Project 281 Coffee Roasters
A much-loved coffee roaster and cafe in Brunswick, Melbourne, rated 4.4 across more than 1,300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Project 281 Coffee Roasters sits on Albert Street in Brunswick, one of Melbourne's most vibrant and eclectic inner-north suburbs. A much-loved coffee roaster and cafe, it's earned a strong reputation — combining genuinely good, freshly roasted coffee with quality cafe fare and a relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of dedicated spot that coffee lovers seek out.
The appeal is that combination of quality, freshly roasted coffee, good cafe fare and a relaxed atmosphere in a convenient Brunswick location, ideal for a serious cup, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. In a city that takes its coffee seriously, a dedicated roaster-and-cafe that's nailed its craft really stands out, and Project 281 has clearly won over a big, loyal following.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,300 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, the coffee offering, 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 an excellent coffee and a quality bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Project 281 in Brunswick.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 07:00 – 15:15
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 15:15
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 15:15
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 15:15
- Friday
- 07:00 – 15:15
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 15:15
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 15:15
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 95
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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