Hobba
A much-loved cafe in Prahran, Melbourne, rated 4.4 across more than 1,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Hobba sits on Malvern Road in Prahran, a stylish inner-south-east Melbourne suburb. A much-loved cafe, it's earned a strong reputation — combining quality food and good coffee with a distinctive, characterful setting (known for its cool, warehouse-style space), the kind of memorable spot that's become a genuine favourite for brunch and coffee.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a cool, characterful atmosphere in a convenient Prahran location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a morning coffee or a casual catch-up. A cafe that's nailed both its food and its distinctive vibe really stands out, and Hobba has clearly won over a big, loyal following in the inner south-east.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,200 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. 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 great brunch and a coffee in a memorable setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Hobba in Prahran.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 06:00 – 15:30
- Tuesday
- 06:00 – 15:30
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 15:30
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 15:30
- Friday
- 06:00 – 15:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 15:30
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 15:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 94
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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