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Cafe Cinque Lire

15 Innovation Walk, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

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15 Innovation Walk, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

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+61 411 634 948
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe Cinque Lire

A spacious campus haven on Innovation Walk, serving swift espresso, generous lunches, and sheltered seating. Monash regulars rely on the roomy dining floor for morning flat whites and midday meetings away from university foot traffic. Unlike standard grab-and-go spots, the counter runs a daily rotating hot menu covering Italian pastas, curries, and laksa alongside baked pastries, with table service and a Green Caffeen swap program on hand for the work routine.

  • Daily Rotating Menu: The kitchen rotates hot lunch items daily across Italian, Asian, and Indian dishes alongside staple cafe fare.
  • Spacious Dine-In Service: A large dining area provides dedicated table service and seating suited for meetings and casual catchups.
  • Eco Cup Exchanges: Supports sustainability routines with Green Caffeen reusable cup swaps and discounts for personal KeepCups.
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What's On at Cafe Cinque Lire

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Dine at Cafe Cinque Lire

Why Monash students and staff choose Cafe Cinque Lire for daily coffee, rotating hot lunches, and seated team meetings.

  • Daily Rotating International Menu

    Dine in with daily changing hot meal specials spanning Italian, Asian, and Indian options alongside cafe staples.

    Food menu changes everyday from italian to asian to indian..love it

    TUSHAR

  • Reusable Cup Swap System

    Takeaway your espresso without creating disposable waste using the returnable cup exchange setup or your own KeepCup.

    They have a green cafeen system of you don't want to take away disposable cups, you can take and return reusable cups.

    Callum Vidor

  • Calm and Inviting Respite

    Unwind between lectures and work hours in a peaceful, welcoming dining space designed to restore energy.

    The atmosphere was calm and inviting, complemented by excellent coffee, delicious food, and warm customer service.

    Chan - local review

  • Relaxed Setting to Unwind

    Recharge during university hours in a cozy, unhurried setting paired with attentive, friendly hospitality.

    Cafe Cinque Lire offers exceptional service, a cozy atmosphere, and delicious food, making it the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a great meal.

    Hritik Tuteja

  • Dine-In Space for Campus Meetings

    Accommodate academic colleagues and team catchups in a dedicated campus venue offering full sit-down service.

    Few places on campus that offer dine in service for meetings and catchups.

    Eye OfRa

  • Suited for Colleague Gatherings

    Bring study groups or work associates together for seated lunches and coffees in an accommodating, welcoming setting.

    appropriate for hanging out with your buddies or having lunch and coffee with your professional colleagues.

    Keval Joshi

Customer favorites for lunch and dining in

  • Butter Chicken

    They have a really great Butter Chicken.

    Tennile Hohaia

  • Ham Cheese Tomato Croissants

    fantastic ham cheese tomato croissants

    Ryan Miller

  • Salmon Linguine

    I tried laksa and salmon linguine, and the taste for both dishes were good

    Agus Prajogo

  • Open Lamb Souvlaki

    great lunch options to dine in or takeaway specially the open lamb souvalaki

    anjali sohani

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, sustainable coffee discounts, and daily specials

  • Reserve Ahead for Lunch

    Peak campus lunch hours fill up quickly; reserve a table and pre-order your meal in advance to guarantee indoor seating.

  • Opt for Reusable Cup Perks

    Bring your own KeepCup to claim a drink discount, or use the Green Caffeen exchange system if you need to take away without disposable cups.

  • Explore the Daily Rotating Menu

    Check the daily hot food board upon arrival, as the kitchen alternates between Italian, Asian, and Indian dishes each day.

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