Cafes Brunswick

Project 281 Coffee Roasters

279/281 Albert St, Brunswick VIC 3072, Australia

4.4(1,322)· Google$$$$

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Open nowToday 07:00 – 15:15 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

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Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen Sundays

A much-loved coffee roaster and cafe in Brunswick, Melbourne, rated 4.4 across more than 1,300 reviews.

Practical details

279/281 Albert St, Brunswick VIC 3072, Australia

0450 296 755

$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Open now

Monday: 07:00 – 15:15
Tuesday: 07:00 – 15:15
Wednesday: 07:00 – 15:15
Thursday: 07:00 – 15:15
FridayToday: 07:00 – 15:15
Saturday: 08:00 – 15:15
Sunday: 08:00 – 15:15

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.

Spot Score

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 1,322 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.