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Cru+ Coffee Roastery

399 Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

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399 Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

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+61 3 7009 6582
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cru+ Coffee Roastery

Head to Hawthorn East for basement-roasted coffee paired with fluffy Japanese sandos and layered matcha creations. Regulars gravitate toward the Ichigo Garden—rich strawberry syrup shaken with vibrant matcha—or the Earl Grey iced latte finished with salted vanilla cream foam. Downstairs, green coffee beans roast on-site beneath natural skylights, while upstairs serves golden chicken katsu tucked into thick shokupan alongside fresh almond croissants. The sunlit dining room offers plenty of room to linger over a warm hojicha latte or chip away at an afternoon study session.

  • In-House Basement Roastery: Coffee beans are roasted on-site in a skylit basement roasting room.
  • Japanese-Inspired Tea Program: Signature creations include the strawberry-infused Ichigo Garden and Earl Grey iced lattes topped with salted vanilla cream foam.
  • Fluffy Katsu Sandos: Thick, pillowy shokupan filled with crisp chicken or prawn katsu.
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Why Choose Cru+ Coffee Roastery

From basement-roasted coffee and craft matcha drinks to fluffy sandos and quiet work corners, here is why guests visit Cru+.

  • Artisanal Japanese-Inspired Specialty Drinks

    Creative multi-layered tea creations like the Ichigo Garden strawberry matcha and Earl Grey iced latte topped with vanilla foam deliver vibrant, refined flavors.

    Equally delightful was the Ichigo Garden, where the subtle matcha flavor was gently sweetened and complemented by hints of tartness from strawberries.

    Jane River (ta.be.tabi)

  • Fluffy Shokupan Katsu Sandos

    Soft, pillowy shokupan sandwiches like crispy chicken katsu and ebi are freshly prepared with balanced savory sauces.

    Their sandos are fluffy and delicious, and the pastries are top-notch.

    vinisha chourasia

  • Dedicated In-House Basement Coffee Roastery

    Downstairs houses an on-site roastery where beans are roasted in-house to produce smooth, expertly prepared specialty espresso and filter coffee.

    Step down into the basement and you’ll find a room where they roast their beans and an event space available for hire, brightly illuminated by skylights.

    Jane River (ta.be.tabi)

  • Masterfully Baked Artisanal Pastries

    Freshly baked almond croissants with crisp flaky crusts and moist fillings provide an ideal accompaniment to morning or afternoon brews.

    This pastry is a masterpiece – flaky, buttery, and filled with a generous almond paste that’s just the right level of sweetness.

    Sonja Ceri

  • Spacious Setting for Study and Work Sessions

    Generous seating both indoors and outdoors alongside hassle-free parking makes it effortless to settle in for study, reading, or remote laptop work.

    there was plenty of room for everyone whether you’re just dining in, taking away or sitting for hours working/studying.

    Ella Kibblewhite-Claus

  • Relaxing Ambience for Catch-ups and Downtime

    An unhurried, welcoming aesthetic environment provides a calm backdrop for casual social meetups or leisurely personal downtime.

    Great place with relaxing ambience, suitable to hang out with friends, chit chat and read some book.

    Virani Aboetan

House-specialty Japanese tea lattes and artisan shokupan sandos

  • Ichigo Garden

    Atmosphere is very lovely and all their drinks are DELICIOUS! (Ichigo garden is a must)

    sofia Mirov

  • Earl Grey Iced Latte

    It was beautifully fragrant, smooth and honestly one of the best Earl Grey lattes I’ve had.

    Christy K

  • Chicken Katsu Sando

    their chicken katsu sando was absolutely delicious

    Vinnie Rad

  • Ebi Katsu Sando

    and the sando is also very delicious.

    paituu

Other favorites

Fresh baked pastries and signature roastery coffee specialties

  • Almond Croissant

    This pastry is a masterpiece – flaky, buttery, and filled with a generous almond paste that’s just the right level of sweetness.

    Sonja Ceri

  • Matcha Croffle

    The croffle being pre-toasted was crispy, making it perfect for pairing with matcha ice cream which in turn softened and moistened it, overall quite refreshing.

    Jane River (ta.be.tabi)

  • The White

    Try the signature drink "the white", so yummy! It's a vanilla cream poured over cold brew.

    ZoZo

  • Chocolate Croissant

    The chocolate croissant is definitely worth a try the flavour isn’t too over powering and probably the best croissant I have ever had.

    Caitlyn Pearson

Before you head over

Helpful dining tips on timing, parking, and ordering to make the most of your visit.

  • Arrive early on busy weekends

    Weekend mornings can get very busy, and popular pastries and sandos tend to sell out quickly, so arrive early to secure your favourites.

  • Easy local parking

    Street parking nearby is surprisingly easy to find, making quick pop-ins and visits stress-free, though take care crossing Tooronga Road.

  • Order specialty drinks and croffles fresh

    Enjoy signature tea lattes like the Matcha Cloud or Ichigo Garden immediately, and eat matcha croffles fresh at the table before they dry out.

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