O3 Southbank
A well-regarded cafe in Southbank, Melbourne, rated 4.7 across more than 450 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
O3 sits on Queens Bridge Street in Southbank, just across the Yarra River from Melbourne's CBD. A well-regarded cafe, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality food and coffee — the kind of welcoming, characterful spot that's become a genuine favourite for a proper cup or a relaxed bite near the river and the arts precinct.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed setting in a convenient Southbank location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. A quality cafe that's nailed the fundamentals stands out, and O3 has clearly won over a loyal following of locals and city workers.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 450 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 coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in Southbank.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 21:00
- ThursdayToday
- 10:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 81
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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