Ample Cafe & Bar
A well-regarded cafe and bar in North Melbourne, rated 4.7 across more than 430 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Ample Cafe & Bar sits on Arden Street in North Melbourne, just north of the CBD. A well-regarded cafe and bar, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality food, good coffee and drinks — the kind of versatile, welcoming spot that works equally well for a morning coffee, a relaxed meal or a drink.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and drinks and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient North Melbourne location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a casual lunch, a relaxed bite or drinks. Its versatile, all-day offering and genuine character have made it a real favourite, and Ample has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 430 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a great coffee, a quality bite or a relaxed drink, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in North Melbourne.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- WednesdayToday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 80
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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