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Hanna's Cafe

T4 Ground Car Park, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia

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T4 Ground Car Park, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia

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HoursMonday: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM Friday: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hanna's Cafe

Ditch generic terminal concourses for proper Melbourne coffee and generous fare at Hanna's Cafe, set just outside Terminal 4. Situated landside at the ground car park near rideshares, this airy spot provides a quiet pause from airport crowds. The kitchen turns out house-made options at prices well below departure lounge rates—from roast pork with potato and pumpkin to smashed avocado finished with feta, pomegranate seeds, and roasted cherry tomatoes.

  • Terminal 4 Landside Location: Positioned landside by the T4 car park and rideshare zone, offering an uncrowded respite from the terminal hustle.
  • Fair Concession Pricing: Serves well-portioned cafe breakfast and lunch at rates notably lower than airside concessions, with airport staff discounts.
  • Pre- and Post-Flight Refuel: Delivers high-grade espresso drinks, matcha, and quick savory plates before takeoff or right after a long flight.

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Why Travelers Choose Hanna's Cafe

Enjoy authentic Melbourne cafe fare, calm seating, and sensible pricing right outside Terminal 4.

  • Wholesome Meals Below Terminal Prices

    Hanna's offers quality breakfasts, fresh sandwiches, and specialty coffee at rates noticeably cheaper than the terminals upstairs.

    good wholesome food at decent prices way cheaper than inside the terminal

    stephen hulm
  • Quick Counter Service on a Budget

    With pre-prepared selections and fast cafe items, travelers can grab prompt sustenance before departures or shuttles without airport markups.

    The food is relatively cheap for airports, and it comes really fast because of how it's already prepared.

    ysst
  • Sheltered Oasis from Airport Rush

    A glassed-in, heated dining area shields visitors from harsh weather and airport noise, providing a peaceful escape from crowded concourses.

    A warm comfortable oasis in the harsh barren desert of Melbourne airport. Great food and coffee, friendly staff, an uncrowded dining area (glassed in and heated, sheltered from this city's climate)

    Oliver Macgregor
  • Quiet Respite Away from Crowds

    Generously spaced tables and an unhurried, calm ambiance allow travelers to relax, read, or catch up on work away from gate commotion.

    So friendly and warm atmosphere! And much quieter than the hustle inside the terminal

    Jason Townsend
  • Steps from the T4 Uber Pickup

    Directly positioned landside on the ground level of Terminal 4, it provides an easy, rain-sheltered pitstop right next to rideshares.

    It's located at T4 Uber pickup point, sheltered, so no worry about rain.

    AK
  • Convenient Ground Transit Location

    Located opposite Terminal 4 beside regional bus shuttles and taxi ranks, it gives arriving and departing passengers an immediate transit refuge.

    What a lovely welcoming place, just over the road from terminal 4 at Melbourne Airport and near the bus stops.

    Bernadette Cromarty

Other favorites

Specialty beverages and baked goods to complement your transit break

  • Iced Soy Matcha

    honestly the best iced soy matcha i’ve had in Aus - the matcha powder was mixed in perfectly with no clumps in the bottom, the crushed ice was 👌🏻, and it was really green which is rare for cafe matcha!

    Deanna Thorne
  • Almond Milk Cappuccino

    I also had an almond milk cappuccino, and it was flawless—smooth, perfectly frothed, and full of rich flavor (which isn’t easy to get right with almond milk!).

    Christine Weldrick
  • Chai Latte

    Mt wife got a chai latte and their in house brewed/leaf blend is delicious!

    Jason Townsend
  • Muffin

    Muffin and coffee both good and service warm and friendly.

    Angela Bairstow

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and culinary attention outside the terminal rush

  • Jetlag-Attentive Breakfast Accommodations

    Staff accommodated an indecisive, jetlagged traveler even as breakfast was concluding, making sure they were served freshly prepared food after a 16-hour flight.

  • After-Hours Transit Hospitality

    When a long-distance transit customer arrived after the kitchen had closed, staff offered standalone za'atar to provide sustenance for an upcoming six-hour bus ride.

  • Artfully Garnished Cafe Dishes

    Freshly prepared plates like smashed avocado feature elevated culinary presentation with pink-veined leaves, dried pomegranate seeds, feta, and black sesame seeds.

  • In-House Brewed Chai Leaf Blend

    Beyond standard bag teas, chai lattes are prepared with an in-house brewed leaf blend to deliver an authentic Melbourne cafe beverage experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the cafe located relative to the airport terminals?

The cafe is situated outside the terminal on the ground floor of the Terminal 4 car park, directly across the road near the bus terminal, taxi rank, and rideshare pickup area.

How large are the meal portions?

Portions are generous and substantial. Offerings like the spinach and mushroom omelette, smashed avocado, and hot plates are notably large and filling.

Is it suitable for a quick stop during transit or layovers?

Counter ordering is quick with prepared items ready to go, and the space offers a quieter, glassed-in, sheltered setting with seating, Wi-Fi, and luggage room compared to terminal waiting areas.

Are there vegetarian, halal, or gluten-free dietary options available?

Yes, the menu includes vegetarian options such as the za'atar veg wrap and quinoa salad, as well as halal chicken and gluten-free toast.

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