South of Johnston

South of Johnston sits on Oxford Street in Collingwood, in Melbourne's vibrant inner north. A much-loved cafe set in a characterful warehouse-style space, it's become a genuine local favourite — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that draws a big, loyal crowd for good coffee and food in a relaxed, industrial-chic setting.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful warehouse setting in a convenient Collingwood location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. As the inner north's cafe scene continues to flourish, a spot that's nailed both its food and its atmosphere stands out, and South of Johnston has clearly won over a big, loyal following.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. 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 quality bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved in Collingwood.