Good Measure
A much-loved cafe on Carlton's Lygon Street, rated 4.5 across nearly 2,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Good Measure sits on Lygon Street in Carlton, Melbourne's famous Italian-influenced dining strip just north of the CBD. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that draws a big, loyal crowd for good coffee, quality food and a relaxed atmosphere on one of the city's best-known streets.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful setting in a great Lygon Street location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a satisfying lunch or a casual catch-up. On a strip as famous as Lygon Street, a consistently well-loved cafe really stands out, and the sheer number of reviews speaks to how popular Good Measure has become.
With a 4.5 rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and joining the regulars on Lygon Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 08:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 23:00
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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