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Java Cafe

12 Ballarat St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

Recommended by 59 people

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12 Ballarat St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

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61 3 9687 3300
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Java Cafe

A cosy nook right beside the Sun Theatre, Java Cafe turns an unhurried Yarraville village ritual into wine, coffee, and comfort fare. Slide into a leather booth to settle in with a laptop, or claim a heated outside seat along the pedestrian mall to watch the street. Neighbors treat the room as a dependable pause between errands—lingering over long blacks, hearty lamb shanks, or lemon meringue tart well into the evening.

  • Evening Drinks & Dinner: Steps from the Sun Theatre, serving wine, whiskey, and hearty dinners well past daytime cafe hours.
  • Heated Pedestrian Mall Seating: Vintage leather booths indoors and undercover heated seating overlooking the green pedestrian mall.
  • Comfort Classics & Bakery Counter: Unfussy comfort dishes spanning lamb shanks, schnitzels, and fresh counter cakes and slices.
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Key Advantages of Java Cafe

Why diners choose Java Cafe for cinema evenings, focused work, and relaxed dining

  • Seamless Pairing with Sun Cinema Outings

    Steps away from the Sun Theatre, patrons can enjoy dinner and drinks right alongside their cinema visit without needing to travel elsewhere.

    A wonderful Yarraville cafe/restaurant in The Sun cinema building right next to the bookstore.

    Andrew Warland

  • Late Hours for Pre- and Post-Film Drinks

    Operating into the evening allows visitors to stop in comfortably for a drink or dessert before or after showtimes.

    They open later in the evenings which is great for a glass of wine before/ after a film.

    Joy

  • Dependable Work and Reading Environment

    The venue serves as a reliable retreat offering dependable coffee and comfortable surroundings for study or reading sessions.

    One of my go-to spots for consistently great coffee, quality food (no fluff) and a relaxed place to sit, unwind and (what i love to do) work on my laptop.

    Cosmin Fedorko

  • Full Liquor License with Evening Service

    Unlike typical daytime cafes, full evening service with a liquor license provides evening wine, whiskey, and dinner options.

    Not many cafes stay open into the evening, but this one does, and they have a liquor license too.

    Adam M

  • Vintage Booths and Cozy Atmosphere

    Leather booth seating creates a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that offers a comforting alternative to clinical cafe layouts.

    Leather booths make for a cosy vibe as opposed to cold clinical minimalism that a lot of cafes unfortunately use.

    Scott Thornton

  • Hearty Comfort Classics and Fair Pricing

    Generous portions and traditional cafe staples provide satisfying comfort without overcomplicated presentation or inflated prices.

    Lovely Cafe. Reasonably priced, good portions and a nice atmosphere.

    Adam Williams

Customer-favorite savoury mains for morning visits and evening cinema dining

  • Eggs Benedict

    Eggs Benedict is the best I’ve ever had, absolutely delicious.

    Jamie Lawrence

  • Veal Parmigiana

    My wife enjoyed her Veal Parmigiana with chips and salad too.

    iNX

  • Salt and Pepper Calamari

    I thoroughly enjoyed my Salt and Pepper Calamari with a great balance of chips, salad and delicious calamari with tartare sauce on the side.

    iNX

  • Hash Stack

    Hash stack was a star choice.

    Helen Spencer

Other favorites

Cakes, tarts, and specialty drinks to complete your visit

  • Chai Latte

    The chai latte was so awesome, I got a second as takeaway.

    Helen Spencer

  • New York Cheese Cake

    Our second trip forced us to consume the yummiest New York Cheese Cake. WOW. Again just saying 😁

    teakay Jefferson

  • Chocolate Brownie

    My kids love chocolate brownie and carbonara.

    Tina Bui

  • Lemon Meringue Tart

    Afterwards we both had coffees and shared a delicious Lemon Meringue tart.

    iNX

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you get an alcoholic drink before or after a movie at the Sun Theatre?

Yes. Java Cafe is licensed and serves wine, beer, and cocktails, making it popular for drinks, sweet treats, or dinner before and after screenings at the adjacent Sun Theatre.

Is the cafe open for dinner into the evening?

Unlike many daytime cafes, Java Cafe stays open into the evening until 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM across the week, offering dinner options like pasta, lamb shank, burgers, and veal dishes alongside late-night dessert and drinks.

Is there heated outdoor seating available?

Yes, the cafe features undercover outdoor seating equipped with heaters situated right alongside the pedestrian mall, in addition to indoor booth seating.

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