Brother Baba Budan
An iconic Melbourne CBD coffee spot known for its hanging chairs, rated 4.5 across more than 3,300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Brother Baba Budan sits on Little Bourke Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, one of the city's most iconic and beloved specialty coffee spots. Instantly recognisable for its famous ceiling of suspended chairs, it's a genuine Melbourne institution — a small, characterful cafe where the focus is squarely on serving excellent coffee.
The appeal is that combination of seriously good coffee and a distinctive, quirky setting that's become a city landmark in its own right. It's the kind of place that captures Melbourne's renowned coffee culture, ideal for a proper cup while exploring the city — a destination as much for the experience as the brew.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 3,300 reviews, it's clearly living up to its reputation. The coffee, the food offering and opening hours can vary, and a small, popular cafe gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's been a Melbourne coffee institution for so long, hanging chairs and all.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 17:00
- WednesdayToday
- 07:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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