Cyrus Artlounge
A highly rated art-lounge cafe on Lygon Street in Carlton with a 4.9 rating across 307 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Cyrus Artlounge brings a distinctive cafe-and-art-lounge experience to Lygon Street in Carlton, the storied strip in inner Melbourne. A near-perfect 4.9 rating across 307 reviews — a remarkable score for that many — marks it as a genuine standout.
The appeal is the lovely blend of a quality cafe with an artistic, lounge-style atmosphere — a relaxed, characterful spot to settle in for a coffee, a bite or a catch-up. Lygon Street's buzzing, walkable setting, close to the city and the university precinct, makes it easy to fold a visit into a wider day out.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and it can get busy at peak times. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the venue before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:30 – 17:30
- TuesdayToday
- 07:30 – 17:30
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 17:30
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 17:30
- Friday
- 07:30 – 17:30
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 17:30
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 17:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 93
- Popularity
- 75
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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