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EARL Canteen - Collins Place

Lower ground level/45 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 24 people

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Lower ground level/45 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About EARL Canteen - Collins Place

Tucked beneath Collins Place, this counter turns the midday CBD scramble into smooth clockwork. Collins Street regulars treat it as an essential weekday anchor—moving briskly through the queue for crisp salads and roast chicken layered with creamy hummus. Mornings kick off at 7 am with espresso and warm egg pots, while app pre-orders let you skip the noon peak entirely for an al desko lunch boxed in recyclable cardboard.

  • 7 AM Kickoff: Doors open at 7 am to hand off hot egg pots, toast, and espresso before morning meetings kick off.
  • Rapid Midday Service: The counter staff churns through peak lunchtime queues with brisk, organized precision.
  • Thoughtful Lunch Staples: Locally sourced chicken and hummus sandwiches come boxed up alongside fresh, hearty salads.
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Why CBD Workers Rely on EARL Canteen

From crack-of-dawn breakfasts to smooth midday lunch runs and team catering, explore why CBD workers rely on Collins Place's favorite canteen—book your next office catering order or team table today.

  • Swift Queue Handling for Time-Pressed Lunches

    Midday lines are managed with brisk coordination, keeping CBD break times protected and order wait times minimal.

    The line moves quick.

    Tash's Plate Patrol

  • Nutrient-Dense Salads and Crafted Mains

    Wholesome, freshly prepped lunch salads and sandwiches deliver clean nourishment and dependable fuel without the mid-afternoon slump.

    The salads are very high quality, full of healthy stuff and nicely presented.

    Two Sheds

  • Early 7:00 AM Service for Morning Commuters

    Doors open at 7:00 AM to give early-rising CBD professionals access to warm breakfast pots, muesli, and barista coffee before office hours start.

    Open from 7am which is amazing for early workers!

    Emily K

  • Mobile Pre-Ordering for Zero Downtime

    Digital app ordering allows regular commuters to arrange their morning coffee and lunch pickup ahead of arrival to skip register queues entirely.

    I love that I can pre order on the app!

    C Scott

  • Turnkey Group Lunches for Office Teams

    The canteen readily packages assorted baguettes and sandwiches on demand for corporate teams needing wholesome, tidy group dining.

    Great sandwiches and baguettes, staff was really helpful and packed well for a team lunch order on the spot!

    Manas Sardar

  • Responsive Support for Last-Minute Workplace Orders

    Kitchen staff reliably coordinate and pack multi-sandwich orders on tight deadlines, removing the friction from impromptu corporate catering.

    Thanks for accommodating the last-minute order and I will go back :)

    Na Na

CBD favorites crafted fresh for morning routines and swift lunch breaks

  • Chicken & Hummus Sandwich

    I decided to try their Chicken & Hummus Sandwich ($16.50), and it was, without exaggeration, one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a long time.

    S S

  • Just Eggs Pot

    I love the Just Eggs Pot with toast and you can also grab some easy muesli and yoghurt options from the fridge.

    Emily K

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie

    11/10 for the best chocolate chip cookies in the world, perfect combination of chocolate, nut and a tiny bit of salt.

    Lavinia Gordon

  • Panna Cotta

    The panna cotta is the best. It is so smooth and the flavour is amazing. It's vanilla with hint of honey and has berries on the top.

    Lau Lime

Before you head over

Essential advice on morning timings, digital ordering, and workplace catering—book ahead now to lock in your next CBD visit.

  • Bypass midday queues with app pre-ordering

    During peak midday breaks, place your coffee and meal order through the mobile app to bypass the counter queue and pick up without waiting.

  • Arrive from 7:00 AM for grab-and-go breakfast

    Early city commuters can stop in from 7:00 AM to grab warm egg pots or pick up pre-packed muesli and yoghurt options directly from the fridge.

  • Arrange office team lunches on the spot

    Counter and kitchen staff can accommodate on-the-spot team catering, packaging bulk orders of gourmet sandwiches and baguettes on short notice.

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