“The Kettle Black”2015 Eat Drink Design Awards: Best Cafe Design winner 

by Studio You Me

The Kettle Black consists of what is on trend right now – light and spacious, with materials of concrete, pistachio- colour seating, warm oak and brass. Its neutral colour palette allows for the food to provide the pop of colour. The space is elegant, stylish and inviting creating the perfect balance between a luxury and effortlessness allowing for both a cafe and dinning experience.

One half of The Kettle Black occupies the ground floor of a fine detailed white Victorian manor, the other half shares with a quite brutal new modern build. The clash of those extreme contexts is awe-inspiring.

The Market Lane Coffee

by Sarah Trotter from HEARTH.

Market Lane Coffee is a boutique coffee roastery and retailer, born in 2009 and based in Melbourne. Sourcing their beans seasonally from some of the best coffee growers in the world, roasting them carefully in small batches at our Prahran Market roaster.

Main joinery elements have been kept separate to the walls allowing the space to seem original and “worn”, in addition old damaged wall tiles and and original high level panelling have been retained. The use of light fittings glowing on the white painted brick wall allow for clarity and minimalism.

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Hidden down Wills Street in the business grid around Flagstaff Station, this cafe/restaurant is a trendy hideout from the rest of the bustling CBD across from the gardens. Providing a delicious menu and photogenic dishes to guarantee the best #flatlay without the hefty price tag!

The rustic brick interior reflects the heritage-listed building the cafe resides in. It was the home of Melbourne’s first telephone exchange company (hence all the telephone references and puns!)

The modern furniture and lush flower arrangements set a cosy ambience in the sleek industrial setting.