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Liminal

Ground Level, 161 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Ground Level, 161 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Liminal

Tucked inside a Collins Street tower lobby, this sleek spot balances corporate sharp with casual Melbourne hospo cool. Desk workers duck in at 7 AM for quick espresso pulls, though the kitchen fires up at 7:30. Commuters rely on the scrambled egg roll hit with horseradish aioli, while regulars head straight for the chilli eggs. Come noon, lunch shifts to fried miso tofu with greens, crusty chicken paninis, and daily soups like celeriac. Ordering stays effortless—tap the table QR code or pay at the till, and staff drop plates right to you for an easy mid-morning meeting.

  • Early Coffee & Breakfast: Specialty coffee runs from 7 AM, followed by cooked plates like chilli eggs and a scrambled egg roll with horseradish aioli.
  • Umami Lunch Plates: Midday orders feature fried miso tofu with greens alongside pressed chicken paninis and rotating soups like celeriac.
  • Collins Street Lobby Sanctuary: Spacious, design-forward lobby seating balances professional polish with relaxed hospitality for work catch-ups.
  • Hybrid QR & Counter Ordering: Order via table QR code or at the cashier counter with prompt food and drink delivery directly to your seat.
  • Private Presentation Room: A dedicated private dining room handles corporate presentations, business breakfasts, and catered lunch meetings.
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Why Choose Liminal

Discover why professionals and CBD diners choose Liminal for corporate presentations, business catch-ups, and all-day dining.

  • Fully Equipped Private Corporate Presentations

    Book a dedicated, beautifully appointed room fitted with presentation capabilities and seamless dining service tailored for team breakfasts and corporate lunches.

    The room is gorgeous, it had everything we needed to present and the staff were attentive, present and helpful.

    Madeline Lucas

  • Flexible QR and Counter Ordering

    Order seamlessly through digital QR codes directly at your table or order with the cashier, paired with prompt food and drink delivery without full-table formalities.

    Breakfast was excellent and I appreciated they had both options to order via QR code or with their team.

    Simon Overall

  • Balanced Setting for Professional Meetings

    Meet clients or team members in a design-forward lobby setting that comfortably bridges professional standards with a relaxed hospitality tone.

    Atmosphere was good, not too corporate and not too casual. Service was professional and prompt.

    René _

  • Collaborative Hub for Business Catch-Ups

    Conveniently gather with colleagues in a spacious office tower setting built to facilitate comfortable conversation alongside quality coffee and food.

    Great food and coffee. Good place for business catch-up.

    Shelly (Real Food Journal)

  • Expansive Commercial Sanctuary

    Step away from the city commotion into an expansive, architecturally refined corporate lobby sanctuary featuring generous, well-proportioned seating.

    The surroundings are wonderfully proportioned and spacious. A lovely oasis on Collins Street.

    Ivy Chen

  • All-Day Dining Flexibility

    Enjoy an unhurried morning or midday meal with a wide-ranging breakfast menu served continuously throughout lunch hours.

    Wonderful space, very popular at lunch. Delicious food, including an extensive breakfast menu that is available all day.

    Rob Jack

Customer-favorite cafe staples and breakfast rolls served in Collins Street's lobby sanctuary

  • Chicken Roll

    awesome chicken roll and delightful coffee

    Alvin Lin

  • Coffee

    Excellent coffee

    Simon Overall

  • Breakfast Roll

    breakfast roll with bacon and hash browns out of this world tasty

    Ivy Chen

  • Avocado Toast

    I had avocado toast, the bread was thick soft sourdough and the avocado was mixed with fennel and finger lime which made it super refreshing.

    belinda van zanen

Before you head over

Essential tips on ordering flow, morning hours, and booking private meeting spaces at 161 Collins Street.

  • Note Staggered Morning Service Times

    Only takeaway service opens at 7:00 AM, with the hot kitchen and seated food service commencing from 7:30 AM.

  • Choose Table QR or Cashier Ordering

    Diners can order directly from table QR codes for speed or visit the cashier counter to order with staff before food is brought to the table.

  • Reserve the Private Room for AV Meetings

    If you are hosting a team presentation or corporate lunch, book the dedicated private dining room to access full AV capabilities and seamless catering.

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