Thyme Square Café
A much-loved cafe in North Melbourne, rated 4.6 across more than 400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Thyme Square Café sits on Flemington Road in North Melbourne, just north of the CBD. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that draws a steady stream of regulars for good coffee and food in a relaxed, neighbourhood setting.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a warm, neighbourhood feel in a convenient North Melbourne location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. In a city that loves its cafes, a spot that's nailed the fundamentals becomes a real fixture, and Thyme Square has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 400 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. 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 finding a spot among the regulars in North Melbourne.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 07:00 – 15:30
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 15:30
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 15:30
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 15:30
- Friday
- 07:00 – 15:30
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 80
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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