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Milkbar

691 La Trobe St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

Recommended by 12 people

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691 La Trobe St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

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+61 428 135 113
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Milkbar

Perched beside Marvel Stadium, Milkbar delivers dialed-in espresso and quick sustenance to time-poor Docklands regulars. Mornings kick off at 7:00 AM with smooth flat whites and flaky pastries, moving into lunch with a tight edit of chicken chipotle wraps and crisp katsu sandwiches. The multi-level space offers quiet booths with room to spread out, plus a pantry shelf stocked with specialty pasta and local beans. Afternoon crowds grab a warm chocolate biscuit straight from the counter.

  • Multi-Zone Seating: Spacious multi-level layout fitted with quiet booths, counter spots, and tables suitable for laptop work.
  • Daily 7 AM Starts: Doors open at 7:00 AM daily for morning commuters, stadium crowds, and early espresso runs.
  • In-House Pantry: Shelves stocked with specialty packaged pantry staples, including local coffee beans, pasta, and tuna.
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What's On at Milkbar

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose Milkbar

Why Docklands workers, commuters, and locals choose Milkbar for daily coffee, remote work sessions, and catered events.

  • Multizone Work and Lounge Seating

    The venue is structured across multiple levels with diverse setups, including quiet private booths and spacious seating where guests can comfortably work or spread out.

    There are multiple levels and a variety of seating options including comfortable booths, standard tables, counter seating and lounge-style areas.

    Jaz Explores

  • Reliable Office and Event Catering

    Milkbar provides large-format, high-volume event catering for up to 50 guests, delivering punctual, professional service and generous food for workplace functions.

    Everything from the quality (and quantity!) of food to the service was excellent.

    Angela Blair

  • Early 7:00 AM Daily Openings

    Opening at 7:00 AM every morning right next to Marvel Stadium and tram routes 30, 86, and 35 makes morning coffee pickups effortless for early commuters.

    A huge plus for me is that they’re open from 7am daily. Not all Melbourne cafés open that early, so this is a fantastic option for early risers, commuters, remote workers or visitors

    Jaz Explores

  • Convenient Transit and Stadium Hub

    Located steps from Marvel Stadium and the waterfront promenade, the cafe serves as a natural refueling stop for runners, event-goers, and Docklands workers.

    The location is super convenient, especially being so close to Docklands—perfect for a coffee stop after a morning run.

    Danny S

  • Personalized Neighborhood Warmth

    Regulars enjoy genuine connection and thoughtful service, with baristas remembering names, preferences, and coffee orders even during peak hours.

    They know my partner and me by name, remember our usual order, and even recommend pastries or new coffee flavours they think we'll enjoy

    Carolina Geitens

  • Recharging Quiet Efficiency

    Docklands professionals rely on the cafe's fast, dialed-in workflow to deliver balanced espresso and warm chocolate biscuits during high-pressure workdays.

    Inside, the place hums with quiet efficiency. Sunlight pours through the windows onto sleek seating and polished surfaces.

    Stephen Pinter

Signature savory dishes popular with daily patrons

  • Chicken Chipotle Wrap

    The Chicken Chipotle Wrap hits the mark: smoky chipotle, crisp lettuce, cabbage, dill, spinach, red onion, and cucumber wrapped tight in a fresh tortilla. Bright, punchy, and satisfying without weighing you down.

    Stephen Pinter

  • Toasted Chicken Katsu Sandwich

    toasted chicken katsu sandwich that was fantastic and felt almost Japanese-inspired in flavour

    Jaz Explores

  • Big Breakfast

    the Big Breakfast was honestly so good — fresh, generous and full of flavour

    Sunny Vaishnov

  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs

    Chilli Scrambled Eggs were wonderful, worried finding three pickled chilli’s hidden in the dish had me sweating, but in the eating it was balanced, the heat quite mild, and for $22 is a steal!

    Tim Leech

Other favorites

Specialty drinks, treats, and casual sides

  • Matcha Cloud

    I ordered the Matcha Cloud which was delicious

    Jaz Explores

  • Carrot Cake

    big highlight on the carrot cake and croffing, very tasty and perfect match for a slow morning

    Henrique Macedo (Henry)

  • Mushroom Melt Toastie

    I suggest having the mushroom melt toastie, it’s superb

    Rafael Medeiros

  • Biscoff French Toast

    Enjoyed the avo toast and biscoff French toast peacefully.

    Priya Karjigi

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and distinct venue features experienced at Milkbar Docklands.

  • Personalized Order Memory and Tailored Suggestions

    Regular visitors are greeted by name with their preferred coffee orders remembered, paired with tailored pastry and beverage suggestions.

  • Customized Latte Art Craftsmanship

    Baristas surprise daily guests with intricate custom beverage designs, such as piggy latte art, adding thoughtful craftsmanship to morning orders.

  • Curated In-House Specialty Grocery Pantry

    The venue maintains a dedicated pantry retail section offering specialty packaged pantry items like local coffee, pasta, and tuna alongside standard cafe dining.

  • Dedicated Booths and Tucked-Away Work Zones

    Spacious multi-level interior features zoned comfort configurations including private booth retreats and tucked-away spots tailored for extended focus and remote work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you work remotely from the cafe, and is Wi-Fi available?

Milkbar offers a spacious multi-level layout featuring booths, tables, counter stools, and lounge seating, making it comfortable for working. Note that complimentary Wi-Fi is not provided, so plan to hotspot if you need an internet connection.

Can you skip the morning queue by ordering ahead?

Yes, you can order online ahead of time to skip the morning queue at the counter.

Does Milkbar offer catering for events or office groups?

Milkbar provides full event catering services for groups, having handled corporate and private functions of around 50 guests.

Is the cafe accessible for wheelchairs and prams?

The ground floor is spacious and generally pram- and wheelchair-friendly, while reaching the upper level requires lift access via an alternate entrance. An accessible unisex customer restroom is on site, with the key available from counter staff.

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