Lumen Alley Coffee & Bagels
A highly rated coffee and bagel spot in South Yarra with a 4.9 rating across 70 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Lumen Alley Coffee & Bagels brings quality coffee and bagels to Ellis Street in South Yarra, one of inner Melbourne's most fashionable suburbs. A near-perfect 4.9 rating from 70 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a properly made coffee and well-made bagels with a devoted following — the sort of place to grab a quality cup, a casual bite or settle in with a catch-up. South Yarra's stylish streets, close to the city and the famous Chapel Street, make it easy to fold a visit into a wider day out.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. If you're after a particular item 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
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- WednesdayToday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Friday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 14:30
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 14:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 85
- Popularity
- 56
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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