sunhands
A well-regarded cafe at Carlton in Melbourne with a 4.4 rating across 146 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
sunhands sits on Elgin Street in Carlton, one of Melbourne's most established inner-city suburbs. With 146 reviews behind its 4.4 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is a relaxed, quality cafe with a loyal following — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, a bite and a catch-up, in keeping with Melbourne's celebrated cafe culture. Its Carlton location, close to the university and the city, makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 73
- Popularity
- 66
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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