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CIBI

33-39 Keele St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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33-39 Keele St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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+61 481 398 686
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About CIBI

Keele Street’s sunlit warehouse trades Collingwood cafe noise for an unhurried morning ritual. The move among regulars is the traditional teishoku breakfast—grilled salmon, steamed rice, egg, and hot miso soup, paired with a clean Dukes batch brew. Slices of citrus pound cake and savoury twists wait at the front counter. Past the dining tables, timber shelves hold imported Japanese ceramics, kitchenware, and specialty groceries to inspect before heading out.

  • Traditional teishoku sets: Hearty morning platters feature grilled salmon, egg, rice, and miso soup alongside wholesome seasonal sides.
  • Curated lifestyle retail: Integrated retail shelves showcase imported ceramic tableware, kitchen cookware, and specialty Japanese pantry staples.
  • Specialty coffee & baking: House bakes like yuzu pound cake and savoury miso twists pair with Dukes single-origin batch brews and iced lattes.
  • Sunlit warehouse space: Timber furnishings, high warehouse ceilings, and streaming natural light create a spacious, tranquil retreat.
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Six Reasons to Experience CIBI

Discover why Melbourne diners gather for nourishing morning teishoku and curated lifestyle design—book your visit today.

  • A Serene Hybrid of Cafe, Homewares, and Zen Retreat

    CIBI merges an airy Collingwood warehouse with curated Japanese home goods, creating an immersive setting that transcends a typical brunch spot.

    The space is a visual feast—part café, part homeware shop, part Zen retreat—and the energy flows in such a calming, harmonious way that you can’t help but fall in love with everything around you.

    A. Live

  • Forward-Thinking Retail and Specialty Dining

    The venue integrates specialty coffee culture and retail discovery under one expansive roof, offering diners a fresh multi-concept format.

    A brilliant mix of great products, a proper coffee setup, great people, and a cool, welcoming space.

    Thomas Perez

  • Nourishing Traditional Japanese Breakfast Sets

    Mornings are defined by nourishing Japanese teishoku-style breakfast plates featuring seasonal vegetables, grilled proteins, rice, and miso soup.

    We had the More Vegetable Japanese breakfast set and it was amazing.

    Richard Tu

  • Meticulously Prepared Specialty Coffee and Treats

    Beyond wholesome plates, the kitchen and coffee bar deliver technically precise espresso, microfoam flat whites, and Japanese-inspired baked goods.

    One of the most well made soy flat whites I have ever had, the milk texture and foam was perfection and they still managed a beautiful tulip.

    Katarina S

  • A Culturally Transportive Escape

    From the visual harmony of the wooden fixtures to the gentle hospitality, visitors experience an authentic slice of contemporary Tokyo cafe culture.

    The calm, welcoming vibe truly makes you feel like you’ve taken a quick day trip to Japan

    weisikmui

  • A Restorative and Welcoming Atmosphere

    The spacious warehouse environment encourages unhurried mornings where guests can decompress, recharge, and take their time dining and browsing.

    Whether you're dining in or browsing through their grocery section, you'll feel comfortable and relaxed.

    Carmen Zirafi

Wholesome teishoku breakfast plates, Japanese sweets, and specialty brews

  • Yuzu Pound Cake

    Yuzu Pound Cake was incredibly rich, aromatic, and perfectly moist, easily my favorite 😍

    weisikmui

  • Orange and Almond Cake

    also had a slice of the orange and almond cake which was delicious, mild flavoured and moist without any eggy taste and the pistachios on top were a lovely addition.

    Katarina S

  • More Vegetable Japanese Breakfast Set

    We had the More Vegetable Japanese breakfast set and it was amazing.

    Richard Tu

  • Cardamom Cold Brew

    Cardamom Cold Brew was refreshing and lightly effervescent, with a comforting spiced aroma that pairs surprisingly well with the cold brew 🤩

    weisikmui

Before you head over

Practical planning advice for your visit to Collingwood's Japanese warehouse cafe. Reserve your table now for a seamless morning.

  • Book ahead or browse during waits

    Weekend rushes can bring wait times of 10 to 25 minutes for walk-in dining. Book your reservation in advance to guarantee your seat, or take advantage of table waits to explore the curated shelves of Japanese ceramics and kitchenware.

  • Arrive before 3 PM for hot meals

    The hot food kitchen winds down around mid-afternoon. To order traditional teishoku breakfast sets and savory dishes, arrive before 3 PM, when service shifts exclusively to counter coffee, tea, and house pastries like the yuzu pound cake.

  • Take the Route 86 tram

    Avoid circling for scarce Collingwood street parking by riding the Route 86 tram along Smith Street, leaving only a short, easy walk down Keele Street straight to CIBI's warehouse entrance.

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