Livingstone
A much-loved cafe in South Yarra, Melbourne, rated 4.6 across more than 320 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Livingstone sits on Claremont Street in South Yarra, one of Melbourne's most stylish inner-south-east suburbs. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — combining quality food and genuinely good coffee with a relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of welcoming spot that draws a steady stream of regulars.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, excellent coffee and a relaxed atmosphere in a convenient South Yarra location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a morning coffee or a casual catch-up. A cafe that's nailed both its food and its coffee really stands out, and Livingstone has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 320 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 an excellent coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Livingstone in South Yarra.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 76
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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