine mix in West Melbourne

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch9
  • 🍺 Pubs & Bistros4
  • 🍖 Korean1
  • 🍔 Burgers & Chicken1
  • 🏔️ Nepalese & Himalayan1

Frequently asked questions

Where is 279 located?

279 is located at 279 Victoria Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003. It is about 1.4 km 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 279?

279 is open 7 days, open late on Saturdays, 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 279 serve?

279 serves Cafés & Brunch cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

How can I contact 279?

You can reach 279 by phone on 0401 343 310, by email at [email protected] or via its website.

What is the closest restaurant to 279?

The closest venue is Warung Agus, about 60 m to the west (1 min walk). Other close options include ccwok (140 m), Udom House (170 m), Pho Victoria (170 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near 279?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Universal Italian (Italian, 1.3 km), Trattoria Emilia (International, 1.4 km), Steakhouse Grill 66 (Steakhouse & Grill, 1.5 km).

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

Other cafés & brunch venues close by include Code Black Coffee (220 m), Faces & Places (240 m), The Flour Melbourne (250 m).

How many restaurants are there in West Melbourne?

Our guide lists 18 places to eat in West Melbourne, most commonly cafés & brunch (9), pubs & bistros (4), korean restaurants (1). Within 25 km there are 8,310 venues in total.