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Bottari

600 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 60 people

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600 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bottari

Spacious tables and natural light make this Korean-inspired cafe a go-to for laptop work and fresh pastries on Elizabeth Street. regulars grab seats early for warm, made-to-order kkwabaegi—Korean twisted donuts with a crisp crust and a chewy, bouncy crumb dusted in sugar. The drinks menu runs equally inventive, turning out Ferrero lattes alongside Ah-Shot-Chu, an iced peach tea topped with an espresso shot. Co-located inside the KT Mart complex, the open room lets you shift effortlessly from sweet bakery snacks to self-service instant ramen bowls.

  • Made-to-Order Kkwabaegi: Twisted Korean donuts fried to order, served warm with a chewy crumb and sugar or cinnamon dusting.
  • Inventive Specialty Drinks: Signature drinks like Ah-Shot-Chu (iced peach tea with espresso) and cream-topped Ferrero lattes.
  • Study-Friendly Space: Communal tables, window seating, and bright natural light create an easy setting for study sessions.
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Why Visit Bottari

Why guests visit Bottari for study sessions, specialty Korean drinks, and freshly fried pastries

  • Freshly Fried Korean Twisted Donuts

    Handmade and fried to order, Bottari's signature kkwabaegi arrive warm with a crisp exterior, airy chew, and toppings like cinnamon sugar or soybean powder.

    It was freshly made to order, so it’s super fluffy and soft inside, perfectly crispy outside!!

    Gciella

  • Crispy and Chewy Butter Tteok

    The cafe bakes standout Korean treats like butter tteok, yielding a caramelized crunchy shell and stretchy mochi center alongside filled rounds.

    The butterteok had a crunchy outer layer and a mochi-like centre

    Christine Chau

  • Spacious Work and Study Tables

    With expansive communal tables, bright window perches, and natural light, the space is built for students and remote workers needing focus time.

    Has in my opinion, the best setting for studying or working on your computer.

    Ornella B

  • Seamless KT Mart Market Co-Location

    Sharing space with KT Mart allows guests to easily follow up sweet pastries and coffee with instant ramen or savory Korean dishes.

    the shared space with KT Mart was a nice touch, making it convenient to grab something more substantial if you’re craving a meal after dessert.

    Angel Khong

  • Creative Specialty Drink Lineup

    Signature drinks explore unique Korean cafe pairings, including the peach iced tea and espresso mix Ah-Shot-Chu, rich Ferrero latte, and savoury-topped Jasmine Cloud.

    the Ah-Shot-Chu (earl grey peach ice tea w/ espresso), something you really can't get anywhere else in Melbourne.

    Matthew Paredes

  • Relaxing Daytime Atmosphere

    Brimming with sunlight, warm wooden design, and gentle background music, Bottari provides a calming sanctuary to pause between classes or work sessions.

    It’s a great spot to pause between classes and just sit for a while.

    Am I XNhi?

Customer-favourite Korean pastries and signature cafe drinks

  • Jasmine Cloud

    Jasmine cloud: this was such a delicious drink!

    Hanmo Li

  • Kkwabaegi

    My fav is the 'kkwabaegi' (twisted donut) as it's hand-made to order and it just melts in your mouth!

    Ryan Haustorfer

  • Butter Tteok

    crispy on the outside, with that chewy, stretchy texture inside. I already like things like bagels and mochi, so this quickly made it onto my favourites list.

    Am I XNhi?

  • Ferrero Latte

    A cute and spacious Korean-inspired cafe with the best Ferrero latte!!

    Christine Chau

Other favorites

Specialty Korean snacks, cakes, and filled pastries

  • Chestnut Donut

    the chestnut filling was especially tasty

    Angel Khong

  • Carrot Cake

    Also got their carrot cake which was delicious

    Talia Scott-Hayward

  • Corn Dog

    The corn dog was a unique surprise, topped with icing sugar for a playful sweet-and-savoury twist.

    Angel Khong

  • Dubai Chocolate Mochi

    the Dubai chocolate mochi was surprisingly not too sweet with a thin mochi outer layer

    Christine Chau

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful Korean bakery treats, creative drinks, and shared market conveniences

  • Made-to-Order Kkwabaegi with Custom Dusting

    Korean twisted doughnuts (kkwabaegi) are fried directly to order, served warm with bouncy, crispy textures and customer choices of cinnamon sugar or soybean powder coating.

  • Signature Mashup Beverage Menu

    The cafe crafts innovative specialty concoctions like Ah-Shot-Chu (peach iced tea topped with espresso) and velvety Jasmine Cloud alongside rich Ferrero lattes.

  • Integrated Self-Service Ramen and Market Dining

    Guests can seamlessly pair cafe sweets with adjacent self-service instant ramen cooking stations and hot Korean market meals within the shared space.

  • Natural-Light Work and People-Watching Benches

    The bright interior provides dedicated communal work tables and window benches suited for laptops, study sessions, and people-watching.

Before you head over

Practical advice for timing your visit, finding study seats, and securing signature Korean bakes.

  • Arrive Early for Butter Tteok

    Butter tteok sells out fast during busy periods, so head in earlier in the day if you want to secure original or specialty flavors before display trays empty.

  • Plan Ahead for Study Seating

    Large communal tables fill quickly with students working on laptops, so plan your visit during off-peak hours if you require dedicated workspace or table seating.

  • Check KT Mart Food Counter Schedules

    While Bottari serves drinks and sweets daily, the adjacent KT Mart hot food counter and instant noodle area observe distinct hours and can be closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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