Operator25
A hugely popular cafe in the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.4 across more than 3,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Operator25 sits on Wills Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. A hugely popular cafe, it's become a genuine city-centre fixture — known for its quality food and coffee and its relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of busy, beloved spot that draws a big, loyal crowd of city workers and locals.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient CBD location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch, a quick lunch or a casual catch-up. In a busy city centre, a cafe that's earned this kind of following really stands out, and Operator25's sheer popularity speaks to a place getting the fundamentals right.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 3,100 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular CBD cafe gets very busy at peak times and 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 joining the crowd in the city.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 07:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 16:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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