Seedling Cafe
A well-regarded cafe on Flinders Lane in the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.6 across more than 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Seedling Cafe sits on Flinders Lane in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, on one of the city's most characterful laneways. 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 in the city centre.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful setting in a prime Flinders Lane location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch, a quick lunch or a casual catch-up. In a city obsessed with its cafes, a spot that's nailed the fundamentals stands out, and Seedling has clearly won over a loyal following of city workers and locals.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular city cafe gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee and a quality bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated on Flinders Lane.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:30 – 15:30
- TuesdayToday
- 07:30 – 15:30
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 15:30
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 15:30
- Friday
- 07:30 – 15:30
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 14:30
- Sunday
- 08:30 – 14:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 85
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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